My ipod is showing reset format f ,plugged into my computer ,the comp then says unable to reset format;help!
ive tried to reset my ipod 120gb and its saying that format F needs to be reset ,but my laptop is saying its unable to do this.Anybody help!
next thing i would think of is to ask bestbuy apple retailer or bestbuy pple to help u out from here bc im not sure what to do next if u cant get it into dfu mode.
all i can think of is to hold home and power for 30 seconds in the meantime of showing the apple sign at least once or twice.
either that, home and power flashes once and 1/2 sec later release power while holding home still and plug it in wihout trying to let go the home button. dont even let go until itunes says somthing remotly saying anything ...lol
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