Ipod charging problems

My Ipod gives the sign that it is fully charged after less than 2 hours.
I know that normally a Ipod is fully charged after 4 hours.
I can alos listen to music with maximum volume only 3 hours long, is that normal?
Can someone help me fix this problem I bought it 2 days ago.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=62018
check out that link. it should help.
how many times have you charged your ipod? if its new it can take a few charges befor you get the full length of the battery.

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1st-Gen iPod charging problems

I have had a 1st-gen iPod touch since Dec 2008 and really love it. One annoying problem that I have found with it is a charging problem that I think that I have finally nailed down. I use a wall charger to charge my iPod while idle and while I use it. When I am using my iPod while charging, I have noticed that it sometimes does not charge properly. It appears that when using certain apps such as Pandora or other non-Apple apps, the battery indicator will go from the charge symbol (lightning bolt) to charged (plug) even if the battery is nearly discharged. I've tried resetting the iPod, etc. and the problem persists. I can switch apps from Pandora to the built-in music player and the batter will resume charging. Does anyone have any details on this behavior? I was unable to find anything searching the web. Thanks!

I have a 2nd gen and have not noticed that with Pandora or actually any other app. That seems pretty strange that an app would suspend charging. You should at least try to correct it with a restart, reset, restore routine. If you are not familiar with how to do these things, it's pretty simple.
Restart - hold the Sleep/Wake button until you see the red slider. Turn the iPod off. Restart by holding the Sleep/Wake button down until you see the Apple logo and release it.
Reset - hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button down together for approx. 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo. Release the buttons.
Restore - plug your iPod into iTunes and, on the Summary page, select Restore.

COLOR iPod charging problem and resetting...

I have a 3 week old 20GB iPod color display, i have 2 other older ones, never had any problems... now I plug in the color iPod to the supplied USB charging cord and it appears to be charging and when i remove it from the computer it shows a full battery. After 30-60 minutes of playing the screen goes to the APPLE, flashes a bit, then the low battery icon appears and the thing is dead. If I hit reset, it stops the APPLE from flashing, but it's still dead. This has happened twice in 2 days... Anyone else have any charging problems? Can I plug this into my Firewire charging cord for my 3rd gen iPod to test the cord?

As long as your Firewire cable has a dock connector that fits your iPod it should work on it. Make sure that your iPod is plugged into the charger for 4 hours or until the iPod screen displays "Battery Charged" and shows a solid green battery, not a flashing one.
I've been having a similar problem to yours lately. Mine worked perfectly up until about 2 weeks ago. My battery drains itself completely within a few hours of unplugging it after being fully charged, so tomorrow I'm going to send my iPod into Apple to be replaced. So if you're sure that your iPod has been plugged in long enough to fully charge and you are still having this issue, you should call up AppleCare or go to the iPod Service Website to get your iPod replaced: http://depot.info.apple.com/ipod/
Quite a lot of people with one-month-old 20GB color iPods have been having these same kinds of problems with charging. I'm beginning to believe that a bad batch of 20GB iPods was manufactured in July. Hope I helped.

Weird iPod charging problem

Well I have this rather odd problem that I cannot seem to find or fix myself. I bought a few iPod charger cables from eBay the other day (5 of them) as I didn't have that many spare around the house. When I first used the cables, they worked find untill today. They just do not want to charge my iPod no matter what I do. Now to make sure it's not a problem with my iPod's charging ability, I used one of the cables that came out of the box...and it worked. I've tried different USB ports, power points and about 4 different wall chargers and still, the cables didn't work.
Now the cables are sold as actual iPod cables, and they llook idential and no one else has had any problems. So I thought what about them using on other iPods in the house. I tried them on my sisters 3G, sisters 4G, nano 1G, nano 2G and nano 4G....and the cables worked. Every iDevice in the house worked with the cables but my iPod. The versions of the ipods are the same (4.3.3) and are all synced with the same computer.
But why isn't it working on mine. My iPod can charge with every cable BUT the ones that I recently bought. And every other iPod charges with the cables so it's not a problem with the cables.
I'm using a iPod Touch 3G
iOS version : 4.3.3
All help will be taken into account, and thanks in advance,
xxSHABSxx

I didn't buy the cables from the Apple Store, I bought them from eBay. And it's not the cables problem as it charges every other device in the house.

Ipod charging problem

hi guys i just want to know that y my ipod gen2 charges only with orignal charger is there any otherway if i do't have that ..

no bravo i mean ipod charges with only geniun cable it does't charge without orignal charging cable...

IPod charging "problem" via iMac G5 compared to Mains.

When I charged my iPod Photo via the USB socket on the back of my iMac G5, I only got around 4 hours playback. When I charged the same iPod with the same cable, but using the plug adaptor for the wall electricity outlet, I got 12 hours roughly.
Is there anything I should be concerned about, especially with regard to the power coming from the iMac? Is this a power supply issue? My iMac is performing as normal, but this odd iPod behaviour is somewhat worrying.
Thanks.

As discovered by other users of various Mac models, some few will charge while the machine is in Sleep mode. It seems most others actually
b Drain
the iPod if it is left connected while the Mac is in Sleep mode.
It is a bit of irregular behavior, because some do, some don't and no consistency I have seen (and as reported in this thread by individual who found different results with changed power supply unit.).
From the iPod FAQ, it seems they suggest that sleep charging seems to be more likely to work with FireWire... <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920>:
b Question:
Can iPod charge while my computer is asleep?
b Answer: Yes, in some cases.
If you connect the iPod to your computer by FireWire, and your computer is sleeping and also connected to AC power, in most cases the iPod will charge. If the iPod does not charge when connected this way, either wake the computer or connect the iPod directly to an AC power adapter.
And that article is contradicted by this one <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60941>:
b Your computer goes to sleep
Your computer can only charge iPod when it's turned on and not asleep. Make sure your computer on and is not set to go to sleep when you want to charge iPod.
Tip: Some Macintosh computers can charge iPod mini even though they're asleep. If your sleeping computer doesn't charge iPod mini, don't worry, just wake it and let iPod mini charge.
This document <http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60971> has a good summary of the connection capabilities of the various iPods.
So it seems we each need to do an experiment to see if our configuration works : take low charge iPod, attach to Mac, let go into sleep mode, and see how much play time is available after long sleep attached, versus the Mac awake or powered adapter charge results.
(my latest configuration I have not tested: new iMac G5 RevB w iPod mini 6GB - I've been charging either via USB and computer on/awake, or by powered USB hub, or wall adapter charging - I have not tried sleep mode charging (or draining as case may be... ;^)

Help 5th gen Ipod charging problem (I searched)

Hello,
I'm new here and have a rather frustrating problem.. my Ipod (30gb) is not charging. I can not charge it trough USB or AC adapter. It is just showing that it is charging and after I take it of (I have been charging it for like a week) and the battery shows almost emptj after surfing trough menues and finding a song - pushing play the battery runs out compleaty and the Ipod shuts down after that when I conect it it shows the black battery with the lightning bolt on the side.. but no efect on the charging. The interesting thing is that I brought it in service and they charded it but I cant..
Any suggestions?
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Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- 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

Very strange iPod charging problem...

Hi to all...
I have now 3 days a iPod mini, and I love it...
But the next thing is happenend to me, I wanted to charge the battery but the battery icon said fully loaded (lightning + fully loaded battery) something like this: [||||] and normal is it: [|| ] and you know how it goes...
When I disconnect my iPod I see this in the battery icon:
[| ](only one)...
My battery doesn't want to charge... very strange on a 3 days old iPod mini...
Thanks in advance!

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Have you attempted to play it for some time to see whether there is a problem with that battery display or whether your battery does not hold the charge?

Ipod charging problem since Snow Leopard upgrade..

Hi,
I usually charge my ipod through the keyboard usb port on my aluminium imac, but since i upgraded to Snow Leopard the ipod is now flattened ??
The ipod shows the charging ipod and functions correctly in itunes, its just flat if left connected overnight..
Anyone else having this problem ?

Those keyboards are notoriously underpowered. Does it charge correctly if you plug it directly into the Mac?
Is the machine set to sleep?

Ipod charging problem, i've never seen any thing like it..

Hiya, I have an ipod 4th gen and when ever i plug my ipod in too the computer or wall charger it doesn't say that it's charging, (Like the little thunder bolt up in the top right battery picture, or the noise it makes when you just plugged it into the charger. It's not the usb at all though either, i've tryed it out on different usb's. It still charges though!!!!!???? Plus when i plug it into the laptop, the laptop can't find it our reconise it at all! So i can't put music into it It also says, "This icloud hasn't backed up in such & such weeks" It's also very slow. Please help, thanks, aha.

Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- 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

2nd dead iPod Touch 4G in 2 months? Battery/charging problems!

Hi everyone,
It seems as of tonight that I will have to return my second iPod Touch 4G in the last two months. In both cases, it was an issue where the device would no longer charge, and became very hot on the top of the back panel when the device was turned on even for a few seconds (while not being plugged in). In the first case, the device seemed to be defective from the time I opened the box, which was confirmed at an Apple Store, but they asked me to ship it to Apple Repair to be checked out. Apple took a very long time to get a replacement to me, but was good about that problem, and I was happy with the replacement for the past month when all of a sudden tonight the new one would not change and became very hot.
Is this an issue that anyone else has seen? I essentially only charged it off of my laptop or a wall charger unit, but it seems like the battery essentially is shorting out. I love this device, but actually need to use a PDA-type device enough that I am questioning whether I should get a replacement or go back to my old Palm TX.
Thanks for any thoughts/feedback on my iPod Touch 4G battery/charging problems.
Message was edited by: eliotjasper

Most battery complaints complain about loss of charge. The iPod is designed to lose heat through the back as the battery discharges. This is most common when using the device a lot - like playing games. If yours will no loner charge, by all means return it to Apple.
As far as being a PDA goes, it is as good as any smart phone out there. The PDA, as you once knew it, is dead and has been for 5+ years. Take your iPod to an Apple store and insist on a replacement.

Syncing and Charging Problem with 1st gen iPod nano

I purchased a 1st generation iPod nano via eBay about 3 months ago and have developed an interesting syncing and charging problem. When I plug the nano to my iMac, frequently neither the computer nor iTunes will recognize it. I have done "the five R's" with occasional success. I've tried jiggling the cable in the computer port and sometimes it works in getting iTunes to recognize the nano, sometimes it doesn't. Even when I am able to get iTunes to recognize the nano, I have frequently found that the nano hasn't charged up at all. In fact, a couple of times I found it almost totally drained of power after having been connected to my computer. Yes, I have the most recent version of iTunes installed on my iMac and my iMac, by the way, is relatively new - having been purchased in May of this year. What is interesting is that I've taken my nano to work and it has absolutely no problem charging up on my Dell (yuk!). For the record, I do not have iTunes installed on my work computer and I am not allowed to add any apps to my work computer without the consent of my supervisor. The chances of getting iTunes installed on my Dell at work are pretty much nil. Any suggestions on how I can fix the problem?

I bought a new USB dock connector and hoped, with fingers and toes crossed, that something positive would happen. Sure enough, I was able to sync and recharge my old iPod nano. I guess the original USB dock cable is on its last legs. Not totally broken, but no longer reliable. I consider my problem solved! My thanks to everyone who took the time to read and try to solve my iPod problem. I greatly appreciate it!

IPod Touch 4G Charging Problems

The third-party charger that I have been using for a year stopped working. I eventually figured out it was the charger, not my PC or iPod. So I use my old Apple charger that came with my iPod which stopped working somewhere in mid 2012 early 2013 (got iPod on Christmas 2011). When my iPod dies, I plug it in with the Apple charger. It will boot up unless I touch it, even a bit, and I have to reconnect it to charge it. Then, while I'm not there, iOS boots, as usual. But, it shows a charging battery in the corner, but the lock screen has my wallpaper, not the battery. Everyonce in a while when it's plugged in, it will go from 20% to having the full charged symbol, and it's not fully charged. Everyonce in a while it also says "Charging not support with this accessory". Also erlier today when my iPod was plugged in, it made the charging sound, one after the other, four times. And nobody was there and the charger was exactly how it was left. It is starting to get really bad and I might get a new (sorry, non-Apple) device. PLEASE HELP! Thank you.

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.
- If a 5G iPod
Iphone 5 lightning port charging problem - SOLUTION!
- 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
could be bad cable or bad'/dirty dock connector in the iPod

When i plugged in my ipod charger into my macbook pro it off instantly and wouldnt turn back on, also the charger displays a dim green light when connected to the mac. Does anyone have a sollution to this problem?

When i plugged in my ipod charger into my macbook pro it turned off instantly and wouldnt turn back on, also the charger displays a dim green light when connected to the mac. Does anyone have a sollution to this problem?

The dim green light appears to be flashing orange too

Charging problem in ipod nano

Hi Sir,
I have purchased ipod nano in February month 2011.
I am facing Charging problem in ipod nano. My ipod is getting heated and Charging is not going on. It looks all other function are working fine.
I had some problem in ipod So it was in recovery mode. I have used restore option from iTunes . After that i am facing this issue.
Is there any issue in restore software?
Regards and Thanks,
Anil

You are still under warranty. Just take the iPod to an Apple store or an AASP. Whichever is more convenient for you.

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