Can a person determine if an Ipod was reregestered with same serial number

My son lost his Ipod 3 weeks ago. We did go online to find my Ipod, and did ask to have it lock, play a sound, and display a message that this ipod is lost and a reward is offered for the return. It still has not turned up, but we are still looking for it. After reviewing the discussion boards, I am wondering if we can tell if a person reset it to the factory settings and reregistered it or are using the same serial number under a different name.

See if the iPod is still listed in your support profile.
My Support Profile
When I gave away my iPod it disappeared from my profile. However, my iPad that I also gave way still appears.
You can also try registering the iPod. It is says it is registered to another account that is a good sign that it has been restore.
Apple - Product Registration - Welcome

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Can lost ipod be traced with its serial number?

can lost ipod be traced with its serial number?

No.
- If you previously turned on the FIndMyiPod feature and location service is on, and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud, sign in, and go to FindMyiPhone. It the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
- Report to police and change the passwords fro all accounts used on the iPod.
- Apple will not help
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product

"A problem was detected with your serial number"

HELP! Everytime I open Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks, or any other
software package I get the message "A problem was detected with
your serial number." It then gives me the option to retype my
serial number. After I type in the serial number I get the little
checkmark like everything is great. But when I press "Continue" it
comes back with that same message.
I called Adobe support and they said it sounded like my
registration key got corrupted and that I would have to follow
TechNote 4e7826b7 which steps you through removing Studio from the
computer and deleting orphaned files. I've done this TWICE and when
I tried to call Adobe technical support, they sent me to customer
support (with a long hold time in between) and then they sent me to
technical support. When I mentioned I had already passed this
route, the Adobe employee said she would inform the supervisor and
they would get back to me. Guess what. Never happened.
Surfice it to say I'm still getting the message and I don't
want to uninstall a third time because I know the outcome. Does
anyone have any suggestion? Pleeeeeeeease!
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Same problem here. I just hit 'cancel' and the program opens
fine.
Adobe posted a hot fix that allegedly fixes the problem. I've
run the thing several times, and the annoying box still shows up.
You can find it here:
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?event=view&id=KC.tn_18976&extid=tn_18 976&dialogID=53494061&iterationID=1&sessionID=4830e245130c574b2b37&stateID=1+0+53482525&mo de=simple
I'll keep checking to see if any fix comes up.
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Can i find an ipod touch 4g with its serial number?

I dont even know what my ipod's serial number is, but i want to ask anyway!

No. The SN will only help identify the iPod as yours if it is recovered.
- If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone. If the iPod has been restored it will never show up.
- You can also wipe/erase the iPod and have the iPod play a sound via iCloud.
- If not shown, then you will have to use the old fashioned way, like if you lost a wallet or purse.
- Change the passwords for all accounts used on the iPod and report to police
- There is no way to prevent someone from restoring the iPod (it erases it) using it.
- Apple will do nothing without a court order
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
- iOS: How to find the serial number, IMEI, MEID, CDN, and ICCID number

Is there a security firm out there that can track and locate a stolen ipad if provided with its serial number

Are there any security firms out there capable of locating a stolen passcode protected ipad (first generation)?

I'm sure that you can find one that will do the job but are you willing to pay? Figure that they'll charge you an hourly rate with no guarantee of results. Hmmm... $500/hour for ten hours.
Change your iTunes (Apple ID) password along with any other password that was stored in the iPod. If any passwords are associated with credit cards, contact the CC company and get your card replaced (with a new number). If any passwords are associated with your bank or any savings institution, contact them also and discuss approprate action with them.
The "Find my..." function is pretty much useless if the device is in the hands of a thief. All that is necessary is for the thief to connect to any computer with iTunes and "Restore as new."
The only real protection you have is with the personal information on the device rather than the physical device itself. This requires action before the device is lost/stolen. If you have reason for unusual concern, the iPad should have a strong 8-digit (or longer) password AND be configured for automatic wipe in the event of ten consecutive incorrect password entries.

Why can't I install CS5 extended on new iMac with my serial number?

All I wanted to do was take the serial number from my CS5 extended and install PS 5 on my new iMac (they don't have disc drives anymore). My serial number however is 20 digits and it doesn't work?? It comes up shy of numbers. Can someone explain how this can be possible? I refuse to rent CS5 when I already have a lisc. Thanks.

You need to get the serial number from your Adobe account at the corporate web site, once there go to "My Products". You can get the s/n from there.
Adobe applications show you intentionally truncated serial numbers, with only 20 digits as you noted. The full s/n are 24-digits long. This is done on purpose, so as not to encourage software piracy.

Can i activate a windows version and then verify with the serial number on a downloaded mac version of adobe acrobat?

Hi there,
I regret that i bought a windows version of the teacher and student Acrobat XI, because I´m useing a macbook.
Do I have to send the product package with the CD back to adobe, or can i activate my product to get the serial number that also fits with the installed mac version?
kind regards thanks for helping

you need to exchange your product, Return, cancel, or exchange an Adobe order

I have 1 employee, and want to let her use PhotoShop LE on her computer. Can I do this? She can register with my serial number and password, etc., and it would not be for commercial use.

I have PhotoShop LE installed on my computer, but have one employee in a family based research operation. Can my employee install PhotoShop LE on her laptop, use my serial number and ID, and be legal?

I guess you have posted on the wrong forum. This forum is for Photoshop Elements and your query seems to be more related to Ps Lightroom.
Anyways, not sure about the legal implications, but technically Adobe allows the users to use the product with same serial number on two machines so as far as you have a valid and legitimate serial number registered in your name, YOU can use the product on two machines.
I am although slightly confused when you say "1 employee..." and "not be for commercial use..".

Can I get any help here??? please??? I brought an iPad 3 on e-bay and I can't used it because it keeps on asking me the old apple id where my iPad 3 was registered... serial number DL*******VD1

Can I get any help here??? please??? I brought an iPad 3 on e-bay and I can't used it because it keeps on asking me the old apple id where my iPad 3 was registered... serial number DL*******VD1
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You need to ask the previous owner to remove the activation lock. If you can't(and they don't do it on their own), the device is useless to you.
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Can I use my Philips SJM3140 iPod Docking Cradle with my iPhone?

Can I use my Philips SJM3140 iPod Docking Cradle with my iPhone 4s?

Pete, I'm grateful to have your comments... ! If you're like me, you may have the impression that the quality of technical support -- and documentation -- for third party hardware and software has declined dramatically over the past 10 - 15 years...
So my concern was that somehow different signal assignments / or current would be applied to the 30 pins (between the two devices), and that might result in frying my new iPhone 4s.
It would, nevertheless, be dandy to have the ability to 1.) charge the iPhone; 2.) transfer files over USB (from a third device); 3.) output stereo audio from the iPhone 4s via the (included) stereo RCA plugs to various devices; and, possibly, 4.) output video, via the Philips's S-Video port, to another device or monitor.
Your comments are helpful. And perhaps I can trust that the pin assignments are the same for the iPhone 4s and the iPod (for example, the 4th Generation iPod with color display).

HT1349 how can you track you ipod with only serial number ]

2nd Generation ipod Touch

Hello, Tommyty,
I am sorry you have lost your iPod. You don't yet seem to understand that its serial number is not tracked electronically. Here is my attempt at explaining the same thing that Limnos and stevejobsfan0123 have already told you.
Tommytj wrote: ... HT1349 how can you track you ipod with only serial number ] ...
Only by physically looking at the iPod's serial number.
Tommytj wrote: i need to find my ipod can anyone help me find a way to track my ipd touch with only a serial number using icloud.
No.
Nobody can help you with that request because iCloud and "Find My iPod touch" do not work that way.
If you cannot see the iPod, you cannot track its serial number. Unless someone sees the serial number, nobody can track it.
Regardless of whether you have properly installed and enabled "Find My iPod touch", iCloud does not track your iPod's serial number. This is true even when you or someone else can see your iPod's serial number.
Regardless of how much you wish iCloud could track your iPod's serial number, it cannot.
"Find My iPod touch" can sometimes track an iPod's location but only under the specific circumstances Limnos has already explained to you.
If "Find My iPod touch" cannot locate your iPod by its location, there is no iCloud way to find it. In that case, the only way to identify your missing iPod is for you or someone else to physically look at it.
Perhaps you will be successful with one of these alternative possibilities for recovering your iPod:
• you can physically search and find your misplaced iPod
• someone may it returned in response to a reward that you offer
• the police may find it after you have reported it stolen
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HT1349 i lost my iphone... if somebody use it my i phone with different apple ID, Do apple company can determine the apple ID used on my iphone serial number?? If i gave my serial number, can it retrieve the apple ID user???

i lost my iphone... if somebody use it my i phone with different apple ID, Do apple company can determine the apple ID used on my iphone serial number?? If i gave my serial number, can it retrieve the apple ID user???

No! Apple is not law enforcement and therefore does not have personal investigating lost or stolen property other than Apple's own.
Even if they had the information data protection laws would prevent them from giving it to you or anybody else including law enforcement.

Ipod was disable with message, try again in 22,849,920 minutes

ipod was disable with message, try again in 22,849,920 minutes. I tried updating it on itunes but I still have the same problem

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
You said " I tried updating it on itunes but I still have the same problem "
What exactly happened when you updated?

IPod was synced with IMac that has died.

My Ipod was synced with my IMac that has completely died and now I am trying to resync it with my Windows Vista machine. I was primary using my IMac but now I must use my Windows Machine and when I try to sync my iTunes library it wants to reformat my IPod. The library on my Windows machine is a old copy of my music and if I reformat my Ipod I will lose over 400 songs that are on my IPod and not on my Windows machine. Is there anyway I can get my IPod to again work with my IMac without reformatting it?

Hello leftwir,
No. A Mac formatted iPod, cannot be read or written to on a Windows Machine. If you want to make that possible, you'll need the help of some third party software such as [XPlay|http://www.mediafour.com/products/xplay]. If you go that route, you'll need to copy the music from the iPod Nano over to your iTunes library on your Vista computer.
If you can't or are unwilling to go that route, your only other option is to salvage the music off your iMac's hard drive and copy it over to your Windows computer.
B-rock

Can i have more than one ipod touch on the same account, or must they both be set up with different id's.

Can I have more than one ipod touch on the same account, or must they each have their own ID.

If you use the same account see the following to separate Messages and FaceTime between the two iPod see:
MacMost Now 653: Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices For Messages and FaceTime

Can a person determine if an Ipod was reregestered with same serial number

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