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How to Reset iPod Nano

How to Reset iPod Nano

November 10, 2018 by Mitch Bartlett 1 Comment

These steps show you how to soft reset the many versions of the Apple iPod Nano in the event that your device is frozen and not responding. These steps will not clear your music off the device.

7th Generation

7th Gen iPod Nano Reset

Press and hold the “Power” button (also known as “Sleep/Wake” button) and the “Home” button simultaneously for about 10 to 20 seconds until the device resets.


6th Generation

6th Gen iPod Nano Reset

Press and hold the “Power” button (also known as “Sleep/Wake” button) and the “Volume Down” button simultaneously for about 10 to 20 seconds until the device resets.


1st Through 5th Generation

3rd Generation Nano Reset

Hold down the “Center” and “Menu” buttons simultaneously. The screen will start to melt away. Then you will see the Apple appear on the screen. The iPod has been reset successfully.

7th gen photo by Abbey Lee
6th gen photo by Jason Bache
3rd gen photo by Claudio Montes

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  1. Alysha says

    April 1, 2018 at 4:23 am

    It didn’t help because I forgot my password and I thought it would restart it completely and I don’t have to do the code (I’m talking about my iPod nano )

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