Revive the iPod's operating system (firmware) if it has become nonresponsive.

If your iPod has begun acting upward, you can need to revive the iPod to its original factory settings. Restoring the iPod completely wipes the hard drive, and reformats and reinstalls the iPod firmware. You will want an active Internet relationship to download the firmware for restoration.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

iTunes

1 Download and put in the newest variation of iTunes from Apple.

2 Launch iTunes plus connect the iPod to your computer along with the included USB wire.

3 Select your iPod from iTune's sidebar. Click the "Summary" tab.

4 Click "Revive" and confirm the action. iTunes will start downloading the latest variation regarding the iPod firmware plus employ it to the iPod. A progress bar will display on screen plus on the iPod as it is being restored.

5 Set up the iPod in iTunes. Once the restore completes, the iPod will reappear in iTune's sidebar like some brand new iPod. Name the iPod and sync your media.

Tips & Cautions

References

Apple: Restoring iPod to Factory Settings

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