All new iPods broken (?)

hey everybody,
my old, 3rd gen iPod broke a while ago, so I got a new 60GB 5th gen to fill the gaping hole in my heart ... :P
anyway, i got it engraved, so it came straight from the factory in China, complete with the latest software etc. first of all, it was USB, which i think is stupid, because i don't have USB 2, but w/e. then, i found out it was pre-formatted in FAT32 (WINDOWZ eww). after reformatting it with the ipod update, i attempted to load my music onto it. however, iTunes kept on spitting this error message out, "cannot read or write to disk" every 100 songs or so.
i returned it, and got another one.
this time, it was the right format, but it had the same problem.
i returned it and got another one.
same problem.
i returned it and got another one.
THE SAME PROBLEM!!! AAARGHHHH! needless to say I am pretty p**d off at apple right now ...
well, I looked at this article, and narrowed the possible problems to these things:
1. broken HD in iPod
2. bad cable
3. bad USB chip
I don't have a PCI slot on my PowerBook and I don't know if i can swap the chip, the cable looks fine, and I hope that apple hasn't lowered its standards to the point that i got 4 bad hard drives in a row.
I am trying to load 9,000 songs to my iPod in a single session, could that be a problem?
sorry, this is a monstrosity of a post, but I need this fixed by the end of the week, i am leaving to europe for the summer.
cheers,
-lpod
1.33 GHz PowerBook G4 12" Mac OS X (10.4.4) 1.25GB DDR SDRAM

Since your powerbook doesn't have USB 2.0, and never will, you are stuck using USB 1.1 for syncing.
While USB 1.1 has a theoretical maximum transfer speed of 12Mb per second, you will really only get about half that.
I'm ballparking the size of your library to be about 30-35GB, maybe larger.
It would take hours to transfer that entire library at once.
What may be happening is your powerbook is going into sleep mode, or standby mode during the transfer which is causing the USB sync to get interrupted.
I don't think the problem is the USB ports, cables or the iPods themselves. I think this is simply the result of trying to transfer too much data at once over a very slow link.

Similar Messages

Is 3.0 included on all new ipod touch from now on? +itunes question

Anyone know if 3.0 is included on all new ipod touch from now on? If so, does Apple have a history of giving you credit for the software update if say, you just got the ipod a couple days ago? I just bought my first mac and got the 2g ipod touch with it on Friday. Argh. If I had known I would've waited but I was so excited from the WWDC news of the 13" macbook I was stalking for so long that I just bought it! I would like to save that $10 if I could. Anyone know if Apple does such things?
Also, I have a 1g iPod touch that was synced with my windows pc. I figured out how to transfer my paid apps and other apps to the new touch, but it says it can only be linked to one iTunes. Is there a way for me to set it up so I can sync the ipod from my new mac from now on? but keep the apps?
THANKS!

Suz, as long as iTunes on both computers are authorized, you should be able to start synching to both. But make sure you do a back-up on your old computer(the one you was synching to all along) before starting to sync your apps to the new one. If you're not sure whether your iTune has been authorized, you can click on 'Store' then go down to the last section where it should say 'View My Account (your e-mail)...'. If not then Authorize it again. Since you may not have all the music files from your previous computer, you should uncheck all sync categories check boxes until you've transfer them by other means to your new pc, otherwise it will erase them from your iPod. The first time you click the sync button(assuming you've already authorized both pcs), a message will pop up asking whether you will want to 'Erase data' or 'Transfer purchases', click on 'Transfer purchases' and iTune will automatically transfer all your iTune purchased songs and apps to your new iTune.

Do all new iPods Touch's come with the January Update?

I'm looking at getting myself an iPod Touch and I've found the 16GB version at a really low price but it doesn't mention whether it includes the January update. Do all new iPod Touch's include the January Update or do you still have to buy it separately?

It varies depending on where you look.
I emailed one online store (in the UK) asking whether or not the iPod Touch they were selling had the update and they said some of them do, some of them don't.
I would make sure you ask when ordering (unless from a site like Amazon which sells both those with updates and those without.
You can get the update for 12.99 in UK

New iPod Touch needs to connect to itunes?

Hi
I just bought a new ipod touch and it didn't work out of the box. I had to connect it to itunes to register it (or something). Is this correct? The store assistant says all new ipods need this, but the Apple help desk person says it should work out of the box. Any comments appreciated.
I can't find anything on this via Search.
Thanks.

Hello alan_dr,
alan_dr wrote:
Hi
I just bought a new ipod touch and it didn't work out of the box. I had to connect it to itunes to register it (or something). Is this correct? The store assistant says all new ipods need this, but the Apple help desk person says it should work out of the box.
No, you have to set it up and configure it with iTunes before gaining full functionality of the iPod.
B-rock

Do i need sp3 for new ipods?

Hi if any admin or whatever see my other post can you delete it or something because i cant see how thank you
anyways do i need the service pack 3 downloaded on my computer just to be able to use the new ipods or would service pack 2 work with it
because i want a new ipod because my mp3 is getting old and i want the new touch or something since the new nanos looks hella stupid now that they dont have cameras or anything i mean why downsize the capabilitys for a lil stupid touchscreen
anyways any advice on this would help alot thank you

According to Apples website all new iPods require:
PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later
iTunes 10 or later
http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/specs.html
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html
http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html

Will 4th gen ipod still work with new ipod docks?

Will a 4th gen ipod classic still work with all new Ipod docks and players?

All ipod and iphones are using same type of chargers. So, you can get any chargers that support apple ipod or iphone. They are all compatible.
There are many types ipod chargers for travle, car, wall, retractable, USB and etc..
You gotta need to select which type of charger will be the best fit for you.
Check here. There are free shipping and discounted items as well.
http://www.accessorygeeks.com/cell-phone-chargers.html
Good luck

New iPod wont work when I plug it into previous craddle

Ive had a 4th gen iPod for a couple of years and this Christmas I recieved a new 5th generation iPod as a gift. I put the new iPod on the old craddle (it didnt fit as snugly but apparently it did charge it) but nothing shows up on the screen, its not synching up w iTunes or anything, the screen is blank. Do I have to do something to it or to my Mac for it to substitute my old iPod for the new one and have the comp recognize it?
Please help - Thanks in advance

If your old craddle hooked up via Firewire? If so, that is the problem. All newer iPod use USB2 only for data trasnfer and no longer use Firewire to update. However you can still charge from a Firewire port as you have discovered.
Patrick

When I transferred the info from an old ipod, broken, to a new one the contacts I received were from all over the place, many whom I did not even know. Can I only restore from the last sync or can I go back further to get my old contacts?

I recently had to replace my ipod touch. The old one had a broken button and would not change the screen correctly. Apple gave me a new ipod and told me all I needed to do was update the new ipod from the itunes which I had backed up prior to getting the new one. When I did the sync , the info for my contacts was giving me names and addresses from all over the place except the itunes. Can I retrieve info from a previous sync or only to the last sync that was made?

Yes I did. When installing the new ipod it had to update the software, then it sync'ed the information onto the new ipod. The contacts were not the original ones, and all the phone numbers have dissappeared. Is there any way to recover them?

Apple Unveils All-New iTunes U App for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch

A colleague just told me about this announcement from Apple -
Apple Unveils All-New iTunes U App for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch -
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/01/19Apple-Unveils-All-New-iTunes-U-App-for -iPad-iPhone-iPod-touch.html
Do any fellow iTunes U administrators know anything about this? How is existing content presented in the new app? Would we need to change anything? How do we access / make available the new features?
The new features sound fantastic but it would have been nice to have some warning. I appreciate that Apple has to keep specific details about developments confidential but it's slightly disconcerting that iTunes U administrators were not forewarned about this new development and that there has been no mention of it on this forum. Also - and at the risk of sounding like a broken record - it really would be helpful for iTunes U administrators to have a private forum (perhaps an add-on to Public Site Manager) where we could discuss issues and share ideas and best practice etc.

Greetings Tom;
I watched the Apple's Keynote presentation and I'm amazed! I'm really excited about the possibilities this opens up for educators. I, like you am still processing all of the information and sorting out the possibilities.
Did you get the email about the Webcast on Wednesday the 25th at 10:00 AM PT that's going to cover the new iTunes U Corse Manager and how to publish through iTunes U Site Manager? Hopefully this is available to you in the UK. We'll keep in touch. All the best...
Syd Rodocker
iTunes U Administrator
Tennessee State Department of Education
Tennessee's Electronic Learning Center

I have an old ipod that got put through the washer. I want to restore it but i already have a new ipod. How can i restore my old ipod without losing all of my new itunes songs?

I accidently put my old 2nd generation Ipod nano through the washer a few years ago. Well after that it would no longer work do to water damage. After a while i got a new Ipod (the same type) and was able to get new songs to put on it and what not. Well i was playing around with the one i washed opne day and found that i could still restore it on iTunes. However, it wont let me restore it without losing all of my music and what not that i got for the new one. I would like to continue to use the old one, but I am afraid of losing all of my current stuff. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how i can restore the old and keep the new? I am in desperate need.

Well, two thoughts.
The battery has completely discharged and will take overnight to recharge, so don't expect much in an hour.
The battery has deep discharged and is now dead. It will never recharge and should be replaced.
If your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad is Broken
Apple does not fix iDevices. Instead they exchange yours for a refurbished or new replacement depending upon the age of your device and refurbished inventories. On rare occasions when there are no longer refurbished units for your older model, they may replace it with the next newer model.
You may take your device to an Apple retailer for help or you may call Customer Service and arrange to send your device to Apple:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers.
iPod Service Support and Costs
iPhone Service Support and Costs
iPad Service Support and Costs
There are third-party firms that do repairs on iDevices, and there are places where you can order parts to DIY if you feel up to the task. Start with Google to search for these.
The flat fee for a battery exchange is, I believe, $99.00 USD.

HELP! My brand new iPod touch 5th generation might be broken!

Hello, I recently got my Space Gray iPod touch 5th Generation that is 32GB and version is iOS 7.1.2. When I finally got it and was opening the package and trying to open it. I didn't know that there were 2 tabs on the bottom and top and I tried to pull the ipod out itself. I noticed I had to pull the tabs and then I got paranoid that I bent the ipod and it broke from the inside. Anyways, I set it up with no problem but when I went to sign in to App Store from my apple account and switched the keyboard to the numbers and other characters the keyboard got these weird short white lines and I got paranoid but when I switched the keyboard again and went back to the numbers keyboard the white lines did not appear. Now nothing strange is happening but I though that was a sign of my ipod was broken from the inside so I shaked ipod and heard nothing rattling from the inside so that gave a little relief. But I'm still VERY stressed out and paranoid because my mother got me this iPod from going to 5 stores to find the color I wanted and now I thought I was going to break it . Please help me apple community. Is the inside of my ipod ok? are there any other signs of the inside of the ipod broken? Please help, I'm only 12 and I'm going through so much stress .

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

I just got a new ipod 5 and when I plugged in the charging cord that came with it, it says it is not supported, and may not charge. It worked the first few times, but now it won't charge at all.

I just got a new ipod 5 and when I plugged in the charging cord that came with it, it says it is not supported, and may not charge. It worked the first few times, but now it won't charge at all.

- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. Some 5G iPods were shipped with Lightning cable that were either initially defective or failed after short use.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. The cable as well as the iPod, is covered by the warranty.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

HT1695 I know nothing about how to use my new ipod and when reading the little bit of information in the folder that came with it, all I can do is turn it on, but it just powers down after a few seconds. How do I work this thing?

I know nothing about how to use my new ipod and when reading the little information that came with it, all I can do is turn it on. Then in a few seconds it goes black, never having brought up a screen to do anything! Help! What do I do to get this thing going?

You might consider connecting it to the charger and charging up the battery overnight.
Please Get the iPod Touch User Manual for iOS 5

Transfering music from new ipod to old itunes to access all my music

My son recieved a 4th generation from his sister that is loaded with music and videos that he wants to keep. We have and I Tunes account with music from his old 2nd generation nano that he would like to transfer to the new ipod. We cant figure out how to put the music from the 4th gen. nano to the itunes library while saving it there then transferring all of it (old and new libraries) to the new ipod.......HELP!!!!!! Tried support but got none

You need to get third party software to do this.
Search engine it.

Itunes asks to update my brand new ipod touch.. I do and now it wont work at all!!!

just got my brand new ipod touch ... working good then itunes wants to update so I do now my ipod doesnt work at all! all I get is the apple and a line on face and wont even turn off!

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

All new iPods broken (?)

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for