Why Does My IPod Only Work When Plugged In?

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Like your laptop, cell phone and other electronic devices, your iPod is equipped with a ,

one you replenish by plugging it into a power source

. … If your iPod works only when you're charging it and it's an older device, your battery may simply have worn out.

Why does my iPod touch not turn on?

Your iPod may just need

a soft reset

. This is the most common reason why your iPod isn't turning on. Simply, hold down the power button and the home button at the same time. … This will reset your iPod and should hopefully solve the problem.

Why is my iPod not responding to anything?

If your iPod still won't respond, it

might have low battery

. your iPod for at least 30 minutes: Connect your iPod to the charging cable that came with your device. … Wait a few minutes until a charging screen appears or until the status light on your iPod shuffle turns orange.

How do I revive a dead iPod?

Plug the iPod into the USB port of your computer and start iTunes. If iTunes recognizes the device, attempt to backup the iPod Touch and restore the unit by

clicking the “Restore” button

.

How do I stop my iPod from draining my battery?

  1. of 20. Turn Off Background App Refresh. …
  2. of 20. Turn Off Auto-Updating for Apps. …
  3. of 20. Turn Off Motion and Animations. …
  4. of 20. Keep Bluetooth Off Unless You're Using It. …
  5. of 20. Turn Off Wi-Fi Unless You're Using It. …
  6. of 20. Reduce Screen Brightness. …
  7. of 20. …
  8. of 20.

How do you know if your iPod battery is bad?


An icon in the upper-right corner of the screen shows battery charging status

. If you charge the battery while syncing or using iPod nano, it might take longer to charge. If using a portable computer, make sure it is plugged into power and that the lid or display is open.

How long does it take for an iPod touch to charge from dead?

The battery charges as long as the computer is on and not in Sleep mode. It takes

about four hours

to fully charge your iPod. Note, however, that it gets about 80 percent charged after 2 hours (Minis only take about an hour to get the 80-percent power rush).

How do you fix an unresponsive iPod screen?

Do a hard reset of your iPod by holding down the

Power

and home buttons for 10 seconds simultaneously. The Apple logo should appear within 10 seconds, if it doesn't you may need a new battery. Connect your iPod Touch to it's and either charge on your computer or via a wall outlet.

Can an iPod be repaired?

We might be able

to fix your

iPod for an out-of-warranty fee. If we can't fix it, you might have to replace it. Your replacement iPod will be new or equivalent to new in both performance and reliability. Contact your service representative for details.

How do I make my iPod not disabled?

If your iPod is disabled, the only way to unlock it is

to completely erase and reset it

. If you have a backup, you'll be able to restore it, otherwise you'll lose all of your data. There is no way to unlock a disabled iPod unless you use the correct passcode or you erase it.

Can an iPod work without a battery?

Question: Q: Running iPod without battery

In fact, a battery would be a total waste, because it will get hot in the car, and fail prematurely. So running the iPod without a battery sounds like a great idea. Unfortunately,

the iPod won't boot without a battery

.

Why is my iPod battery draining so fast?

Features like the backlight and the equalizer—or

jumping around your library

—can make the battery drain faster, as can using big uncompressed file formats like AIFF. That wireless chip inside the iPod Touch is sapping power even if you're not trawling the Web.

How much does it cost to replace an iPod touch battery?

If it is out of warranty, Apple will replace the battery in your iPod touch for a cost of

US$79 plus US$6.95 shipping

. However, a variety of less expensive third-party battery replacement services also are available.

Why does my iPod lose battery when I'm not using it?

It is because

the 1G, 2G, 3G (and possible the mini) iPods don't actully power-down

. They just go into sleep mode when you power them down, so they can turn back on quickly, and they keep draining power. The 4G iPods completly turn off when you power them down.

How many years does iPod battery last?

The most common reason your iPod will die – aside from your dropping it and breaking the screen or ruining the hard disk – is because its battery will have reached its limit. iPod batteries generally last

two to three years

, depending on how often you use the iPod. You can replace them, sure, but it's not for everyone.

How do I check the health of my iPod battery?

  1. Launch the “Settings” app from your iPod Touch's Home screen and then tap “General.”
  2. Tap “Usage” then toggle the slider for “Battery Percentage” so it is green.
  3. Press the “Home” button to navigate back to the Home screen.
Charlene Dyck
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Charlene Dyck
Charlene is a software developer and technology expert with a degree in computer science. She has worked for major tech companies and has a keen understanding of how computers and electronics work. Sarah is also an advocate for digital privacy and security.