Ipod Nano frozen

May 3, 2008

I’m really desperate I’ve tried toggling the hold button and holding the center and bottom buttons on my Ipod Nano but that didn’t work it’s still frozen. I was trying to upload songs onto my Ipod when I noticed nothing was happening so I disconnected the Nano and now it’s frozen. I can’t do anything on my Ipod now, nothing works on the screen not even the dimmer. Please help.

Yep sounds like your Ipod Nano is frozen. So here’s how to reset the Nano or any of the Ipods with the scroll wheel. Press and hold the Center and the Top (Menu) buttons for about 6-10 seconds until the Apple logo appears on the screen. You may need to repeat this several times.


(Image from Apple.com)

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{ 16 comments… read them below or add one }

Crystal May 3, 2008 at 5:58 pm

OMG…thank you so much!

Kim May 4, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Worked like a charm for me too! Thanks! Apple does not seem to make this suggestion on their site, so I was glad to find this one.
Thanks again!

Steve October 15, 2008 at 2:14 pm

holy F–K thank god thanks a lot!

HARLAN November 9, 2008 at 5:44 pm

I have tried to reset my Nano (2G. I follow the insturctions above and can get the Nano to reset with the Apple showing after each reset but the scroll wheel fails to do anything. Any suggestions?

Sian November 18, 2008 at 6:35 am

Wow-THANK YOU!!! That was so simple and it worked instantly! xx

Reed December 13, 2008 at 11:17 am

Dude! You’re a lifesaver! I followed your instructions and everything is fine now – thanks!

rose December 26, 2008 at 12:13 pm

I tried to do it but it still won’t work. it sucks becasue i have only had it for a day.

Zaa January 7, 2009 at 7:21 am

Brilliant and Simple! I’m now back in my daughter’s Superhero’s book.Thanks

Mark January 11, 2009 at 1:48 pm

Simple solution. Not sure why it’s not on every other site. I will now look like a super-dad to my daughter. :)

Ruta January 28, 2009 at 3:41 pm

thank you soo much

Ashlie February 23, 2009 at 10:01 pm

OMG THANK YOU! this worked so fast, and i was beginning to think it would forever be stuck! I love you!

amy March 4, 2009 at 1:18 pm

awesome, thanks

Jessica March 21, 2009 at 10:11 pm

Pure GENIUS!!!! Thanks a million!!!! =)

elly April 26, 2009 at 2:20 pm

hey i tried it around 15 tyms and my is still not workin any ideas why???? xx

dtk June 2, 2009 at 1:10 am

i did dat but it still frozen

hello June 14, 2009 at 9:06 pm

mine is still frozen too. i also tried to plug it in a power source and charge it! and Kim, it is on the Apple website.

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