Ipod nano only working in hold position

recently my friends ipod nano only turns on when it is in the hold position but will not turn on when it's not on hold. It is also only recognized in itunes when it is in hold position. it's basically something I just store music on right now. Is there a way for me to fix this?

I don't know if this'll work, but it's worth a shot. Try putting it hold, than taking it off of hold, without TOUCHING ANY PART OF THE CLICK WHEEL. This might work. If it doesn't, click "restore" when it is plugged in to your computer.

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Make sure the HOLD switch is in the off position. See Chapter 1, page 8, Disabling iPod nano Controls - iPod Nano 5th Gen. User Manual (direct PDF download)
Also try restoring your iPod. Directions for doing so is also in the manual.

Why does my iPod Nano only work when it is plugged into the computer?

My iPod nana is a 4GB iPod and it does not work at all until it is plugged into my computer. It works perfect when it is plugged into the computer. It will not even turn on if it is not plugged in.

By the sounds of it, the Nano's battery is shot and in need of a replacement. You can have replace the battery for a flat fee or send it to a third party repair company for a little less.
Not much else you can do in terms of troubleshooting this issue.
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Anyone else with this problem??

Try to reset it.
Press and hold the MENU and CENTER buttons - at the same time - until you see the Apple logo. This should take about 6 seconds. Also, you want to do this procedure while your iPod is connected to your computer. Ipods are supposed to work with USB port cable and AC Adapters, not only car chargers.
If this doesn't work, then try to update it using iPod Updater software. Open iPod Update, plug in your iPod to your computer and wait until the software recognizes it. Once it does, you should be able to click on the "Update" button. If you can't, click "Restore"

My new ipod nano only shows "pedometer" and "history" on the fitness screen. How do i find the run icon so i can measure distance?

my new ipod nano only shows "pedometer" and "history" on the fitness screen. How do i find the run icon so i can measure distance when i work out?

Try to hook up your nano to your computer and choose the dialog box to update your software. The current version is 1.2 which allows distance to be calculated once you input your height (and weight).

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my 2 month old nano only works while charging, i've tried resetting it and still the same.

You are still under warranty. Either call iPod tech support - U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273) or take the iPod Nano to an Apple store or an AASP. Whichever is more convenient for you.

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7th gen Nano only works when plugged into computer, as soon as I unplug it shuts off (it was ejected from iTunes). Battery is fully charged. Have already done a restore in iTunes and checked for updated software.

Hello there, DizDude.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some good recommendations for troubleshooting battery issues with the 7th generation iPod Nano:
iPod nano (7th generation): Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4433
Particularly this section:
Battery life appears short
Learn how to conserve battery life.
Ensure that the latest software is installed on the iPod.
When charging, use the cable that came with iPod nano (7th generation) and leave the device connected until it is fully charged.
Note: If you are charging using your computer, don't connect iPod nano (7th generation) to your keyboard. Also, the computer must be turned on and not in sleep or standby mode. If iPod nano (7th generation) is connected to a computer that's not turned on or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPod nano (7th generation) battery may drain.
When you are done using the iPod nano, verify that:
The Radio application is off (tap the button)
Music is paused (tap the button in the iPod application or disconnect the earphones)
There is no active Pedometer session (tap the Stop button in the Fitness application)
Dimming the screen is another way to extend battery life on iPod nano. Go to Settings > General > Brightness and restore the brightness to the default, or drag the slider to the left to lower the default screen brightness.
Playing tracks with EQ requires your iPod processor to consume more energy than playing tracks without EQ, because the EQ information is not encoded in the song. To prolong battery life, turn EQ off if you don't use it. Go to Settings > Music > EQ and select Off from the list. Note, however, that if you've added EQ to tracks in iTunes, you'll need to set EQ to Flat to have the effect of Off, because iPod keeps your iTunes settings intact.
Try restoring iPod nano (7th generation) by connecting it to iTunes and clicking Restore.
Test the battery life.
Issue not resolved
If the issue is still not resolved, please read this information on servicing your iPod.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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My iPod Nano was working perfectly fine in my car, then all of a sudden it looked as if it was paused. I tried to push play in the car but it would not allow me to listen to music. I"ve also tried changing the chord, the iPod and my car is not muted. The iPod works normal when outside of the car. How do I get my iPod to work inside of my car again?
~Thank you for your time

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On the iPod, are you viewing the album by selecting
Main Screen -> Music -> Albums -> (select album name)
or by
Main Screen -> Music -> Artists -> Albums -> (select album name)
If you go through the Artist path, some songs may not appear on the album song list, because the artist field for some songs (on the same album) can be differently. For example, one of the album's songs may have a "guest artist" named in in the artist field.

Nano only works with iTunes 4.9

My new Nano only works if I install the software provided with it: iTunes 4.9
If I upgrade to iTunes 5, or 5.01 it won't work. Even if I do a clean install of iTunes 5. Any clues? Thanks in advance.

I guess obviously that's what Apple wanted to be used initially with the nano, because that's what comes with the unit.
I had already installed 5.0 on my computer in anticipation of getting my nano. It worked right out of the box, fo me, with 5.0. A few people had problems, so the fix was to use the disc, 4.9, with the nano and it worked.
It definitely should work with 5.0 because 5.0.1 is out already. That might be your fix. Use version 5.0.1 of iTunes and see if that works for you.

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will a ipod nano charger work with a new ipod touch?

If you want to charge a touch gen 4 or less, then absolutly (It just might take a little longer than one specifically for the touch, because of watt dierences I think). I'm not sure about gen 5

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Change the rice and dry for another couple of days. Then:
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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 on another computer
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iPod touch is Wi-Fi only, yes. I'm not sure exactly what you mean by games from home Mac, but you can purchase game apps in iTunes and sync them to your iPod.
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Where can I find the firmware for a 3g iPod nano that works with iTunes version 5.0.1?
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My iPod nano is stuck on hold. Because of this, there is no way to listen to it. does anybody have any ideas to make it so i canlitent to it? like get it off hold? or know anyplace i can take it to have them fix it??

You might have a similar problem to lots of other people:
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Ipod Nano only sincing fraction of songs before Error (-69) apperars. Stating unknowwn error. Says it cannot copy to disk?? Not trying to copy to disc.

Found this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1210
Im not familiar with it myself tho'. Apparantly a file is unusable.
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