How to Fix a Glitch on an iPod Nano

Reset., Retry., Restart., Reinstall., Restore.

5 Steps 1 min read Medium

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Reset.

    Push and hold the center button and the menu button simultaneously.

    If this doesn't work, follow Step
    2.
  2. Step 2: Retry.

    Plug the iPod into the computer and open iTunes.

    Synchronize the iPod to find any problems.

    If there are no problems, try plugging the iPod into a different USB port.

    If this doesn't work, follow Step
    3. , Restart the computer and try again.

    If this doesn't work, follow Step
    4.

    Make sure the most recent version of iTunes is being used. , Reinstall the latest version of iTunes.

    Re-synchronize the iPod and check for errors.

    If this doesn't work, follow Step
    5. , Restore the iPod to its original factory settings using iTunes.

    Make sure all the songs from the iPod are backed-up before restoring (i.e.

    The same songs are found somewhere else in the iTunes Library).
  3. Step 3: Restart.

  4. Step 4: Reinstall.

  5. Step 5: Restore.

Detailed Guide

Push and hold the center button and the menu button simultaneously.

If this doesn't work, follow Step
2.

Plug the iPod into the computer and open iTunes.

Synchronize the iPod to find any problems.

If there are no problems, try plugging the iPod into a different USB port.

If this doesn't work, follow Step
3. , Restart the computer and try again.

If this doesn't work, follow Step
4.

Make sure the most recent version of iTunes is being used. , Reinstall the latest version of iTunes.

Re-synchronize the iPod and check for errors.

If this doesn't work, follow Step
5. , Restore the iPod to its original factory settings using iTunes.

Make sure all the songs from the iPod are backed-up before restoring (i.e.

The same songs are found somewhere else in the iTunes Library).

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