Q: Corrupt iPod classic

some songs that are showing as synced not playing seems right up your alley - cheers - ÇÇÇ

Got it.

tt2

I apologize for replying to this long forgotten post but I just want to know if you can determine if my Ipod classic (80g) is worth trying to fix. I've tried so many different methods to repair this problem of being unable to sync music to ipod with error codes -50,-69 (and a couple others), itunes cannot finish syncing 5k songs into ipod (itunes freezes so I am forced to manually disconnect ipod). Ive tried to break apart my sync, re-installed itunes, restoring ipod, and countless other methods. Could you just let me know if the specs of my diagnostic test of the hard drive is worth to keep trying to solve the issue or should i just scrap it. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Retracts:116

Reallocs: 328

Pending sectors:33

PowerOn Hours:1089

Start/stops: 895

Temp: Current 29c

Temp: min 18c

Temp: Max 42c

Those numbers are low enough to suggest the iPod probably has some life left in it. Try the DFU restore or reformat methods. Other things to try are the break up large transfers method on a smaller transfer size, excluding any anti-virus from the library and the iPod's drive, or disabling it altogether, and a different cable.

tt2

Will do, I will try to the the DFU asap along with cable and anti-virus disabled, however, I was unable to transfer in small sizes I have roughly 4.8k songs so I synced in playlists of 4 (~1200 tracks each) I am able to sync half successfully but am not able to add the other half for some reason (doesn't matter what order I add the playlist in). Thank you I appreciate your help!

After the DFU or reformat check the stats again before you start loading data. The numbers should change from:

Reallocs: 328

Pending sectors: 33

to:

Reallocs: 361

Pending sectors: 0

If it fails again try repeating the same steps several times to clear up any remaining pendings. Unless there is some really large contiguous block of fatally damaged disk it ought to be possible to map out the bad clusters and write data to the good ones.

tt2

Unfortunately after 4-5 DFU
attempts with both different cable and antivirus uninstalled, the diagnostics of
the still shows, even tried formatting the ipod, though I think it was unnecessary to fix pending sectors.

Reallocs: 328

Pending sectors :33

That's a shame, DFU or reformatting ought to have changed those numbers.

One other approach would be to get a Mac owning friend to try restoring it, which would change the file system, then restore it again on your computer. This has sometimes helped to fix obscure issues with classics.

tt2

I read through this thread and ran similar tests on my 6th Gen iPod. The numbers below don't seem remotely possible. I'll assume it is time for a new purchase. Has anyone seen data this irregular or just plain wrong? (This iPod was purchased at a PX in Iraq in the Summer in 2008, but I don't think it ever got THAT hot).

Retracts:1

Reallocs: 0

Pending sectors: 0

PowerOn Hours:1120

Start/stops:  22397

Temp: Current 31c

Temp: min 55c

Temp: Max 244c

I doubt it got that hot, but possibly hot enough to start spitting random instructions. Ostensibly the stats indicate that the drive is healthy. What happens when you try to add media to it? Have you tried an alternate cable?

tt2

Hello there! A friend of mine has given me an nice 120 gig Ipod classic.. but surprise surprise!- I think it may be corrupt.

When I try to start it or plug it into a computer a large red circle with an "X" in it can be seen with the URL of the apple support page.

Well I have seen and tried many things like resetting it by pressing the centre and menu button at once. At first my computer DOES want to read it and suggests to "Restore" it. But halfway through the process and every time at the same percentage it stops and shows an unknown error.

Then I have tried pulling up the stats after turning it onto Diagnostic Boot mode. But when I do this the IPod reads "[Can't Open Device]" at the top off the screen and "ERROR! Diag Halt" in flashing letters at the bottom of the screen.

This IPod will not sync with my computer, preventing me from formatting the device at all like suggested in this post.

Is there anything else I can do to possibly format, factory reset, or completely re-install the drivers onto this device?

Am I missing any details? What should I do?

If it has the big red X and won't go into diagnostics then it is probably done for. The only thing you might try is this tip:

http://joshhighland.com/blog/2006/03/29/fix-your-ipod-by-spanking-it/.

tt2

I s2g. xD

"Spanking it" I laughed too hard when reading that.

Don't get me wrong I'm beating the he11 out of it as we speak but omg that's funny. x,D

I forgot to mention Apple's own support topic for iPod Displays a Red "X" Icon. On the basis that it is probably beyond help you could also look up drive replacement instructions online. You could try opening up the case and reseating the connectors in a more conventional fashion, or investigate the option of replacing the drive.

tt2

Thank you very much! "Spanking it" did help! I just had my husband beet it on his knee for a moment and it's good as new! Thank you very much!