2ND GENERATION SHUFFLE RESET

I need to reset my 2nd generation shuffle according to itunes, but it appears the reset utility does not support windows 7 64 bit. HELP???

As you already aware the reset utility only works with Windows 2000 and XP. So if you need to use this utility, you'll need to find or use a PC running either of these operating systems.
Once you have, you can reconnect it to your Vista machine as norma.
I also want to know if the ipod shuffle has an internal battery?
Yes it does as all iPod models (and most handheld electronics) do.
In my case could it be completely dead due to non-usage for a very long time? I have noticed that I left it ON for all those months that I was not using it. Could it be that the battery got so drained that it reached a point of "no-return"?
Yes that is definitely a possibility as the lithium ion batteries in iPods need constant activity to maintain any sort of charge.
B-rock

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2nd Generation Shuffle is not recognized by iTunes or My Computer

I bought a 2nd generation Shuffle for my sister in August. It was washed once in November or September she cant remember. It has worked perfectly fine. The only problem is that when we plug it into my mom's desktop it says the device is not recognized. I have updated to iTunes 7 or whatever the latest is, I have done the 5 R's that Apple Recommends. I even downloaded and tried the Reset Utility sill nothing. But what I don't understand is I can plug it into my laptop and it works perfectly fine. If anyone can help I would appreciate it cause im going to school soon and she wont be able to user her iPod and I wanted to get info before I submitted a service request. Thanks
Windows XP

If you bought it in August, it must be a 1st Gen shuffle...2nd Gen wasn't available for purchase (in stores) until November.
Are you plugging it directly into a USB port in the back of your mom's computer?

My 2nd generation shuffle not appearing in itunes. What can I do?

my 2nd generation shuffle not appearing in itunes. What can I do?

If you have not done so already, first try using a different USB port that is directly on the computer (not a hub).
If that does not help, I would shut down (completely power off) your computer. Disconnect the shuffle and do this reset procedure
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
Start up your computer. Run iTunes. Try connecting the shuffle again.

My 2nd generation shuffle will not sync with itunes. Why?

I have done everything I can think of. I have restarted my mac several times, restarted Itunes and my 2nd generation shuffle will not show up in my iTunes. I just updated my iTunes and Mac to the latest version. Any help? Why wont my itunes connect to my ipod shuffle??

When iTunes is NOT running, does the shuffle show up on the Desktop, or appear in Disk Utility (when you run it)? Or, if you run System Profiler
Apple Menu -> About This Mac -> More Info -> System Report (if running Lion)
does the shuffle appear as a device under Hardware/USB?
If it is being recognized by the Mac in some way, you may be able to get it working again, using the iPod Reset Utility
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1238
This utility is for 1st and 2nd gen iPod shuffles only, as a "lower level" reset when you can't do a regular Restore in iTunes.
If the Mac is not seeing the shuffle at all, there is probably a problem with the USB connection, probably the USB cable/dock or the connection point on the shuffle (headphone jack) becoming faulty. To rule out the USB port in the Mac, be sure to try different ports. If you have been using a USB hub (or the spare keyboard port), be sure to try a direct port on the Mac. And be sure to try it with ALL other USB devices (except standard mouse and keyboard) disconnected, in case there is some USB device conflict happening.

2nd generation shuffle won't take charge, not recognized by mac pro.

2nd generation shuffle won't take charge, is not recognized by mac pro. light will not go on

Hi nickh2913,
If you are having issues with your 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle, you may want to try the steps in the following Troubleshooting Assistant:
Apple Support: iPod shuffle (2nd generation) Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/shuffle2gen/
Regards,
- Brenden

I have a 2nd generation shuffle and want to use it for my grandson. On connecting to iTunes it wants to download everything I have on iTunes automatically and I do not know how to get it to manual upload

I have a 2nd generation shuffle and want to use it for my grandson. On connecting to my PC it asks the question ". do you want to delete everything on the shuffle and replace with that on your iTunes". I do not want to do this I want to start again and manually add items. How do I get it to do this please

A 2G Shuffle can only be synced with one iTunes library at a time. So if you are trying to connect and use the Shuffle with a new computer/iTunes library, you'll need tor restore it before you can begin syncing or manualy adding content to it from the new library.
So go ahead and restore the iPod and then configure it for manual management. See this article for more details on configuring the shuffle for manual management.
Syncing music to iPod shuffle
And here is more assistance on restoring the Shuffle as well if need be.
Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings
B-rock

Years ago I purchased a Creative Labs Inc. Travelsound i50 speaker for a 2nd generation shuffle. I lost that shuffle, so I purchased the latest Shuffle, which obviously does not fit this speaker. Is there another similar speaker device I can purchase?

I purchased a Creative Labs Travelsound i50 speaker through Apple some years ago for my 2nd generation Shuffle. I purchased a new Shuffle, and obviously this style does not fit the speaker. Is there another speaker that can be purchased to fit my new device?

Greetings,
I've never seen this issue, and I handle many iPads, of all versions. WiFi issues are generally local to the WiFi router - they are not all of the same quality, range, immunity to interference, etc. You have distance, building construction, and the biggie - interference.
At home, I use Apple routers, and have no issues with any of my WiFi enabled devices, computers, mobile devices, etc - even the lowly PeeCees. I have locations where I have Juniper Networks, as well as Aruba, and a few Netgears - all of them work as they should.
The cheaper routers, Linksys, D-Link, Seimens home units, and many other no name devices have caused issues of various kinds, and even connectivity.
I have no idea what Starbucks uses, but I always have a good connection, and I go there nearly every morning and get some work done, as well as play.
You could try changing channels, 2.4 to 5 Gigs, changing locations of the router. I have had to do all of these at one time or another over the many years that I have been a Network Engineer.
Good Luck - Cheers,
M.

Can I use a USB for 2nd generation shuffle with a 3rd generation shuffle

Can I use a USB for 2nd generation shuffle with a 3rd generation shuffle?
Seems to be a good fit, but my computer doesn't seem to recognise it.

GreenApple5315 wrote:
Can you use a 3rd gen charger with a 2nd gen Shuffle?
By "3rd gen charger" are you referring to the USB cable with the
4 ring audio connector on the other end?
If so, the answer is again NO...

2nd Generation Shuffle crashes

I have a 1st generation Shuffle that works super. My Wife purchased a 2nd generation Shuffle and returned it under warranty because it would lock up in the middle of a song and would not restart. We tried restoring, reloading the music, everything. Apple replaced it, and we have the same problem with the new one. It will play 4 or 5 songs, then lock up after playing maybe 30 seconds of the next song. If you turn the Shuffle off, unplug the headset, plug the headset back in, and turn it on, it will play again. It will play maybe 7 or 8 songs and then lock up in the middle of another song. I have restored the Shuffle with no music, reloaded all of the music again, set the settings so it will convert all music to 128K bitrate, but it still does the same thing, crashes.

Since no one responded, I called Apple, who couldn't resolve the problem other than to ship a second replacement shuffle. The new one works fine after dealing with two previous duds.

2nd generation shuffle wiped out 1st generation shuffle

Have been using a 1st generation shuffle. Yesterday installed a new 2nd generation shuffle on the same computer. Problem is now computer when plug the 1st gen into the computer it does not even show up on desktop.

Hi nickh2913,
If you are having issues with your 2nd Gen iPod Shuffle, you may want to try the steps in the following Troubleshooting Assistant:
Apple Support: iPod shuffle (2nd generation) Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/shuffle2gen/
Regards,
- Brenden

Can no longer play podcasts downloaded on itunes on 2nd generation shuffle, is there a fix?

Ever since the latest version of itunes was unleased (Apple is so going downhill if this is any indication) my ipod Shuffle 2nd generation (I have 2) will not play podcasts downloaded on itunes. I get orange, green, orange, green lights and then nothing - because the ipod cannot recognize the files apparently. They both do the same thing, I load, they show up as loaded on itunes, I press play, the lights. If I download the podcast from the originator site directly, they play no problem. I have the latest update for the Shuffles, have reset them numerous times and yet the problem persists. I only use these Shuffles to load podcasts daily. I remove them as soon as I listened and then put new podcasts on the next day. Why do I have 2? Because I bought a second one when this started and I thought the Shuffle was broken - now both act exactly the same. Even old podcasts that played fine months ago will not play on the shuffle any longer. Is there any fix? I assume someone else is a podcast listener and is having this same problem and maybe has a solution.

Switch the mode to single plat, not shuffle.

Podcast sync problem with 2nd generation shuffle, itunes 8.2

This is a brand-new problem. I have upgraded to iTunes 8.2. Suddenly my 2nd generation iPod shuffle can sync my own songs from my iTunes library but not podcasts. I have used this iPod exclusively for podcasts, so now I am stumped and frustrated. Any ideas?

I have had my ipod shuffle for a few months now and I was able to load my podcasts to it, even before I switched to itunes 8.2. However, since I upgraded to this new version I have been having all kinds of problems. Sometimes I get a "sync failed" message. Other times, it just takes forever to sync or the whole program freezes. I have not found a permanent solution, what seems to work (sometimes) is to let the program try to sync, usually after it fails to do so (whether it tells you or not makes no difference) the image of the shuffle will appear on your desktop, then the podcast seems to sync fine, but after that the image disappears from the desktop and you will have to go through a series of "failures" to bring it back and, hopefully, sync another podcasts. It takes forever, and I am not sure why, it was working fine until a a couple of weeks ago and all of the sudden it started acting up. I am very frustrated because I also use this ipod exclusively for podcasts and now it is very aggravating just to load them up.

Can I use a 3rd and 4th generation shuffle cable to charge and sync a 2nd generation shuffle?

I have a 2nd generation ipod shuffle that belongs to my sister-in-law, but she cannot find the cable. I was wondering if I purchased a cable, intended for 3rd or 4th generation shuffles, would it still work?

No. It fits, but the connector is different. This is the official replacement part
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA694G/A/apple-ipod-shuffle-dock
There are also third-party replacements that cost less. Some have a mini-dock, some just have the plug, and some don't even have a cable between the plug for the headphones jack and the USB plug. Just read the product description to make sure it is for the 2nd gen shuffle.

2nd Generation Shuffle/ Nano conflict

Recieved 2nd Gen shuffle for Xmas. Completed install instructions on same laptop/Windows XP OpSys that my Ipod nano and Itunes library is installed on. I was directed to download latest Itunes software update. Did so. Message popped up that my ipod update is complete and itunes recognizes the shuffle but it as the same name as my ipod nano and when I click on content there are no songs listed however memory has been used. Also, when i turn it on to listen, there is no music. No idea how to fix. If I click restore it will wipe out my itunes library. Help!!!

Restore will not wipe out the itunes library, just the contents of the ipod that is currently sync'd with itunes.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300701
Give that a try and reload your music and see how that works.

Hoe do I remove the other data from a 2nd generation shuffle ?

I've got a GB of other data on my 2nd gen shuffle that I can't remove. This means instead of haveing 967 mb I've acctually got 964.2. Anyone got any ideas what the GB of other is and if, and how, I can remove it ?

You cannot remove it.
It is normal to have a gb or so of other. Much more than this indicates corrupt files. A restore Should resolve.

2ND GENERATION SHUFFLE RESET

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