Ipod and charging probs
Hi I have an 8gb ipod touch and have just purchased a Griffin Amplifi 2.1 sound system speaker to play it through. The Griffin states that it will charge as playing but when the ipod is attached the ipod says charging does not support this accessory. Anyone any ideas why?
http://www.easyishop.co.uk/product.php/230100854/0/griffinamplifi_ipod_2_1_speakersystem It definately shows it here as being compatable with it so if it is compatable why then doesnt it charge?
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- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. Some 5G iPods were shipped with Lightning cable that were either initially defective or failed after short use.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
For the future, saying you tried everything provides use with no information as to what you did try -
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Hi!
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- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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TRIED EVERYTHING!!! computer will not recognize IPOD and no charging
Tried changing cords; tried reinstalling all software; tried to determine if conflicting software; ran ipod out of power and my computer still will not recognize when I plug it in. Backlight initially lights up but ipod does not show up in device manager, itunes does not recognize it and ipod will not charge---ipod will charge on Bose speaker platform though....ANY SUGGESTIONS??????
If none of the above help, then it may be an issue that requires service so why not take advantage of the warranty?
You can arrange online service here.
Service request.
Or if an Apple store is near you, take it there and have them check your iPod.
You can make an appointment by using this link.
Genius Bar Appointments. -
Syncing and Charging Problem with 1st gen iPod nano
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I've had my ipod shuffle (2nd generation) for a long time now and after a year and a bit of not being in use it doesn't work. When I connect it to the computer it doesn't come up. Can my ipod be charged or fixed? Please help!
That is about normal. You can maximize battery life by changing some settings. See:
Apple - Batteries - iPod
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Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following will replace your battery for less. Google for more.
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My Ipod will charge in the computer but noy my iPod dock, my sisters iPod dock or the wall charger. My sisters iPod will charge in all and we both have the same software and generation. Why won't mine charge?
Look the dock connector on your iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corred contacts, foreign material and cracked/broken plastic.
Try:
- A reset. Nothing is lost
Reset iPod touch: 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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Ipod nano (5th generation) - want to use headphones and charge at the same time
I have an ipod nano (5th generation). Do I need a special set of headphones to use the headphone jack and charge the ipod at the same time?
The iPod nanos have a 30 pin dock connector and a headphone jack. When you charge the iPod you use the dock connector therefore you can use and charge at the same time. You cannot use and charge the iPod shuffle at the same time. You might have the two mixed up.
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Thank You for your help!Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. The appointment is free.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
You can also go the BB is you want but they may charge you.
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