Running with 5th gen. video ipd 30 gig

I got this ipod for travel and for running. It keep freezing up and finally died after 8 months. The guy at the Apple Store told me I shouldn't run with it because it breaks it. Why then do they make exercise arm bands? HAs anyone else had this problem?

5th Gen iPod cames with micro drive, instead of compact flash for Nano.
I can only speak for myself, running will cause viberation which is bad for mechanical drive

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Ipod 5th gen, video 30bg, will sync/restore, won't play

I am running Windows 7, with all updates (as of 3/14/2014) have itunes 11.1.5.5 showing no available updates. When I plug into the USB port, the ipod gets recognized, Itunes starts. I can see the files on the ipod. I have reset the ipod and restored. Same problem. When I drill down to the actual file I want to listen to, it doesn't play. On the screen the icon changes from pause to the arrow for play, the index line never advances. You can hit the select button, use the scroll wheel to advance through the file, and hit play again, but no noise. There isn't noise if in the dock (which other ipods and iphones work with in the house) there is no noise if the headphones are plugged in. i was thinking harddrive, so I replaced it. couldn't get the new one to function. When the new harddrive was in the unhappy face would come up. I could force into disk mode, in hopes of restoring it, but in disk mode, neither windows and hence itunes would recognize it as an ipod. I put the old hard drive back in thinking maybe I damaged the cable, but it came right up, but with the same problem, it won't play the sounds... I replaced the Zif cable just in case, still the same...
i've sure seen lots of Ipod 5th gen video for sale on Ebay, compared to the 4th that I had, which I broke the scroll wheel cable on, but never had such problems with it. Any thoughts out there from someone who might know what it's doing? It seems weird that it loads the music files, and deletes the music files but won't play them. The only other thing I can think of perhaps is the battery too low to spin the hard drive up to play? It does seem to be a very small (physically) battery compared to the 4th gen... but it is thicker...
When I got it it was doing the low power thing, so I did all the steps to re-charge, and restore, but it won't play the files... Thanks for any thoughts!
Jesse

It sound like you did some good troubleshooting. Thanks for providing the details. I don't think a problem like this is related to the battery.
With a 5th gen iPod (early version) that has a 30GB hard drive, it may have problems using a larger capacity hard drive. That may explain the different problem you had when you replaced the hard drive, if you changed the capacity.
Try the following test. Do another Restore from the iPod's Summary screen in iTunes. At the end of the Restore process, choose NOT to sync anything automatically.
Go to the iTunes Store and download a free song. You can find the current free songs by clicking Free on iTunes under QUICK LINKS, on the iTunes Store Home screen.
Manually load that ONE song on the iPod. Disconnect iPod and try to play that one song. Does this same problem occur?

Hey guys my 5th gen video is stuck on hold is there anything i can do?

So i have one off the first 5th gen video ipods and one day wen i was running it just woudnt come back out off lock i can slide the switch as much as i want but it wont come off hold i restored it updated the software on it and still nothin i would greatly appreaciate help, the 4 or 5 year warranty has alrdy ran out i think.

Did you reset...holding Menu and center button together until apple logo shows?

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Has anyone experienced similar? Is there a way to fix this without losing all of those converted video files? Seven seasons of Star Trek Voyager took me like two weeks to convert!
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Same thing with me, i cleared my iPod and they went back on. But now it will only play my video podcasts. If it is any other type of movie file it will go to a black screen for about 10 sec then go back to the previous menu.

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I bought the new iTrip with dock connector for my iPod video 5th gen. and I followed exactly the instructions but I cannot hear any music on the radio. Has anyone experienced the same problem or the contrary has anyone managed to make it work. Thanks for your help.
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Case included with Ipod 5th Gen video 60gig?

I'm wondering what is that greyish case that came with my ipod video for? It doesn't perfectly fit my ipod, nor can i think exactly what it is for unless it's for the headset or the data cable or something?
Any1 know?

I honestly think Apple is better off shipping no case at all than to ship that piece of cloth they try to pass off as a case. Maybe it would look better if you painted it or something.
If it doesn't fit your iPod, you should consider yourself lucky, because you're not missing much, except maybe being made fun of by your friends for having an iPod case that looks like a summer camp project.
You could put baseball cards in it, I guess... :/
It would be kind of nice if all iPods shipped with a coupon code for an eXo iSkin of your choice (or any other iPod case company, eXo's just the first that came to mind). Because I've got the irking suspicion that when Apple's design team had to design this case, they were anxious to go to lunch or something...
But don't fret. The iPod itself was much more carefully designed!

Looking for shelf system that will work with 5th gen 8g Nano?

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I'm looking for a shelf stereo system with integrated iPod dock that will work with my 5th gen 8 gig Nano that I received as a gift. I've been researching this and have a found a few candidates such as the JVC UX-GN8 or UX-LP5, or the SONY CMT-BX20i. But... have been unable to confirm if they work with this new 5th generation model. Anyone have one of those units, or something similar, that works? Also, is it true that the Apple Cradle ($49.99+cable) has some problems docking the 5th generation Nano in the sense that all the features are not accessible (audio, video, etc.)? Thanks for any and all responses.

have been unable to confirm if they work with this new 5th generation model.
If their websites do not specifically state that their product works with the *iPod Nano 5th Generation _with video,*_ its more likely their product is not compatible. You can try calling them if possible to confirm.
Have you checked MacMall's website?

Ipod 5th Gen Video 80Gb disk mode not recognized on itunes

Hi there everyone,
So i have my ipod 5th gen 80GB video and here's my problem.
Time ago i had it in a pocket of my backpack that was supposed to be waterproof. We got completely washed in NYC and when i took it out of my backpack pocket the ipod was dead or behaving in a weird way.
It didn't turn on then i let it dry. After weeks i've been trying to charge it but it seems it had battery problems so i bought a new one and replaced.
Now the ipod stays on but it keeps restarting showing me the sad face. Then it restarts beginning fgrom the apple logo and the same thing comes up.
I can put it in disk mode and also in the diagnostic mode thru the key combination.
I let it sit for 24 hours more or less to the wall charger and the battery seems to be completely full and the ipod stays on, still fiving me the same synthoms. Then i put it in disk mode while downloading the last version of itunes (9). When i plug it in, i hear the sound that windows makes when you plug something via usb. It installs the software and it sees it as an ipod device. But itunes WON'T.
This appens with every usb port that i have. I can put it in disk mode even plugged into the computer, i hear the windows sound like i just plugged something in but nothing.
When i reset the ipod, sometimes i see the screen that tells me to connect the ipod to itunes and procede to the restore.
Sometimes i see the big V and the "ok to disconnect". The if i plug it in with itunes open on my desktop i see the "do not disconnect" but nothing happens, it will not see it yet.
After 30 secs more or less, the ipod restarts again on its own showing me the sad face.
If i turn it off it tells me "very low battery" but i don't know if this last one statement its important or not.
I know already that all of my music and videos are gone. I just would like to get to the restore step then i'll start over again loading music and videos.
What kind of problem do you think it has? Is there another hardware component damaged that needs to be replaced?
Is there a solution for this kind of issue?
Of course i've been following ALL the apple instructions on the website, the 5 R's and so on but nothing worked.
I really hope that someone in here could give me an hint because at this point i really don't know where to crush my head
Thank you so much for your time!

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Running with the gen 7 Nano

Hi there. The Apple website says that the shoe sensor is not required for tracking runs with the latest Nano (gen 7). However, when I try to track my run, it says it can't link to the sensor. What sensor do they mean, if not the one that attaches to the shoe. Do I need to purchase one?
Thanks!
Barb

I don't have one, so this is from the linked article and my experience with a 5th gen nano. To set it up, it says...
On your iPod nano's home screen, tap the Fitness icon.
Tap the "i" icon in the lower rightt-hand corner to access your Fitness Settings.
Input your height and weight (under Personal Info) and select your units of measurement and distance.
So, once you've entered your personal information, a one-time deal, when you want to do a run, on my 5th gen nano, I do the following (the first time)
main iPod screen -> Nike+iPod -> Nike+iPod ->Basic (or other workout type)
and then it tells me to walk around to activate the shoe sensor (which would not be needed in your case) and then prompts me to start my workout (press the center button).
If I want to repeat the same type of workout, it saves the options used before, so I can select
main iPod screen -> Nike+iPod -> Basic Workout

Using old accesories with 5th Gen?

hi, i had a fourth gen that somehow disappeared-long story. anyway, i now have a 5th gen 60 gig and was wondering if some of the old stuff would work?
specifically the wall charger with firewire cable? it seems to be the same size on the bottom. Also i had the belkin battery pack, would love to know if this will still work. thanks for any help.

The charger/firewire cable will work. Can't use the cable to sync but it will work for charging.
Dunno about the battery pack. Plug it in and see.

Strange problem with 5th Gen iPod

I have one of the late 2006 5th Gen iPods which I got for Christmas, it originally had a defect with it's dock connector port and data transfer didn't work, I had to get it replaced. Now this one seems to be having loads of problems like just freezing while playing songs and skipping. But the reason I'm typing this message is becuase now after charging my iPod using an adaptor, I go onto iTunes on windows XP, then when I plug it in, It doesn't appear anywhere, says no power remains and then switches off and doesn't turn on no matter what I try, reset, center button, play.... I'm starting to think that iPods are very poorly built pieces of electronics sold at a very high price. Someone please correct me.
Edit: when I plugged it in, it didn't do anything at first, just normal screen showing full battery. Then I plugged it out and back in and then I got the no power warning.

No they are not. All of mine have worked fine and so have all the Windows users I know. Is that enough correction?
As far as your problem with the iPod, let it run down for at least 24 hours before proceeding.
Before starting, read this:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
Even if no new drivers are available for your computer, delete and reload your USB driver.
Next charge your iPod (use the wall charger) for at least 30 minutes then connect it to your computer. Use a rear port on your computer and disconnect all other USB devices except for your keyboard and mouse.
Now reformat your iPod (FAT32, don't use a quick format) and then Restore it in iTunes.
I am assuming your are using iTunes 7.1.1.5 and Quicktime 7.1.6

Can I use the Apple Remote with 5th Gen purchased early 2007? IR available?

Have 5th Gen ipod and doesn't react to Apple remote control. Does ipod have infrared capability? Remote states will work on ipods made after 2005. Ipod is in docking station.

Which docking station are you using?
To be used with the Apple Remote, it needs to be one of the two Universal Dock models with a black IR port in the front.
Cheers!
-Bryan

IHome weirdness with 5th gen iPod

I have both a 4th gen iPod and a 5th gen iPod and I find that my iHome that works beautifully with the 4th gen iPod works very strangely with the 5th gen... and it's not because I don't have the foot replacements for the inserts. I find that there is a noticably longer delay in waking up the 5th gen iPod from sleep than the 4th gen and I believe that the internal clock uses through the dock connector by the iHome doesn't take this into account. As a result, I often wake up to the internal beeper even though I have the iPod connected. Further, I find that the playlist that I go to sleep with is not the playlist that is used when the alarm goes off... it seems the iPod starts playing my entire song library. I don't know what the problem is... but I suspect that it's more the iPod difference than a problem with the iHome (particularly since it works so well with my 4th gen).
Anybody have any ideas?

Yes and no... the iHome worked fine with my 4th gen iPod in that whatever playlist I had paused when I went to sleep would play when I woke up. For some reason, my 5G will just start playing the complete song library when I wake up. My point is, some iPods work, and some don't (the recent models having a problem).

Finding exact point in a podcast harder with 5th gen iPod?

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I just upgraded from a 4th gen iPod Touch to a 5th gen iPod Touch. On the 4th gen I was able to move through a song and pick a specific time such as 20 minutes out of a 60 minute podcast. Is it now harder with the 5th gen to get choose an exact place in a podcast/song?
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Michael

My research reaveals that the auth chip for TV out may be the reason there is no compatibility. Check out the website below.
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/17/itunes-rentals-on-5g-ipod-nope/
Why are previous generation iPods incompatible with iTunes Rentals? Pure speculation leads me to believe that the whole authentication-chip for TV-out "update" to the Classic is at the root of the incompatibility.

Running with 5th gen. video ipd 30 gig

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