Users questions 

How do I fix a corrupted iPod classic?

Joe Ford

How do I fix a corrupted iPod classic?

Connect the device to the USB cable, press MENU+SELECT like a standard reset but keep holding for 12 seconds. The device should reboot as normal and then the screen should go blank. Now open iTunes and try to restore again. If all else fails try Erase your iPod – The Super Fix for most iPod Problems.

Can I still buy an iPod Classic?

It’s not available anymore online, but it was available for in-store pickup at a couple stores in the Bay Area. And it looks like Best Buy might still have a few left. Apple still sells its other iPods. The largest capacity you can get is the $299 64GB iPod Touch.

Does iTunes still work with iPod classic?

iPod classic was known for having a high capacity internal disk which allowed customers to synchronize their Music library. Today Apple’s iPod touch (7th generation) has the largest internal drive of any iPod model. You can continue to use your iPod classic with iTunes Store purchases or ripped music from CDs….

How can I use my iPod classic without iTunes?

How to Use an iPod on a Computer Without iTunes

  1. Connect your iPod to your computer using a USB cord.
  2. Click the “Start” menu, and select “My Computer.”
  3. Double-click the drive that contains your iPod.
  4. Click the “Tools” menu, and select “Folder Options,” then choose the “View” tab.
  5. Double-click the “iPod_Control” folder.
  6. Open Winamp.

How do I sync my iPod classic?

Note: To sync content from your computer to iPod classic, iPod nano, or iPod shuffle, use iTunes on Windows 10.

  1. Connect your device to your computer.
  2. In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window.
  3. Click Summary.
  4. Do any of the following:
  5. Click Apply.

Why is my iPod classic not syncing with iTunes?

Retry with a different USB port if you cannot see iPod classic in iTunes. Restart your computer, and make sure you have the latest software updates installed. Reinstall iTunes software from the latest version on the web. Restore iPod classic….

Can you update an old iPod to iOS 9?

It’s most likely an iPod touch model 1 or 2 so it cannot be updated to iOS 9. The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists….

How do you update a first generation iPod?

How to Download New Software Onto a First Generation iPod Touch

  1. Insert the USB cable into the dock connector on the iPod Touch, and insert the opposite end of the cable into an available USB 2.0 port on your computer.
  2. Open the iTunes program on your computer, and wait for the program to detect your iPod Touch.
  3. Click the “Update” button on the pop-up box to update your iPod Touch.

How do I restore an old iPod touch?

Restore your iPod touch

  1. Locate your iPod touch on your computer. When you see the option to Restore or Update, choose Restore. The Finder or iTunes will download software for your iPod touch.
  2. Wait for the process to finish. Then set up and use your iPod touch.

How do you reset an iPod touch 1st generation without iTunes?

Press the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for 10 seconds. Continue holding until you see the Apple logo. This will reset your iPod Touch. Both methods of running the power cycle are equally effective, and they take a matter of seconds to execute.

How do I reset my iPod touch 1st generation without iTunes?

If that method doesn’t solve your problem, you may have to restore your iPod touch. To do this, hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons down for at least 10 seconds, until the iPod touch shuts off and begins to restart. You can release the buttons once you see the Apple logo appear….