Fix a frozen Apple iPod Nano by hard resetting it. By WonderHowTo. 10/18/10 4:13 PM. In this iPod Nano owner's guide, we learn how to fix a frozen or otherwise unresponsive iPod Nano by hard restarting it. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, and to learn how to unstick a stuck iPod yourself, take a look. Where FireWire was once the only method of syncing an iPod to a computer, the 5th Gen model only allowed users to charge the iPod with the cable. Up Next: Basics Previous You need to wait 20 - 30 minutes for it to charge and then you may need to Reset it (and possibly more than once) to get it to display and boot up. If the battery cannot even take a minimal charge, i.e. it has flat-lined, then the iPod will not work even if connected to power, no matter how long you let it charge. Reset the device by pressing the Sleep and Home buttons simultaneously until the display shows the Apple logo. This should take about eight seconds. When the Apple logo appears, press and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons simultaneously until the device enters Disk Mode. from: Putting iPod into Disk Mode. iOS - Unable to update or restore. Forgotten Restrictions Passcode Help. iPad,iPod,iPod Touch Recovery Mode. You will need to restore your device as New to remove a Restrictions passcode. Go through the normal process to restore your device, but when you see the options to restore as New or from a backup, be sure to choose New. Just try to soft reset to unfreeze an iPod. 1. On iPod nano 7th generation: Touch and hold down "Sleep/Wake" and "Home" button until the screen shut down. Wait for a few seconds, your device will reboot. 2. On iPod nano 6th generation: Press both the "Sleep/Wake" and "Volume Down" buttons for over 8 seconds. Your antique iPod Nano 6 Generation not showing up on the iTunes on Windows 10/11 Computer, so you are not able to sync your music? The 2 best solutions to s Connect your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to the PC and run EaseUS MobiUnlock. Select "Unlock Screen Passcode" from the main screen. Step 2. Next, click "Start" to enter the process of unlocking. Step 3. Check your device model and click "Next" to download the latest version of firmware for your device. Hold the "Power" button at the top of the iPod and press the "Home" button at the same time for about 15 seconds. 2. Release the buttons when you see the Apple logo appear on the screen. Tip: To reset Nano 6th generation, you have to hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Volume Down button at the same time for at least 8 seconds. Solution 2 If it's not installed, you can get iTunes here. Connect the iPod and select it in iTunes. The screen that appears is the iPod's Summary screen. The button for doing a Restore is there. This will erase the iPod, re-install its software, and set it to default settings, which is what is often called "factory" condition. mMbJ.