Interesting iPod thing

Leonis · 11-19-2006, 10:39 AM

OK, stating right now: This is NOT a thread on the pros and cons of various music players so if you want to discuss that, please don't don't do it here. If no one has an answer, we'll just let the thread die.

I've had an interesting thing happen with my iPod. It works great all the time except for twice when I've turned it on and it appears to go into what I would call "tech mode" ie: diagnostics area. Screen goes black and white and you can start running system tests and checks on memory etc. All fine, but I can't work out how to escape or turn off when this happens and have just let it run out of battery each time, then recharge, restart which worked.

No major issue except once it was as I was boarding an international flight and I had to hide it and leave it on.

Does anyone know:

1. How I caused it?
2. How to get out of it?

I tried every combination of presses, holds etc I could think of.

Sir Krustin · 11-19-2006, 11:09 AM

Call the tech support line.

Leonis · 11-19-2006, 11:46 AM

I could. If I was not unconcerned enough to wait and see what joys my fellow IWers may bring to the table. That involves, looking for a number. Caling it. Waiting on hold. Getting bored and seeing what my fellow IWers may bring to the table. I've just skipped a few steps!

Jorath Calar · 11-19-2006, 12:29 PM

Found this with a little help from our friend Google...

Quote:

To reset, one should hold down the menu and play/pause buttons. This will force a hard reset and cause the iPod to reboot. On early firmware versions, this would also cause the date and time to reset. No data will be lost.

To enter "debug mode" press Menu-Select-Pause/Play (3 buttons in a vertical row), then when Apple logo appears, press Reverse-Select-Forward (3 buttons horizontally). A reverse Apple logo shows, then debug menu.

I assume you use the reset instructions also in the debug mode... but then again it's from apple so I don't expect it to make any sense at all... [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 11-19-2006, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: Jorath Calar ]

Hivetyrant · 11-19-2006, 05:54 PM

Yeah, I ahve had that happen to me many times, and have actually figured out how to get to it too.

Only problem is I don't know how to get out of it except for letting the battery die

Though I'm sure you could find out somewhere on the internet if you looked...

In fact, I might just do that...

Sir Krustin · 11-20-2006, 05:32 PM

Apple forums

11-19-2006, 10:39 AM	#1
Leonis Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Somewhere on Earth - it changes often Posts: 1,292	OK, stating right now: This is NOT a thread on the pros and cons of various music players so if you want to discuss that, please don't don't do it here. If no one has an answer, we'll just let the thread die. I've had an interesting thing happen with my iPod. It works great all the time except for twice when I've turned it on and it appears to go into what I would call "tech mode" ie: diagnostics area. Screen goes black and white and you can start running system tests and checks on memory etc. All fine, but I can't work out how to escape or turn off when this happens and have just let it run out of battery each time, then recharge, restart which worked. No major issue except once it was as I was boarding an international flight and I had to hide it and leave it on. Does anyone know: 1. How I caused it? 2. How to get out of it? I tried every combination of presses, holds etc I could think of. __________________ Better run through the jungle! Grrr...

11-19-2006, 11:09 AM	#2
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	Call the tech support line. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

11-19-2006, 11:46 AM	#3
Leonis Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 6, 2001 Location: Somewhere on Earth - it changes often Posts: 1,292	I could. If I was not unconcerned enough to wait and see what joys my fellow IWers may bring to the table. That involves, looking for a number. Caling it. Waiting on hold. Getting bored and seeing what my fellow IWers may bring to the table. I've just skipped a few steps! __________________ Better run through the jungle! Grrr...

11-20-2006, 05:32 PM	#6
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	Apple forums __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

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Hivetyrant Jack Burton Join Date: August 24, 2002 Location: Aussie now in the US of A! Age: 37 Posts: 5,403	Yeah, I ahve had that happen to me many times, and have actually figured out how to get to it too. Only problem is I don't know how to get out of it except for letting the battery die Though I'm sure you could find out somewhere on the internet if you looked... In fact, I might just do that...

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