IPOD mini - Gen 2

I dropped my mini on the cement while running today and now it is frozen. Could I have broken it? What steps should I take?

the same thing happened to me in old navy while trying on a hoodie
it fell out and hit the hard cement floor
the hold button was smashed in and it was stuck on hold
i eventualy took it to an apple store and got it replaced(1 year warantee)
or you can wait till the battery dies
then trying to use it
that can sometimes help
lets hope that it works out
Windows XP

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What docking stations work with the ipod mini gen 2?

Looking to get a docking station for my ipod mini gen 2. Are there any out there that are known to work?

Well, I don't have any specific recommendations, since I've never used them myself. There are so many choices, just make sure the specs say it works with your older iPod model.
If you get a "plain" dock (like that Universal Dock), or an older version (no remote control) for cheap on eBay, it's not just for connecting to computers. It has a audio output jack (that gets a high quality line out signal from the iPod's dock connector). You can connect that to your stereo system's auxilliary input, or to any powered speakers (the type people connect to computers). For power, connect the docking cable to a USB power adapter instead of a computer's USB port.
And you can connect it to your computer too. Plus, if the speakers go bad (or you want better ones), you don't have to throw the whole gadget away. Just get new speakers, keep the dock.

Ipod mini gen and battery test?

where can i see what generation my ipod mini is? and where can i see this battery test thing?

What is a Battery Failure?" A third-generation iPod has experienced battery failure when the capacity to hold an electrical charge has dropped to four hours or less of continuous audio playback, with earbuds attached, while first- and second-generation iPods have failed when they get five hours or less of continuous audio playback, with earbuds attached. Surprisingly, the definition does not mention whether the numbers need be reached with or without your screens backlight on. Regardless, your battery must have failed within two years of the date of purchase.
How do I know for sure if I have a Battery Failure? Run the test provided in Apples Notice, part IV. Reset your iPod, then update it with the latest Software Updater, fully charge the iPod, go to the Settings menu and turn on Repeat, then turn on a timer and play a song from an album. The song will replay until the battery runs out. If your iPod falls below the times specified above, your battery has failed.

IPod mini not mounting

I have an iPod mini Gen 2 which will not mount with either a fire wire 400 or 800 but does mont with a USB cable. I will mount in my car and with my JVC TV. What is wrong, I have reset and restored it. Using the latest updates and iTunes 9.1.

Hi Thomas
Reset the iPod while it is connected to the computer.
(Reset = hold menu and select simultaneously until the Apple logo appears)

5th gen ipod not recognized by windows, but old ipod min works fine.

my new ipod is not recognized by windows at all. my old ipod mini works fine. i even uninstalled everything and tried reinstalling the new ipod. after that didnt work, i plugged in my mini, and it reinstalled perfectly.
I also plugged my new 5th gen into another computer with itunes and it recognized it perfectly.
is there some sort of software conflict between the mini and other ipods? this is driving me insane.

Try Resetting Your iPod while it's connected to the computer.
Hold down the Menu and Select buttons until you see the Apple logo (or Menu & Play/Pause in older models).
This will often get it recognized. It may take several attempts.
Also See:
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod
iPod does not appear in iTunes or on the desktop
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes

My first gen ipod mini does no longer sync with itunes 11.0. It says "cannot write or read". Ist this the end?

My first gen ipod mini (that I use in my car) does no longer sync with itunes 11.0. It basically says "cannot write or read". Is this the "end of life" of that ipod?

You mean you can't get to the Summary pane?
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears. and Control+B to show the Menu bar

Ipod mini 2nd gen 1 gb: not detected by laptop (win 7 64 bit), if detected: error during autofill and cannot be restored, please help :D

My laptop does not detect my ipod mini (2nd gen 1 gb), when i connect it the orange light flashe 2 or 3 times then nothing happens. if ever that it will be detected by my laptop and when i sync music on it there will be an error and itunes will suggest to restore it to its factory setting and if i choose to restore it error 3194 happens. so my top priority of course is for it to be detected then fix the latter. please help any will be much appreciated

This is an Answer for a Possible Solution. It worked for me and is still working. The issue I was having with my 64 bit vista, was Apple Mobile Device Service was not being installed, I dont know why. But I disabled any active running program through MSCONFIG, to allow a clean uninterrupted install of ITUNES 8.02. This allowed AMDS and drives from ITUNES to install. Hope this works for most of you.
APPLE, please review your Support Methods. Re-installing doesnt help an issue that resulted from installing.

Charging iPod nano (2nd gen) with iPod mini adaptor

Hey
I just bought my iPod nano 2nd gen, and I realized that there is no wall charger for it. Therefore I am wondering, if I can use the wallcharger for my old iPod mini?
I that cannot be done, I would like some alternatives, since I would like to bring my iPod on vacation, and therefore I need more than 24 hours of battery life.
Best regards
Niels Christian

" I am wondering, if I can use the wallcharger for my old iPod mini?"
Yes.

Please Advise: iPod mini 1st gen. questions and issues

Hi all, thanks for your attention!
I have, what I believe, is a 1st generation iPod mini - I purchased it in early/mid 2004. I love it, and don't want to just trade it in for one of the newer ones, that do 5 million more things than I really need. I just need my music and contacts, that's all. The problem is that it now only plays about 2 hours before tragically and dramatically dying of "insufficient battery power"!
The battery life was never great - even when new - about 6 hours of play time. I heard, soon after I purchased it, that they had come out with a "second generation" one that had more than double the battery life. I think I read something about the disapointing battery life of the "first generation" being the reason for the re-release of the updated model.
Anyway, later I heard (maybe MacWorld?) that the only difference between the two was the battery that was put in it, and that you could take a "second generation" iPod mini battery and swap it into a "first genaration", and voila: you have converted your 1st gen. into a second gen. and more than doubled your battery life.
Is this true? If not, does anyone know what IS the difference bettween the two generations?
I am thinking that the best thing to do is to go to the Apple Store and have them replace the battery with a new one, but which one do I tell them to put in? 1st gen., that has poor battery life, or can I get away with 2nd gen., and enjoy the extra longevity?
Any info would be REALLY appreciated! Thanks in advance amigos!
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Robert,
Besides the scrolling feature built into the click-wheel, there is a microswitch button for each function. In other words, Menu, Forwards, Backwards, Play/Pause and Center Button each have their own switch that’s activated when you press that part of the wheel.
It’s possible that the switch for the Forward function has failed. Does that button work in ANY menu area. Do the other buttons work? If you’re in the middle of an album, can you go backwards in the list of songs?
I was just working on the click-wheel on one of my Mini a couple of days ago. I bought a used one and the prev other had some kind of decal over the scroll and the adhesive virtually glued the center button to the rest of the wheel.
Hopefully, it’s just the Mini’s click-wheels are they’re available on eBay for about $10 and can be user-replaced, if you’re VERY careful.
I also have an old 1st gen Mini that could be a parts donor and could do this for you. I could also replace the harddrive with a 32gb Compact Flash card and new battery while the Mini is opened, if your interested. I’ve done a BUNCH of those and they work great. I'm even selling one of them on eBay now.
BWhite62

How to Connect iPod 3rd Gen to Mac Mini

I have two iPod 3rd gen's but can not connect it to my Mac Mini due to the sync cable which connects to firewire. I've tried looking for some type of adaptor that will allow me to connect the 3G sync cable to my mini but am having no luck.
If anyone has a suggestion or can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks !
Chuck :- )

OK - just figured out that this is a 2nd generation ipod (20GB). It has a firewire port at the top with a cover over it. I just got off the phone with Apple Tech support and they suggested I try the forums, etc. They didn't know how to connect this ipod to a USB port. Anyone have any ideas?

Compact flash ipod mini 1st gen

I have a 1st gen ipod mini and bought a 32gb compact flash card to replace my broken 4gb hard drive. When I try to connect to itunes to re install the firmware on the compact flash card, itunes will not recognize. I get a little folder with ! mark next to it then when i connect it, it just says do not disconnect. Any help would be awesome thank you!

Robert,
Besides the scrolling feature built into the click-wheel, there is a microswitch button for each function. In other words, Menu, Forwards, Backwards, Play/Pause and Center Button each have their own switch that’s activated when you press that part of the wheel.
It’s possible that the switch for the Forward function has failed. Does that button work in ANY menu area. Do the other buttons work? If you’re in the middle of an album, can you go backwards in the list of songs?
I was just working on the click-wheel on one of my Mini a couple of days ago. I bought a used one and the prev other had some kind of decal over the scroll and the adhesive virtually glued the center button to the rest of the wheel.
Hopefully, it’s just the Mini’s click-wheels are they’re available on eBay for about $10 and can be user-replaced, if you’re VERY careful.
I also have an old 1st gen Mini that could be a parts donor and could do this for you. I could also replace the harddrive with a 32gb Compact Flash card and new battery while the Mini is opened, if your interested. I’ve done a BUNCH of those and they work great. I'm even selling one of them on eBay now.
BWhite62

IPod mini 1st gen 4gb

I have an iPod mini 1st gen 4gb. When I click the wheel to advance to the next song nothing happens. The wheel works fine otherwise. I have reset and restored the iPod several times. What am I not doing?

Robert,
Besides the scrolling feature built into the click-wheel, there is a microswitch button for each function. In other words, Menu, Forwards, Backwards, Play/Pause and Center Button each have their own switch that’s activated when you press that part of the wheel.
It’s possible that the switch for the Forward function has failed. Does that button work in ANY menu area. Do the other buttons work? If you’re in the middle of an album, can you go backwards in the list of songs?
I was just working on the click-wheel on one of my Mini a couple of days ago. I bought a used one and the prev other had some kind of decal over the scroll and the adhesive virtually glued the center button to the rest of the wheel.
Hopefully, it’s just the Mini’s click-wheels are they’re available on eBay for about $10 and can be user-replaced, if you’re VERY careful.
I also have an old 1st gen Mini that could be a parts donor and could do this for you. I could also replace the harddrive with a 32gb Compact Flash card and new battery while the Mini is opened, if your interested. I’ve done a BUNCH of those and they work great. I'm even selling one of them on eBay now.
BWhite62

Do you gotta plug up your iPod 5 gen while it's updatting to ios8? Because I updated mine and it won't stay charged plus it's losing battery life very fast.

Do you gotta plug up your iPod 5 gen while it's updatting to ios8? Because I updated mine and it won't stay charged plus it's losing battery life very fast.

You have not provided enough info to really help. How fast is fast?
What shows it will not stay charged?
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.
- 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: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
- Wiat for an iOS udate since may be bug in iOS 8

How to resolve error 1437 on ipod mini 2nd gen

Hi, my ipod mini 2nd gen 6gb is not working properly. I had to reset it as my file was corrupted. However, after
I have reset it, i kept on getting a response such as "the itunes software is not properly installed..not communicating with ipod device,
reinstall your itunes". I had to remove and reinstall itunes again and again, but I kept on getting the same reponse whenever I try to
sync my ipod with my computer. It is also taking a long time for the computer to recognize my ipod mini.
Until now the problem is not yet resolved. Now Im using another computer, and the error that came out --after resetting it again--is
error 1437. I am in the dark as to what is the actual problem. Appreciate any help. Thanks.

Turn off Notifications and turn off BlueTooth if you don't use it. If you really need to, you can turn WiFi off as well.
Depending on how often you check e-mail, WiFi will turn back on to do that.

Hi i have a iPod 5th gen it ran out of charge so as you would i put it on charge however after 25 mins i went over to see it and it wont turn on what so ever. I have held in the lock button and theres no sign of it turning on. Can anyone help? Thanks

Hi i have a iPod 5th gen it ran out of charge so as you would i put it on charge however after 25 mins i went over to see it and it wont turn on what so ever. I have held in the lock button and theres no sign of it turning on. Can anyone help? 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 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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