My ipod touch 8gb 3rd generation keeps dropping wifi. I hate to reset since i've downloaded all of my itunes directly to my ipod. Help!

My ipod touch 8gb 3rd generation keeps dropping wifi. Doesn't matter where I am - happend ALL the time. Almost useless now except for all of my songs! We don't have any other problems with other computers in our house. I have downloaded all of my songs from itunes directly to my ipod (I know, I wish I hadn't) so I hate to reset or I will lose them all. I have never downloaded any updates (I know, I know!) so could this be my problem? How do I find downloads and what do I need? Please help if you can!

elizabethfromhenrico wrote:
If I reset my ipod will the wifi dropping stop? I don't usually connect the ipod to my computer. I charge it from the wall. Should I be connecting to the computer instead? Takes so much longer. thanks for your help!
The reset may help with the WiFi issue, but you'll have to do the reset to be sure. It does seem to cure a wide variety of issues. At some point you should be connecting the iPod to your computer/iTunes account, otherwise you risk losing all of your music and other content if you have a problem with your iPod.
Also check out the link below for answer about syncing and transferring purchased items.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch/
Stedman

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