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How to Force Restart a Frozen iPod
Hard reboot an unresponsive iPod to fix many problems
By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 13, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Restart an iPod touch Restart an iPod nano Restart an iPod Shuffle Restart an iPod Classic Restart iPod Mini or 4th Gen iPod Restart 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen iPod If you've used a computer or other tech device and seen it freeze up, you know that restarting it usually fixes the problem. The same is true for an iPod, too. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Information in this article applies to iPod touch, iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod mini, iPod classic, iPod with video, iPod photo, and 1st through 4th generation iPods. If your iPod has a Hold switch, before anything else, make sure the switch is in the off position. If the Hold switch is on, your iPod may appear frozen when it's not. How to Restart an iPod touch
To restart an iPod touch, do a hard reboot. To hard reboot the iPod, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button (the power off slider briefly appears while holding the buttons) until you see the Apple logo. This may take at least 10 seconds. How to Restart an iPod nano
Forcing a hard reboot on an iPod nano differs depending on the generation of the device. iPod nano 7th generation: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons until the iPod restarts.iPod nano 6th generation: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Volume Down buttons until the Apple logo displays. This process may take at least 8 seconds.iPod nano 5th generation or older: Set the Hold switch to the Off position. Press and hold the Menu and Center buttons until the Apple logo appears. This process may take at least 8 seconds. If the first attempt does not work, plug in the iPod nano to the power and try another hard reboot. How to Restart an iPod Shuffle
To force restart an iPod shuffle, disconnect it from the power outlet or from your computer. Slide the power switch to Off. Wait 10 seconds, then switch the power to On. How to Restart an iPod Classic
If your iPod classic isn't responding, try restarting it following these steps. Press and hold the Menu and Center buttons at the same time for 6 to 8 seconds. The Apple logo appears on the screen. Release the buttons while the iPod classic restarts. When the iPod has started again, check to see if it is responsive. If it's still frozen, repeat the first two steps. If that doesn't work, make sure the iPod's battery has a charge. Connect the iPod to a power source or computer. After the battery has charged for a while, try steps 1 and 2 again. If you're still unable to restart the iPod, there may be a hardware problem that needs a repair person to fix. Consider making an appointment at the Apple Store. As of 2015, click wheel models of the iPod are not eligible for hardware repair by Apple. How to Restart an iPod Mini iPod with Video iPod photo or 4th Generation iPod Click Wheel
If your iPod with video, iPod Photo, or iPod (click wheel) isn't working, restart it by following these steps. Move the Hold switch to the On position, then to the Off position. Press and hold the Menu button and the Center button at the same time for 6 to 10 seconds. The iPod restarts and the screen displays the Apple logo. When it's finished restarting, check to see if the iPod is responsive. If the iPod is still frozen after the first restart attempt, repeat steps 1 through 3. If repeating these steps doesn't work, plug the iPod into a power source to charge. Once charged, repeat the steps. How to Restart a 3rd Generation iPod Dock Connector 2nd Generation iPod Touch Wheel and 1st Generation iPod Scroll Wheel
A restart of a frozen first- or second-generation iPod is done by following these steps. Move the Hold switch to the On position, then move it to Off. Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons on the iPod at the same time for 6 to 10 seconds. The iPod is restarting when the screen displays the Apple logo. If this doesn’t work, plug the iPod into a power source and charge it fully. Repeat these steps. If the instructions for your model of iPod do not work after a few attempts, there may be a more serious problem and you should contact Apple. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Restart an iPhone 11 How to Rearrange Icons on the 6th & 7th Generation Nano How to Reset the iPod Touch Without Losing Your Music How to Restart an iPhone (All Models) How to Turn Off Every Model of the iPod nano How to Reset a Frozen iPod Touch (All Models) How to Use Sound Check on iPhone and Other Apple Devices How to Easily Fix the iPhone White Screen of Death How to Reboot an Android Smartphone or Tablet History of the iPod: From the First iPod to iPod Classic How to Reboot Your iPad (Even If It's Frozen) iPod nano: Everything You Need to Know How to Reset iPhone 12 (Restart & Hard Reset) How to Turn Your MacBook on or Off How to Turn Off an iPhone XR How to Turn iPad On and Off (Every Model) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies