How to Revive a Frozen iPod

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before you do anything

   If you see orange, just flip the switch and you're done.
   
   Otherwise, read on.
   
   For iPod 1 gig to 3 gig, press and hold menu and play/pause buttons for approximately 10 seconds.
   
   For iPod 4+ gig, press and hold menu and select center buttons for approximately 10 seconds.
   
   For a shuffle, turn the iPod off and on again.
   
   For an iPhone or an iPod touch, press and hold menu and sleep buttons for approximately 10 seconds.
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   Step 2: check the lock switch on the bottom of the iPod.

   the iPod is rebooting, so just wait.
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   Step 3: When you see the Apple logo

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   Step 4: you can stop pressing.

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