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Cleaning an iPod 1st generation for sale
silvercar
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I have an iPod 1st generation I want to sell. I have been able to charge it using a 30pin hard wired lead, I don’t have a 30pin- USB cable. Even if I did I’m not sure it would be recognised by iTunes.
Being of the 2004 era all it has on it is music. I just want to make sure that the buyer can’t access the associated Apple ID account for it. Or worse use the iPod in some way to gain control of the Apple ID. Being such an old device there is no keyboard or password for it. Is it safe?
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Remove it from your Apple ID before you sell it
Reset to factory settings0 -
I have reset to factory settings, but that hasn’t removed the music. I don’t know that an Apple ID is linked to an iPod mini?? I know that linking it to iTunes transfers music over, but I’m not sure if it stores an Apple ID.MikeJXE said:Remove it from your Apple ID before you sell it
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Log into your Apple ID at Apple.com/uk
Check your devices and then if it is there remove it.
If the music is still there I'm guessing something isn't right so I would suggest reset to factory again, make sure you choose all data and settings
Check the process first at Apple.com1 -
Does a device of this vintage have sufficient value to make the effort to sell worthwhile?silvercar said:Being of the 2004 era
Unless "vintage" is the operative word and desirability / value increasing.1 -
Yes more so with original packaging $30 - $10000
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Found this
Select the iPod icon under the menu buttons on the top left corner > Look for the "Restore iPod" button, click it. It will prompt you with a message asking if you'd like a Factory Reset (which erases all media as well)
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It’s an iPod mini, not an iPod touch.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
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Looks like you need to plug it into a PC or Mac
Perhaps you could try an Apple Store they may help
Worth a try, make an appointment at the Genius Bar they are very helpfull2
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