Backing up to an iPod
Will an iPod work with Time Machine as a backup drive?
I'm going to guess and say that since Time Machine requires an HFS+ feature that didn't even exist when iPods were invented, that the file systems are almost but not quite compatible.
As for iDisk, who knows what file system is really used there. I'm sure that doesn't work for the same reasons that you can't buy a single NAS that works.
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How can I open a back up from an ipod touch 4g from my Mac
Well the problem is that my ipod touch 4g stop working and fix it was $440 dolars so I didn't pay it, all my information was lost (what worries me more are the photos from the camera roll). And I need to know if and how can I open a back up of an ipod in my Macbook Pro computer.
I know of no way of getting it from the backup then.
However, borrow someone's iPod, iPhone or iPad with an iOS version at least equal to yours and then restore that device from your backup. Get the information off the iPod and then restore the device from their backup -
I have an old Ipod 5th gen that I have been using for downloading music from my library. Upon purchasing an Ipod touch and registering it in Itunes, I can no longer sync tunes to my old ipod. How can I get that option back on my old ipod?
- iTunes purchases by maybe
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- For other music you need a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
newer copy
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The "back" button on my ipod touch won't work?
problem with the back button on my ipod touch
What "back" button? Ther is the Power button on the upper dege, right side and the Home button on the front, bottom center.
If you mean the Home button:
Try:
http://snapguide.com/guides/calibrate-your-home-button/?utm_expid=69945963-15
fix for Home button
iPhone Home Button Not Working or Unresponsive? Try This Fix
- If you have iOS 5 and later you can turn on Assistive Touch it add the Home and other buttons to the iPods screen. Settings>General>Accessibility>Assistive Touch
- If not under warranty Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for:
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing
You can do it an an Apple store by:
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
or sent it in to Apple. See:
Apple - Support - iPod - Service FAQ
- There are third-party places like the following that will repair the Home button. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens -
does anyone know how to delete the back up for the ipod? I am getting an error message that says "iTunes could not back up iPod because it is corrupt or not compatible with iPod; delete back up and try again"
Go to iTunes>Preferences>Devices and highlight the backup you want to delete and click on Delete Backup
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My 4th Gen iPod Nano isn't displaying a "Use iTunes to restore" message, but iTunes is displaying a restore message when I connect it. I have original music that I can't back up on my iPod. Is there any way that I can fix the iPod without restoring it?
It's not designed to work like this. When you sync, the iPod stores some information that basically says 'this iPod belongs to computer xyz'. Apple did this to prevent copyright issues (syncing someone else's music).
If you really want to do this, you'll have to at least tie both iTunes installations to the same account. Maybe have them sync with each other. -
Can I restore an iPhone back up to an iPod Touch?
I just dropped my iPhone in water but I need to retrieve my iCloud data. Can I restore an iPhone iCloud back up onto an iPod Touch? If anybody has any ideas please let me know. Thanks guys!
Yes, I know you can with a backup on your computer so I would assume you can with an iCloud backup as well.
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I am unable to use my apple ID as my password is constantly 'wrong' and unable to sync music i already had back on to my ipod touch 4th generation
Just what are you doing? What is the wording of the error message?
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How to clean the back part of an iPod
Any tips on how to clean the metalic back part of an iPod?
The manual says:
Important handling information
Cleaning Clean iPod touch immediately if it comes in contact with anything that may cause stains—such as dirt, ink, makeup, or lotions. To clean:
Disconnect all cables and turn iPod touch off (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then slide the onscreen slider).
Use a soft, lint-free cloth.
Avoid getting moisture in openings.
Don’t use cleaning products or compressed air.
The front of iPod touch is made of glass with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellant) coating. This coating wears over time with normal usage. Cleaning products and abrasive materials will further diminish the coating, and may scratch the glass. Abrasive media may also scratch iPod touch.
Using connectors, ports, and buttons Never force a connector into a port or apply excessive pressure to a button, because this may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty. If the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Check for obstructions and make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port. -
is itunes store down its 9:36 date is saterday march 24 and im trying to download a app and up date a app and after it goes to sleep and i come back on to my ipod touch 4th gen it make me type in my pass word so basicly its not donlading
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
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Is apple planing on making the back part of the ipod touch?
Is apple planing on making the back part of the ipod touch look, feel, and be like the ipad and or mac? I have heard millions of complaints that the ipod touch's back, scratches really easily, (I am also one of them). I am willing to buy the fifth ipod touch if the back were aluminum or some other kind of material.
Just put it in a case. Personally, I find the touch very slippery and easy to drop. I put a silicone case on mine that fits like a glove, has a nice grip, looks great and doesn't add any noticeable weight.
Basic troubleshooting steps
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I erased my i pod touch 5g since it was lost for like a month. So thinking I would never get it back I erased my ipod its still on my apple icloud screen. Is there a way I can unerase my ipod and try to find it
No. You will have to find it the old fashioned way, like if yo lost a wallet or purse.
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I have an iPod whose contents I want to transfer to a newer Ipod. At some stage when I thought I was syncing correctly I wasn't so I lost the music files from my library. Is there any way to get them back from the older iPod and put them onto the newer one again?
Have you not got a backup of your content on, for example, external drives ? If not then you could have a look to see if any of the utilities mentioned in this old post still exist and work : https://discussions.apple.com/message/11014893?messageID=11014893#11014893
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ok so i was given a used ipod nano and i was cleeaning it off and it looks liike the back cover is semi coming off. Is there a way to take it off and re put it on??? If so please let me kno
Most likely, the Clips that hold the back case to the Ipod Broke in some places. TO take it off u can just use a spudger or if ur brave enough a flathead screwdriver.
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Nano-1st-Gen-/Rear-Panel/97/1/ -
i have got a ipod touch 4th gen and i have got minecraft pocket edition on it but i and getting a new ipod touch 4th gen and i would like to know how to get minecraft back on my new iPod touch with all my data on it??? please help
See:
iOS: Transferring information from your current iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device -
How can I remove the back cover for my ipod?
I need to remove the cover because my ipod seems to be suffering from a hardrive problem. It used to just cycle through all the songs in a playlist or randomly play 5 seconds and skip to the next song, but now it just makes a whirring noise when I try to turn it on and cannot get past the apple logo.
Sometimes I get the little unhappy ipod logo and the support website but thats it.
Iv tried going into diagnostic mode and attempting to run a few tests. It failed a USB test in this mode so i think that may be one of the problems with it.
Does anyone know of a fool proof way of removing the case so I can dis/reconnect the harddrive?
Windows XPBefore you remove the back cover of your iPod - which will loss the warranty
Read the following
he Sad iPods icon or folder with an exclamation mark are the toughest problems to deal with, and must do a Restore in order to fix it. However, when your iPod is showing this icon, it is probably too late for your computer to recognize the iPod.
1. Try these five steps (known as the five Rs) and it would conquer most iPod issues.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
2. Try to put the iPod into Disk Mode if it fails to appear on the desktop
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
Still can't see your iPod?
Several things could keep iPod from appearing in iTunes or in the Desktop/Finder when you connect it to your PC/Mac. The most likely causes are listed below in logical order. Check from the top of the list to see if that is what's keeping iPod from appearing.
3. Try to wait 30 minutes while iPod is charging.
4. Try another known-good FireWire or USB through Dock Connector cable.
5. Try another known-good FireWire or USB port on your computer .
6. Try to disconnect all devices from your computer's FireWire and USB ports.
7. Windows users having trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac user. We've found that in many cases when an iPod won't show up on a PC that it will show up on the Mac. Then it can be restored. When the PC user returns to his computer the iPod will be recognized by the PC, reformatted for the PC, and usable again. By the way, it works in reverse too. A Mac user often can get his iPod back by connecting it to a PC and restoring it.
8. Try to do an Erase (Disk Utility) on a Mac computer or a format with a PC (Disk Management tool) but ensure you choose the right Drive (your iPod not your Hard Disk of your computer). You may need to plug and unplug your iPod with the computer for several attempts, and switching around Format and Restore, and hope out of sudden, it will get recognized.
9. Diagnostic mode solution – which I copied from a thread of a post from thinktwice
“Then I cam across this special Diganostics Mode that you can get to by resetting and then while the Apple is showing pressing the Select and backwards keys simultaneously. It bring up and weird Diagnostic utility witha a abunch of tests. Here is what I did
- I tried the 5in1 test and got and error on Firewire.
- I did the HDD R/W and surprisingly it passed.
- I went on to the HDD scan. This supposedly tkaes acouple of minute so I waited. I think 4-5 dots appeared then nothing. The iPod started to get hot. THe disk was spinning away. After a while the battery got very low. THis test chews up the battery. So I escaped out by resetting and went to connect it to a power source.
My USB was dangling out of my computer and I was too lazy to get the Firewire AC adapter thing going so I connected expecting the whole lockup thing with iTunes. Surprise. IT was recognized immediately and has been working like a champ. So go figure.
Details on Diag mode can be found at http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/ipodsupport/diagnosticmode/index.shtml
10.Let me ask you a question, if an iPod with no iPod software with it. When your connect it with a computer, what would happen?
Yeah, the computer will treat it as a fresh external hard disk, which will get force mounted, the computer will ask you to format the iPod. It does not really matter the format is completed or not, the key is to erase (or partly) the corrupted iPod software on the iPod, after that the computer will recognize it.
Once it has been completed, eject your iPod, open the iPod updater and interestingly, you will able to do the Restore this time.
Base on the above, that's why I suggest Windows users who experience trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac machine or vice versa. PC computer will not recognize a Mac formatted iPod, but it will get mounted in an attempt to format your iPod.
But, if none of these steps address the issue, your iPod may need to be repaired. You can arrange for service at the iPod Service Website.
I have just read an interesting solution about the Sad iPod, it does make sense but the warranty will be waived once you open the iPod, I would not do it myself as I am not good on doing this
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=412033&tstart=0
Pictures and instructions of how to open the iPod case for battery replacement
http://www.kokopellimusic.us/KM_instructions.htm
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