Ipod 4th Generation - Won't turn on or charge - Reset didn't work
No charging, no turning on, no recognition by my iTunes for my 4th Gen iPod Touch. It is only about 6 months old. I tried the holding home and sleep buttons for 10 or more seconds but that did not work. Any other option besides going to the Apple Store and asking for assistance there?
Thanks
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
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Try:
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If necessary:
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and
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For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
- 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.
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Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
Ignore the reset and when it says place the iPod in recovery mode
Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
or
http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/
If necessary:
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and
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For MAC or PC
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Installs blootware on PC too
- 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
- 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 -
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Hello, HJA-heartgirl.
There are a couple things you can try to troubleshoot this issue. Below, I have included a couple articles that will help you troubleshoot your iPod.
How to reset iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1320
iPod nano (4th generation) Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano4gen/
Regards,
Jason H. -
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No it is not. See this articles for more information about your iPod's battery and how to get the longest life out of them.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ta26689
http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipods.html
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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- Try another cable
- 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
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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.
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HI
My Ipod touch 4th Generation 8GB wont charge nor turn on. Before it charged and then it had a low battery. I put it on charge and then a charger and an arrow pointing to a lightning sign appeared on the screen. This happened when i press the sleep/wake button. please someone help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Try here:
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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 another cable
- 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 -
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Hello jmarie1230,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Support - Apple
support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X - Support - Apple
support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
Best of luck,
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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 anoterh computer to help determine if you have an iPod or computer problem.
- 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
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