Ipod nano restore question

how long does it take to restore settings in my ipod nano?

If your computer doesn't have a low amount of RAM, restoring normally takes up to about 4-5 minutes. Remember, if you have multiple windows or programs running at the bottom bar of your screen, this will slow up the speed of the process. Overall, it's a pretty quick process.

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IPod Nano Restore, USB Device Not Recognized. Windows XP. What to do?

Hi,
I tried to reset my iPod Nano but it did not work. It has a blank screen with the backlight on, and the music is playing. Someone suggested that I do a restore.
However, when I connect my iPod to my PC, it says it is an Unrecognized USB device. I have Windows XP Pro, the restore application says it cannot initialize iPod.
What am I to do?

Someone here said that you need two drivers usbstor.sys and usbstor.inf I found them at driverguide.com. I have not tried to load them yet but I will probply tommorrow.My coumputer will not see ipod as a hard drive, it loads video fine and all my music but no pics.

Ipod nano restore

When I plug my nano into my imac, it says that it is corrupt and needs to be restored. SO i then try to restore it. Then it says that an unknown error occured (1418).
How can i fix this
iMac G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I have the same problem. With an ipod nano. But i also have to reset the ipod while it is pluged in to my computer, so itunes detect it, but it says it is a corrupt ipod. And if i dont reset the ipod, not even windows detect it. and when i try to restore it, the process takes 3 hours, and then jumps an error (1418).
IF i dont reset the ipod, it get frozen in the "do not disconnect screen", and after "safely removing it" it is frozen, with or without a reset.
I've tryed everything. but i can't just make itunes detect it as a common and normal ipod. (it works perfectly when it is not pluged in to a computer)

Ipod Nano Restored, iTunes says its in recovery mode

I have an ipod nano, and at first it wasn't recognized by itunes and found posts that addressed this issue. Problem was solved...
Until I plugged the ipod back in itunes then gave a message saying "the ipod is in recovery please restore befor eyou can use with iTunes". The problem is is I have the most up to date software on my ipod and have restored it, but iTunes says it is still in recovery mode.
Could someone please shed some light on this? It's possible someone else had this problem as well..
Thanks in advance
Work Laptop Windows XP Pro

Fair enough. I'm new to the Discussion place so
thanks for the tip. Do you think iPod Rip would be
able to get music from a crashed iPod?
Depends on how crashed "crashed" is. Will it still turn on/boot up to the menu? Does Windows recognize it as a drive when you connect it?
The application is fairly small, so it shouldn't take too long to download/install it and give it a shot. I've had some problems with iPodRip and QuickTime on some computers, and rather than spend time messing with it, I tried iPodUtil instead which seemed to work. The only thing with iPodUtil is that if you use the free trial version, every so often you'll see a popup that prompts you to pay for the registration, which is recommended, especially if the software works for you. You just have to acknowledge the message (every time it appears) and it continues importing your content.
CG

Ipod nano restoration

My Ipod nano is locked and way to froward is to restore it. Now my understanding is that during restoration I will loose all the songs and videos I have on Ipod but mu itune account will still store my data (songs and videos) which I can later get back after sync my ipod on my itune account? Is that correct!!

Yes. Restoring the iPod will erase and content from the iPod and set it back to its original default settings. So before restoring, make sure all the songs and videos (content) is currently in your iTunes library. If it is already, go ahead and restore it. When it has finished, simply resync everything back over to it.
B-rock

Simple Ipod Nano Music Question

Ok on my nano I have probably 20 cd's loaded on there and they are all nicely organized in the "Albums" Folder on the Ipod.
My question is I have a CD that my brother made for me with all different songs on it and different music groups.
I want to put it on the Nano, How would I do this because I do not want these songs appearing in the "Album" section of the Nano, because these are obvilusly not full albums by one Artist.
Any suggestions or help?

Being its a "Personally created" CD it should show up blank in iTunes. Everything will be blank except the "Name" field, there you will see "Track 1" "Track 2" "Track23" ect ect.
You will have to manually type in the name of each track before importing it

Corrupted iPod Nano - restore's aren't working

iTunes 7.0.2 on Windows XP Pro SP1 (long story).
G1 iPod Nano (4GB) Firmware release 1.3
I upgraded to iTunes 7.0.2 and firmware release 1.3 when they came out (a couple weeks ago). I use the device, syncing between iTunes and the iPod daily, and have had no problems with either.
Today I'm getting the message from iTunes: "iTunes has detected an iPod that appears to be corrupted. You may need to restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes. You may also try disconnecting and reconnecting the iPod."
Disconnecting & reconnecting doesn't work.
Quitting and restarting iTunes doesn't work.
Restarting the computer doesn't work.
Hard reset on the iPod doesn't work.
Restoring the iPod using iTunes 7.0.2, runs, then I get the "Your iPod has ben restored to factory settings..." message, followed by the iPod rebooting, followed by the same message being displayed:
"iTunes has detected an iPod that appears to be corrupted. You may need..."
A couple cycles of this does nothing.
The iPod passes the internal diagnostics test.
"Settings >> About" on the iPod gives "Songs 0 / Photos 0 / Capacity 3.7 GB / Available 3.7 GB / Version 1.3 / S/N .... / Model MA107LL / Format Windows" which looks all correct to me.
Forcing it into disk mode, I can browse through the empty directory structure, and can copy files onto and off of the device. iTunes still complains that the iPod is corrupted.
I've read through 30 or 40 forum postings about corrupted iPods, and haven't been able to find one that matches my scenario.
Any suggestions?

Well yo have to do what wmlye says...
But if you need precise instructions, hey there are:
1) Connect your iPod nano in your PC
2) Close iTunes. DO NOT EJECT in iTunes or Windows
the iPod.
3) your iPod most be now saying in the screen "Do not
discconect"
4) Reboot yor iPod nano for doing this just press the
menu button and center button at the same time and
wait until the Black Apple logo screen appears.
5) In the same Black Apple logo screen after reboot,
before the iPod its in the main menu, press the
play/pause button and center button at the same time
until the screen Says "Do not disconnect" and the top
title says "Disk Mode".
6) Now go to Windows Start Button and click on
Execute and type there "diskmgmt.msc" (without the
quotes)
7) Find and Select your iPod in the list, now you
will see two partitions that are in your iPod find
and select the partition what says FAT32 (Always is
the most bigger of the two ;))
8) Then press the right click on the partition that
we find on the step 7, and select format, put a label
of your choice, then select FAT32 as the file system
type, leave the assignement size as default, uncheck
the quick format value and press OK.
9) There is possibility that windows says a warming
of that the iPod its still being used and more
technichal stuff, just says OK and your iPod now its
completly formated.
10) Open your iTunes and restore your iPod and wait
until the restore is complete
11) Now your iPod most be completly fixed
I hope this info will help you
Fleur-De-Lisa
PC x86-32
Windows XP Pro
ok so i did all that and now my ipod nano still does not come up. when i plug it in it says new volume

IPod nano 1G questions,

Hello!
While tidying my bedroom I've come across one of my family members old iPod nano 1G, after asking why it was in my room I remembered that when he had it the iPod overheated and the Display cracked. He never used it after this as he didn't know what was wrong. Now when plugging it in there is a low pitched buzzing noise and it doesn't work...
Would I be able to send the iPod to Apple under the Recall as it overheated and broke a while ago. I just thought I would ask here before sending it.
Thankyou,
Jack :)

Yes, it qualifies.

Apple iPod nano space question......Please help.

I am going to be getting an iPod nano very soon....but I just recently opened my iTunes and I have 33 songs 136.8 MB and the nano only holds 500 MB is it true that if i stay at this rate I will only be able to get about 100 songs on the nano? or will I turn out around 400 500?100/500 huge difference! Please help me.

I am going to be getting an iPod nano very
soon....but I just recently opened my iTunes and I
have 33 songs 136.8 MB and the nano only holds 500 MB
is it true that if i stay at this rate I will only be
able to get about 100 songs on the nano? or will I
turn out around 400 500?100/500 huge
difference! Please help me.
The amount of songs you can fit on any iPod will be determined by how they are encoded.
Apples estimates for song quantity are based on tracks being 128kbps AAC files of about 4 minutes each.
Using that estimate, a 2GB Nano will hold about 500 tracks, and a 4GB Nano will hold about 1000 tracks.
If your tracks are encoded at a higher bitrate, use a lossless encoding method, or are generally longer than 4 minutes each... you won't fit quite as many tracks as Apples estimate.

ITunes Match and iPod Nano Syncing Question

I recently subscribed to iTunes Match. My son and husband still have iPod Nanos. How do you sync the nano with the iTunes match?

I subscribed to Match because the USB ports in the laptop where my iTunes playlists resides are toast - do not work. I could not sync my iPod to it. So I thought if I subscribed to Match, I would be able to access my playlists with my other laptop. I have iTunes installed on my other laptop and the USB ports work! I also authorized my other laptop for the account.
So I thought "great - I'll access my original playlists with my second laptop and connect my iPod Nano and sync it to the second laptop and it will load my playlists on my Nano".
Nope - I get nothing. I have it set up to sync automatically - didn't work. I tried to sync manually - it acts like it's syncing, tells me it's done and there is nothing on my Nano. Help?!

IPod Nano Accesories question

Does anyone know if Apple makes little plastic screen covers for the ipod nano? I don't want to take off the packaging completely until I have another cover to protect it with. Thanks for any help.

I don't think Apple do (maybe I'm wrong) but many other people do. Most shops that sell Nano's sell those too.
Shops that sell handheld pc's, palms and other screen devices often also sell screen protectors for those devices that you can cut to size for your Nano.

Ipod nano update question

How many updates have there been for the ipod nano (the newest one with the touch screen)

If you have a Mac, check Software Update/Preferences/Installed Software or check Knowledge Base.
Windows user - Check Apple's Knowledge Base.
For both - Google search

IPod Nano Warrenty Question.

I bought a 4 gb iPod nano about a month ago and the screen does not work anymore. There is a very minor dent on the side of the nano, but it was working fine for the 2 weeks until today. Does the warrenty cover for it to be replaced for a new one? The dent was caused by dropping it. Thanks for all comments in advance!

No, the warranty would most likely not cover this.
You are not covered for damage due to dropping. Apple will most likelt see the dent, assume it was dropped, and conclude that is the reason the screen is broken. (Which it probably is.)
Couldn't hurt to take it to an Apple store and ask them about it, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

Bose SoundDock iPod Nano adaptor question

Hi!
Is there a specific iPod Nano adaptor for the Bose SoundDock?
Thanks,
Nic

Yes there is a insert for the Nano. I went to the link below to order mine.
https://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEWSOUNDDOCKEVENT
Hope this helps!

Ipod Nano volume question

Hi,
I use my nano as a music source on my motorcycle connected to an Autocom intercom. I have found it to be the best think yet for non skip music.
As I normally wear ear plugs I have always had a problem getting enough volume from other sources. However, with the nano I realise that you can import from itunes with a volume level adjustable up to +100%. I have found that at this import level I only need the volume turned up to about 80% on the nano when on the bike. However, even with AAC tracks I can hear some minor sound distortion.
My question is would I benefit copying from itunes to the nano at, say +75%, and then have to use more volume on the nano or remain with +100% and use less volume on the nano?
Or another way of asking is will I get better quality from increasing the volume from an import from itunes at a lower volume or increasing the volume on the nano to max?
Hope that makes sense!
Thanks,
Mark

I encountered this problem about a week into using it. I restored my iPod to fix the problem.
Everything was fine for me for about a week, but then at the start of one run, the Nike+ voice tried to say two sentences to me at the same time. I think it was the "Walk around to activate your sensor..." and whatever instruction happens next at the same time. From this point on, all of my songs and Podcasts were less than half the original volume, but the Nike+ voice was full volume. This basically ruined the rest of my workout.
I suggest trying to reset your iPod to see if this fixes the problem, and if not, then do a restore to your iPod.
The only bad thing about doing a restore is then your iPod loses all of its workout history, so from that point on your history is only on the Nike+ web site. Too bad iTunes doesn't transfer the workout history back to the iPod...
Good luck,
Brian
Black MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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