Wait for the ipod to restart and then switch from the. If your ipod classic 160gb 7th generation shows a red x support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. How to update your ipods operating system with itunes. He also has a more than 10year experience in program development for macos. If your ipod classic has one of, but not limited to the following symptoms, you may need to have the hard drive replaced. Hold down the select button and the top menu button at the same time. If you locate it and notice a red x next to it, rightclick on the selection to. When a red x appears on your ipod screen, especially the 6th gen classics, it is usually a hard drive failure. In this clip, youll learn how to fix an unresponsive apple ipod classic mp3 player by hard resetting it. Next, check for file system errors on the ipod drive.
Jan 24, 2020 if you connect your device to your computer with a usb cable and your computer doesnt recognize your iphone, ipad, or ipod, get help. The display is showing a red x and will not boot you hear a clicking noise when you turn on your ipod. So easy, in fact, that this howto can present a complete demonstration of the process in under a minutes time. You can also restore the software, which puts ipod classic back to its original state. With this service we run a full diagnostic test on your ipod classic then contact you to let you know what repair is needed. It may have been the bouncing if it was running or possibly got wet or damp, electronics and water dont mix. My ipod classic has stopped working and is showing a red x. Whenever i tried copying large files, or many files, into it, it would hang and reboot after a while. Corrupt ipod classic apple community apple discussions. Sometimes when you jailbreak your iphone, ipod touch or ipad and.
Feb 08, 2009 ipod classic screen problem by phoenixrising92 feb 8, 2009 12. The hard drive may also need to be replaced if your ipod randomly skips songs or has sync errors. Connect your ipod to your computer and open itunes. I tried putting in to disc mode but it does not respond, it just turns back to the red x. Its true my ipod classic wouldnt respond and just showed a big red x in a res circle. Redsn0w jailbreak tool guide for iphone, ipad, ipod touch. It works great until two days back when it started to hang. Im a happy customer with a new 2019 snazzy red ipod.
This will fix most of the software problems with your ipod. Read below to see common problems faced by ipod classic users, as answered by experts. You may also simply be experiencing general problems with your ipod classic that can be repaired. So i got myself the iflash adapter so that when i cracked open my ipod classic to swap its now 8year old battery with a new one, i could also upgrade the 80gb hard drive with a 128gb flash drive transcend uhsi 128gb sdxc card. Buying a secondhand ipod disk from someone who breack his screen wont normaly be very expensive. Try formatting it with windows, then do a restore on it from itunes. Have you tried the steps outlined on the ipod displays a red x icon support document. May 01, 2007 restoration software to unerase corrupted movie clips lost audio from apple series ipod like ipod shuffle, ipod nano, ipod mini, ipod hifi and first to fifth generation ipod. I tried doing to reset on the ipod but i this strange red red in a circle. Go to settings your name icloud, tap find my iphone, then turn it off.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Also, the ipod seems to send thumps or clicks to the bluetooth when the app starts, or when you select something. The most likely reason you see the red x on your ipod is due to a faulty hard drive. I suppose this could be my bluetooth receiver, but if it isnt, i assume it will be fixed. Fix redx, repair clicking, fix songs skipping, repair sync issueserrors. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
Many feel that the ipod classic is a great way to listen to music and watch videos. I tried everything and was about to spend loads of money at the apple store for them to fix and found this advice on the net. Replacement toshiba 160gb hard drive mk1234gal for the ipod classic 7th generation. When it originally shipped, the ipod classic was dogged by performance issues related to its new interface. The ipod classics 160gb hard drive holds approximately 40,000 songs, about 200 hours of video, or about 25,000 ipod viewable photos. What are the specifications of the 160gb ipod classic. If you connect your device to your computer with a usb cable and your computer doesnt recognize your iphone, ipad, or ipod, get help. By initiating the ipod version of a reboot, you reload the ipods software, hopefully writing over the troublesome spots in memory. Download and install recovery my ipod software in your computer.
You hear a clicking noise when you turn on your ipod. Its recommended that you update ipod classic to use the latest software. Ive never had problems copying songs into it, through itunes, but from the beginning i never had much success using it as a portable hard drive. Btw, i do not know how the device was functioning while it was alive, as this was given to me to replace my. Securing an ipods hard drive ipod classic 1st5th generation. Software support for ios, icloud, applebranded ipod apps, and connecting to wireless networks.
The first thing you will need is obviously the ipod, typically the 1st generation to 5th generation ipod. This is done to avoid accidental deletion of content from your ipod by. Feb 23, 2012 hi, sorry to hear that your ipod has a red x. When you take your ipod classic to cpr, you can rest assured that we have the parts, tools, and experience to get the job done right quickly and hasslefree.
When i came back after about 10 minutes,it switched off. If that doesnt work, try giving it a good hand slap on the table with the sync port pointing down to the table. Mk1634gal 160gb toshiba hard drive hdd replacement for. At first it didnt want to play any videos, so i connected it to itunes, but itunes didnt recognize it, i left it plugged in for about 35 minutes, but itunes still didnt recognize it, so i unplugged it and a little while later i got the red x. Ipod classic red x, plus it is making a weird clicking noise. The first thing you have to do with the ipod is to reset the ipod by holding down the. If the tests shows a disk problem, the solution is to change the disk. With the replacement drive installed, connect your. Everything you need to know about the redsn0w tool.
Yesterday, i was listening to it and suddenly i had to answer a call so i paused the song. Fix a broken headphone jack for a 5th generation ipod video, 30gb or 60gb. Big red x and circle so ive tried the slap on the table, carpet palm and chair nothing is working also my ipod charges but my computer doesnt recognize it, i hear the clicking sound that everyone is talking about but thats about it. If these actions dont restore your ipod to full functionality, then the.
Updating and restoring ipod software you can use itunes to update or restore ipod software. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to totally erase ipod and then reinstall the ipods software from scratch. Portability, long battery life, and lots of storage make the 160gb apple ipod classic mp3 player a device that has many functionalities. If your ipod has a hold switch, before anything else, make sure the switch is in the off position. Ipod classic red x, plus it is making a weird clicking. The ipod classics 160gb hard drive holds approximately 40,000 songs, about 200 hours of video, or about 25,000 ipodviewable photos. Make sure this fits by entering your model number if your ipod classic 160gb 7th generation shows a redx support screen, its likely the result of a failed hard drive. Use the ipod identification system to help you identify your ipod.
How to erase your ipod the super fix for most ipod problems. The case of the ipod classic is clad in shades of anodized aluminum with a chrome rear panel and was offered in sizes of 80, 120, and 160 gb. Ive had the ipod for 2 days and its already giving me problems. Sep 14, 2018 apple doesnt release updates to the operating system that powers the ipod as often as it does for the iphone. Keep the ipod disconnected from your pc, close itunes and run copytrans or copytrans manager. My ipod classic has a red x in a circle and says to.
The second thing you will need is your sync cable, and also a wall charger. That was when the red x inside the circle appeared with apples support website at the bottom. Restore your iphone, ipad, or ipod to factory settings. How to know if a hard drive is bad in an ipod classic quora. Released in september 2007, the ipod classic sported a thinner body and dramatically increased battery life. If the pc still doesnt detect the ipod, restart it and install the latest software. Upgrade your ipod video to an ipod classic windows. Fix red x, repair clicking, fix songs skipping, repair sync issueserrors. And 2 days in my ipod started making a strange clicking noise not all the time and i can still play music it just clicks at the start of some of the songs and when i try to hook it up to itunes to play off my laptop. Restoration software to unerase corrupted movie clips lost audio from apple series ipod like ipod shuffle, ipod nano, ipod mini, ipod hifi and first to fifth generation ipod. When attempting to turn it on, connect it to my computer, or reset it, the only thing that appears on the screen is the dreaded red x of death. Information in this article applies to ipod touch, ipod shuffle, ipod nano, ipod mini, ipod classic, ipod with video, ipod photo, and 1st through 4th generation ipods. This video shows us how to fix an ipod that is displaying a folder icon and exclamation mark warning and does not function.
If your ipod has a software problem, this will probably fix it. Here are a number of things to try if you are having problems updating your ipod classic, or if your computer freezes when it is connected. Jun 05, 2008 the same thing happened to me just now. If your computer doesnt recognize your iphone, ipad, or ipod. If youre in need of professional ipod classic repair services, depend on the experts at cpr. In the diagnotic mode, you can navigate in the menus with the backnext keys and launch a bunch of test, inluding hard drive tests.
Restore your iphone, ipad, or ipod to factory settings a factory restore erases the information and settings on your iphone, ipad, or ipod and installs the latest version of ios, ipados, or ipod software. My ipod classic has a red x in a circle and says to contact. Aug 29, 2015 so i got myself the iflash adapter so that when i cracked open my ipod classic to swap its now 8year old battery with a new one, i could also upgrade the 80gb hard drive with a 128gb flash drive transcend uhsi 128gb sdxc card. A if you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs arent. Find the answer to this and other mac questions on justanswer. Thats a pretty catastrophic failure for an ipod and would need a. If this step fails your ipod probably had a hardware failure and need to be sent in for repairs. Well, i believe you have a 6th gen, slim 80 gb ipod classic. If you cant access a computer and your device still works, you can erase and restore your device without a computer. Press and hold the menu and the center buttons together until you see an apple logo. The red x in a circle problem, usually indicates a hard drive failure. They tend to look very similar, and its important to know which one you have before ordering any replacement parts. Apple ipod classic 160gb mp3 players for sale in stock ebay.
Soon after launching the software, you will get the welcome screen with three different options, among them select recover photos to recover photos. Question my ipod classic has stopped working and is showing a red x pq. If youre using itunes, make sure you have the latest version. The instructions above are applicable to ipod versions, touch, classic and nano. But any time it does release an ipod software update, you should install it. The first thing you have to do with the ipod is to reset the ipod by holding down. How to force restart a frozen ipod hard reboot an unresponsive ipod to fix many problems. Apr 24, 2012 ipod classic not recognised in windows, mac osx or any itunes please help me. The installation went fairly smoothly, but im getting a red x on boot instead of a prompt to restore the ipod. For complete details, and to learn how to force your own ipod classic to reset, take a look. The ipod classic stylized and marketed as ipod classic and formerly just ipod is a portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc there were six generations of the ipod classic, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line. Sep 29, 2010 my assumption at this point is that it is a simple software handshake issue between the ipod and the car. And 2 days in my ipod started making a strange clicking noise not all the time and i can still play music it just clicks at the start of some of the songs and when i try to hook it up to itunes to play off my laptop it says that my ipod is corrupted.
How to remove a do not disconnect screen and fix a. When apple released the ipod classic, they gave it a simple visual refresh that one would think could easily be retrofitted to. Apple ipod classic 160gb mp3 players for sale in stock. Ask different is a question and answer site for power users of apple hardware and software.
You will need to first hold down the control button and then select the open option. On mac os x mountain lion, because of the new gatekeeper software, there is also a trick to running redsn0w. It should help you with just about every problem you have ith your ipod classic, like a red x or use. Windows features an inbuilt tool called check disk that helps you detect and fix errors on the ipod drive. I would love to be able to downgrade my ipod to a software version closer to 2012 as i believe this might work. If you want to save the information on your iphone, ipad, or ipod, make a backup. Retrieval utility extracts the contents damaged or lost due to software or hardware malfunction, improper usage of device, improper shutdown or when reset. It has removed features that the ipod classic had, and which i came to depend on. Rescuing an ipod touch that went through the wash fix a frozen home. Cant get my 80gb ipod classic passed a screen with a red. Apple doesnt release updates to the operating system that powers the ipod as often as it does for the iphone. I have had the ipod classic 160 gb, for a year and a half, so compared to some ipods that are in great working condition, its fairly young. However, at times there are issues that a user may face, some of these issues can be as simple as ipod classic troubleshooting and may not know where to get help.
My assumption at this point is that it is a simple software handshake issue between the ipod and the car. The ipod software will automatically be installed onto the drive. May 07, 2012 i am away on a business trip for the next month. When apple released the ipod classic, they gave it a simple visual refresh that one would think could easily be retrofitted to older ipods. With the replacement drive installed, connect your ipod to itunes and click the restore button. Mk1634gal 160gb toshiba hard drive hdd replacement for ipod. I have an ipod classic 80 gb3 months old with about songs till now and with cover art for all albums. If your ipod has a hold switch, before anything else, make. My i pod got a red circle with an x in the middle so i went to your web site to fix it. There are a number of things that can be wrong with it, but this super fix solution will cure most problems. Send your ipod classic in to get your malfunctioning 160gb hard drive replaced.