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iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: green and orng lite flash and shuts off

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:28:20 -0700

i plug it in and iit dont work it powers on then i push play and the lites flash than off

⟐ Answered October 15, 2018 at 12:28 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: USB device not recognized (on most computers)

Mon, 18 May 2020 02:55:34 -0700

When I plug my iPod into the USB port of my computer it is not recognized by Windows. It doesn't appear as a drive and I can't access any of the data on it. I have tried this on 2 home computers and my work computer.

However, it does appear as a drive on a colleagues computer.

The iPod charges when it is plugged in but I'd like to be able to sync it with iTunes to change the tracks which are on it.

⟐ Answered May 18, 2020 at 2:55 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: How to remove restore error 1442

Sun, 03 Nov 2013 08:07:17 -0700

my ipod shuffle is enable restore.i do restore with update itunes and ipsw 1.1.5

show error last time 1442

what i do?

⟐ Answer accepted November 03, 2013 at 8:07 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: iPod will not turn off!

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:12:24 -0700

The off/shuffle switch popped off pulling it out of the package. I've had it a couple of years and finally decided to use it. I had trouble with the software, so kept it in the original package. Now the switch fell off. I've put it back on, but it will not turn the iPod off. I don't care about the shuffle or list part. I am wondering if I lost a small piece. Also, does putting it on hold/pause eventually turn it off?

⟐ Answer deleted June 07, 2011 at 19:12 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: My iPod shuffle is not starting

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 16:24:43 -0700

My iPod shuffle 1st generation 1GB capacity is not starting, just showing starting on the screen and do not process onward.

⟐ Commented November 15, 2020 at 16:24 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: My shuffle will not charge, no lights or anything?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:58:38 -0700

The 1st generation unit has had minimal use in the last 2 years, the other day while jogging it cut off, DEAD,. I thought it was the batt but whn i plugged it in no lights, the computer does not recognize anything... I more than likley sweat in the unit!! Help

⟐ Commented March 19, 2026 at 3:58 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: How to turn on apple jpod

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 14:45:59 -0700

How do I turn on my Apple ipod model a1112

⟐ Answer accepted December 30, 2018 at 14:45 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: How do I reinstall my ipod control?

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:56:37 -0700

I accidentally deleted the contents of the folder "ipod control". Now my ipod will not play the music I have downloaded to it. However, if I play it on realplay on the computer it works fine. How can I reinstall my ipod control.

⟐ Commented August 21, 2013 at 9:56 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: Where to cut wires for expired Apple battery

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:33:46 -0700

Expired Apple battery has a sliver of a circuit board (approx 1" by 1/8th ")within plastic & foil that wires attach to-- Should wires be cut so that this small board is soldered to new good battery or is that piece to be discarded with bad battery?

⟐ Commented July 25, 2011 at 12:33 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: detected by computer but won't turn on after being unplugged

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:28:09 -0700

i found an old shuffle while digging around a drawer and wanted to try it out, it syncs and is detected by itunes (flashing orange light) but won’t even function by itself

⟐ Commented December 10, 2021 at 13:28 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: My iPod went through washing machine. Won't play.

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:27:26 -0700

Following iFixit directions, I’ve started disassembling it. Previously, when I plugged it into the Air USB port, its contents were readable and replaceable. But when I install new songs/synch, it won’t play. I’m not sure but does not seem to take a charge. New battery? Logic board? Both?

⟐ Answered November 24, 2020 at 16:27 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: How to replace audio jack port iPod first gen - M9724LL/A

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 10:04:38 -0700

My M9724LL/A audio jack is not working properly when inserted to audio jack port. I don't know how to replace it with the new one and which audio jack port to use. Thank you in advance.

⟐ Answered November 17, 2017 at 10:04 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: Device refuses to sync / bad battery?

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 06:30:11 -0700

Do I need a new battery?

I just purchased a brand new in the box iPod shuffle 1st generation 512mb.

When I plugged it into an outlet with a wall adapter that I use for my other iPods, it flashed a couple times and then nothing. Then I plugged it into the computer to see if it would pull up in iTunes. I did for a bit, but it would mount and unmount continuously. I also tried the repair utility, but it said error, and could not complete.

Next I figured that the battery was very old.

When I opened the device the battery was very swollen and hot.

Would a new battery fix this?

⟐ Answer accepted September 05, 2016 at 6:30 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: My iPod went through washing machine. Won't play mp3 files.

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:53:08 -0700

When I plug it into the Air USB port, its contents are readable and replaceable. But when I install new songs/synch, it won’t play. I’m not sure but does not seem to take a charge. New battery? Logic board? Both?

Thanks!

Chuck

⟐ Commented January 19, 2021 at 7:53 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: Why doesn't mine play music or do anything

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:17:53 -0700

My 1st gen ipod shuffle 512 mb (not hp just normal) won’t play music when turned on, it just gives me a green light (with headphones plugged in) and i know i have music on it so it should be playing. when plugged into the computer it doesn’t register properly, with a bootex file and iPod_Control being pale white in the menu, showing that it is a copy pasted file. i don’t have itunes because it won’t download properly so i won’t for now (i want to download either 10.6.3 or 11.4 so i can actually use it with ios 6)

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: Need a replacement hold switch cover - UK

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:09:05 -0700

Hi All,

I recently obtained an iPod Shuffle 1st Gen with a bad battery and a missing hold switch cover. I have replace the battery and it works well but am struggling to locate a white plastic hold switch. It looks like ifixit used to sell these but they are now out of stock. I’ve also had no luck on sites such as eBay.

Does anybody have one of these parts spare they could send me?

Thank you,

Oliver

Problem solved! I managed to locate the missing part in the shipping envelope, it must have fallen off while in transit! I thought it was always missing the part but I had it all along…

On the topic of replacement parts though, I’ve only been able to find batteries for these units. Apart from eBay have people had any luck locating spares such as memory boards? - I’m tempted to try upgrading the memory capacity of my model!

thank you, Oliver

⟐ Edited by author August 23, 2019 at 1:09 MST

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: Why is my iPod blinking green and orange when I try push play?

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:18:57 -0700

how do I fix this problem?

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: iPod doesn't show lights/turn on

Tue, 05 May 2015 17:49:57 -0700

Hi folks!

I've already tried everything to bring my ipod back to life. Restored using iTunes including. The lights doesn't work. It seems dead, even then I can charge using iTunes. It accepts music, recognized by iTunes but when I switch buttons to shuffle it doesn't work, it simply doesn't play music. What can I do? could be battery, motherboard, logic or something related?

iPod Shuffle 1st Generation: How can I move tunes from my shuffle to a new nano?

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:17:00 -0700

I have a 1st generation ipod shuffle. How can I move the tunes over to my nano?