Ipod 4, screen isn't clear

My son just got an ipod 4th generatoin for Christmas. The screen is already acting up though. At times, the text on is hard to read. You can see the apps and pictures are just fine, it's only text. Anyone have any ideas what we can do to fix this???

Maybe this:
iPhone and iPod touch: Home screen icons are magnified or large
Otherwise:
- 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: How to back up
- 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

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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.
- Restore from backup. See:
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- 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.
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On my ipod touch the screen wont work in spots of it and it wont go up or down a web or app store or ect.

Try in order:
- Reset:
Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore the iPod from backup via itunes
- Restore the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod
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My brother just got a brand new 8gb iPod Tocuh for Christmas and today, all of a sudden, the screen (or touchscreen) has stopped responding. I connected to iTunes, backed it up, restored the iPod itself and then loaded the backup onto the iPod again and it still wouldn't work. I can only see myself taking it to the Apple Store as the possible solution. Any advice before taking it back to Apple?
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Sounds like it does need to be exchanged under warranty. I did notice you restoreed it using a backup. You may want to try restoring as a new ipod. Doubt it will fix it, but maybe. As for the warranty, it doesn't matter where purchased, the warranty is valid in any apple store. Good luck!
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HT5622 Do you think that apple would exchange my ipod gen 5 for another one because this one well, the screen isn't broken but the inside is half black and other colors? When it happened it was in its otter box, and i lost the receipt and got it on may?

Do you think that apple would exchange my ipod gen 5 for another one because this one well, the screen isn't broken but the inside is half black and other colors? When it happened it was in its otter box, and i lost the receipt and got it on may? How much do you think it would cost please help me.

If covered by warranty. See:
Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage
Then if the iPod is within warranty, not abused Apple will exchange it at no cost. You can do it at an Apple store
Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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- Try cleaning out/blowing out the headphone jack. Try inserting/removing the plug a dozen times or so.
If still problem that indicates you have a bad headphone jack.
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for this price. They do not fix yours. Likely not worth it for your old 2G iPod
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following will replace the jack for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the jack yourself
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

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Hello! I really appreciate if anyone would tell me what's wrong with my iPod touch.
I have been using my iPod touch for less than a year, and honestly, I have quite a bad habit: I always use it for playing games. And sometimes, I even use it while it is charging. Usually it's fine, nothing went wrong, so I keep doing the same thing sometimes.
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What makes my iPod touch screen went fuzzy?
Is it because I used it while charging?
Is it because I charged it with an adaptor that is not made for Apple products?
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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- 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 another cable
- Try on another computer
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Try:
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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.
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- Restore from backup. See:
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Hi ArisKrist_NL,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Use this article to troubleshoot the following iPhone Multi-Touch display.
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Hi Mr.Acevedo329!
I have an article here for you that can help you troubleshoot the issues you are experiencing. That article can be found right here:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1382
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Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
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