My iPod 4th Generation is malfunctioning. What do I do?
My iPod 4th Generation isn't working. I was charging it last night and it was perfectly fine, although it was acting up earlier in the day.
My dad gave it to me and it was pretty hot and the screen was an immaculate white. Then, the screen was flashing. I tried to charge it for a while but it didn't do anything. I took the case off and it was lightly wet, due to my bag.
Next morning- The iPod screen was dark, as if it was dead. I tried to charge it for a bit, but I still got no results.
I can't turn it off, on or reset it because my home button is jammed, so I use accessibility. Nothing works when I press the Home button.
If anybody has a solution, I'd appreciate it. I have only had my iPod touch for a bit over 1 and a half years. I have become very close to it though and it was a good "friend" to me (so to say).
If you have any alternate solutions, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks,
- Aaron
Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
When it says place the iPOd in recovery mode
Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
or
http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
RecBoot may have problems on 64X windows, then try:
Tenorshare ReiBoot – Enter & Exit iPhone, iPad, iPod Recovery Mode with a Single Click
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
Installs blootware on PC too
- 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 another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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