What do I do if my iPod freezes?
What do I do if my iPod freezes? There are things you can do to get it working again, this guide will show you how you can get your player working again.
How can I identify that my iPod has frozen?
The iPod screen might show strange messages when it is unplugged, like: "Connected. Eject before disconnecting", "Sync in Progress. Please wait...", "Do not disconnect". And it doesn't react when you press the buttons when you know you have good enough battery charge. That sort of things.
Why does it freeze in the first place?
The most common reason for your iPod to freeze is when you unplug it. If you forget to press the eject button next to the iPod icon in iTunes this problem can appear. You actually need to tell the computer that you are going to unplug the iPod and that is done by clicking the eject button. You have to do that before you unplug it from the computer. There could be other problems too, for example a strange software problem in the iPod firmware. It is hard to tell exactly, but the problem is solvable.
Tell me how to get this thing working then ...
Ok, first we need to find out what kind of iPod model you have. If you have the iPod Shuffle the reset instructions are located here. For the iPod Touch read further down the page. Now we have the click-wheel iPod left. Do the following to reset the iPod: Hold down the center button and the up (menu) key on the scroll wheel at the same time. You need to keep it there for at least 10 seconds. Now it should reset itself, the screen turns to black and after a while the Apple logo shows up. This confirms a successful reset of your iPod. This procedure also keeps your data and songs intact.
Reset procedure for iPod Touch
The procedure to reset the iPod Touch is a little bit different. Here you need to do the following to complete the reset. You press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the home button for at least 10 seconds. When you can see the Apple logo on the screen your iPod Touch is now reset and should be ready for use again.
I hope this, what do I do if my iPod freezes - guide was of use to you. And good luck with your iPod.
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