How to Reset iPod nano: Fix a Frozen iPod nano

 How to Reset iPod nano: Fix a Frozen iPod nano

There can be many reasons why your iPod nano may become unusable. For example, you could be listening to your songs or syncing with iTunes when it suddenly decides to crash! If your iPod appears to be frozen, then it may just need a reset (for syncing problems, read our iPod Sync Troubleshooting Guide).
The firmware inside your iPod (responsible for its operation) can at times trip up -- making the unit either freeze while it's on, or not power up. It is therefore worth trying to reboot your iPod nano before taking it to someone for an unnecessary repair -- they may even charge you for this simple task!

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: 1 Minute maximum

Here's How:

1. The Hold Switch: The first stage in resetting your iPod nano is to slide the Hold Switch to the Hold position and then back to the Off position again.
2. Menu and Select Buttons: The next stage involves pressing the Menu and Select buttons down for approximately 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo displayed on the screen. If this doesn't work first time, then try again.
   
3. If the above steps don't work, then it could be that your iPod nano requires power to reset. Use a power adapter or your computer's power and follow steps 1 - 2 again.

What You Need

• iPod nano (1st / 2nd / 3rd / 4th / 5th generation)
• Power source (if steps 1 - 2 don't work)