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iPod Nano 4th Generation: My iPod only works when its charging.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:30:39 -0700

My iPod 4th generation nano only works when plugged in. I have left it plugged into ac power overnight, and in the morning it shows it's complete, but when I unplug it, the screen goes dark and the device loses power. When I try to turn it on by holding the play button nothing happens, I try to reset it by holding the menu and center button for 6-30 seconds and also nothing happens. The device was used rarely from purchase and has been sitting without a charge for at least a year. I can listen to music while it's plugged in and "charging" but when I disconnect it from the ac power cord its a dead duck. If anyone can help me I'd be greatful.

⟐ Commented June 02, 2025 at 8:30 MST

iPod Nano 6th Generation: How can I fix my iPod Nano 6th Gen power button?

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:33:08 -0700

The power button on my iPod Nano 6th Generation is stuck. As in, my iPod won't turn on unless I plug it into the computer to make it light up. Please help!

⟐ Commented August 20, 2024 at 18:33 MST

iPod Nano 6th Generation: How do I put apps on my iPod nano

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:53:37 -0700

how do i put apps on ipod nano

I really WANT to because i just baught one and the fact that the only "app" is that Nike thing makes me mad

⟐ Commented January 23, 2024 at 17:53 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: model A1320 has the screen locked

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:22:24 -0700

Can i do a master reset

⟐ Commented October 16, 2022 at 9:22 MST

iPod Nano 4th Generation: How to unlock my iPod? I forgot the 4 digit number

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:24:33 -0700

iPod model A1285

⟐ Commented February 03, 2025 at 11:24 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: Why doesn't my ipod nano want to turn on?

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:19:45 -0700

I charged my ipod nano and it was working fine until now it doesn't seem to be wanting to turn on. The hold switch isn't on and I am trying to turn it on by pressing any keys but it doesn't turn on. What can I do. :(

⟐ Commented March 07, 2026 at 8:19 MST

iPod Nano: Stuck in OK to disconnect mode, can't turn on?

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:12:41 -0700

I have an IPOD nano and the screen says OK to disconnect with a check mark. When I disconnect it, it seems frozen in this mode and I can't turn it on,off, nothing.

Any answers?

⟐ Commented June 14, 2023 at 6:12 MST

iPod Nano 4th Generation: What does eject before disconnecting mean?

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:49:57 -0700

I plugged iPod into laptop, not doing anything, what does the eject before disconnecting mean

⟐ Commented December 27, 2021 at 17:49 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: How do I download and install itunes

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 01:06:44 -0700

How do I download and install iTunes

⟐ Answered January 10, 2017 at 1:06 MST

iPod Nano 6th Generation: On/Off button not working

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 03:31:47 -0700

The on/off button on my Ipod nano is no longer "raised" so that it can be pushed to turn the ipod on (or off for that matter). Can this be fixed?

⟐ Answered January 14, 2016 at 3:31 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: My iPod won't turn on

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:10:35 -0700

My ipod won't turn on. I tried the disk mode whatever and the diagnostic mode. It won't charge. And when i plugged it in the screen just blinks on and off apple logo. It won't respond to the reset. I tried pushing every button and tried everything but it still won't open

⟐ Answered May 21, 2024 at 4:10 MST

iPod Nano 6th Generation: Why does my Nano keep turning itself off?

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:34:37 -0700

I have the 6th generation Nano, and it keeps turning itself off after playing music for about 2 minutes. Battery shows it's charged and good to go. I turn it back on and resume the song that was playing and it goes for about 2 minutes and turns off again. I have looked on Apple's website and others for answer to this problem but have not seen any questions pertaining to this problem. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented July 24, 2021 at 11:34 MST

iPod Nano 4th Generation: Why has my iPod click wheel stopped working?

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:18:37 -0700

After adding some new music on my iPod nano and unplugging it from the computer, my click wheel is no longer working. I know it is the click wheel as my screen is not frozen. Has this happened to anyone else, and can anyone help me?

⟐ Commented October 27, 2022 at 12:18 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: iPod plays through external speaker when earphones plugged in?

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:00:31 -0700

My iPod 5th Generation plays through the external speaker when earphones are plugged in. I took it to Apple store. They said it had water damage. The water damage must have been from running outside in the rain.

Okay, none of these answers are helping me at all. I've been experiencing the same problem with my iPod. It's the one with the camera in the back. When I plug in earphones, the sound plays through both the speakers and the earphones. When I turn the volume all the way down to zero, the music still comes out the earphones at full blast and not the speakers; but when I turn up the volume, the music plays out the earphones and the speakers. I've already tried the whole rebooting thing with holding down the menu and center button, and I've also tried unplugging and reconnecting the earphones, it doesn't help me whatsoever. I've also tried several different pairs of headphones. I'm not getting any help. What I want to ask is, 1.) Is there anyway of turning the internal speakers off? 2.) How can I fix the earphone jack without taking it apart? 3.) Is there any way of turning down the earphone volume with this this problem? I would really like some answers. Thank you. -Harleigh 09/27/10

⟐ Commented April 13, 2017 at 6:00 MST

iPod Nano 7th Generation: Device seems to be working internally, but the screen won't turn on?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:09:32 -0700

My iPod Nano 7th Gen went through the wash and dryer. I placed it in rice for several weeks before charging it and attempting to turn it on. After doing this, the screen wouldn't turn on. When it's plugged into the computer, iTunes recognizes the iPod and shows what songs are on it. When I hold the Sleep/Wake and Home button, the computer recognizes that I've reset the iPod. This makes me think that the water damage only damaged the screen, because the buttons are working, and iTunes seems to be able to add and remove songs from the device. Would it be beneficial to try replacing the screen? Would this fix the problem, or should I assume the water damage has ruined more than just the screen?

⟐ Answered August 24, 2022 at 21:09 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: What do I do if screen is white?

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 20:20:29 -0700

after charging i pod screen went white and will not turn off or on

⟐ Commented August 02, 2025 at 20:20 MST

iPod Nano 6th Generation: White screen of death problem...

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:56:17 -0700

So my iPod Nano 6th Gen got white screen of death a while ago.(the screen is white and can't do anything). I heard about putting it in disk mode and restoring it ...and i have to say it worked for a brief period of about 2 minutes. i managed to restore it and it worked until i turned the screen off...after which it went back to being broken. iTunes is recognizing it and all but ...white is all i can see... what should i do ..?

⟐ Answer deleted January 16, 2020 at 14:56 MST

iPod Nano 6th Generation: How do I turn off voice over?

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:02:28 -0700

I turned on voice over and it is not turning to a different page.How could I fix it?

⟐ Commented February 17, 2018 at 5:02 MST

iPod Nano 5th Generation: How to restart my a1320

Sun, 19 Mar 2017 05:52:57 -0700

How to restart my a 1320

⟐ Commented March 19, 2017 at 5:52 MST

iPod Nano 2nd Generation: Why is my screen all white?

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:57:00 -0700

My screen is white, completely blank. Nothing unusual happened that could have cause it to blank out.

⟐ Commented May 16, 2025 at 6:57 MST