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iPod Nano Classic (3rd Gen) gone kaput....What to do?

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pranav.seth Original post #1
Jul 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM
hi guys,
I have an ipod nano classic 3rd gen and disconnected it without ejecting....i have tries the solutions after googling and to no avail..... any suggestions?
thanx in advance.
sygeek
sygeek #2
Jul 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM
information is vague, please be brief if you want any sort of help.
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pranav.seth #3
Jul 15, 2011 at 9:15 PM
sorry. what else do you need to know?
vickybat
vickybat #4
Jul 15, 2011 at 9:44 PM
^^ The problem!:neutral:. That's what we need to know.
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Tech&ME #5
Jul 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM
sygeek said:
information is vague, please be brief if you want any sort of help.
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I think you miss typed.... it should read "in details"

happens, it happend with me in my school days, when I was reading the NEWS of the day in assembly, after reading the HEADLINES, I said Now News In BRIEF instead of DETAILS. My History teacher's eyebrows raised like he will kill me!! :-D

So, please no offence to you bro. Just pointed out, be careful next time.
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pranav.seth #6
Jul 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM
i was syncing my ipod nano classic 3rd gen and in a hurry unplugged it straight from the usb port without ejecting it from itunes. now whenever i open it, it shows the apple logo and afterwards a cross sign with Apple - Support - iPod + iTunes on it
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #7
Jul 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Pranav, you should remove an iPod like that. It might damage it.

Look at this- iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #8
Jul 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM
thetechfreak said:
Pranav, you should remove an iPod like that. It might damage it.

Look at this- iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
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Again typo error yaar this thread is becomming a comedy :D

@OP i think u have to reinstall ur ipod OS here is the guide
Apple - Support - iPod - iPod nano (3rd generation) Troubleshooting
Power or Start Up Quick Assist
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pranav.seth #9
Jul 16, 2011 at 2:55 PM
i agree apple sucks!! i have used all the sites mentioned by all of u.....but to no avail....plz help me!
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #11
Jul 16, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Try this custom opensource firmwaree.


WARNING you cant reinstall iOS afterwards

Rockbox - Open Source Jukebox Firmware
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pranav.seth #12
Jul 16, 2011 at 3:21 PM
guys the pc is not detecting it....
Krow
Krow #13
Jul 16, 2011 at 5:46 PM
pranav.seth said:
i agree apple sucks!!
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I really do not think Apple is to blame for this problem. You should go for RMA if the device is in warranty.


@ all: Please let us not turn this into an Apple bashing thread. Stay on topic please. Thanks. :)

thetechfreak said:
Try this custom opensource firmwaree.


WARNING you cant reinstall iOS afterwards

Rockbox - Open Source Jukebox Firmware
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Installing custom firmware on Apple devices is not a thing for those who are not experts. Please keep that in mind before suggesting.

Before even asking whether the device is in warranty how can one suggest firmware change? :neutral:
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #14
Jul 16, 2011 at 6:07 PM
well, you do have a point krow :)
but if each and every trick isnt working OP could give an open source firmware a try IF ONLY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY