IPod shuffle reset on shutdown

I have an iPod gen 6, when shut down, shuffle resets song playing to #1 and restarts shuffle of playlist on next start up, is there any way to stop the reset?

I understand what you are saying now... However, it does not work that way on my 5th gen nano. When I play a playlist in shuffle mode, I can turn the iPod OFF while playing a song (that's not the first one), and when I turn it ON later, the song's number stays the same. I tried it after a few minutes, and also after about one hour. The number stays the same.
I also have a very old 3rd gen "big" iPod (2003 model). It seems to work the same way. The song's number does not change when the iPod is turned OFF/ON.
Your nano is 6th gen, so the software design may have been changed. The nano changed quite a bit between 5th gen and 6th gen. Did you try this...? Play a song on the shuffle list. Tap next song and remember that song. Tap next song again, and remember that song. Repeat until you know the next five songs or so in the sequence, and go back to the original song you were playing. Turn OFF the iPod. Turn ON the iPod and resume playing that song. When you tap next song a few times to see what songs are coming up, is it the same sequence as before you turned OFF the iPod, or is it now different?

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IPod shuffle Reset Utility for my iPod IS NOT WORKING

Last night I get a ipod shuffle (1st gen) by second hand
and when I first try it is still playing songs.
But when I put it on my PC, and Install iTunes and putting songs in etc.
IT DOESN'T PLAYING ANYTHING ANYMORE.
I used all soluions on the web site, also the "iPod shuffle Reset Utility"
it still cannot reset my iPod.
now my iPod shuffle is ver 1.1.4, and the lastest iTunes(7.5)
anything I can do is NOT WORKING.
does anyoen can help me or do I need to buy another one NEW?
one more thing, now my iPod only shows as a USB Mass Storage Device.
I'm not willing to buy an iPod just as a FlashDisk......
Message was edited by: Ivan.S.T

How are you resetting the password?
Resetting User Password in Lion, Mountain Lion & Mavericks
Boot into your Recovery Partition by hold down the Command and R keys whilst booting.
When the Recovery screen appears, go to the Utilities menu and open Terminal.
In Terminal, type:
resetpassword
...a small app will open and allow you to choose the user for whom you want to change the password. If you are the admin, be certain that you choose your admin user. Type in your new password twice and give yourself a good hint. Click OK (or Done or whatever) and reboot, enjoying the use of your new, hopefully memorable, password.
Good luck,
Clinton

IPod shuffle Reset Utility & older "error 1418" thread

As you probably noticed, there's already an announcement about the iPod shuffle Reset Utility on this forum. As the announcement says, this utility indeed solves problems that were, until now, unsolved. One example is the "error 1418" problem discussed in the following thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=3191414
I think it would be really useful if there was a reply on that thread linking to the announcement, since people searching about that issue will most likely find that thread, and not the announcement (precisely what happened to me). The problem is that the thread is locked, but perhaps a forum admin can do it.
If that's not possible, the author of the announcement could at least edit it so that it includes the term "error 1418" (to increase the chance of people searching for that term to find that page).
I apologize if this has been suggested before.

I did not touch my shuffle for 3 days, tried it in my computer again, and it still failed. All the same problems. No lights and none of the programs acknowledged it, except the reset utility, which gave me the same error message.
So, I returned here, praying for answers. Nothing. For some reason, I tried turning the ipod on, and BOOM, I got a green light and it seemed okay. Tried it in my computer again, and now it works! I've reset it anyway (through itunes), and all seems well.
I guess time does heal all wounds. Thanks to everyone who tried to help. Assume all worked out unless you hear from me again.
No more radio for me! (again)... yeah.

Apple iPod shuffle Reset - saves broken iPods :-)

Apple has just released Apple iPod shuffle Reset - 1.0 which says it can restore your faulty iPod Shuffles suffering from orange & Green Flashing lights.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodshuffleresetutility10formac.html
Hope this helps!
Bluefusion

IF it's blinking alternating green and two orange (for 10 seconds) it needs to be reset. In this case you can try restoring it in iTunes.
IF, on the other hand, it's blinking alternating green and orange (for 2 seconds)
it's telling you that there's NO playable content on it.
WHICH is it?

HT1510 ipod shuffle reset utility for windows 64 bit

I need an ipod shuffle reset utility for windows 7 64 bit.

Did you get an answer? I am having the same problem,,.

IPod shuffle Reset Utility Reset Error

My ipod shuffle (1st gen) is not shown in itunes or finder.
I have tried all the following already:
1) Switching usb ports
2) Turning on/off ipod
3) restarting computer
4) reinstalling itunes
I followed the directions for Reset Utility. My ipod was found by the utility, but results in a "reset error" everytime (multiple restarts already tried).
Worked fine until I used the ipod to transfer data to a pc. I've done this multiple times w/o a problem. This time, the ipod was incompatible with windows (itunes updated on that computer, too). Don't know if this matters.
None of the lights come on. Does not appear to be charging. The ipod shows no life.
It is no longer under warranty.
Please help or I'll have to listen to the radio in my car.
ibook g4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I did not touch my shuffle for 3 days, tried it in my computer again, and it still failed. All the same problems. No lights and none of the programs acknowledged it, except the reset utility, which gave me the same error message.
So, I returned here, praying for answers. Nothing. For some reason, I tried turning the ipod on, and BOOM, I got a green light and it seemed okay. Tried it in my computer again, and now it works! I've reset it anyway (through itunes), and all seems well.
I guess time does heal all wounds. Thanks to everyone who tried to help. Assume all worked out unless you hear from me again.
No more radio for me! (again)... yeah.

HT1238 ipor shuffle will not reset. error message: do not have enough access for this operation. Tried ipod shuffle reset utility, error message: intended for 32 bit windows version. This 4th gen ipod shuffle is junk.

why cant this reset?

That old "Reset Utility" is ONLY for the 1st and 2nd gen iPod shuffle, which had some issues that prevented using the standard Restore in iTunes, so Apple release that utility. It was released when Windows XP was the latest version of Window; it does not work with Windows 7. But it would not help you if your shuffle is 4th gen.
When you say "reset," are you trying to do a Restore on the shuffle in iTunes, from the shuffle's Summary tab? When does that error message appear, exactly?

IPOD SHUFFLE RESET

How do i reset my ipod shuffle to its factory settings. it is having problems playing podcasts and i dont know why because it didn't before. thanks
Tim

Use the "restore" option in the Settings tab in iTunes...

IPod Shuffle Reset utility- is there a file for Windows Vista users?

Hi. I recently bought a new computer with a Windows Vista operating system. I am trying to set up my iPod Shuffle (first generation) to synchronize with my newly installed iTunes version 8. Is there any support for this operating system? I desperately need assistance!

See here: Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings
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IPod Shuffle 3rd GEN shutdown, won't respond

Hey ya'll,
I use my ipod shuffle almost exclusively while running. It died on me mid-run last week. I tried charging it both via USB on my laptop, and with the power block for an iphone charger. At first the red charging light came on, which is now orange. It will not indicate green, will not turn on, and is not recognized by my laptop (Windows 7), nor iTunes. I've wondered if it has water damage from either sweat or the South Carolina humidity, but it seems the device recognizes some electrical power while plugged in, so I can't be sure. It's about 2 years old. Has this thing just **** the bed, or can I do something to fix it?
I've searched all the apple help topics, and none of it is working for me. Any Ideas?

Hello CP533,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To troubleshoot this issue with your iPod shuffle please follow the steps in the article below.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation) Troubleshooting Assistant
https://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/shuffle3gen/#
Take care,
Alex H.

My iPod Shuffle 4th generation 2GB is not recognized by My Computer in Windows or under Devices in iTunes.

Everyone has the same problems. My iPod has been plugged in properly, I have followed all the support suggestions but nothing works. HELP PLEASE!

I have downloaded that utility but can not use it, as
when I plug the shuffle into the USB port, it is not
recognized by either computer I am using. I can not
reset or restore, because in order to do that the
computer would have to know the shuffle is plugged in
and it doesnt. I have tried this on two different
computers and get the same result, so I dont think
its a computer issue, its an ipod issue. I also used
to be albe to play the shuffle on the Xbox 360 and
now can not.
Just as a check, did you actually follow the THESE directions...EXACTLY?
Using iPod shuffle Reset Utility
1. Quit all running applications on your computer.
2. Open the iPod shuffle Reset Utility.
3. Connect iPod shuffle to a USB port on your computer. Do not connect iPod shuffle to a USB port on your keyboard or other non-powered USB hub.
4. Click the Restore button. If prompted, enter an Admin user name and password.
5. The restore process will start.
6. When it is complete, quit iPod shuffle Reset Utility and open iTunes to sync music to your iPod shuffle.

Ipod shuffle is not recognized by any computer or itunes

I have a first gen. ipod shuffle. It does not show up in Windows or Itunes on two different computers. The original problem was that it would not skip to the next song. I was going to reset or restore it, but I can't because neither computer (dell) that i own recognizes the shuffle. Help anyone?

I have downloaded that utility but can not use it, as
when I plug the shuffle into the USB port, it is not
recognized by either computer I am using. I can not
reset or restore, because in order to do that the
computer would have to know the shuffle is plugged in
and it doesnt. I have tried this on two different
computers and get the same result, so I dont think
its a computer issue, its an ipod issue. I also used
to be albe to play the shuffle on the Xbox 360 and
now can not.
Just as a check, did you actually follow the THESE directions...EXACTLY?
Using iPod shuffle Reset Utility
1. Quit all running applications on your computer.
2. Open the iPod shuffle Reset Utility.
3. Connect iPod shuffle to a USB port on your computer. Do not connect iPod shuffle to a USB port on your keyboard or other non-powered USB hub.
4. Click the Restore button. If prompted, enter an Admin user name and password.
5. The restore process will start.
6. When it is complete, quit iPod shuffle Reset Utility and open iTunes to sync music to your iPod shuffle.

My iPod shuffle first generation is not recognized by iTunes

I have recently upgraded all my macs with the latest software. My old shuffle is no longer recognized by iTunes (it shows up in the finder). How do I change the musiic on It (sync)?

Hi DMG1946,
I'm sorry to hear you are having issues with your iPod shuffle after a recent update. If your iPod shuffle isn't being recognized in iTunes, but is showing up on your Mac, you may find the troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful:
iPod shuffle troubleshooting and service FAQ - Apple Support
If necessary, you may also need to use one or both of the following procedures to reset your iPod shuffle:
Resetting iPod shuffle - Apple Support
About iPod Reset Utility - Apple Support
Sincerely,
- Brenden

IPod Shuffle problem ( old version )

The problem is that my computer just won't recognize my iPod shuffle . iPod is working but i just cannot load that .
thanks when u can help .

Hi Reins0,
you might want to try the iPod Five Rs Assistant.
Other than that, have you tried the iPod Shuffle Reset Utility? Be aware that you lose everything that is stored on your iPod when you use that utility.
You might get some more help in the Apple iPod shuffle (First Generation) Forum.
Hope that helps,
Lars
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IPod shuffle (1st gen) not recognised

Right, here is my problem:
When i connect my ipod to my computer (or any other) i get an error warning saying that the "usb device is not recognized....". It doesn't appear in 'My Computer' at all, and i have already tried the ipod shuffle reset utility for windows, but because it is not found at all on the computer, the reset utility cannot find it either!
Now where this seems to differ from previous problems that people have mentioned is that my ipod will still play the music that i presently have on it with no problems and will charge with no problems either (its fully charged).
At the time this problem started, i was using the most up to date version of software for it and for itunes.
Any help would be so greatly appreciated

Cowboy Bob, Ataloss2, et al.
This is going to sound hokey, like one of those ‘cheat codes’ where you move your joystick right, right, left, up, down, right, right and then hit the “A” button. Desperate times calls for desperate measures. Don’t know if this is going to work for you but no harm in trying.
1. Open the latest version of Itunes.
2. Turn on your Ipod Shuffle quickly (you should see the green led light briefly) and plug it right away into the USB port.
3. Then turn off your Ipod almost just as quickly.
Hopefully, the Ipod should blink orange continuously and Itunes will say that the Ipod is corrupted. “Do you wish to reset it to the original factory settings?”
D*#n right.
4. This will delete everything on your Ipod, but more importantly, after this, the Ipod starts charging with a constant orange light.
5. Then start transferring your music back onto the Ipod.
I’ve played around looking to fix this frickin’ problem forever…would’ve been better buying a 2nd generation Shuffle for $79, but then I see the problems on this forum with it as well. The only good to come out of this was that I no longer feel alone with this problem.
Apple says to download the latest Itunes and do the 5 R’s, blah, blah, blah. I have a frickin’ Shuffle – I just want to listen to it when I ride my bike for 3+ hours, recharge it via a USB, and do it again. I don’t want to download a 50MB application (Itunes) that supports video and does all this other crap, when it was what, originally a 30+ meg. app? Yea, I know there are other Ipods out there - how about a simple Itunes for the simpler applications?
And then doing the 5 R’s mostly involve a fully charged Ipod – how often does that happen? Frickin’ Apple. They just don’t understand. 90 days for support? Based on the forum, some of them do conk out within 90 days of purchase, but a majority will occur after the 90 days. I’ve charged mine for less than 50 cycles, and now, only my “Random” setting will play. I’m not even going to bother looking for a fix for that problem. After my Shuffle dies for good, I’ll get another non-Apple mp3 player that won’t give me hassles.
If the above solution works, great. If it doesn’t, sorry – I tried. I can tell you about how the Ipod will have a momentary charge (orange light) when plugged in and you turn your computer on for the first time (but not when ‘Restarting’) and other nuances from my many experiments, but the above is the only thing I was able to do to get it to work. The whole purpose of the above ‘solution’ is to try to help Itunes communicate with your otherwise dead Ipod (red battery status indicator). One without any lights at all is probably truly dead. Good luck.
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