How do I put my iPod nano in DFU mode?
Steven Troughton-Smith writes on his personal weblog that he may have discovered a way to put his iPod nano into some kind of DFU-like recovery mode. By holding down the restart buttons through two reboots, iTunes will see the device and alert the user.
How do you reset an iPod nano 5th generation?
Press and hold the Menu button on the click wheel and the Center button at the same time. Hold for 6 to 10 seconds. This process should reset the iPod nano. You’ll know it’s restarting when the screen darkens and the Apple logo appears.
What is DFU mode iPod?
DFU stands for Device Firmware Update which reloads the software and the firmware of your device. As such, it’s an even deeper restore mode than the recovery mode Apple describes on their website.
How many generations of iPod Nano are there?
| iPod nano | |
|---|---|
| Price: | $149 (16GB) |
| Released: | 1st Generation September 7, 2005 2nd Generation September 12, 2006 3rd Generation September 5, 2007 4th Generation September 9, 2008 5th Generation September 13, 2009 6th Generation September 1, 2010 7th Generation October 12, 2012 |
| Developer: | Apple Inc. |
| Features: | Music player |
How do you restore an iPod to factory settings?
- Select Settings.
- Select General.
- Select Reset.
- Select Erase All Content and Settings, and enter your iPhone’s passcode (if prompted).
- You will receive a confirmation prompt offering to Backup Then Erase or Erase Now. If you would like to back up your device’s information before erasing, select Backup Then Erase.
How do you unlock an iPod Nano without knowing the password?
According to Apple, if you have forgotten the code, you can unlock the iPod by doing the following: Connect your iPod to the primary computer you use it with (the first one iPod synced with), and open iTunes. When you disconnect iPod from the computer, it will no longer be locked.