Putting iPod devices with a Click Wheel into Disk Mode. Before placing the iPod into Disk Mode, verify that it is charged. Toggle the Hold switch on and off (set it to Hold, then turn it off again.) Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least six seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Connect the iPod to your computer; the screen on iPod nano (5th generation) Navigation: Click Wheel. Capacity: 8 and 16 GB. Model number and date introduced: A1320: September 2009. You can distinguish the iPod nano (5th generation) from previous iPod nano models by: Its taller screen when compared to iPod nano (4th generation) Its polished anodized aluminum finish. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod nano back to its original state. Â If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs aren’t affected. Â If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs, videos, files, photos, and any other data. All iPod nano settings are restored to This is for the Mac, there's probably a similar method for a PC. Connect your iPod nano to your Mac. Open Disk Utility. Select "Apple iPod Media" from the sidebar. Click the Erase button. Leave all of the fields as they are, and click "Erase" again. After it's done, disconnect the iPod (ignore the eject warning). Hello debwillow53, Thanks for reaching out through the Apple Support Communities about erasing your iPod 5th generation. You should be able to use the steps from this article to restore your iPod using a computer, which will erase all data on your iPod: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings. Then select your APPLE iPOD USB DEVICE, click right button and UNINSTALL. *final step: Unplug your IPOD, and still in DISK MODE, connect it trough your PC again. Wait for your PC to reinstall your device, then repeat the DEFAULT RESET STEPS by pressing RESTORE iPOD on your ITUNES. Here is how you can reset your iPod touch 5 or 6th generation! Enjoy!----------------------------------------­----------------------------------------­------ iPod Shuffle. To perform an iPod Shuffle hard reset, first disconnect the iPod from the charger (if connected). Move the power switch to the Off position. Wait 5-10 seconds for the iPod to fully power off. Move the switch to the play in order, or shuffle position. For iPod Shuffle 2nd generation, move the power switch back to the On position. s67cwPt.

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