Month: October 2022

Twenty-one years after releasing its iconic and game-changing iPod, Apple decided to discontinue the product. However, that doesn’t mean you have to stop using yours. Plenty of people still use their iPods every day or give them to their kids as a way to let them listen to music. 

So, can you fix a broken iPod? Yes! There are still plenty of repair companies that will help you repair your beloved device. 

If you need Apple iPod repair, keep reading to discover what you need to know. 

Identify Your iPod Model

Before determining what’s wrong with your device and how to fix it, you need to know what model you have. 

You can find this information if you have the iPod model number, which you can use on the Apple website. Here are the many versions Apple has released over the years: 

• iPod (scroll wheel or touch wheel)
• iPod dock connector
• iPod click wheel
• iPod photo (iPod with color display)
• iPod Special Edition U2
• iPod 5th generation
• iPod classic
• iPod mini (first and second generation)
• iPod shuffle (first, second, third, and fourth generation) 
• iPod nano (first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh generation)
• iPod touch (first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh generation)

Depending on the model you have, the fixes may vary. Some of these solutions may not work on older models. If you have an old iPod, contact your local tech repair company to see if they can help. 

Common Problems and iPod Troubleshooting Tips

Before you begin with more complex solutions, make sure the hold switch isn’t toggled. When you turn this switch on, an iPod doesn’t accept any input. 

If the hold switch isn’t the issue, continue with these instructions. 

Check the Battery

The older a device gets, the more the effectiveness of the battery drops. Older iPod models have significantly reduced battery life. 

Plug your device in for an hour or so and see if you can use it after that. If you notice that you need to recharge your iPod more frequently, you may need to replace the battery. 

You can replace an iPod battery through Apple for a fee and only if the battery holds less than 80% of the original capacity. The cost of a new iPod battery can vary widely depending on the model you have. 

Keep in mind that Apple likely won’t service the battery on older models. If you have an older version, you’ll have to find a tech repair shop willing to work on it. 

Select your model with us at Fruit Fixed and start a repair to get an estimate on the job. 

Don’t try to replace a battery on your own. Apple makes it tough for the average person without the right equipment to open the device and fix it. You need an experienced technician on your side to help you diagnose and repair your iPod. 

You may have to ask yourself if repair or replacement is the better option. 

Reset the iPod

Is your device frozen and unresponsive? 

A quick and efficient way to fix many issues is to try to reset it. Resetting your device reboots the iPod, but it doesn’t result in any lost data. In some cases, this is the only solution you need. 

On an iPod touch, you’ll have to press and hold the home and power buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears. This takes about ten seconds. 

On a classic iPod, press and hold the menu and select buttons. The Apple logo should appear in around eight seconds. 

Restore the iPod

Normally, these fixes should address many common problems. However, you may find your iPod still doesn’t work. In this case, you’ll have to restore it. 

Restoring an iPod should be a last resort, as you can lose any data that you haven’t backed up. 

Follow these steps to return an iPod to factory conditions: 

1. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cord
2. Open iTunes (update if necessary)
3. Click on your iPod when you see the device 
4. Backup data and settings 
5. Click on “Restore iPod” and follow the on-screen prompts
6. Reload the old backup 

If your iPod doesn’t show up on iTunes, you may have to put it into recovery mode. 

Saving a Wet iPod

Older Apple devices weren’t as advanced as the new phone models. They weren’t water resistant, and dropping an iPod in water could mean losing it forever. 

If you get your device wet, don’t turn it on. If you do, you could destroy the internal components. Your iPod needs to dry completely before you can use it again. 

You may have heard that using silica gel packets or rice works to speed up the drying process. This isn’t the best solution. 

The problem with the rice method is that the tiny grains can get inside your device and cause more problems. Enriched rice also has dust that can get inside the iPod. 

Using silica gel packets is generally safer, but it’s tough to get enough to actually make a difference. 

If you’ve dropped your iPod in water, the best solution is to contact a repair company and ask their opinion. You can bring your device in and have them inspect it. 

Fixing a Broken Display

Your device may sound like it’s on and working, but you can’t see anything on the display. If you hear the hard drive spinning, but you can’t see anything on the screen, you’re likely dealing with a faulty display. 

There’s not much you can do about this problem except to bring it in and have the part replaced. 

Distorted Audio or No Sound

If you plug in headphones but you can’t hear the music, the problem can be the headphones. Try a different set to see if the problem persists. 

If you have no sound at all, check the audio jack. A loose connection means you won’t hear anything, but it’s an easy fix. 

If the problem is a faulty audio-out jack, you’ll likely need the part replaced. 

Find Apple iPod Repair Services

Even if you have an older and now discontinued iPod, you can still get your device fixed. If there’s something wrong, try these troubleshooting tips to see if they help. 

If you can’t fix the problem on your own, don’t worry! Here at Fruit Fixed, we handle a wide variety of tech fixes, including Apple iPod repair. 

Stop by one of our convenient locations to get started today. 

There are about 1.8 billion Apple devices active across the world. This is an all-time high, which makes sense considering the constant development of new technologies for users. 

Apple Watches are one of the most portable types of technology out there, but they’re not without their challenges. Read on to learn about some common Apple Watch problems so you can make the most out of your Apple products 24/7.

The Screen Won’t Turn On

If your Apple Watch screen won’t turn on, the first thing to do is make sure it’s charged. If the battery’s dead, it’s an easy fix- just plug it in for a while. If the battery isn’t dead or it won’t take a charge, you might need to try some other things.

Hit the start button and Digital Crown for at the same time. Hold them down for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears.

This will force restart an Apple Watch. Rebooting it will turn the screen back on in most cases.

However, it may not work in every case. If you don’t see the Apple logo, it’s time to take the watch to technology repair professionals. They’ll help diagnose your problem, get you any new parts you need, and fix your watch until it works as if it’s new.

Wrist Raise Function Doesn’t Work

Apple Watches should turn on automatically when you raise your wrist. If yours doesn’t, you likely accidentally toggled the ‘wake screen on wrist raise’ button off.

Go to settings > general > wake screen. You’ll see the “wake screen on wrist raise” function at the top of the function list. If it’s off, click the little sliding button next to it and the watch should work properly again.

You will also see “wake screen on crown up” and “auto-launch audio apps” underneath the wrist raise button. You can decide whether you want to toggle these features on, too. Apple Watches are highly customizable so you can determine the functions that make them more convenient for your personal use.

No iPhone Connection

Your Apple Watch is supposed to pair with your iPhone seamlessly. You can control it from your iPhone, send messages from the watch, use Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities, and more. Unfortunately, some people will experience a “no iPhone connection” error, which seriously limits the way that you can use your watch.

If this doesn’t happen, make sure that you’ve enabled both your Bluetooth and your WiFi. These capabilities are what allow you to pair the devices, so the watch won’t work right if they’re toggled off. You can check the status of these capabilities in the Control Center.

Your watch also needs to be in Pairing Mode. If you’re seeing a watch face on the Apple Watch, you’re in the clear.

If your watch is paired but still isn’t connecting, try turning airplane mode on and off. This soft network reset might make it work. If not, restart both the watch and the iPhone and make sure they’re paired again.

Software updates are also another common culprit. You may need to go to settings > general > software update to make the pairing work. If problems persist, talk to a Fruit Fixed professional about how to proceed.

No LTE Connection

LTE-enabled Apple Watches connect to the same data network that your iPhone uses. This capability is what lets you use the watch while offline. Without LTE, you would need to connect to a WiFi network to use your watch for communications and applications.

Check to see that the Cellular button on your technology is green. If the button itself is green, you do have a connection even if it’s not working. The green button indicates a connection while the dots above it in the Control Center show the strength of the signal.

In other words, you may have a connection with a poor signal. There’s not much you can do about that until you go to a new location. It’s not a problem with your Apple Watch and will correct itself.

If you can’t find an LTE connection, this is usually a pretty simple fix. It usually just means that you accidentally toggled Airplane Mode on the watch. This fix only takes a couple of seconds because you only need to disable it.

You Can’t See Notifications

Apple Watches give you notifications that you can interact with from your wrist. In fact, this is the main appeal of this highly portable technology. It’s a huge bummer, then, when notifications stop coming.

First, check to make sure that Do Not Disturb is off. If it’s on, toggle it off and you should start getting notifications.

If this doesn’t work, it’s probably an issue with your watch-to-iPhone connection. The notifications are sent to your iPhone first. The iPhone puts them onto your wrist via the Bluetooth connection between the two devices.

Disconnect and reconnect your Apple Watch and iPhone. Then restart the watch itself. They should reconnect automatically so you can get notifications again.

Messages Remain Unread

Apple Watches are great communication tools because you can send and receive messages without ever pulling your phone out. If you’re getting messages and opening them, the notification should go away after it’s read. If it doesn’t, you’ll wind up with a very disorganized and full screen full of old messages.

Try restarting both your iPhone and watch. Unpair them and then pair them again.

This is annoying but is usually going to be an effective and simple fix. If not, it’s time to see an expert.

Professionally Solve Apple Watch Problems

Now that you know some common Apple Watch problems and how to troubleshoot them, it’s time to get professional assistance. Fruit Fixed is excited to take a look at your electronic device and diagnose its problem with an experienced and trained eye. Find a location near you and reach out to begin repairing your Apple Watch ASAP.