What Do I Do If My iPod Nano Freezes

Apple quietly took down the website for iPod nano and iPod shuffle on July 27. Both products have met their end and are not officially discontinued. The iPod nano, this adorable and portable media player has been favored with worldwide popularity for years, so you can still see people using it crossing the street though its production ceases.

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That means that there are still quite a few people being in trouble with iPod Nano issues. For example, iPod Nano gets stuck somehow. This might be due to either the compatibility issue or power problems. You might keep your iPod Nano fully charged or try the ways listed below.

• Part 1: How to Force Restart iPod nano (7th Generation)?
• Part 2: How to Force Restart iPod nano (6th Generation)?
• Part 3: How to Force Restart iPod nano (5th Generation or earlier)?

Usually, this issue can be fixed with a force restart. I have to say that rebooting a device is really helpful in some simple situations. It's hassle-free and easy to do, so why not take a try? However, the way to force restart iPod Nano varies from model to model. Please force restart your iPod Nano in accordance with the tutorials below.

How to Force Restart iPod nano (7th Generation)?

Step 1. Press and hold both the "Sleep/Wake" and "Home" buttons until the screen turns off.

Step 2. Then wait a few seconds for your device to restart.

Step 3. If not working, plug your iPod into power, then try again.

How to Force Restart iPod nano (6th Generation)?

Step 1. Press and hold both the "Sleep/Wake" and "Volume Down" buttons for at least 8 seconds.

Step 2. Wait until you see the Apple logo.

Step 3. If not working, plug your iPod into power, then try again.

How to Force Restart iPod nano (5th Generation or earlier)?

Step 1. Put the "Hold" switch firmly in the unlocked position.

Step 2. Then press and hold the "Menu" and "Center" (or "Select") buttons for 8 seconds until you see the Apple logo.

If you're having troubles with iPod like iPod touch, actually, there is the best alternative to go. That being said, it's FonePaw iOS System Recovery. However, it supports iPod touch serials so far. I'm sure it'll roll out for your nano very soon.

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