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?
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I have an 80GB Classic as well. I had the old 10w larger wall charger that came with the TV cable where you can play movies via a TV, and it always worked to charge by iPod. Last year I noticed that this did not work anymore, and that it would only charge via USB port on my PC. I also tried the 5w charger, because my wife has one that came with her Nano. That works fine. Somewhere between when I purchased the iPod and today, the Classic no longer works with the charger I had. I can find no other explanation than Apple must have changed the software, because my hardware works fine and it hasn't changed since I bought the iPod. I can charge my phone and other USB devices using the older Apple adapter I have, so I know it works.
I am a little annoyed I have to buy another charger when there is nothing I did or changed to make the iPod not charge anymore. I'll spend the money because it's not worth getting another iPod when the one I have works perfectly fine except for this glitch.
I wish Apple would correct this. There is no reason the newer chargers should not work with the USB cable if the power is regulated properly by the device. All USB chargeable devices should be compatible with all USB adapters and ports that are out there. That is what makes USB so convenient.
This is the kind of thing that is why I use Android devices for phones/tablets.
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
