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iPod Touch apps will not open (through no fault of my own)

I'm really starting to get frustrated. I just got my new iPod Touch 2 days ago. I loved it. However, today I tried opening several of my apps but they won't open.

1. I tried connecting the iPod back to iTunes to see if they just didn't synchronize correctly... didn't work.

2. I tried to reset all settings in the settings menu... didn't work.

3. Tried resetting the iPod by holding the sleep and home keys... didn't work.

The last option is to delete all the apps and download them again, which I don't want to do. I feel like of I have to download them again after 2 days, then how many more times will this happen? (Understand what I mean?)

The music and video playback is fine, but if this was all I wanted, I would have saved $150 and bought an iPod Classic.

I'm sure this problem has a reasonable solution that doesn't involve deleting or re-installing anything. I'm just hoping that one of you know what that solution is.

Hope you can help me.

Thank you for your time.

Windows Vista

Posted on Jul 25, 2009 9:01 PM

39 replies

mik 08

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Dec 10, 2009 8:18 AM in response to IPatronius

it too spent €300 and cant get the stupid thing to work any one else find a way before i bring it back

AcuMac

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Dec 20, 2009 9:13 AM in response to Community User

Restoring the iPod Touch and choosing the Install as New worked.

Thanks for the tip.

E-man?

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Dec 26, 2009 12:22 PM in response to nicolau

I must say that I am worried about my brand new ipod touch after experiencing this same problem.
I too have tried all the Apple fixes with no luck.
I hope I can get my money back for this piece of crap.
Thanx for nothing Apple.

Dec 26, 2009 3:31 PM in response to Community User

The problem, for me started when I tried to sync it with my past itunes library. Perhaps it was just too much for the touch. I tried everything suggested. The only thing that worked for me was to erase all contents and settings.

Using the iPod Touch...

go to settings,

general,

scroll down to the bottom to Reset,

erase all content and settings.

It will then need to be connected to iTunes and ask if you would like to restore the past info(ipod backup). Do not back up! The only way it work is by making it like a new ipod.

I know it is a hassle and sad to lose all the info, but this is the only way that worked for me. Hope it helps you out!

Dec 26, 2009 10:42 PM in response to Sonia Jacobsen

this worked for me 🙂 thanks lots!

Dec 26, 2009 11:27 PM in response to Community User

Listen I am having sAme probe just got my touch for Xmas and apps were fine now they won't pull up and I just spent 50 $ worth in apps so apple just ****** me besides I have the newest touch.... 3.1.2

Jan 3, 2010 10:44 PM in response to Community User

I had the same problem. I just fixed it, and here's how. On your home screen, go to Settings, and then to General and then to Reset, then click "Erase all Content and Settings." It will verify if you're sure, tell it yes, and then do it (make sure you have everything saved on your itunes on your computer!!!!). Then, plug your itouch into your computer, and when it connects, hit Restore, and then HERE'S THE KEY - when it asks if you want to backup or install a new ipod, tell it to install a new one! Now when you get the next screen that asks if you want to sync automatically, make sure you are scrolled down all the way and the box for Automatically Sync Applications is checked! That's it, that should do it! I hope that helps! For whatever reason, this is what I did and it worked, even though my itouch was only one day old when I had to do this!

Jan 5, 2010 7:30 AM in response to justeathealthy

I've had the exact same problem, started last night and i've only had the touch for a few days. I followed your advice 'justeathealthily' and it worked great thanks.
I was wondering, since doing that, have you been able to download applications from the app store and have them work fine or will/does the same problem just reoccur?

Ysaykin

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Feb 3, 2010 9:00 AM in response to nicolau

The problem is with iTunes syncing not actual apps running on the itouch after resetting do not sync with iTunes and try to download apps and see if they work. Have the same problem

iPod Touch apps will not open (through no fault of my own)