How To: Turn off your iPod Nano or iPod Classic

You can turn off both the iPod Nano and the iPod Classic the same way. To turn it off you have to push a button on the click wheel of the iPod. You will push and hold the play pause button until the iPod goes off. The play pause button is the one that has the two lines and the triangle side by side. Once you have held them down and the iPod has gone off then there is one more thing you need to do. On top of the iPod there is a lock button just move that button to the lock position and you are...

How To: Hack an iPod on a Mac

When performing this iPod hack, make sure to turn off your iTunes and keep it from popping up after you've plugged in your iPod via USB. Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to hack into you iPod on your Mac with the program Alterpod. With luck, no error log will pop up once you click restore.

How To: Fix an iPod with a "folder & exclamation mark" warning

This video shows us how to fix an iPod that is displaying a folder icon and exclamation mark warning and does not function. The first thing you will need is obviously the iPod, typically the 1st Generation to 5th generation iPod. The second thing you will need is your sync cable, and also a wall charger. The first thing you have to do with the iPod is to reset the iPod by holding down the center button and at the same time hold down the menu button. After a few seconds without letting go the ...

How To: Open your Nike+ iPod sensor and replace the battery

CadNYC demonstrates how to open the Nike iPod sensor casing. Replacing the iPod Nike sensor battery is easy and low cost with a few simple steps. First, place the sensor in a vice clamp and saw off the casing using a very thin hacksaw blade. then, open up the sensor compartment to have access to the battery. You can now remove the battery and replace it with another battery which will cost about two dollars. After you replace the Nike iPod sensor battery, use a strong adhesive to glue the cov...

How To: Restart a frozen iPod Classic or iPod Video with the Menu & Center buttons

If you still have one of the older iPods, like the iPod Classic or the iPod Video, then you might have some problems with them freezing up occasionally. If that does happen, this video will show you the quick steps to restarting your Apple iPod by pressing and holding the menu and center buttons. If you this doesn't work, you can try restoring the software via iTunes. If that doesn't fix the frozen iPod, then you'll need to contact Apple or a repair technician.

How To: Disassemble a first-generation iPod Touch

This video describes how to take apart a first generation iPod. To open the iPod, the video recommends using a putty knife or similar flat tool to gently ply open the casing. The presenter recommends being especially careful if this is the first time opening the casing. Once you have the first side open slightly wide work your way around the casing, making sure the entire casing is spread evenly around. Once all the sides are loose, the back casing just slides off. There are then two componen...

How To: Fix an iPod with a "sad face" warning

In this video, harrymedan offers a do-it-yourself remedy to fix an iPod that has the "sad face" warning screen on it. As you follow along, he explains all the tools and supplies you will need to get started on this project. He demonstrates how to force the iPod into disk mode, leading you through, step by step. Once you achieve this he tells you how to connect the iPod to your computer and "Restore" the iPod back to factory settings, which usually fixes the problem.

How To: Fix broken home button on iPod touch

So you want to go home eh? Just can't seem to get there? Well, if you're dealing with a broken home button on an iPod touch this can be a frustrating challenge that can leave you wanting to hurl your device across the room. Well, worry no more. This video will get you home quicker than you can click your ruby slippers together. It's easy too, and doesn't require you pulling your device apart, soldering wires or buying replcement parts. Fortunately, the problem is a software one, so fixing it ...

How To: Watch Hulu on iPod touch

If you're a fan of Hulu and want to take the service with you wherever you go, you now can. You'll need to subscribe to Hulu+, a monthly subscription service which will allow you to stream lots of Hulu's content right on your hand held device, such as an iPhone or iPod touch. Check it out today and get that Hulu goodness! You will be limited a bit with some of your selection, so you may want to find out first if your favorite show will be available.

How To: Turn a tube sock into a cheap iPod or phone holder

If you want to save some money on an iPod holder, you might want to watch this video tutorial. You will learn how to make a cool iPod holder out of a sock. It's very easy to do and more importantly... it will save you money. You can even use that dirty, raunchy, gym sock to protect your iPhone or other cell phone too! Really though, make sure you wash your socks before making this iPod protector. You may not be protecting the ingenious mp3 player is you don't.

How To: Transfer songs from an iPod to your personal computer

In this video, we learn how to transfer songs from an iPod to your personal computer. First, open up your computer and go into the folder with your iPod. Now, go to tools, folder options, view, and hidden files/folders. Apply this, then the folder with all of your music will show up! You can now unplug your iPod and then select all of the folders on your computer. Right click then and go to properties, then uncheck the hidden. Hit 'apply' and then transfer all the music to your computer. Now ...

How To: Reset your iPod Touch from a jailbroken state

In this video from iPT2gGeec we learn how to restore your tethered or semi tethered iPod 2G jailbroken device. To do this, open the Red Snow application. Go to Step 3 and click upload DFU file. Unplug your iPod for 2 seconds and plug it back in. You should get a white screen. Now exit the GUI and iTunes should pop up. Click on Restore button after the message says iPod has been found in Recovery mode. This is the only way to do this. If you don't get the white screen, put it back in DFU mode ...

How To: Reboot your iPod Touch fast

In this tutorial, we learn how to reboot your iPod Touch fast. First, hold the power and the home button at the same time for ten seconds, then release the power button and continue to hold the home button for eight more seconds. Next, open up iTunes and look at your iPod to make sure it's in DFU mode. Make sure your iPod is connected via USB to your computer, then it will pop up an alert that your iPod is in recovery mode. Exit this pop up and then exit iTunes. From here, download 1click Boo...

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