iPod Restore – Bring Your iPod Back From the Dead
If your iPod is having some issues, it might be a good thing to do a “restore” on it.
Restoring your iPod will return it back to its factory settings so that everything can be as good as new. If you think that your iPod is totally dead, you may want to consider doing an iPod restore instead.
Before you attempt to do this, you should know that you will lose your music and other data. You iPod will truly be set to the condition it was in when it was brand new. That is why it is a good idea to always back up your data on your computer whenever possible.
The first thing you’ll need to do to start the restore is to download the latest version if iTunes. If you don’t have the latest version then you may have difficulty with the directions. It is a free download; so don’t worry about any costs creeping up on you.
Then, hook your iPod up to your computer using a USB cable (or Firewire if yours uses that instead). When you’re all hooked up, your iPod should show up on the screen.
You’re going to want to locate the “source panel” in the iTunes program. When you do that you will be able to choose the “restore” function.
There are several different types of iPod restore for you to choose from. You can either opt to keep the same software or upgrade to a new version. You’ll usually want to get the latest edition of the software so that you’re staying up to date with everything.
When the software if finished downloading, you will get model specific restore directions. After all, what works for an iPod touch will probably not work for an old iPod Nano since they are very different in function and personality. You will either have to disconnect your iPod and connect it to power or leave it connected to the computer.
You’ll have to leave your iPod in whatever condition the previous step asked while the progress bar is being updated. When that if is finished, your iTunes setup will recognize your iPod as a new component. You will have to rename your iPod and everything. It is kind of like a fresh start!
Having to do an iPod restore can be a scary thing for many people. This is especially true if you expect your electronics to just work.
Sadly, things do go wrong and you may have to go through these steps. Even so, it is a very simple process once you know the right way to do it. Your iPod will be running perfectly again in no time.
Hey, I’d just like to say that even when your iPod is all screwed up you can back all the music up onto your computer by going into your ipod -> Music -> F0,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5 (contains all the music), back all those folders up to another folder and restore, then go back to those folders and stick them in
How do u restore to previous settings, because my brother “accidentally” clicked restore, and their were really funny videos that I wanted to post on Facebook.
I connect my ipod to the laptop for charging. But it stop doing anything and the the laptop does not recognize it. The sign on ipod screen does not blink anymore. What will I have to do now to make it work again ? { It is a 2007 80Gb classic ipod)
My computer does not recongize when my ipod is plugged in nor does my itunes. The only file that comes up when my ipod is plugged in is how much storage i have left. It does not show an ipod available on my itunes either. I have an ipod touch
my 5 genaration i-pod stops playing on my docking station, what is the problem.?
I called apple support all u do is connect it iPod/iPhone to iTunes. Then locate you main panel on iTunes(usually right side) find the name of it iPod. Click and locate the “restore Button” click on it it will check for software updates and restore it to factory settings. Also sync your iPod before this and all your paid for music will transfer to iTunes and be saved! After this do not touch the iPod or laptop/desktop and be sure to plug in your laptop/desktop to a power source so it wont go dead also last thing Do not under any curmunstances disconnect your iPod because it will not restore it!! Hope I helped!!
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