Locking Ipod Nano Screen HELP

I keep setting up the password and lock it but nothing happens.How does this work?

i have the same problem. after setting my combination, the "please remember it" message doesn't appear. when i'm asked to enter my code, a lock does not appear on the screen as step 3 states it should. and when i enter my code correctly, i'm taken back to the "extras" menu where the screen lock option is and everything continues to function as if it were unlocked.
i've used the ipod updater that came with my software (2006-01-10) and i've also installed the latest ipod updater (2006-06-28) and the screen lock wouldn't work. i've also tried restoring my ipod and then reinstalling the updates and still, the screen lock has no effect.
any ideas on fixing this? thanks!

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Can anyone please tell me - ( I have spent many hours on the apple website looking for contact details of a real person; but no good )- what to do with my IPod Nano screen that does not work. It is not cracked but is very bright, unreadable and seems to have gibberish on it.
I have tried the RESET trick but can see nothing on the screen.
I live near DUBAI and nobody will talk to me about the problem. I won the thing in a competition last December and it only worked for a few weeks.
Please help me Obeonekinobe, you're my only hope.
Chapwoman
Nano Windows 98

Try these steps one at a time.
The Five Rs.

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I have a big problem with the iPod Nano screen. It just doesn't work. I have tried reseting the ipod, restoring it but it just doesn't work.
It is not a screen problem because when I plug it on to the PC the screen lightens up with just white on it.
I could listen to the song by "blindly" selecting Shuffle. But now I can't even do that.
I would REAALY appreaciate any help.

If you can get one sent or brought down to you, you can replace it yourself It is not that hard to do, or I am sure you can find someone to do it for you. I live in Mexico and it is hard to get parts to us, there is also no repair place close, but we have people come from the states every once and awhile and they bring us parts so we can repair our own. Go on ebay and you will find screens for under 15 dollars U.S. and it comes with the tools that you will need to open your nano. Hope this helps.

Ipod nano screen completely messed up

I've noticed recently that my Ipod nano screen has become totaly messed up, i can only see the top half of it,where it says Music, Photos, etc. and even that is all deteriorated,whilst the bottom almost look's like a barcode. Although i can still listen to music, volume is inacessible.
Could some one please help me on this, i just got this recently by winning it from a local radio station and I dearly love it, help would be appreciated.
PS: this is not something physicly on the screen or the result of a scratched screen, it's the actual inside, where the song information etc. is viewed.
Windows 98

Hi,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
You might want to try this link:
Resetting iPod if it appears frozen or doesn't respond
According to the Tech Specs (http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html) Windows 98 isn't supported - could that be the answer?
Windows system requirements
* PC with USB port or card (USB 2.0 recommended)
* Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
Regards
Colin R.

My iPod nano screen is frozen and will not respond. It shows the song which was playing is paused, but will not resume playing. I have held down all controls, and changed the slide switch, but nothing happens

my iPod nano screen is frozen and will not respond. It shows the song which was playing is paused, but will not resume playing. I have held down all controls, and changed the slide switch, but nothing happens

Hi Goofy Goat,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you have done some great troubleshooting for your iPod nano that is not responding. In this situation, if resetting it did not resolve, I would suggest restoring the iPod back to its factory settings and then sync your content back onto it from iTunes. Please use the following article as a resource for restoring.
Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1339
Have a great day,
Joe

Ipod nano screen fade then locks

has anyone had this problem where if you hold the menu button down, then the 2gb black ipod nano locks up and the image on the screen fades away slowly until the lcd is blank? then the nano won't start up anymore (until it is plugged into a computer). toggling hold does not work, and pressing both the menu and center button doesn't do anything either. is this a defect for my particular nano or is this possible some kind of software bug that needs some kind of restoring?
also, on a related note, plugging it in to the computer (xp) sometimes brings up the apple logo then it jumps to a discharged battery lightning logo (battery is full). i have to keep plugging/unplugging until i get to the "do not disconnect" screen, then the nano works fine and shows the full battery on the upper right (to prove its charged).
any help on this would be great, thanks!

I figured out the cause of this problem, basically if you reset your ipod (menu and center), then the nano freezes and the screen image fades... has anyone had this problem? I'm also having a very very difficult time trying to get the nano back to a working state since none of the buttons work... when i plug it in to the computer, the screen shows an apple, backlight flashes on for a second then goes away, and it quickly jumps to a lightning bolt battery... unfortunately the battery is fully charged (green) from before the nano froze, and constantly plugging/unplugging the usb connector sometimes brings the nano back to normal working condition...
I was wondering, what happens on a normal nano when you reset it (menu and center) without being plugged in... does it freeze as well?
I also tried a full restore via ipod updater when i finally got it working, but the problem still exists and i hit menu+center and froze it and now i am plugging/unplugging to the computer to try to get that 1% chance it will boot up properly... any advice?

IPod Nano Screen Lock bug

I think I have discovered a bug in the iPod Nano software. I'm using the latest software available as for today.
I lock the iPod Nano's screen and as expected, the graphical display of a combination lock appears. I insert the iPod Nano on to the Universal Dock and then proceed to control the Nano from the Apple Remote. It works partly. I am able to pause and play music and after a song finishes, it goes to the next one. I am not, however, able to fast forward, rewind, or skip tracks. I am able to play and pause, plus the Nano goes to the next track automatically after it finishes play the current one.
Seems to me a bug! I would imagine that the screen lock is supposed to lock all kinds of control to the iPod except entering password.

connect it to itunes and it will unlock

White Bar Across My iPod Nano Screen!! HELP PLEASE!

Theres a thick white bar going horizontally across the screen of my iPod Nano, and I don't know how to get it away. I've restored my iPod, reset it, I don't know what to do. It's driving me crazy! Someone please please PLEASE help me!
It would be easier if you could email me with help: [email protected]
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Sarah x

Time to send it back to Apple:iPod Service Request
Regards
Colin R.

Help! iPod Nano Screen Freeze Problem!

Hello,
I purchased my iPod Nano 4GB about a month and a half ago. A couple of minutes ago when I plugged it into my iMac the screen just froze.
I've tried plugging it back in, turning it off, and everything. Nothing works! The screen stays lighted with one of my songs paused on the screen, even though the light is supposed to turn off in five seconds.
Help me please!
Thanks!

I just found the solution to the problem!
Connect the iPod to a computer. Switch the "Hold" button to the right, and then back to the left.
Next, press and hold the "Menu" and Center buttons at the same time for six seconds.
This should reset the iPod.
It cured my frozen screen.
Thanks for everyone's help! I think I'm going to buy the extended Apple warranty now, just in case.

My 2nd generation iPod nano screen is showing lines and I cannot see the whole menu. How can I fix this problem?

I believe that my wife disconnected the iPod nano (2nd Gen.) improperly and now the screen has a whole bunch of lines. I can see the screens moving when I move to the next screen. But it's just lines. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

well unfortunatley your warranty is over so the device is not covered, BUT sounds like you have interupting signals being sent from a stuck home button constantly being pressed and maybe even a digitizer problem (the touch screen). You can try to restore your ipod to your computer to see if it might be some kind of software related issue. Just restore to the last sync you have on iTunes. But FIRST...I would try to Reset your ipod.
Go to Settings>General>Reset> Reset all settings.

IPod Nano screen is broken... anything i can do about it?

Hello,
I got my iPod Nano in november, unfortunatly a couple days ago I accidentally cracked my screen. I did not get the additional extended Apple Care Support Plan, but luckly I am still under the warranty, which my iPod came with. I went to the apple store, and they did not help me very much.. any suggestions on what I should do about this? Can i get a replacement? Will apple fix it for me?
Thank You in advance...

I would take a look at this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=32222
"What about out-of-warranty service?
If service for your iPod is not covered by Apple's warranty or the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod, Apple offers other options. If your iPod requires service because the battery's ability to hold an electrical charge has diminished, in the United States, Apple will replace your iPod for a service fee of $59, plus $6.95 shipping. If your iPod requires service for other issues (except accidental or misuse damage), in the United States, Apple will replace it for a service fee of $249, plus $6.95 shipping."
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Ipod Nano Screen Has 1/2 Inch Horizontal Line Of Odd Pixels

I took my ipod nano on a backpacking trip way up in the canadian rockies. We camped in a tent and my ipod was exposed to below freezing temperatures and possibly high humidity conditions (it rained but the thing never got wet--it is also in a case). After one night i tried starting my nano up and it didn't start the first few times. I realized that it was extremely cold and i warmed it up in my hands for a while and it turned on after a few minutes.
I thought everything was fine a dandy, but a look at my screen made my heart fall: in the middle of the screen, where there was supposed to be writting, there was white. What do i do? Investigate.
I have never really experienced anything like what my ipod is doing, but i only have experience with things like gameboys or psps. Pretty much, when i turn on my ipod, this horizontal bar of "odd" pixels appear a bit darker, and resemble the very first picture/text the ipod displays (pictures in color, white, or text). It looks like the stuff is severely smudged with with something like a picture editor (Photoshop, for instance). To bring more oddness to the table: it doesn't stay like that (it isn't frozen)
On the first time (up in the mountains) it changed to white within a fraction of a second, but as time went on the length of time before that bar turns to pure white lengthens. Nearly a week later, the length of time is nearing a half minute and is becoming less smudged looking. I may also note that it turns to white gradually.
Everything else works just fine . I'd really appreciate help, info, or instructions on how to get my old ipod back! (interesting how we get attached...)
Cheers,
Unislash

Okay guys, i know that this is a discussion forum, but i have been very very very patient here . I still have this line of really odd pixels... right in the middle of the screen. Help please 0_0
Cheers,
Unislash

**** iPod Nano- CASE HELP! ****

I simply have a question concerning an iPod Nano case. This case that I am referring to flips open to reveal the iPod inside. Now, to keep that flap closed, there is a magnet. I am just wondering if having a magnet that close to the iPod Nano could possibly cause any sort of damage. Thanks in advance for your help. =)

I had a look at this case sounds good, but when checked it out on the web, saw this review.
I tend to agree, if doesn't protect the screen what use is it.
Another thing to add about the review, sounds a little like they were promoting this web site, when checking it out, did have a review but has been archived, and they expected to buy $$ to read the cramy opinion.
If you click RainDayMagazine you notice they only posted on this topic and identical in each stream, purely promoters not ipod users helping others. Although does help find out about cases, finds all the posts on the subject.
I stick clear of this case. One last thing, you cant see your ipod either through the metal finish of this case.
Google search on iKeychain case:-
There have been a lot of rumblings in the Apple community about how easily the iPod Nano’s screen gets scratched so I am surprised that iLounge rewarded this case with an 8 even though it doesn’t offer any protection to the screen. It’s a very stylish case and the keychain aspect of it makes it very chic, but if I can’t read the screen due to it being scratched up then the case serves me no purpose.
You have to assume that because this case fits on a keychain it will be surrounded by keys and from what I have learned through extensive research over the past 17 months is that keys scratch stuff, .....
Who be stupid enough to run over their ipod really, please.

Ipod nano screen blank

Was listening to my ipod when the screen suddenly blanked out and the music stopped, though the click wheel still kept clicking sounds. It's fine when i reset it but this problem has reoccurred a few times, was wondering if there is anything i can do?

Did you updated iPod software to 1.1.3 version?
If so, downgrade it to 1.1.2 check my reply at:
Latest iPod nano software update breaking Nike+?
I hope this helps you.

Ipod Nano screen is screwed up

Hi, i hope someone can help me. I turned on my ipod and my screen is all screwed up its like a black hole with like crack lines and i can't seem to get in back to normal. What can i do and what would have caused this?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
This is sometimes caused by the iPod nano being pushed on, dropped, squished, sat on, etc. If this is the case, Apple will not repair the iPod nano without charging you. You would have to replace it yourself or have a service like this do it...
http://www.ipodresq.com
This seems like the iPod was "abused."
btabz

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