I updated an old iPod to the newest software and now it does not work with any of my accessories. I installed an iPod adapter in her car and we have a nightstand stereo with a dock on it. Hate Apple when they use there software to make people spend more money. Is there a way to revert to older software on the ipod? No I did not save any type of back up or anything. Not sure what I was thinking updating it. It has a cracked screen an makes a perfect device to leave in the car connected to here stereo. Now its worthless.
Anyone smart on iPod software???
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Updating and Restoring iPod nano Software
You can use iTunes to update or restore the iPod nano software. It is recommended
that you update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software,
which puts iPod nano back to its original state.
 If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not
affected.
 If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs, files,
contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod nano settings are
restored to their original state.
To update or restore iPod nano:
1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of
iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.
2 Connect iPod nano to your computer.
3 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane and click the Summary tab.
The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version
of the software.
4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software.
5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erases all data
from iPod nano). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
You can use iTunes to update or restore the iPod nano software. It is recommended
that you update iPod nano to use the latest software. You can also restore the software,
which puts iPod nano back to its original state.
 If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs are not
affected.
 If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod nano, including songs, files,
contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod nano settings are
restored to their original state.
To update or restore iPod nano:
1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of
iTunes from www.apple.com/ipod/start.
2 Connect iPod nano to your computer.
3 In iTunes, select iPod nano in the Source pane and click the Summary tab.
The Version section tells you whether iPod nano is up to date or needs a newer version
of the software.
4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software.
5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod nano to its original settings (this erases all data
from iPod nano). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Here is what I suggest. You need to do a hard restore. How? Well you need to hold the power and home button until the screen goes blank (while connected to itunes). I tunes will tell you that you need to do a restore. This will wipe everything from ipod and should fix everything. But if you have done a back up, then you are good.
