I think the major problem would be to have it connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Maybe a possible solution is to make the iPod be a piggyback of a mobile phone where you have Spotify, but idk.

Problem is Spotify won’t let you sync your iPod when you connect it to your pc so there’s no way to download your entire Spotify library to your iPod.

I found there are some programs that claim to be able to do it, but they have two major problems:

1 - you have to select each song and drag it onto the program;

2 - they are quite expensive (30-40$) whereas most iPod mods can be done with less expense.

Big thanks to anyone who’ll answer!

⟐ Answered March 29, 2026 at 9:57 MST

Please advise where I can purchase one. I've seen them on this site and amazon with various pricing.

Please advise. Thanks

⟐ Answered March 09, 2026 at 10:56 MST

(I removed the insulating tape and swapped out the battery wires just in case they are damaged, pretty sure the battery works but the issues mentioned below are still there after I removed it.)

No matter what I choose, the iPod would then reboot back to the main page and refuses to be recognized as an iPod when I plug it in to my Macbook. The iPod tab in finder would freeze up and show a loading icon even after I unplugged it. The iPod also crashes and reboots every time i scroll the clickwheel and press buttons after the macbook "restored" it.

I rebooted the Macbook and plugged the iPod in again, and this time it is recognized by Finder as a corrupted iPod and prompted me to restore it, which led to the warning mentioned before.

Swapping on a new clickwheel solved the crashing issue, but the iPod still refuses to be recognized by Finder as a working iPod and prompted me to restore it.

I tried to format it into Windows and restore it using Apple Devices App, but all I got was an error code and nothing else. I tried formatting it into Apple Extended OS, ExFAT, basically every option Disk Utility offers, and wiped the disk clean a couple times, but it still behaves the same as before. Force restarting by pressing down select and menu didn't work, and it won't enter disk mode either.

I have never encountered a similar issue with MacOS 15, and this isn't the only iPod that MacOS failed to restore. My nano 6 is also having similar issues after I restored it, and only by formatting it into Windows format and restoring using Apple Devices did it properly restore.

Is there another way I can restore it? Or should I do something with the MacBook itself? Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented February 11, 2026 at 2:45 MST

⟐ Answered October 30, 2025 at 15:21 MST

Everytime I reset it, it makes two beeps after starting. I tried resetting via iTunes, the iPod itself and getting into the diagnostics mode. I can hear the iPod making click sounds when I use the buttons. I checked the display ribbon cable multiple times and made sure it is properly stuck in there.

I afraid I fried my screen because I can´t disconnect the battery before connecting the screen since it is soldered on. Do I need a new screen or is a connectiong loose?

⟐ Commented September 21, 2025 at 13:18 MST

My Ipod Nano 3rd Gen hasn't been use for years and the battery was dead, it only work when plugged with USB.

I just change the battery today, i also try to boost it with a 9V battery as adviced , everything went well, but:

- i can use the Ipod without the USB cable

- when i plug the USB, the battery don't charge (no lightning logo on the battery logo)

- it is recognize by Itunes when i plug it to the computer (wrench logo on battery logo)

Any body have an idea what the problem could be ?

I suppose if i didnt do the soldering properly (3 wires) it won't turn on at all ?

Thank you, i'll be happy to give any additional info needed.

Loic

Update:

This is when the ipod is plugged to the wall with usb, as soon as i clic on something the little logo dsappear and the battery logo dont show anything charging.

⟐ Commented August 20, 2025 at 8:51 MST

I've got an iPod nano 3rd Gen in black which i found in my drawer from a few years ago.

The battery lasts a few minutes then dies.

How can i replace the battery in it without soldering the battery? How do i splice it

⟐ Commented July 25, 2025 at 7:21 MST

⟐ Commented February 25, 2025 at 5:44 MST

⟐ Commented October 29, 2024 at 8:16 MST

UPDATE:

So now this iPod turns on and works, but the battery does not charge at all. It says it is charging but does not. When unplugged it shuts down instantly. What do I do about this.

⟐ Answered October 16, 2024 at 4:06 MST

Now, I was asked to change the battery because the unit was dead, but I have no idea for how long. I never saw it work before changing the battery.

They are wanting to keep the content on it, so as a last resort, they ordered another battery and I replaced once again. Same thing… just dead.

I have a USB current meter and I put that in line with the charging cable. The current reads 0.00A output which tells me it’s not even attempting to charge or power the unit.

What I would like to know is whether this iPod should power up with only USB connectivity (and even no battery), or if the unit needs a working battery to operate at all. If it should be detected by a PC with no battery, then I suspect the logic board is dead.

⟐ Commented October 16, 2024 at 3:02 MST

Unfortunately it is no charging when plugged, and it seems a common issue for whose who has replaced battery.

Is ther any way to fake the temperature sensor through a shortcut?

maybe installing a resistor?

ideas?

The dimensions of required battery are not very standard or easy to find.

I have this tool kit

⟐ Answered October 06, 2024 at 5:56 MST

⟐ Commented March 23, 2024 at 12:03 MST

⟐ Commented January 17, 2024 at 2:52 MST

⟐ Answer edited January 13, 2024 at 22:08 MST