Erase an IPod Nano

You could have a whole lot of new music on your ipod Nano, but often you need to have to start off off with a clear slate. No matter whether you are making an attempt to re-organize your audio assortment, or attempting to troubleshoot a malfunctioning unit, erasing your ipod Nano is a rather basic approach by executing what is acknowledged as a "factory reset." This generally implies that your ipod will restore alone to the issue it was in As soon as you purchased it. All of your video clips and new music will be erased.

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iTunes

Open the iTunes method and connect your ipod to your personal computer making use of the official ipod USB cord. You may see a tiny ipod icon show up in iTunes As soon as your connection is full.

Click on on the ipod icon. ITune's middle pane will show details about the gadget, which includes how significantly info is employed and what firmware is set up.

Click on on the "Restore" button in this middle pane. You'll then be prompted to pick one of 4 distinct sorts of restores: The 1st restore re-installs the ipod Computer software edition previously on ipod. The 2nd restore will use the older firmware, even even though a more recent Computer software is accessible. The 3rd and fourth alternative the two use the most recent ipod Software program accessible, but the fourth will update your old Software program fairly than Merely changing it.

Wait although the procedure will take spot. A standing bar will pop up in iTunes, and your ipod will show the "do not disconnect" communication. It is really crucial that you do not try to unplug or run your ipod in the course of this time. The ipod will then show the Apple logo although the new Computer software is set up. Make positive the ipod stays linked in the course of the entirety of this method.

Wait for the ipod to reboot. When you see the acquainted menu layout, it is protected to disconnect. Just press the orange "eject" button up coming to your ipod icon to disconnect the ipod securely.