De-Registering a Stolen iPod (Shuffle)

Someone broke into my car and stole my new iPod shuffle. I can't imagine how they will re-charge the device without the USB cord, but assuming that a new cord can be acquired the thief should be able to use it. My sister suggested there was a way to DE-register an iPod so that another unauthorized user can't use it. Can anyone tell me the path via Apple Support pages to de-register this stolen iPod?

This is confusing. What if I want to sell my shuffle or any other used iPod that I no longer need? How do I "de-register" the device from my account so the new owner can register it on their account? There has to be a way to do this. I've been looking for this solution for a while now.

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I finally was able to download iTunes 7.5, plugged in the iPod and the first screen that comes up is a register the iPod screen. I click on register (Which I can only see the Reg of Register and the iPod Software License Agreement comes up. I can click on the box that I have read and agree with it and the only two buttons i have a choice of is cancel or save. Where is the Continue or Register button. Even the I agree box has the right had side of the sentence cut off and there is no scroll bar on the bottom to scroll over.
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Where does it allow me to send the serial number to apple

Here is Apple's article of what to do. Apple will not do anything.
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I accidentally hit Never Register in iTunes, so I decided to register my new iPod Shuffle at www.apple.com/register. Well, my shuffle's serial number is not recognized. 10 tries, and it doesn't seem to exist.
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IPOD SHUFFLE 2GB (4TH GEN)

I have an Ipod Shuffle (4thGen) and for some very strange reason everytime i try to register my Ipos shuffle it crashes out Itunes and freezes now the Ipod Shuffle is recognised in both Windows & Itunes and syncs fine there is no issues there. The only issue i have is i cant register Ipod Shuffle with Apple as everytime i do try and register it freezes Itunes so wont let me register as i have a gift card to redeem and dont want to redeem it if not goting to be registered to new Ipod Shuffle.
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Your shuffle is not like your iOS devices. The shuffle itself is not involved (in any way) in purchasing and downloading from the iTunes Store. Your computer running iTunes is doing that part, and it does not care if you have a shuffle or not. Therefore, for your gift card, the IMPORTANT step is to make sure you are signed in to the iTunes Store using your Apple ID, on your computer.
Unlike your shuffle, your iOS devices (iPhone and iPod touch) ARE computers. They are used to purchase and download from the iTunes Store. That is why they need to be signed in ("registered") to your Apple ID.
Once you have added all of the songs to your iTunes library, whether the songs came from the iTunes Store, music CDs, or other source, THEN you sync your songs to the shuffle as desired. It does not matter if your shuffle is registered with Apple or not. That is just a serial number tracking procedure that has absolutely nothing to do with using the shuffle (or with using a gift card to buy songs from the iTunes Store).
It is important that you use the same Apple ID with the iTunes Store on the computer, that you use with your iOS devices. This is because you can reload previous purchases at no cost. So, if you purchased songs using that Apple ID on your iPhone or iPod touch, you can redownload them using the iTunes Store on your computer. Go to the iTunes Store Home screen, and click on Purchased under QUICK LINKS. You need to be signed in using that same Apple ID. On the Purchased screen, you can re-download previous purchases made using that Apple ID.

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hello I wonder if anyone can help please?
I have registered my nieces ipod shuffle 4th gen on my macbook pro but she wants to register it on her own laptop. How do I fix this please and also how do I take all the itunes off it so it is empty again. My Itunes have all synced to her shuffle.
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Hello thevillage,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have your niece restore the iPod on her own laptop. This will wipe all content from the iPod and set it back to its original default settings.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
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Most of our music is from our own CD's, but we've purchased a dozen songs and a few games from iTunes. I have loaded the purchased songs and games onto all three of the iPods.
I have not plugged in the new iPod to my computer yet (I want my questions answered first before I proceed).
Are there any limits to the number of iPods you can download purchased music AND GAMES to from one account and one iTunes library?
If not, then I'll just plug in the new iPod and go on my merry way.
If there is a limit (and that limit is 3), then I'd like to delete/remove the stolen iPod's registration from iTunes before I plug in the new iPod, so that only my 2 remaining iPods and the new third iPod will be registered in iTunes.
Any guidance will be greatly appreciated!
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There are no limits on the number of iPods you can connect to your iTunes account. I'm currently loading three shuffles, two minis, and two nanos.
Don't worry about deleting info re: the stolen iPod--iTunes will not "remember" it, unless it's plugged into your computer.
P.S.--I'm sorry for your loss!
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My Ipod Shuffle was Stolen

Any one ! please help ... my ipod was my life it went everywhere with me and then it was stolen from my friends purse... I registered it the same day it was stolen... I have the reciept, original box and eerything for it .. even the head phones! if any one knows of something I could do... or a way i could inform apple please email me at [email protected] ASAP!
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Mindi

fact is that in order for the Shuffle to be used it
must be registered with iTunes. From what I
understand the serial number is recorded by Apple.
The shuffle is linked to a particular copy of iTunes, but it may not be true that the iPod's actual serial number is transmitted all the way back to Apple. I don't believe that's true. Apple knows about your copy of iTunes (for Music Store purposes), and your copy of iTunes knows about your iPod, but I have read nothing to suggest that there is a final Napster-style hardware tracking link between your iPod all the way back to Apple. And I never remember sending any personal iPod shuffle registration info to Apple. I'm the type that avoids filling out those forms.
It is unlikely that anyone will be able to help track a stolen shuffle. Stories abound on many forums about people who have had $2500 PowerBooks stolen and have no quick way to track them over the Internet, and Apple does not assist you there. Now the shuffle is not even a big-ticket item like that. In the big picture, even the 1GB shuffle costs less than some people's shoes. But we think of iPods as valuable because they provide a personalized experience.
I am not being unsympathetic here. I lost a shuffle last year, due to my own carelessness. The thing is so small I took it out at a restaurant to show a friend, put it down next to me on the seat in a huge wraparound booth table, and forgot about it when we left. I probably knocked it to the floor without knowing it. I inquired with the restaurant the next day but nobody saw it. I assumed another customer found it and took it home (this is when they were new and cool). My main thought? I was glad I didn't buy a $400 iPod. I just went and bought another shuffle. And this week they just dropped the prices on them.
I hope Mindi is luckier than I was, and gets it back!

My IPod shuffle was stolen!Help!!!

Some bad guy has stolen my IPod shuffle today! I registered it 2 years ago... today I made it again...
I have the serial number but I don´t know what to do with it now!
Can somebody help me?

Report the theft to your local police.

HT1459 Can I register my iPod shuffle 4 generation in find my iPhone in case that I lose it?

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Good evening, I have serial number of my stolen ipod and would like to block it. How can i register?

good evening,
My Ipod was stolen last week, and i would like to block it. I know the serial number.
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Sorry for your loss, but the only thing you can do i reporting your stolen ipod here Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
Summary
Learn what you can do if your Apple product has been lost or stolen.
If you have lost or found an Apple product, please contact your local law enforcement agency to report it. Although Apple does not have a process to track or flag lost or stolen product, you can use My Support Profile to find a list of serial numbers that have been purchased or registered with your Apple ID.
Go to My Support Profile*.
Sign in with your Apple ID.
View your purchases in "My Products".
* Currently available in English only.Note: If you need help remembering your Apple ID(s), go here.
Additional Information
If you have already configured the MobileMe Find My iPhone service on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can use it to locate your missing device, display a message on its screen, make it play a sound at full volume (even if on mute), remotely lock it, or remotely wipe (erase) it to protect your privacy. Please see the following articles for more information:
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MobileMe: Troubleshooting Find My iPhone
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TS4006 Will I find find my stolen iPod when its being restored if I registered it's serial number?

Will I find find my stolen iPod when its being restored if I registered it's serial number?

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sorted. confirmation email received.

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