iPod Shuffle 4th gen cannot play music and no lights but shows up in PC

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iPod Shuffle 4th gen cannot play music and no lights but shows up in PC

I've been using the iPod Shuffle 4th gen for almost 3 months since I bought it at September 2010. Since yesterday, my iPod hasn't been playing musics or showing up any lights, same thing when plugged to computer and it didn't showed up in iTunes neither. Today, finally the light lit up when I plugged it into my computer and showed up in iTunes too. But, unfortunately, I still can't play any music. The light goes off every time I remove my iPod from the computer and it is not responsive to any clicks whatsoever. I've tried restoring the device and syncing all the songs back in, it didn't worked either.

SOME HELP PLEASE? thanks

Windows XP

Posted on Nov 16, 2010 4:57 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 16, 2010 3:23 PM in response to noobrookieipod

Did it get wet?

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Answer 2

Nov 16, 2010 6:40 PM in response to iPod Whisperer

I suppose no. The last time I used the iPod to play songs was when I was going for a run. sunny day.

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Answer 3

Nov 19, 2010 5:24 AM in response to noobrookieipod

Please help me. I'd really appreciated it.

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Answer 4

Nov 19, 2010 9:59 PM in response to iPod Whisperer

Yesterday my iPod suddenly acts up and showed a red light when I turned it on after restoring and syncing a few songs to it. Then it said battery low out of the sudden I was shocked because it wasn't playing anything since the last few days. So, I plugged it in the computer to charge it and it showed up in iTunes but it kept on showing the plug sign on the battery icon beside the iPod name. I've tried removing it after awhile to try to listen it but it blinks 3 red lights and 3 beeps, I assume it is indicating no battery so I left it to charge for the next couple of hours and the same thing happened again. Is the battery dead or something else? My iPod is still under warranty.

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Answer 5

Nov 20, 2010 1:20 AM in response to iPod Whisperer

Now, my iPod can't charge and only shows a battery bar with no juice in it and there's no electric sign on the bar it used to have when it's charging. Anyone help me?

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Answer 6

Nov 29, 2010 2:59 PM in response to noobrookieipod

What you describe does not sound like a shuffle. There is no display for you to see a battery icon with the charging symbol. What ipod is it that you have?

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Answer 7

Nov 29, 2010 9:44 PM in response to iPod Whisperer

It is now as weird as it sounds back to the original problem. The iPod cannot play any songs and it is recognizable by the computer and shows a full charge in iTunes. I have and iPod Shuffle 4th gen

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Answer 8

Dec 16, 2010 8:20 AM in response to noobrookieipod

I'm having the same issue with my 4th Gen Shuffle that I purchased new about 60 days ago. I get a blinking orange light when connected to my PC. It shows that I have a full charge in iTunes but when I disconnect it the green light will not come on and the iPod won't play. I've restored the iPod multiple times but have not had any luck. Please help.

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Answer 9

Feb 9, 2011 8:40 PM in response to noobrookieipod

Similar issue, iPod Shuffle works fine, loads on iMac and MBP fine, I can even play music from the shuffle inside iTunes when it is connected, but once I disconnect, nothing. One difference, battery never shows charged, always orange while charging, never shows fully charged in iTunes either...

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Answer 10

Tizeu

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Jun 14, 2011 4:01 AM in response to noobrookieipod

I am having the same issue and very disappointed with this latest iTunes update. I have the latest MBP, Snow Leopard 10.6.6 and iPod Shuffle 2nd and 4th Generation. I obtained a 4th Gen when, all of a sudden, my 2nd Gen would not be recognized by my MBP anymore. The only way I could charge and load it with music was off my Mac Mini. I did the latest iTunes update there, and my Mac Mini stop recognizing the Shuffle 2nd Gen. I purchased a 4th Gen, loaded it up with music, blinking orange light, off to the gym, the 4th Gen shuts off after 40 minutes, came back to charge it, and nothing again. It only worked one day.

I saw a post saying to let it charge for 24 hours straight, so I am currently trying this. There is no light, not recognized on my Mac Mini or MBP, but when I touch it, it's hot. So I hope it's charging. The shuffle is perfect for working out, but this may be the last one I purchase if I can't get it going.

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nkt0008

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Jun 16, 2011 4:01 PM in response to Tizeu

I am now on my 4TH iPod Shuffle (4th gen) in the last year. Each of them has had the SAME problem. It will work fine, then one morning it just won't turn on. The one I have now won't turn on and I have used it TWICE! iTunes will recognize it, although one of my previous one's iTunes quit recognizing. I can restore the settings, my music shows up, I can sync. But, when I eject it and try to use it, the green light won't come on and no music will play. I am obviously doing something wrong, but I can't yet figure it out. If anyone knows how to fix this, please let me know.

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Answer 12

Jul 27, 2011 5:56 PM in response to noobrookieipod

What about your warranty?

Unfortunately, I was so frustrated when I couldn't get mine to play that I put it in a drawer for a year instead of taking it to the Apple store for them to look at before my warranty expired.

This was my first Apple purchase and I'm not impressed.

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Answer 13

May 26, 2013 9:05 AM in response to noobrookieipod

I am having the same problem with mine.

When connected to the PC it seems to be ok. All the light signs are working (sync, battery, etc.). I can access it by iTunes, add or delete music, etc.

But when I unplugg from the PC it will not respond to anything.

I have tried the hard reset and to restore it...no change at all.

Anyone can help!?

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Answer 14

genopjr1

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Nov 8, 2013 3:35 AM in response to noobrookieipod

I just purchased my new ipod shuffle 4th gen and I used it twice and now I'm having the same issue. Has anyone found what the problem is. I've restored it multiple times, left it on a charger, and once I take it off, I get nothing. No lights blink and no response to any of my commands (buttons). Thanks for the help in advance.

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