Ipod shuffle wont restore to factory settings

trying to sync ipod shuffle with itunes to load music. i get a message saying it is in recovery mode and factory settings need to be restored. i click the button that says restore factory settings and it just keeps giving me the same message. Any thoughts?

You have a hardware issue. Try a new power cord.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1611
Basic troubleshooting steps
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Hi.
I have just tried to update Ipad to IOS6.1, but it failed during install. The pad now seems to be stuck in recovery mode.
I have tried to restore to factory settings but I get a error code 3194
During attempted restore the restore screen does not show the Ipad name, serial number or software version number.
Any suggestions, I think it may need to be sent away to be repaired, and i fear this will be very expensive!!!

iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
From the above link:
Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
    1.    Install the latest version of iTunes.
    2.    Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
    3.    Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
    4.    Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
    5.    If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
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I need help with my Ipod touch 4th restoring to factory settings

I have posted several posting because I need help but somehow everybody seems to ignore the subject or they just don't want to go there. I wonder why.
Anyways, I'm in critical bind. I still have iTune 10.7 running on my iMac 10.6. However, when I try to synch my Ipod to my Mac I get a message that I need to restore my Ipod to factory settings.
The thing that I'd like to know if I restore to factory settings if I could select which verions iTune I could select. I have 10.7 installed and also have a copy in TM.
I don't want to use iTune V.11

Ana
I appreciate your input, but you still haven't told me how to restore the iPod w/o getting V. 11. So far for what I read it says that if I choose to restore back to factory settings that it will install the latest version of iTune. Is there any way that I can overide this? According to you, it sounds like I could but still you haven't share with me how to do it
Illlaass
Here is the thing I have iTune 10 installed but when I tried to synch the iPod is when I get the message that I have to restore it to the factory setting. I'm willing to go along with it provided that I can select iTune 10.7. I have it installed in my backups.

My ipod wont restore to factory settings

Ive tried to restore it to factory settings by doing the sleep / power button.. I get the screen where it shows the itunes logo and a connecting cord... then I get a 1611 error or just nothing happens... what else can I do???

You have a hardware issue. Try a new power cord.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1611
Basic troubleshooting steps
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How long does it take for an ipod to be restored to factory settings?

I am currently restoring my ipod to factory settings so is it supposed to take long it has been an hr now

No, it should not take that long. So try closing the iPod Updater. Will it close? (This is a troubleshooting step, try it)
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My ipod won't restore to factory settings

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Constantly having to 'restore to factory settings'

Seriously every-other time i connect my ipod to itunes it tells me that 'itunes cannot recognise Xipod. Use ipod updater to restore to factory settings'. I know this fixes the problem (at least temporarily), but surely this shouldn't be coming up so often?
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See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1372
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I have a similar issue.
Mine shows in iTunes and in PC. It will also allow me to sync.
But when I do sync, it runs fine for about 10 minutes, then I get an error similar to yours with a directory location. It keeps syncing and will periodically show the errors. Then it will lock up.
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I though this would fix the problem but is has not. When I run chkdsk over it again, it does not find anymore bad sectors (it does however tell me that it has 400mb of bad sectors logged.)
I am banging my head against a wall trying to fix this, or even find out what the issue really is. I assume it is a dodgey hard drive, but I do not want to replace it and still have the problem.

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As you likely read already, the "other" category consists of those items not included in the enumerated categories. That is why it is called other. What is in it depends a lot upon what different app place it it.
2.1 GB seems large enough to it also contain corrupted files.
Usually restoring from backup reduces the other. However, sometimes restoring to factory settings/new iPod is necessary since the larger other may be included in the backup.

HT1222 i am having trouble restoring the factory settings on my ipod touch...any suggestions?

i am having trouble restoring my ipod touch to factory settings...i am connected to the pc, pc is recognizing unit in restore mode, but will not do anything else...any suggestions?

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.
- Unsync all media and resync
- 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: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

Ipod classic has been wiped. cannot see it on the 'device list' in my itunes. I have tried restoring to factory settings and reloading...it reloads some of the music, but when I plug the Ipod back in, it wipes it again.

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Make sure your headphones are plugged in all the way, meaning you cannot see any of the silver still showing from the headphone's plug.
A feature of the Nano is to put it to sleep when the display goes out and it does not detect any headphones.
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