Playing .mov files on ipod mini (second generation)

Can anyone tell me if quick time (.mov) files will still play audio only on my ipod mini, or do i need to convert them to a different file type? If i do need to convert, how do I do that?

The mini does not support movie playback via the normal Apple firmware and software.
You can search for Linux and it may allow B&W movies to be played on the mini. However, this is not supported by Apple and could be voiding your warranty.

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Why won't my laptop recognize my iPod nano second generation when I plug it in via USB? It does recognize my ipad mini. I was hoping to transfer music from my iPod to my ad mini

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1. Update iTunes to the latest version. Plug in your iPod. If iTunes still can't recognize it, then in iTunes in the top left corner click help> run diagnostics. On the box that comes up, check the last two things. Click next and it should identify your iPod.
2. Click on your windows start menu. Type in "services". Click on it and when it pops up, on the bottom of it click on "standard". Now Scroll down to find "Apple Mobile Device" Right click it when you see it and click on "Start". When it has started, close iTunes and replug in your iPod and it should show up.
3. Check the USB cable
4. Verify that Apple Mobile Device Support is installed
5. Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service and verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed.
6. You can use some third party software like this iPod file transfer, it can help you copy files from iPod to computer, and then you can use iTunes to sync the music to your iPad mini.
7. Check for third-party software conflicts.

My ipod touch second generation play the same song

my ipod touch second generation plays the same song

Touch the screen and turn off the repeat control.
See page 55 of the iPod User Guide at: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPod_touch_iOS4_User_Guide.pdf

Play mov files on iPad?

iPads supposedly play mov files. However iTunes won't let them copy. How can I get mov files to an iPad and then playthem?

The iPad 2 supports:
Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
MPEG‑4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats;
Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
You can convert the format to an iPad compatible one use a converter computr program like the free HandBrake. You can also purchase an app that will play .mov format videos. You will use FileSharing to transfer them to the iPad. Here is one free app.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id502405034?mt=8
BTW this is the iPod touch forum

IPod Nano Second Generation Freezes Every Morning

I bought an 8G iPod Nano second generation about a month ago. I love it! I use it with Windows XP. Every morning when I turn it on for the first time, it freezes up when I play a Podcast or Audio book. It also does it with songs but not as much. I push the reset buttons for 5 seconds until the Apple symbol comes up, it resets and then it works fine for the rest of the day.
It seems like it gets messed up after I connect it the iTunes library on my computer. Does any one else experience this problem?
Dell Windows XP

I'm not sure you were experiencing the same problem:
1. Sync iPod.
2. Let iPod fall asleep for some period of time (a few minutes doesn't cause the problem; beyond 15-20 minutes does).
3. Awaken iPod and play a podcast -> iPod freezes.
I and many others have experienced this same problem. Yet, I don't have any life updating smart playlists referring either to podcasts or to playlists not on the iPod.
Sometimes, playing a song track before playing a podcast will work. If the song plays, subsequent podcasts will, too. However, the song track often freezes, too.
Also, if you reset the iPod at any point between synching and playing the podcast, the problem is averted.
Apple has yet to acknowledge this bug despite the multiple threads. I presume that the scenario required to reproduce it is still rare (synching podcasts yet waiting for some time before playing the first one).
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Ipod Nano Second Generation ,Getting Update Error

Hello , i need help with my ipod nano second generation , its 4gb and silver .
I just got it recently , fresh from the box.
Ive tried the five R's and still i get these problems
When I plug it in and try to update the songs I get this error
"The Ipod "Perry's Ipod" Cannot be synced. The required File cannot be found."
When I Try to restore it i get a similar error
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/637/ipoderrorqh4.jpg
Please if anyone could reply to the possible ways of fixing this error I will be grateful.
I have tried to provide as much information as I can .
-Yes , my iTunes is updated to the latest version.
-My iPod is a Silver Ipod Nano Second generation 4GB's
-It is fresh from the box
-My computer is a Windows XP Pro.
Thanks for your time.

For this, first try going through the dll fix outlines in article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304508
If that doesn't work, try doing a selective startup through MSCONFIG (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302538), and then updating the iPod.

IPod Nano Second Generation and Factory BMW iPod Adapter

I am considering either an iPod Nano Second Generation or an iPod Mini to put in my 2008 BMW, since I have the BMW iPod adapter.
I have noticed that the iPod Minis are a lot cheaper than the second generation Nanos.
Is the Second Generation Nano a good fit for the BMW or should I go with a Mini? Thanks!

I take it you are looking to buy a used iPod, since neither of these models is currently available as a new item.
I'd go with the Nano as it does not have a physical hard drive like the Mini has.

Can't play .mov file!!

hello,
i'm having some trouble playing .mov-files.. I can watch trailers on apple.com but when I have a mov-file on the pc, it opens with a flashy green screen and pressing play will only give my a static (mostly green) and no noise.. this goes also for iTunes, movies there i cannot open but i can watch them on my ipod..
anybody any ideas?
thanks

What codec is this HD file? If they shot and captured in the Sony XDCAM EX format, FCP 5.1.4 won't be able to see that. The XDCAM EX support comes only with FCP 6.0.3.
Shane

IPod touch second generation 4.2

I have the old and outdated iPod touch second generation with the 4.2 on it and I currently only have the apps that come with it when it's at it's factory setting, and I would like to know how I can get apps that are supported for this operating system without going through the app store and clicking on every app until I find one that will work. Now I do know that's it's considered old but surely there is some way to get apps on this device. I mainly got this to put music, videos, and pictures on and I can do that through iTunes. However, I would like to maybe put Facebook, craigslist, free texting, and possibly a few game apps on my iPod simply because I hate bouncing back and fourth on my phone from text messaging to my Facebook or games or whatever else I may be doing.. Thanks for reading and hopefully I'll get some responses that will be able to help me out

No dice. There are not that many god apps that currently available for the 2G iPod. There is also no way to search only for compatible apps.
FB and a lot of other good apps require iOS 4.3 or greater.
Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
Also see:
Recover Older Versions of iPhone Apps After Updating — Apple News, Tips and Reviews

Ipod nano second generation videos

Does Ipod Nano second generation play videos??!!

No. That model of iPod will not play any video content or games purchased from the iTunes Store.
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Ipod touch second generation, ios 5

I have an ipod touch second generation, I need something that will help me download apps! It says I need ios 5 but ios 5 doesn't work on the second generation. Someone help!

Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
You can only download the current version from the Apple app store.

Please help block my ipod touch second generation and forget the code, try putting the code so many times that now says connect to itunes, I connect but will not let me do anything that tells me this should unlock with key and I should do for Please help!

please helpme i block my ipod touch second generation and forget the code, try putting the code so many times that now says connect to itunes, I connect but will not let me do anything that tells me this should unlock with key and I should do for Please help!. thanks

Place the iPOd in recovery mode and then restore. For recovery mode:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

I have Ipod nano second generation cant get it to load up my music into cloud which I have loaded on via CD..

Hi I have an iPod Nano second generation I have just purchased cloud and the songs and albums that I purchased from Apple have loaded from my ipod. A littlke while ago I had a hard disc failer so had to replace it. I have permissioned my lap top for apple but also seem to have problems loading the data from my iPod to my lap top. excuse spelling feeling rather frustrated.

http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/

How can i sycronize my ipod mini 2nd generation with itunes 11.1.5.5.

Hi,
I found my old ipod mini 2nd generation and I would like to update it
my current version of itunes is 11.1.5.5 and my operating system is windows 7
the original cd doesn´t work anymore.
can anybody please help?
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Ull

You should definitely not use the very old version of iTunes on that CD.
The latest version of iTunes works fine with my ancient iPod from 2003. It should work with your iPod mini. What happens when you connect it to your computer running iTunes?
The latest version of iTunes may hide the sidebar (along left side of window). If the sidebar is hidden, from the iTunes menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar. If the iPod is working, and there is no problem with the USB docking cable or USB port on the computer, your iPod should appear in the sidebar under DEVICES.

IPod Touch Second Generation Can't, no.. Wont, Charge (the poor thing is trying)

Hello friendly Apple Experts,
I recently had an unfortunate incident when my iPod touch third generation went for a swim. While we waited for it to recover I dug my old iPod touch second generation out of storage (when it was put it into storage it had been completely restored)
Initially it took several hours to even begin charging. It would go from Charging Logo --> Apple Logo (loading screen) --> Black Screen, and start over again. Eventually it was juiced up enough to get to the home screen. After this it reverted to it's normal three hours, or so, of charge time. At first it was running like it did when it was first bought, the battery life was still exceptional. So I synced it to iTunes and loaded it right up.
However, a few days later we dug the other iPod out of the rice and it seemed to be working just fine. So I began to use both, one for travel, the other for at home. Unfortunately the second generation one was put aside for about four weeks and the battery completely drained. Since I had initially rebooted the iPod it had not been completely drained again. At this point, it has been plugged in for several days and goes in a continuous loop of: Charge Logo --> Apple Logo --> Black Screen and then back again. And on yet another sad note, the battery life for the third generation one has been affected very negatively by its little dip.
To be honest I never wanted the third generation one to begin with, the only reason I bought it was because the second generation’s software became completely obsolete.
Anyway, my questions are...
What has happened to my beloved Second Generation iPod touch?
Is there any way to fix it?
and...
Is there anything I can do to prolong the life of the Third Generation device?
Thanks so much,
A friendly Apple consumer.

Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable. Some 5G iPods were shipped with Lightning cable that were either initially defective or failed after short use.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one with a new battery for $79. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following will replace your battery for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the battery yourself if you are up to it. Yo can purchase a replaement battery for about $10
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