IPOD HELP!

[Zook]

For those with iPods (maybe not something exclusive to ipods), I'm having a problem that just started today. My girlfriend plugged her iPod Nano 6 into my radio AUX plug today (something she does all the time with no problems) but today it began making a whistling interference after I turned the volume up. It does it regardless of the volume level too. I plugged mine in and it doesn't do it at all, so what gives? I searched online and found a solution:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_127SNI135/PAC-SNI-1-3-5-Noise-Filter.html?search=ground+noise&tp=2653
(cheaper on eBay)

But I want to know why her iPod is doing this all of a sudden. Help me DTF, you're my only hope...

inb4 lol iPod, Zune is better blah blah blah

[Tripp]

The first thing you could try doing is restoring the iPod, usually fixes most issues. I'd go with that if you haven't already tried it.

And if it still continues to make the whistling noise, either do this: Use a new cable, use a different radio (both for trial and error) if you try a combination of each, and it's still making the noise. there is a good chance it could be an internal issue, most likely the Aux Port.

[Zook]

The first thing you could try doing is restoring the iPod, usually fixes most issues. I'd go with that if you haven't already tried it.

And if it still continues to make the whistling noise, either do this: Use a new cable, use a different radio (both for trial and error) if you try a combination of each, and it's still making the noise. there is a good chance it could be an internal issue, most likely the Aux Port.

Well like I said, I have the same Ipod and don't have this problem. I just checked earlier to confirm this. I also don't have another radio to test it on. I suppose I could restore it, but I'm pretty sure it's not the cord or the AUX port. I know she's not going to like the fact of putting all her music on again...

Thanks for the reply.

[Ħ]

I hate iPods.  I've owned about 4 or 5, and each one breaks between 1-2 years.

[Dr. DTVT]

Not a software problem I believe.  You probably have a loose connection.

[Zook]

Not a software problem I believe.  You probably have a loose connection.

If this were the case, why does my iPod not experience this problem?

I just don't understand.... The fact that this happened out of nowhere baffles me.

I was telling my GF that she needed to turn the volume up louder than normal when using the AUX port, and after I turned up the volume on my stereo the frequency whistles started.

Also, Apple is no help because they can only troubleshoot if it's an earphone problem. PLUUUUUH!!!

[Dr. DTVT]

loose connection on the iPod.  I had that happen to a 30 GB one.  I use it as a HD now.

[Zook]

Ok, this makes no sense, but I seemed to have solved the problem. I discovered that it only makes the whistling noise when the volume on the iPod is low. I turned the volume limit to max and the volume to max, and alas, the whistling went away. On my iPod, the volume limit is maxed, but the volume isn't, and it doesn't make the noise. My girlfriend's iPod may be slightly retarded.

There is however a faint hiss when the volume is turned up on both iPods, so I might just get the noise filter anyway.

Thanks for your responses.

[Dr. DTVT]

That's why I use the line out on the iPod dock.  Too bad you have to buy it now, I got two docks from when they still came with the iPod.

[YtseBitsySpider]

Rather than start a new thread.


I offered to add music to a woman's iPod Classic 160 gig (2 years old).

It went mostly well, it froze up a couple times when loading large amounts, and it was pretty slow..though I don't know much about iPod's. I added about 15 gig. Next day I return it to her, she's thrilled with the amount of tunes however it freezes up ever 8 to 10 songs or so.

Thoughts?
Solutions?
Wipe it clean and re-fill?

Software is latest version.

[ReaperKK]

I'd wipe it and put the music on again.

I have a 160gb classic that is almost a year old and it's pretty well full of crap and I have no problems with it, I use it around 4 hours a day everyday too.

Also I wanted to add that make sure that iTunes is the only program managing the iPod. Early this year I had a problem when winamp decided that it would like to sync with my iPod so I had a very similar problem where the iPod would consistently lock up. I got rid of winamp, wiped the ipod and used itunes exclusively (transcopy is good too) and no problems.

[YtseBitsySpider]

Noted.
Thank you.

I'll try a wipe clean I assume iTunes will offer me a "restore" iPod to factory settings or something like that and wipe it clean?

Thanks again.

[Chino]

Does her ipod work with headphones?

[ReaperKK]

Noted.
Thank you.

I'll try a wipe clean I assume iTunes will offer me a "restore" iPod to factory settings or something like that and wipe it clean?

Thanks again.

yup it'll just restore with the newest firmware.

[YtseBitsySpider]

it did, shockingly enough.
When I plugged it in the first time and asked if it had the latest it said "YES"...then when I did a "restore"...it mysteriously found three updates to fix none issues.

It's gobbling music up as I speak.

Yes it works with headphones, it just kept freezing every 5-10 songs or so.
I haven't tried listening to anything since the restore, I'm still filling it.

Will update later.

thanks again.

[emindead]

YtseBitsySpider, I had the same problem and this definitely fixed it:

The problem is with your HDD on iPod.

1. It's not the songs fault - when the iPod is formatted and the disk restored, the songs that once were broken or with errors are now suddenly fixed.

Solution:

1. Go to disk mode (plugged in in your pc):
- RESET iPod (menu+center buttons), immediately while it is reseting
- DISK MODE (centre+play/pause buttons).
2. While in disk mode full format it from DOS (COMMAND PROMPT; just type cmd in the start menu, click enter). My iPod was seen as disk F: -it can be g: as well or any letter it assigns to your iPod- so:
format f: FS:FAT32 /Q (Q is quick but F (/F) Full is what you need). This may take a while, like an hour or thirty minutes. Be patient.
3. Reassign the name of your (iPod's) Hard Drive (F:, G:, ...)
4. RESET iPod (menu + center).
5. Restore in iTunes

[YtseBitsySpider]

^^well that is just a tad more complicated than the --restore to original-- I did out of iTunes.

Should it start to hiccup again I'll certainly book mark this thread for that little nugget.

One thing I noticed is after I re-filled her iPod with music none of the album covers came over.

Grrrrr.....

[ReaperKK]

make sure that the cover is actually appended to the id3 mp3 tag.

Check out Tag&Rename for batch editing for mp3 on your comp.