My iPod Classic got corrupted!! :(

Ok so yeah my ipod classic got corrupted and it said that I have to plug it into iTunes to restore it and when I do that iTunes says that it is unable to restore the iPod. So i tried it on both my macs and both the iTunes say the same thing!! Please help??

Hi THEAnswer-78,
Thanks for the question. Based on what you stated, it seems like iTunes is giving the message that the iPod is corrupt. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
iPod shuffle appears 'corrupt' when connecting to Mac - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Mario

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I have no idea of how to describe with words, this is a shot of what's going on with my iPod.
http://bdweb.no-ip.com/Images/iPodClassicPhotos.jpg
It happens on some photos in my iPod, they can be viewed as normal pictures by clicking the centre button, but the thumbnail are corrupted.
I've already tried to restore the iPod, which is no good. All pictures were synchronised from iPhoto.
Thanks!

Make sure that all your software (iTunes, iPhoto, and the software on the iPod) is up-to-date.
Then, go through the restore process once more...
Restore iPod
Everything should be deleted off the iPod, and don't put the pictures back on yet. Uncheck the option to synchronize pictures. Let the iPod update with all of your music and eject it when it's done.
Now, go back and reconnect the iPod and put the pics on. See if they load properly.
Finally, does everything work okay in iPhoto? Are there any errors, weird messages when syncing w/ iTunes, etc.?
btabz

My ipod classic got wet back in August.. it seemed to work fine for about a month, but recently is not working at all..screen appeared to get cloudy and then it just stopped working. thanks.

my ipod classic got wet back in August.. it seemed to work fine for about a month, but recently is not working at all..screen appeared to get cloudy and then it just stopped working. thanks.

Most likely, water damage.
You can try putting your iPod in a tupperware, half filled (maybe half inch) with rice grains, close the cover for about a week.
If you have done this, as soon as it got wet, higher chances of success, now looks like the water moisture is getting to the LCD screen.
Then you can always bring it to Apple Genius bar, for a an overhaul. (may cost you half the price of a new iPod classic.)

HT1320 My IPOD classic is corrupted.. how can this be fixed?

My IPOD Classic is corrupted... how can this be fixed?

You know sometimes these forums miss the obvious. I have an iPod Classic 160Gb, 6th Gen (MC297), Been in use for some time now, over 10,000 albums plus photos/videos etc. Yesterday I was in the process of adding another album (sync) when for no reason that I could fathom became corrupted, as explained on these posts. I had all the error messages (error 1439), I put it into diagnostic mode, the result being that my HDD could not be accessed, so should be replaced.
Now I tried all the advice here, including attempting to reformat via two different PC's (with iTunes) umpteen times. Until I came across a paragraph within the comments section of a YouTube video on replacing the HDD.
It said to put the iPod into Disk Mode, first; Reset by holding the menu & centre buttons at same time for 7-10 seconds. Once it reboots immediately hold the centre and Pause/Play buttons, after a few seconds it should display Disk Mode screen.
Reconnect to PC, when it shows as a drive, right click choose format, default settings, type in name iPod, select start and it should format (mines did), yet I had tried all of the formatting before without success. Once done restart iTunes and you will be taken to the restore iPod option, (it had failed to restore many times before prior to using disk mode), success, just follow prompts, make sure you are connected to the PC that holds your library for re-syncing. iTunes will let you know if you need to change that anyway.
iPod in the sync process just now and looks to be doing the job, much better that trying to get the case open to replace the HDD that I don't have yet and don't know which type or where to get one. So would advice you folk on here, to get your iPod into 'Disk Mode' especially if you have had the HDD error or unable to restore/format messages.
Never saw any of this method on Apple support.

My ipod classic got knocked off it's dock by my cat and now no matter what I do, even try to charge it I only get sad face with the exclamation point and it clicks like a clock...Is it hopeless?

My ipod classic got knocked off it"s dock by my cat. Now no matter what I do I only get the sad face with the exclamation point, even when I try to charge it. Is it hopeless?

Yes, it's likely that the iPod's hard drive is damaged and is in need of replacement.
B-rock

My Ipod classic is corrupted and I only get the red X on the screen...Cannot move to any other screens. Any ideas on fixing without paying Applw?

My Ipod classic is corrupted and I only get the red X on the screen...Cannot move to any other screens. Any ideas on fixing without paying Applw?

Unfortunately there isn't. A Red X is usually an indicator that the HDD has failed, if you are unable to restore the device using iTunes and also not able to reformat using windows prior to restoring then a hardware repair is needed. If your iPod is out of warranty then the pricing you pay is to have the iPod replaced not repaired. You're looking at 129.00 - 179.00 plus shipping depending on the gen.

My ipod classic got unplugged while restoring

my ipod classic got unplugged while restoring and now it wont connect to itunes and the screen has a sign saying to plug your ipod into a wall outlet i tryed plugging it into my computer but it was still there what do i do!

Yes, it's likely that the iPod's hard drive is damaged and is in need of replacement.
B-rock

My ipod classic got stolen.

my ipod classic got stolen. is there anyway i can track it through its serial number and see if it has been synced with another computer? i

No. Sorry.

After iTunes 9 upgrade iPod Classic is corrupt without ability to restore

I am upset right now, so this will seem a bit harsh. I do not really care if this has been posted, it needs to be said again.
I upgraded my Windows Vista x64 PC to iTunes 9 today and attempted to sync my iPod Classic 80GB to iTunes. It failed and it became apparent after doing some searching online that the hard drive was corrupt. After connecting my iPod to the PC again, iTunes told me that the iPod was corrupted need to be restored. After downloading the update and extracting it, the iPod restore process begins and then fails.
I've tried to restore my iPod on Mac and Windows, and I've tried all the recommendations from Apple regarding the error that I get, something about the restore failed due to an unknown error 1439. Thanks Apple for unknown errors.
This is a relatively good condition iPod that is slightly out of warranty and I need to know what I can do to get it repaired. It worked just fine this afternoon and I've never had a problem with it, ever. I know it's a functional iPod I just need a restore but it won't work for me.
Will the Apple Store nearest me help me with this, or will they tell me to take off b/c it's out of warranty????
Questions needing answers.
Thanks for any and all help.
-Matt

I stumbled onto this thread after I hooked up my iPod video to try and synch it. I too got the "Corrupted iPod" message. I usually don't eject my iPod, as it doesn't disconnect from Windows cleanly. After going through a few steps, I have my iPodsynched & ready to go. (Perhaps it's just a bug in the new version of iTunes, which I have to admit is more aesthetically pleasing).
I clicked the "Eject iPod" button in iTunes.
I selected "USB Mass Storage Device" from the safely remove hardware wizard
I reset the iPod (Switch to HOLD & back, then hold down MENU & center buttons until screen turns off)
Unhooked iPod from data cable
Hooked iPodback up
iTunes recognized and synched...
I don't know if this will help anyone, but I'm hoping that it will. Post back letting everyone know if it succeeds or fails.

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I tried fixing my dad's old ipod classic but it was corrupted.So I looked up how to do it but my ipod dead and won't charge!!!!

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My iPod classic 160 GB got locked by itself and I don't know the combination number , what should I do ??
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I need some help please !!!

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Ipod classic is corrupt

i have had my ipod classic for a year now and when i plug it into my computer it says it is corrupt and that i need to restore it. i did that and it still does nothing. i tried the 5 Rs and that did not help. it also says there is no memory left, even though i restored it and there is nothing on it. It also says i need to connect to power even though it is fully charged. this just started yesterday and i have not had any problems with my ipod until now. what should i do? thank you very much

Hello basseyfrom,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. If your iPod is corrupted, then the next step would be to restore it, the following article will let you put the iPod into Disk Mode to get iTunes to recognized and force a restore.
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1363
After the iPod is in Disk Mode, then go through the process of restoring it.
Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
If it kicks back an error, pay attention to the error code and look it up in the following article to see what the next steps are.
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
Regards,
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Ipod classic got wet several months ago.

It now displays a red X. Is it dead or is there something else I can do? (plugging in to computer doesn't do anything.)

See here: iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon
Note that is often a sign of a hardware failure, usually the iPod's hard disk.
B-rock

Ipod classic got wet

My water bottle leaked on the way to the gym and ipod after sitting in sun on my dashboard, worked and now all I have his a Green charger on screen and says charged and won't move. Makes a slight beeping noise when I try to control it..however, nothing else...Any suggestions or is it toast?

The best advice I can give you is to leave it in a warm dry place for a day or so. I've read that placing it in a bowl and covering with uncooked rice aids in the drying process. Don't try to use it or plug it in. If it still does not work after a couple of days, it is probably toast. Also, I would not leave it on a sunny dashboard - the extreme heat in a sunny car can do as much damage as the water.

My 160GB ipod classic doesn't sync properly because of silly accident - HELP pls!!

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Thank you!!

Yes have it replaced, You Realloc numbers are too high, it will keep increasing, as the Hardisk start and stop trying to locate some good sectors to write data.
Most likely your iPod battery drained out fast too.
If it is under warranty, bring it in to APPLE store for a replacement.
Have a nice day!

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