I need help restoreing my ipod nano 3rd gen so its like new

Plug it to your computer using iPod USB Cable (any cable should work excluding iPhone 5 and Shuffle cables)...... when you see your iPod in iTunes go to that iPod and click restore...... the whole process should take (depending on what you have on your iPod and its is up to date) it should take no longer than 30 minutes...... then it will ask if you want to set up as new iPod or restore from back-up (itunes back up), since you said:
so its like new
click set as new iPod and follow through what they said.

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I need help on my iPod Nano 3rd Gen.

Ok. I was really dumb so I took my iPod Nano 3rd Generation to my cousins house and he has a Win95 computer that HAS NO ITUNES! I plugged it in and it asked me if I wanted to format it to the computer so I could use it. (And it said it will change and erase everything on the iPod) SO everything was erased. All the folders. Everything. Now when I went home I plugged in my iPod to my Macbook the iPod does not connect to iTunes. It just connects to the desktop and shows up on the desktop instead on iTunes. So I right clicked on it and clicked "Get Info" the Kind: Volume and the Format: MS-DOS (FAT32). I'm gonna be in trouble if i don't know how to play songs on the iPod anymore

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano3gen/#

I need to buy a ipod nano 3rd gen! where can i buy them?

i really really need to buy one where can i buy them online brand new?

You might still be able to find one on Amazon or through an overstock seller online.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_1?rh=n%3A172282%2Ck%3A3G+Nano%2Cn%3A%2149396 4%2Cn%3A172623%2Cn%3A172630%2Cn%3A1264866011&bbn=172630&keywords=3G+Nano&ie=UTF8 &qid=1335790892&rnid=172630
B-rock

IPod Nano 3rd Gen Issues: would be grateful for any help

Dear all,
I recently purchased an iPod Nano 3rd Gen for my wife. I have been using a mac for 7 years, still have my first iPod 5GB scroll wheel as well as a 60 GB iPod video 5.5 Gen.
Here's what's happening.
iPod Nano connected via dock (which is in a USB hub...could that cause problems?)
Connect, sync, no worries.
Update iPod Nano software to 1.0.2.
iPod then, halfway through syncing, flashes the Apple Logo every 6-7 secs and then does the same again.
It is not recognised in iTunes like that.
Any help?
A hopeful Dan

Hi,
Same thing just happened to me - I have put the Nano 3G into disk mode (hold Menu and Select for 10 seconds then immediately hold Play/Pause and Select).
Just doing a factory restore now, that should bring it back to a brand new state and will try again from there.

Ipod nano 3rd gen unit is locked, though never have done a manual lock on it. Screen is lit and lock button shows. Have latest itunes, but nothing syncs. Have done everything on supports pages including toggle hold button, etc. Screen stays locked. Help

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Sounds like the hold switch is broken, meaning you'll need to have your iPod serviced/replaced either by Apple or a third party repair company.
B-rock

My iPod nano 3rd gen is stuck in a restore loop.

My iPod nano 3rd gen is stuck in a restore loop. I have wiped it with Disc Utility and attempted to restore with iTunes, but there was no effect. I checked it in diagnostic mode against an identical pod and found no significant differences in the results, both checked out fine. I know that this is not a windows driver issue since I use a mac. In any case such an issue should have been resolved when I wiped the pod. I have not attempted to load any music on it or sync my library, so a corrupted file seems unlikely as well. there is no water damage and the case is in excellent condition. I have no idea whats wrong with it so any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi clarity,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
You may want to first try removing and reinstalling the latest version of iTunes by following the steps in this article:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
If you continue to receive the error message when connecting your iPod, see this article for more troubleshooting tips:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1814
Best,
Jeremy

Ipod nano 3rd gen. some albums have suddenly disappeared from ipod, but they are showing as ticked on itunes library, have bought more tracks since on itunes and they are showing, any help please

ipod nano 3rd gen - tracks (whole albums) have disappeared from ipod but are showing ticked in itunes library and ipod is synched, have bought tracks from itunes since this happened and they are fine, any help please

You may have transferred all your songs, but your iPad is seeing the library as a different entity.
The following article(s) may help you.
Moving your iTunes library to a new computer

Need help with my ipod nano

Hi,
I need help with my ipod nano.
I haven't turned it on in a while and suddenly it stops working when I try to turn it on again.
Sometimes it displays:
"www.apple.com/support/ipod"
And right now it's displaying "OK to disconnect".
Could somebody please advice what should I do?
Thank you

I need help.
I have my IPOD nano for a while now and about a week ago. My husband bought one for his newphew and he had me download all the songs into the new IPOD (2nd Generation). Now Im having problems with mine. Everytime I try to charge and usually the screen will pop up to my original music player. This is what it says now when I open or charge my IPOD.
"The File iTunes Library.it! cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes".
Now, that I listen to it...all the music skip. Please help me..what should I do??
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HT1329 hi i need help with my ipod nano i want to get my music from my ipod to i tunes so that i can be able to transfer the music on my i tunes to my ipad mini can you help me with that ?

hi i need help with my ipod nano i want to transfer my music from the ipod to the itunes so that i can be able to transfer the music to my ipad can you help me with that ?

You cannot use iTunes to transfer song files from iPod to computer, except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store. However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer. If you do an Internet search on something like"iPod transfer," you should get some links. (The CNET article seems to be popular.)
Once the song files are on your computer's drive, you can add them to your iTunes library, and then sync your iPad.

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My Ipod nano 3rd gen stopped syncing with my Itunes for some reason. I switched the cords and it still doesn't sync. It doesn't even show the little lightning bolt on the battery and more.

CORRECTION IT IS A 4TH GEN.

Ipod nano 3rd gen (click wheel)

I currently have a ipod nano 3rd gen with a click wheel. I have uninstalled, reinstalled itunes and rebooted my computer already (I have windows XP). It shows up in "My Computer" as unknown but itunes will not reconize the ipod is connected, but does with my other ipod. I've tried changing the drive letter on this 3rd gen; but it wont appear to even change the drive letter. I believe I need to download the drivers (its what i had to do with my previous ipod) but I would like a clue where to download the drivers from, or someone to shed any light and a solution for this issue. My ulitmate goal is to get itunes to reconize it so that I can restore the ipod
Thanks.

Clickwheel games are no longer available in the iTunes store. Sorry.
B-rock

If I've lost or had my iPod nano 3rd gen stolen, how can i find the serial numbers? Nothing in iTunes but i am sure i linked them before...

if I've lost or had my iPod nano 3rd gen stolen, how can i find the serial numbers? Nothing in iTunes but i am sure i linked them before...
They are not listed as devices on the itunes store account...

Hi BradSLane,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. This article has one method to find your serial number:
Reporting a lost or stolen Apple product
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2526
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 only in certain languages.
Note: If you need help remembering your Apple ID(s), go here.
Take care,
- Ari

Ipod nano 3rd gen. video download question

Hi All,
I tried adding a movie video to my ipod nano (3rd gen) and it took up the space when I synced it but when I ejected and went to find it on my ipod it wasn't there. There was no video file to find but the space was indeed used. My husband has a Ipod classic and the same movie synced onto his ipod and my daughter has the ipod nano 4th gen and she was able to view movie also. Is the 3rd Gen nano not video compatible? Thanks in advance for your help in this matter.

It's as compatible as the 4G version; I think you just had bad luck. If you can't find & delete the (large) file, you'll have restore and start over.

IPod Nano 3rd Gen stuck in diag mode

I have an iPod Nano 3rd Gen stuck in diag mode. I have reset it multiple time using the select button and the menu button with it pluged in to the wall, into the computer and not plugged in at all. I reset it using the reset option under power and nothing. Please, can someone help?
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OK. My first time seeing this thread so hopefully you'll share your success results with me.
Here is the issue:
1) iPod Nano 5th gen stuck in Diags Ver: N33GreatDane2A45bp
2) When I rest by choosing Reset from the Diags Power sub-Menu it boots and brings up the white Apple logo and back to Diags menu
3) If I reset by holding down Menu button and Center button, same thing happens: Apple logo followed by Diags menu (It flashes iPod Display Console)
4) So I am always stuck in this loop.
5) Can't restore from iTunes since the iPod is never recognized in iTunes.
Thoughts anyone?

IPOD NANO 3rd Gen problem Apple Mac set up PC BASED MAIN UNIT

I have been asked by a friend to help out because they asked to add music to their new IPOD. But the owner is a tech scared person. They gave the unit an IPOD NANO 3rd Gen to my friend who uses Apple MAC they set up the IPOD with their Itunes and added the songs.
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I have reset the nano by holding the on/off and menu etc to get the Apple logo, the unit beeps as does the laptop PC Based ITUNES etc but will still not register on the ITUNES or allow me to sync the music from the ITUNES to the IPOD.
Can anyone advise how I can reformat the IPOD or reset the IPOD and remove all music currently on it to start again but get it to register/set up and show on the ITUNES on the windows VISTA unit rather than the mac based system.
Thanks,
Global_mongrel

Hey, I bought an iPod nano 3rd gen yesterday and I have exactly the same prolem you are describing in your message. Have you found any solution to this?

I need help restoreing my ipod nano 3rd gen so its like new

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