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User profile for user: thomasfrombellevue
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reset click wheel iPod A-1059

I am selling my Gen 4 iPod "Clickwheel" model A1059. I was able to Re-set the iPod from its own Settings menu. I thought this felt incomplete so I plugged it into an old MacBook Pro and launched iTunes. The iPod appears in the iTunes window showing 6GB of audio files but when I chose "Summary" it will not restore..... I get a message to the effect it can't contact the download center (wifi is working ok).

In addition to the old laptop I have a new M1 as well.

How can I reset/erase the old iPod, using either the old iTunes or the brand new laptop?

Thank you.

iPod Classic

Posted on Mar 9, 2023 2:48 PM

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User profile for user: turingtest2
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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 6:59 AM

Restore functions should be in Finder. Use Finder > Preferences > Sidebar and make sure that CDs, DVDs and iOS Devices is checked. You may get two entries for a connected iPod, one of which include the device management tools.


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