The "3G" in "iPod 3G" stands for "third generation." It was the third model in a series of seven (as of April 2010) in Apple's iPod line of consumer electronics. The iPod 3G had an LED screen and a click wheel which has long since been replaced by an LCD screen on newer units that can play videos. If you're having any kind of problem with your 3G iPod, you can quickly get to the root of the problem and figure out what is causing it by trying just a few simple things.
Instructions
1. Connect your iPod 3G to your computer. Certain problems that happen as a result of content incorrectly synced to your iPod can be fixed by simply connecting the device to your computer and syncing it again in iTunes. Once your iPod 3G is connected, open iTunes and click on the "Sync" button to see if that doesn't fix the problem.
2. Restart your iPod 3G. To do this, press and hold the "Play" button on your iPod 3G's control panel. While doing this, simultaneously press and hold the "Select" button until the Apple logo appears. The iPod 3G will shut off soon thereafter. Press and hold these two buttons to turn your iPod 3G back on and see if that doesn't fix the problem you were experiencing.
3. Restore your iPod 3G. This is a kind of "nuclear option," and is similar to reformatting your computer's hard drive and restoring your operating system. Any problems that are a result of a faulty file in the iPod 3G's operating system will be fixed by performing this method. To do this, connect your iPod 3G to your computer and open iTunes. Instead of clicking the "Sync" button as you normally do, instead click "Restore." All of the data will be erased from your iPod 3G and the operating system will be restored. You can then click "Sync" to re-sync all of your content back to your iPod 3G.
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