well, today i heard of this software in popular science magazine called "ipodlinux" so i downloaded it cuz it looked pretty good. The software is supposed to be added into my ipod. I tried installing it a few times, but it didnt work. After the first time, i checked my ipod, and it was still working perfecty. But a few hours later, when i tried to listen to my ipod, it didnt even open AT ALL. WAS THERE LIKE A VIRUS OR SUMTIN IN THE SOFTWARE? How do I fix this. I cant uninstall the software because it cant even locate my IPOD!
NOTE* My ipod is a fouth generation ipod.
2006-10-21 21:18:59 · 9 answers · asked by DookieCookie 4 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
***I CANT REFORMAT THE IPOD WHEN I CANT EVEN OPEN IT/SEE IT ON THE COMPUTER!
2006-10-21 21:25:00 · update #1
***THE WARRANTY EXPIRED A YEAR AGO!
2006-10-21 21:28:39 · update #2
go to www.apple.com , use there help options, you could also take it to any apple ot ipod store near by, and they will take a look at it..ot if you prefer to fix it your self..u might wanna take a look at www.download.com they have some good downloads for ipods
2006-10-21 21:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by Moe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure what you mean by can't locate... do you mean it does not show up in My Computer? anyway, you can reset an IPOD which completely erases all contents and then you can restore it using the Apple software - back to factory settings. You will of course lose all of your music, but your IPOD will work.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61705
http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/ipodsupport/erase/index.shtml
and google it... you will find many different ways to erase your IPOD. most problems are software/firmware related and can be fixed.
2006-10-22 05:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ur best bet is to use the restore function in the ipod updater... downside: if ur computer doesnt have ur music ulll lose the music. So as long as u have all ur music on a computer ull be fine and the ipod will be as good as new
2006-10-22 05:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by S K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH JIZM!!
ya, i myself have a 4th gen and they kinda suck, the best/ only thing you can do is to take it to Apple or smash it open with a hammer, i've always wanted to know waht the inside of a iPod looks like. : )
2006-10-22 04:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by Pie Man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a manual reset ie clear out the memory and install the old sw
2006-10-22 04:37:22 · answer #5 · answered by srini 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
clear it, or reformat it, put the old software back on
2006-10-22 04:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suggest going to a mechanical Audio and Visual store to get it fixed!
(i feel sorry for you)
2006-10-22 04:28:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
u have warranty on ur ipod?
2006-10-22 04:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by ShaLahLah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
fix it
2006-10-22 04:20:46 · answer #9 · answered by Donets'k 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋