Run away "checking for mail" process

my itouch is stuck on "checking for mail" for over 12 hours now! I've tried turning off the wi-fi, tried deleting the mail accounts, nothing helps. I can get it to stop and it isn't actually getting any mail.
Help! Please!

Have you updated the iPod Touch to the latest 2.2 software? or restored the iPod Touch at all?
You may wish to try this along with some basic steps below which some you have done.
1. Reboot iPod Touch - Hold down the home button & sleep/wake button together till you see a silver apple logo. Let go. Now check mail and see if it stops
2. While mail is open Hold down the home button and do not let go till you see the screen flash to black and back to home screen. Then let go. This force quits the mail application. Now try and access mail.
3. Delete Mail account again, Then reset network settings, then reboot iPod Touch again like in step 1.
-Settings - General - Reset - Reset Network Settings - Confirm
4. Update to iPod Touch 2.2
http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/softwareupdate.html
You will also need latest iTunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
*If this still does not work, Restore iPod Touch
iPhone and iPod touch: Minimum system requirements
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1323
Backing Up, updating, and restoring your iPhone and iPod touch software
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

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