How to Reset iPod Nano

If you’re trying to find out how to reset your iPod Nano, this should help.

  1. Toggle the hold switch on and off
  2. Press and then hold the Menu and Select buttons at the same time until the Apple logo appears

If this doesn’t work and you still need to find out how to reset your iPod Nano, try plugging your iPod Nano into the wall outlet or your computer.

Brian said,

November 9, 2007 @ 11:03 am

I am having two issues with my iPod Nano.

1.) I can charge it with either the wall plug or the USB port and neither one gives it a complete charge. It doesn’t matter how long I leave it charged, it never reaches “Charged” only “Charging”.

2.) When I switch it on, I have to wait (sometimes up to 20 minutes) for it to acutally activate and turn on. It sits idle, totally blank screen, until I have to press the center button to get it to activate and the Apple logo to appear. After that, it works fine but the battery seems to deplete quicker than normal (compared to my wife’s and my friends iPod).

I am willing to reset again but only if I can easily reload the current playlists.
Do I need to take it in to an Apple store for further assistance?

Thanks.
Brian

maria said,

December 14, 2007 @ 9:31 pm

my ipod is saying disk mode okay to diconnect but its not plugged into anywhere how to i get it to reset and get that offf please post back as soon as you can thank you

maria said,

December 14, 2007 @ 9:33 pm

Never mind i figured it out =)

Kathy said,

December 19, 2007 @ 1:39 am

How do I get that Disk Mode OK to disconnect off my ipod ? It is not connected to anything.

thanks !

Cameron said,

December 26, 2007 @ 5:06 pm

When i plug my ipod in with USB it says connected as it should for about 5 seconds then says disconnecting, and repeats this over and over. Not sure if i need to reset the firmware or what but it would be nice to hear if anyone has any suggestions.

THANKS!!

Michaela and Gabrielle said,

December 26, 2007 @ 7:56 pm

Thank you! Omg I was sooo screwed! (L)Thanks!!!(L)

Sabrina said,

December 27, 2007 @ 12:36 am

my ipod is not connecting to my laptop, but i do have the usb cord connected to both. how do i fix it?

please respond

Sabrina

sam said,

December 28, 2007 @ 1:35 am

my ipod went pyhsco a few months back, It just keeps saying “do not disconnect”, eventually i did something and it told me i needed to “restore it.” Done That!!! now I have nothing. deleted entire program from computer, stupid idea but it sounded good at the time, now i cant get it to say anything apart from “do not disconnect”, it also tells me that the original itunes program i installed is not enough, because the ipod (when working) was updated gosh knows how many times, ANY IDEAS what to do?

lakota said,

December 28, 2007 @ 11:54 pm

My ipod will not turn on. I had it off for a while and it froze.I tried to reset it and it still will not turn on.I have know idea what to do.

respond back

Lakota

Kai Ramkisson Henry said,

February 25, 2008 @ 8:06 am

Well My ipod is not showing up on my computer through iTunes, on the desktop or not even a USB drive. But it still charges, it’s not even saying Do not disconnect, so it’s like I can’t get it to show up on the Computer (Mac btw.) So I can’t transfer music or anything like that, it can only charge a bit. Basically the system doesn’t read the ipod although it charges but it works fine with other iPod nanos (I have an iPod nano Btw.). Can someone please help me? I’m very desperate.

Thanks alot,
Kai

dan said,

March 4, 2008 @ 2:16 am

my ipod nano wont play any songs it will turn on its like it just skips all the songs and wont let me listen what should i do??

hayden said,

March 16, 2008 @ 2:28 am

hi, i went into this lock code thing but i have just brought this off trademe so i dont know the code and i cant exit it to listen to my songs or anything. so what do i do???

alexandra said,

March 23, 2008 @ 7:36 am

my i pod will not stay on one song it will go on one then it will keep switching what can i do and i cant turn it off it wont work…

respond back please.

alexandra

cypriss said,

April 26, 2008 @ 5:00 am

how do i get rid of this pesky diskmode it’s not connected 2 anything pwease help

derek said,

April 29, 2008 @ 6:44 am

i just cannot unlock the password on my volume for the nano that i am using. i need help because the volume is so low. thanks

Aimee said,

May 20, 2008 @ 7:03 pm

My iPod nano will play a song but then will play a different song, but on the screen it will say the same name of the song that it started off as. in one song it will come up with atl east 5 different songs. and now its completly frozen and wont do anything at all…HELP PLEASE!!

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