iPod stolen...how do I get serial number?

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iPod stolen...how do I get serial number?

My iPod was stolen today, and I want to report it to the police. However, I don't have the box anymore, so I don't have the serial number. Is there somewhere it is stored in iTunes or am I just out of luck?

PC, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Sep 25, 2007 1:36 PM

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Chris CA

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Sep 25, 2007 1:44 PM in response to kittiekat74

Go here -> http://www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipod/
and scroll to "Not sure what iPod you have?" at the bottom of the page.

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Sep 25, 2007 3:47 PM in response to Chris CA

I did this, and it didn't give me the info I needed. I was just wondering if iTunes kept that information stored anywhere. I thought I remembered seeing it on the screen when I synced my iPod, but wasn't sure. Oh well...I'm pretty much convinced it's gone for good anyway. It disappeared from my (locked) locker while I was in surgery!!

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Chris CA

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Sep 25, 2007 4:07 PM in response to kittiekat74

*I was just wondering if iTunes kept that information stored anywhere*
Yes and that link will get it from iTunes.
What happens when you click "*Upload the serial number of my last connected iPod*"?

The serial number is in the file com.apple.iPod.plist . Not sure where this is located in Windows. THe link above will read this file and display the serial number for you.

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Sep 25, 2007 6:20 PM in response to Chris CA

OK, I found the link...I just didn't scroll down enough. Now the problem is that when I click on the link, it says applet not trusted. Both my husband (a computer nerd) and myself have tried to get it to accept the applet, with no success. I guess I wasn't supposed to have any luck with this.

Thanks for your help!

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Chris CA

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Sep 25, 2007 7:30 PM in response to kittiekat74

As noted above, find the file com.apple.iPod.plist and open it with a text editor. The serial number is in there.

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