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My iPod Touch is frozen after restarting

I restarted my iPod after it was failing to install an app, and it's been frozen on the apple logo for 20 minutes. About 15 minutes in it flashed to almost all white, then went black, then went to the apple logo again. I've tried restarting it, plugging it into iTunes, and charging it. Currently it is plugged into my charger next to me.

Usually, my iPod only takes a minute or two to reboot after restarting. What can I do to stop it being frozen?

iPod touch (4th generation), iOS 6.0.1

Posted on Jan 13, 2013 6:54 PM

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Jan 13, 2013 6:58 PM in response to TheEmma

Okay, update: it just went back to the white faded screen with a faint apple logo in the center for 2 seconds then black again, I pressed the home button and it returned to the apple logo screen.

The "fade to white" thing has happened before when my iPod panicked about 8 months ago.

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Jan 13, 2013 7:21 PM in response to TheEmma

I'VE RESTARTED IT 5 TIMES AND IT'S BEEN 45 MINUTES HELP ME

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Jan 13, 2013 7:23 PM in response to TheEmma

See Here...

Frozen or unresponsive iPod touch

Try this First... Nothing will be Lost...

Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...

Wait for the Apple logo to Appear...

Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... ( But can take Longer...)

Release the Buttons...

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

If that does not work... try letting the battery fully drain.

Then Charge for an Hour and try the Reset again.

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Jan 13, 2013 7:45 PM in response to AnaMusic

Thanks, but my iPod won't show up in iTunes when I plug it in. I've tried resetting and restarting, neither work either.

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Jan 13, 2013 7:46 PM in response to TheEmma

See Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

You may need to try this More than Once...

Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...

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Jan 13, 2013 9:25 PM in response to AnaMusic

Thank you! This solved the problem! Luckily I had backed up my iPod yesterday so everything sorted itself out.

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Jan 13, 2013 10:48 PM in response to TheEmma

Very Pleased to hear it... Enjoy 🙂

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My iPod Touch is frozen after restarting

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