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My iPod Classic 80G will charge from my computers and my iHome dock, but not from the wall outlet. The cord, outlet, and adapter all work. We know the regular adapter works, it's an Apple universal USB to wall adapter that charges our iPad. We tried other cords (have two), other outlets, and even my kindle 2-prong adapter. Nothing worked. Suggestions?
iPod classic
Ok so the iPod classics had a cord that worked for it and unfortunately you need one of the original cables that the iPod comes with from time to time it's healthy to do a hard reset just to keep it in working order. You'll notice some of the newer cables for the iPad won't work for classics. So try an older cable, then I'D try replacin the port for the classic. Like a Gameboy it tends to get dirt in it and it messes up the charging process
I have a similar issue my 80gb classic will only charge via computer or one specific car charger... I'm trying to get a dual USB car charger so I can charge my phone at the same time but have yet to find another adapter that'll work
Perhaps I can add to the confusion.
I have 5 iPod Classics, (not for sale). All 5 of them would would charge with ANY type of charger. I recently had a motherboard changed on one of the iPod's. Since doing this, this particular iPod and ONLY this iPod has become fussy about the charger it will accept.
Like others have reported it will only charge using a low power charger, (5 W). It will also charge using an automotive charger that I have. I don't know whether to blame the hardware, or the software because after I received my iPod back, I had to do a complete reset and full restore.
To my knowledge, Apple has not changed the software in the iPod Classic for a number of years.
By the way, I have the latest iPhone with 128 GB of memory. I prefer my music on a separate device.
I have developed the same problem recently on my 80 gigabyte iPod Classic. It is several years old and has been using the original 5 watt Cube wall charger which used to work fine. Now it will only charge from the computer USB whereas if I plug it in the wall it not only will not charge it loses charge during the process. I bought a new Cube and a new cord. I've tried resetting the unit several times but still the problem exists. Any ideas from the Apple community would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Having read through these replies I tried an old Sony-Ericson 5.0v 850mA charger and an Amazon Kindle one rated the same (both UK) both worked like a dream ... so just like old chargers won't charge new equipment, new one's won't charge old ... lol
I had exactly the same problem unless I plugged my iPod Classic straight into the USB on my Mac. I solved it by searching the house and finding my original Apple charger and lead that came with my iPod when I bought it and it works perfectly. I can only assume that later USB leads and/or chargers are wired to the old Apple style iPod connecter in a slightly different way.
My ipod classic 80gb will not charge from wall outlet but will from usb via computer. This started a few months ago. I bought a new "old style" 5v cube charger with a new cable, reset it countless times, did software updates and even a restore.Still no luck When charging on the wall outlet it used to go to the big green battery icon. . Now it goes to the menu. When I try to shut it off it goes to the big battery but just cycles between a "filling batter" and says charging to the word "charged and quickly goes back and forth over and over. What are some "other considerations" you might have. Thanks!
Oh, before doing a Restore, and make sure you have tried doing a simple Reset (restart the iPod), if you have not already
Cheers for the response.
I have tried re-setting using the buttons on the front and re-formatting using I-Tunes but it will still only charge while connected to I-Tunes.
Same problem. My iPod classic charge from a wall charger but only from a PC.
The factory reset sounds like the ticket! Thanks you very much!
This WORKED! Changed to 5 w charger and no problems THANKS
Tried everything. This is the only one that worked! Thank YOU!
iPod Classic will not charge from wall outlet
