How to Reset Your Video iPod

Question: My video iPod has frozen and I can't get it to do anything. How do I reset my video iPod?

Answer: All video iPods have a reset feature so that you can get it to work again when your video iPod freezes. Follow these directions to reset your iPod:

Step One: At the top of your video iPod is a little switch. To the right of the switch it says "hold". The switch should currently be in the far left position. Move the hold switch to the right then move it back to the left again.

Step Two: At the same time, press and hold the center circle button on your video iPod and the Menu button. Keep holding it for about 10 seconds.

Your screen should go black, then in a few seconds Apple's logo will appear. A few seconds after that, your main menu will appear and your iPod reset will be complete!

This method also works on the iPod Nano and the iPod mini. It also works on the general iPod with a click wheel.

If you have another iPod, and the above didn't work, then try the following:

Step One: At the top of your iPod is a little switch. To the right of the switch it says "hold". The switch should currently be in the far left position. Move the hold switch to the right then move it back to the left again.

Step Two: At the same time, press and hold the center circle button on your iPod and the Play/Pause button. Keep holding it for about 10 seconds.

You should now be all set to once again enjoy your iPod!

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