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My Ipod Touch (4th gen) Won't turn on. Help!

Okay, so I did that thing everyone said to do. I connected it to Itunes, held the Power and Home button at the same time for 10-15 seconds. But it won't work!!!!! And, my Ipod won't show up on my computer... at all! I think it might be the battery, but I'm not sure.


Help, anyone? Please? This has been going on for months. I even bought a new cord, and it worked for about a week but now it is just dead. It won't turn on or anything.. and it's not the cord. The cord still works to charge other Ipods.


HELP??


I miss my Ipod :[

iPod touch, Windows 7

Posted on Aug 21, 2012 6:16 PM

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Aug 21, 2012 6:44 PM in response to Only1Kelsey

Charge it overnight with a known good charger. USB ports are notoriously bad. Hopefully you have an Apple wall-mount charger.


If that does not resolve the situation, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...

Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until the screen blacks out or you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.


If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."


At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.


If you're unable to do the Restore, go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here.

Aug 21, 2012 7:32 PM in response to Philly_Phan

I have connected to the wall charger, and it won't pop up on Itunes. Absolutely nothing happens when I connect to my computer, or when I press the buttons.


I can't get into recovery mode because my Ipod won't connect to the computer. So, should I just buy a new battery?


Thanks for your help, I wish it did something. Unfortunately, my ipod is being stupid.

My Ipod Touch (4th gen) Won't turn on. Help!

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