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iPod Touch 2nd Generation: My iPod Touch had a kernel panic, and now is completely FROZEN!

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:11:18 -0700

I recently got a lot of Apple iPods (3 of which are iPod touch 2nd Generation)

This one specifically is my weirdest case, No Water Damage, Cracks, or dents. Just a scuffed up 8GB iPod Touch 2nd Gen

The times I powered it up, it had a kernel panic. And with the last time I've done such, it now doesn't want to turn on anymore

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: iPod won't turn on when plugged in.

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:17:15 -0700

Hello!

My iPod touch 2nd gen was working fine, but when I unplugged it it shut straight off.

Now when it's plugged in, it won't turn on.

I have already tried holding home and power button. That didn't do anything.

Any Suggestions?

⟐ Commented September 27, 2024 at 15:17 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Can’t reset disabled iPod

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:51:20 -0700

A friend gave me her old iPod years ago. I just found it again and neither of us remember the code. I don’t have iTunes to unclock or reset of. I’ve been trying every post on hooking up to a computer, but it’s still not working.

I’m not even 100% sure what gen this is. ''

⟐ Edited by author August 21, 2020 at 7:51 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: How do I fix the white screen on my iPod touch 2g?

Sat, 23 May 2020 10:33:34 -0700

i have had this ipod touch for many years but i do not mind if any data is lost. all of a sudden the screen went white one day, and after replacing the lcd myself it still has a white screen. i am unsure if the home button works and it does not show up on itunes. please help!

⟐ Answer deleted May 23, 2020 at 10:33 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: 8GB iPod Touch showing up as 16GB in Windows?

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:17:18 -0700

I have a 2nd generation MC, the MC only comes in 8GB, and when I selected iPod in This PC, it said “Internal Storage, 6.45GB free out out 13.6GB”?! It said it was a 16GB! It shows up in iTunes as an 8GB, this was before I set it up, but, why is a 2nd gen iPod Touch MC showing up as a 16gb in Windows?

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: touch screen not working after battery replacement

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 12:43:07 -0700

I replaced the battery in my iPod 2nd generation. The digitizer stopped working. Powers up but will not respond to touch. Im unsure what to do to fix it. Will start looking into checking all the components next. Is there somewhere I should concentrate my efforts on? Im sure I discharged myself before doing the work but all I can think of is maybe I somehow fried a chip in the process.

⟐ Commented June 24, 2019 at 12:43 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: iPod touch 2nd Gen restoration

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:53:32 -0700

Hello Community :)

I plan on restoring back to life my old ipod touch 2nd gen how do I go about this process . I know I need replacement parts I would rather pay someone to do all the work to be honest . The issues with my ipod touch 2nd gen are cracked screen , audio jack didn't work the last time it was functional , the sleep/wake button seems jammed and the volume button . It also needs a new battery . I know it seems useless to try to repair this ipod touch being that it's so old but I would like to repair it for the sentimental value and what remains of the software inside . Can anybody recommend me a place where I can send it to get fixed I don't have all the components to fix it myself .

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: boton home does not work

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 07:55:23 -0700

como reestableser el boton de home que se fracturo el hilo conductor desde el contacto al conector

how to fix home button, the conductor form home button to conector is broken and i have not another one. Please how can i fix de cable.

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: hanged up in setting reset

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:41:53 -0700

my ipod was hanged up for an hour after i reset the settings.

⟐ Edited December 10, 2015 at 12:41 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Headphone Icon has appeared

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:16:24 -0700

A translucent "Headphones" icon has appeared on my screen floating above the normal content. Since it's appearance, it's not possible to turn the volume down. When I slide the volume bar lower, it instantly reverts to full volume. I've reset the ipod once but it's still there. Can anyone assist? I would be very grateful.

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Why is my battery backup lost?

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:35:45 -0700

I restored my ipod touch with whitedoor firmware, and i experienced that my ipod's battery started declining very fast. earlier it used to worked for days. due to this i updated the ipod again with original firmware but the battery backup is not restored. the battery is just lasting for a day and a few hours! Any help will be appreciated!

⟐ Edited November 04, 2015 at 15:35 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Why can't I change my volume?

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:35:37 -0700

I just purchased a used 8gb iPod Touch 2nd gen, and for some reason my volume stays on one level. I am not able to adjust it at all. Can anyone help me try and figure out what's going on and how to fix it? Please and thanks!

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Password Lock with a broken sleep/wake button

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 16:26:24 -0700

My son's friend gave him their IPod Touch (2nd Generation). It has a broken sleep/wake button and it's password protected. He asked them for the password and they have forgot what it was. The unit is not stolen and if you would need to verify my Apple ID I can provide that for security.

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: How to restore disabled iPod?

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:35:17 -0700

Disabled to the point of connect to Itunes, but don't have original Itunes that the ipod was first set up with. I know the ipod is extremely old but need it really bad ASAP. Please help!!

⟐ Edited July 29, 2015 at 10:35 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: My wifi and blue tooth stopped working.

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 10:33:44 -0700

I've had this ipod touch 2nd gen 8g for 3-4 years and it has worked great. There was a stage were I put it away and used my phone, but now I want to use it again. For some reason my wifi and bluetooth won't work. I have done a reset and restore with no luck. Wifi if grayed out and BT says unavailable. Can someone help me?

⟐ Edited July 29, 2015 at 10:33 MST

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Screen coming away from the backing.

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 14:07:44 -0700

My ipod 2nd gen's screen is coming away from the back casing. Am willing to take apart, if needed , as I already have some experience.

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: My iPod wont turn on

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 03:48:39 -0700

I tried everything... Recovery but iTunes doesn't recognize, it doesn't charge, i tried holding the button and the other techniques but nothing it working :(

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: Why cant I get the touch screen to work?

Mon, 25 May 2015 16:27:28 -0700

So I cant get the unlock bar on my ipod to move. Its not working i was thinking that the whole touch sensor stuff was broken but i dont know how to fix it. How do i fix it?

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: What do I need to repair on my iPod

Mon, 18 May 2015 08:39:03 -0700

I recently dropped my iPod and cracked the screen and now the screen is white. I cant see anything on my display except a few lines going down the side. I can touch the screen in various places and it still works, I can still play songs skip the songs and hear the song but I cant see anything. What all exactly needs to be repaired/replaced on my iPod?

iPod Touch 2nd Generation: iPod will not respond at all.

Mon, 04 May 2015 16:46:50 -0700

I have had this iPod for many years (Since it's release I believe) and it has been bricked for the past couple years.

It will not turn on, charge (or indicate that it is charging), connect to my computer, or respond to any other inputs.

I have just now decided to ask about this to see if there is a chance that I can recover the data on it (mainly photos).

I don't need to have it functioning per say, but I would like to at least recover this data if possible.