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iPod Touch 5th Generation: Need assistance with this fossil

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:43:34 -0700

I’ve had this thing for over a decade now, in pieces originally due to the battery going bad and tried to repair it when I was a kid but ultimately made it worse. I was wondering if there was any way to salvage the data on it if that’s possible?

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Can't unlock the screen

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:33:02 -0700

How do I ulock my screen

⟐ Edited March 12, 2023 at 13:33 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Will not save photo

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:46:08 -0700

will not save photos

⟐ Commented March 11, 2022 at 15:46 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Batterij vervangen pluspool afgebroken

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 07:02:31 -0700

At desoldering the + and - connectionpads came loose

backside logic board (printplate) with the location of connection pads

⟐ Edited by author December 03, 2020 at 7:02 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Charging port not working due to pushed in button?

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:36:59 -0700

My cat stepped on my clicking wheel button and it got pushed in. I could not push it or charge it but I kept on fiddling with it and it started clicking again... but it was still pushed in. So now the charger doesn't work and I need to get a new ipod. Only thing is is that I can't transfer everything I had on the old one because the charger won't work for me to put it into my laptop and transfer the data ( all my pics, apps, videos etc... ).what can I do?????

⟐ Answer deleted June 16, 2020 at 6:36 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Is it possible to upgrade logic board of iPod touch 5th gen

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:34:05 -0700

Is it possible to replace the logic board of iPod touch 5th gen to iPod touch 6th gen

⟐ Answer edited June 16, 2020 at 6:34 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: I'm not being able to connect to ANY wifi networks

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:30:04 -0700

I used to be able to see my neighbors wifi network but now i cant. I cant see my own too. Ive got complete no sign of internet. My other family members can connect like normal. Ive searched for so many answers ( going near the router, turning off my main wifi thing and switching it on shutting down my device, taking off my case, updating my device and etc ) none of these work. Is it my device or the network? Even if none please give me an answer. Im close to giving up.

⟐ Answer edited June 16, 2020 at 6:30 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Unknown error 12746, no audio, bad bluetooth

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:25:03 -0700

Unknown error 12746, No audio output out of jack, bluetooth does not connect sometimes. Not sure if these are related. Reset device. Tried Dfu restore. No go. Opened device to check for corrosion. Very clean. No signs of physical damage. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

⟐ Answer deleted June 16, 2020 at 6:25 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod touch 5th Gen Tristar Diode Test Values

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:10:08 -0700

Hi All,

Is anybody able to provide me with a good set of diode test values for the dock connector of the iPod touch 5th generation for testing the Tristar 1608A1 IC?

I bought the iPod as part of a job lot of broken iPod’s and found that charging the battery outside of the iPod and reinstalling it allows the iPod to boot

The unit will not connect to iTunes or charge.

I’m fairly sure the issue is Tristar but would like to test the resistances of the Tristar IC on the dock connector pins first. I do seem to be getting 5V on the dock connector pads on the logic board so i’m fairly confident the dock is working.

Tristar Test Board I have ordered:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iphone-lightn...

I own an iPod touch 7th Generation I may be able to take measurements from but I don’t think the charging circuits in these devices are going to be comparable.

Kind Regards,

Oliver

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod touch died, no damage, iTunes doesn't recognizes it, black screen

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:36:42 -0700

My iPod touch 5th Gen has black screen. It was working good last time I used 3 weeks ago.

When a tried to switch it on , there is no answer, keep black screen. I tried also reset holding home button and sleep button and nothing.. tried all possible combinations of holding buttons and cable connected to computer and nothing…. In apple store told me I need to buy new one because mine is died. I’ve toke care of my ipod, any damage, any hit, any wet, it was in perfect shape, also the battery was in good conditions.

I bought a new battery and I change it but still same problem, iPod like a stone.

Any advice what should I test to find where is the problem. which steps I should follow to testing every component to localize the problem?

Thanks.

⟐ Edited by author January 09, 2020 at 14:36 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod touch 5th generation in a wierd boot loop

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:54 -0700

I recently found my ipod touch 5th generation back (the battery got replaced 1,5 years ago and i lost it). I plugged it in to a charger and it is stuck in a boot loop but the apple logo doesn’t stay there it goes away after about 5 seconds. I tried plugging it in my computer but nothing happened the screen didn’t turn on and itunes didn’t recognize it. And it also doesn’t turn on without a charger. I tried putting it in recovery mode wile plugged in in a charger, it worked but the screen turned off again after about 2 seconds and now I can’t get it in recovery mode again. Can someone help me get it in recovery mode and recognised by itunes.

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Disabled with no home button SOS HELP

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:17:19 -0700

I know this seems like a long shot, but I really need the help.

Today I found an ipod touch that belonged to me and I tried evedry passcode I could think of, but no cigar. It’s currently disabled and the homebutton is broken. Any way I could get pictures off? There are pictures on here that I need for a funeral.

⟐ Commented November 23, 2018 at 15:17 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: WTB 5th and 6th gen iPods touches in bulk.

Tue, 01 May 2018 06:45:41 -0700

Looking to buy 5th and 6th gen iPod touches in bulk (50+). If anyone could point me to someone who is selling these be much appreciated. I've have bough from Ebay and some other sites.

iPod Touch 5th Generation: My iPod won't turn on and the home button is broken

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:06:24 -0700

so i left my ipod alone for about 2 minutes and when i went back to use it, IT WOULDNT TURN ON! i have left it alone for about 40 minutes and went to check on it and it still wont turn on! what should i i do!?!?

⟐ Commented March 16, 2018 at 20:06 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod without internet, on lock mode, and doesnt let passcode?

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:09:05 -0700

Hi!

My ipod 5 has been disabled through lock mode on the computer, though the ipod has no internet.

I don't know how to turn off lock mode on the computer, and the ipod doesn't allow me to give a password.

Last thing I want to do is reset it because I don't want to lose pictures and texts.

Please help me asap... thanks!

iPod Touch 5th Generation: iPod Touch won't turn on anymore

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 18:29:58 -0700

Im not too savvy on Apple products so maybe I could get some assistance. A few years ago I bought a Ipod Touch 5th Generation 32 GB from Amazon through the Apple store. It was a gift for my younger sister. It was fine and worked perfectly and lasted about 2 or so years but lately it won't turn on. The Power button located on top also seems to be stuck and won't return to it's upward spot. Not really sure if it's a dead battery or is it a malfunctioned device. Is this something I should take to an Apple Store or to one of those small 3rd parties screen repair shops? any information will be greatly appreciated, Thanks!

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Why does my iPod touch screen keep flickering after reset?

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 23:38:29 -0700

I had to do a restart on my iPod touch and the screen keeps flickering around the corners. I reset it again and it didn't help. What do I do?

iPod Touch 5th Generation: How can I put the wired back

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:05:45 -0700

Hello im trying to put the wired back from the battery that is connected with a glue can I used a (heat Gun)? but what can I used to put it back????

⟐ Edited by author February 03, 2017 at 9:05 MST

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Why Is My Home Button Non Responsive After Screen Replacement? iPod 5

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:02:57 -0700

Hello all,

I am posting to ask why my home button is not responsive on my ipod touch 5th gen after a screen replacement? The button still clicks, it just does react on the ipod at all.

Any suggestiongs are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

iPod Touch 5th Generation: Is there any other way to turn it on?

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:52:47 -0700

My iPod won't turn on. I tried to hard reset it but when I hold the power and home the apple logo comes up but goes off after about a minute and never fully boots up. I tried to boot it into safe mode but it does the same thing. I did not jail break it in any way. I just tied to turn it on one day and it didn't work. Please help!

⟐ Edited December 28, 2016 at 20:52 MST