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scoobydugan · 08-02-2005, 09:01 PM

Hey... I just updated my ipod. and now it says to unplug from usb and plug into the AC charger....but I don't have one and now i can't use my 'pod. What do I do?

sadistikdreams · 08-02-2005, 09:06 PM

Didn't your iPod come with a AC charger?

I take it you're charging thru the USB, right?

My best guess is to eject it from itunes, but leave it plugged in to the usb. If it has the battery charging animation, it should be charging.

scoobydugan · 08-02-2005, 09:26 PM

I can't access it on iTunes. The only thing on the screen is an animation of plugging it into the wall lol.

pixelbend · 08-03-2005, 05:14 AM

that means the battery is too low to do anything else. I agree with sadistikdreams, just go get your AC adapter for now.

Redlemon · 08-03-2005, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadistikdreams

I take it you're charging thru the USB, right?

My best guess is to eject it from itunes, but leave it plugged in to the usb. If it has the battery charging animation, it should be charging.

Since it is giving him the "plug it in" graphic, it probably means that he is connected through an unpowered USB connection. Perhaps you could try other USB ports, maybe one of them is powered.

scoobydugan · 08-03-2005, 07:14 AM

it is a powered usb connection. I updated and after the update it said i needed to reflash it via using the ac cable.

Redlemon · 08-03-2005, 07:20 AM

Are you positive you don't have an AC charger? It looks like this:

and you plug the USB/Docking cable into it.

Xixox · 08-06-2005, 10:45 PM

I had the same problem with mine... (2nd hand ipod, no charger). Luckily it accepted the car port FM transmitter thingy as a charger.

Worst case scenario is you're out $20 getting a new charger.

t3m3st · 08-07-2005, 03:55 PM

You have to be plugged in to a power source because just in case you don't have enough battery for whatever reason, while the firmware is being updated, if the iPod should lose power, the firmware could never be restored or accessed again, thus making your iPod useless.

jujueye · 08-28-2005, 10:25 PM

If the things suggested here don't work, try poking around on http://www.ipodlounge.com. The answer is sure to be there.

08-02-2005, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	Ipod Problem Hey... I just updated my ipod. and now it says to unplug from usb and plug into the AC charger....but I don't have one and now i can't use my 'pod. What do I do?

08-02-2005, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
sadistikdreams lonely rolling star Location: Seattle.	Didn't your iPod come with a AC charger? I take it you're charging thru the USB, right? My best guess is to eject it from itunes, but leave it plugged in to the usb. If it has the battery charging animation, it should be charging. __________________ "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." -Lin Yutang hearts, by d.a.

08-03-2005, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
pixelbend Too hot in the hot tub!	that means the battery is too low to do anything else. I agree with sadistikdreams, just go get your AC adapter for now. __________________ But I don't want ANY Spam!

08-03-2005, 07:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Are you positive you don't have an AC charger? It looks like this: and you plug the USB/Docking cable into it. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

08-06-2005, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Xixox Crazy Location: MN-WI	I had the same problem with mine... (2nd hand ipod, no charger). Luckily it accepted the car port FM transmitter thingy as a charger. Worst case scenario is you're out $20 getting a new charger. __________________ Incompetence When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there's no end to what you can't do.

08-02-2005, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	I can't access it on iTunes. The only thing on the screen is an animation of plugging it into the wall lol.

08-03-2005, 07:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
scoobydugan Crazy	it is a powered usb connection. I updated and after the update it said i needed to reflash it via using the ac cable.

08-07-2005, 03:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
t3m3st Vroom! Location: Toronto	You have to be plugged in to a power source because just in case you don't have enough battery for whatever reason, while the firmware is being updated, if the iPod should lose power, the firmware could never be restored or accessed again, thus making your iPod useless. __________________ I do it for the rare drops

08-28-2005, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
jujueye alpaca lunch for the trip Location: in my computer	If the things suggested here don't work, try poking around on http://www.ipodlounge.com. The answer is sure to be there.