My ipod won't unlock?

Basically, i was on my ipod playing a game and i tried to zoom out on the game and it wouldnt let me, then i got a notification on my ipod from facebook and when i tried to press it, it wouldnt let me! so i locked the screen, and when i try to unlock it, i cant 'grab hold' of the unlock button on the slider, and because i cant touch the screen to make it work, i cant restart it.... any help? thank you!x

Try a reset.
iPod touch User Guide (For iOS 5.1 Software)

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HT1339 my ipod won't unlock

My ipod will not unlock when I slide the little button at the top of the iPod
The computer won't recognize it either
What should I do?

If none of the 5 R's are able to resolve the issue, it's likely a hardware issue, meaning you'll need to have the iPod serviced/replaced either by Apple or a third party service. The hold switch is faulty.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs
It might help to let the iPod's battery fully drain first and then charge it back up.
B-rock

So I update the software on my 4th generation iPod and it took about ten minutes. Now the iPod won't unlock or lock properly . And it won't turn on unless plugged in. What should I do?

So I got a software update for iPod.. Thinking it would be knowing all it would do is update my iPod so it would work better i pressed accept. I guess I screwed it up because I was using FaceTime when impressed accepted it. A second later it shut off my iPod and began the update which took about ten minutes then it turned back on so I unlock it and immediately called back my friend on FaceTime. After spending two hrs on FaceTime I ended the call and immediately noticed my iPod was acting funny. It wouldn't lock when I pressed the button and it won't take a picture of the screen when I press those two buttons. And when I pressed those two buttons together to turn in off it went straight to voice control and I was like what. It won't turn back on unless plugged in. I don't know what is wrong with it. Enyone have an idea? Please help.
I just got this bcuz my second was beginning not to work this is a used 4th generation but I don't think it was used that long.
Please any information would help.. Thank you

Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

My ipod won't unlock, and has a storage problem.

"my ipod can not be backedup because there's not enough storage available.i can manage my storage in settings" it says but it won't even let me unlock my ipod to go to settings. what do i do?

Anne,
Check this out.
Hudgie, "iPod cannot sync because one or more playlist", 11:33pm Oct 9, 2004 CDT

Ipod won't unlock

i locked my ipod when i turned it off and when i tried to turn it on again none of the buttons worked. i tried to charge it and when the screen lit up, the lock icon was still there, though the lock switch was in the unlocked position, and the buttons still wouldn't work. i tried plugging it into my computer, and only got the same result. i cannot reset it (because the buttons don't work) and i really don't want to restore my ipod if it can be avoided.
Any other suggestions?

Hello,
And welcome to Apple Discussions.
See if any of these troubleshooting techniques help. They're worth a shot.
http://www.instructables.com/id/ipod-nan
http://forums.ilounge.com/showthread.php
This one involves using tinfoil.
http://www.diylife.com/2008/04/14/fix-lo
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Okay so when i switched on my laptop about half an hour ago the first thing i did was connect my ipod to itunes, itunes refused to open so i disconnected the ipod, Itunes now runs smoothly-
However, my Ipod classic 6th Gen (which i literally brought on Thursday) is displaying the lock button- it had been locked prior to connecting to itunes but now it seems frozen that way
I tried to connect to itunes again but the system wouldn't recognise the ipod, however when i disconnected a notification showed up telling me that the ipod was potentially corrupted and should restore it
any advice? I'm at my wits end here!

Oh sorry... I must have had that other doc open for another reply. This is the actual iPod Reset document
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1320
You may want to try doing a Restore (if you have not already), to see if that makes any difference for your issue with having to do a Reset. This is the document for doing a Restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
(I double-checked the link... )

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I have an Ipod touch 2nd generation 8gb. Metal peice fell out from the inside where the home button is and I lost it. Put the screen plug in and put the screen on and it would turn on but it won't unlock or respond to anything I try to do. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look her and it may give insite on what is missing. Otherwise:
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for $99. Likely not worth it for a your iPod. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following maybe less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Repair it yourself if you are up to it
iPod Touch Repair – iFixit

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Try this.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Apple tip page for putting iPod in recovery mode.
Worked on mine for the same problem.

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Have you taken the hold button off?

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The only time it will unlock if I reset it.
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Yes it is. How long did you let it dry before you tried to use it?
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iTunes is shipped with a "helper application" called the "iPod Service" that runs and is used by iTunes to communicate with the iPod device. This service may be disabled.
If your system is Microsoft Windows XP and you are logged in as an Administrator:
1. Quit iTunes and, if your iPod is currently connected to your computer, safely remove it using the system tray application to manage removable devices.
2. Right click on "My Computer"
3. Select "Manage"
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5. In the right pane, scroll down to "iPod Service" and double click it.
6. If the service is listed as "Disabled" and "Stopped," change to "Manual" and "Start" it. ("Manual" will cause it to start when iTunes starts and "Start" starts the service right now.)
7. Close "Computer Management"
8. Restart iTunes and wait for it to completely come up.
9. Reconnect your iPod.
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