What if i format my ipod

Toggle it on and off to be safe. Press and hold the following combination of buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds to reset the iPod. You are now in Diagnostic Mode. The scroll wheel will not function while in diagnostic mode. Some successful cases have been reported after the running the few tests under the Diagnostic mode. In case it does not work in your case, and the scan tests reports show some errors then it proves your iPod has a hardware problem and it needs a repairing service.

Format your iPod with a start disk I have not tried this solution myself, I heard that there were few successful cases that the users managed to get their iPod you must put your iPod in disk mode before connecting with a computer mounted by the computer, which was booted by a system startup disk. Then eject your iPod and do a Reset to switch out from Disk Mode. Reboot your computer at the normal way, connect your iPod back with it, open the iPod updater, and hopefully your iPod will appear there for the Restore.

If none of these steps address the issue, your iPod may need to be repaired. You can try the following, but again, only do it as your last resort and at your own risk. Therefore, please re-consider again whether you want to try the next level Last Resort Level 1. Disconnecting the Hard Drive and battery inside the iPod — Warning!! Your iPod warranty will be waived once you open the iPod. Wait for minutes and reconnecting them back. The reason behind which I can think of is to do a fully reset of a processor of the iPod.

No, I am afraid to do it myself as I am squeamish about tinkering inside electronic devices, I have few experiences that either I broke the parts which are normally tiny or fragile or failed to put the parts back to the main case. Therefore, I agree with suggestion to have it fixed by a Pro.

Send it or keep it? You are the person to make the call. Home Media. Step 1 Download and install the latest version of iTunes. You can then use a removable storage device such as a USB flash drive to move the songs to the PC and avoid losing them. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 3. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 1. Connect your iOS device to your computer and open iTunes. While your device is connected, force restart it. When you see the option to restore or update, choose restore. Wait for the process to finish.

You cannot remove the lock screen, although you can change your lock screen background and disable the passcode. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Be sure your computer will be on for enough time to format your iPod - especially if you have a large capacity iPod or just a lot of songs. Helpful 8 Not Helpful Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published. This will erase everything from your iPod. Think before you act. Cancel Submit. Andre Da Costa Volunteer Moderator. Is Apple iTunes software installed? Because, if iTunes is installed with your library of audio, pictures, videos, etc; formatting the iPod should be negligible since anything stored on the iPod would be in iTunes.

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