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Do iPod shuffles need to be turned on or off while charging?

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It will charger faster if off while charging.

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What would cause the orange light to flash all the time when I've been trying to charge it for over a day?

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It is trying to sync with your iTunes account. Click on your iTunes account to sync the iPod Shuffle with it. Once the iPod is synced, charging will begin and the orange light will stop blinking and become steady. Once charging is complete, the orange light will turn green.

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What is wrong if my iPod shuffle will not charge and the red light will come on, but will go off again very quickly?

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This happened to me too. It turns out your iPod only charges when the orange light is solid. If it is blinking while charging, it's NOT charging. When it's solid green, it's fully charged. When it flashes red and disappears, it's completely out of juice.

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Can I charge an iPod shuffle without a computer?

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Yes, if you have a USB to AC outlet converter, simply plug your cable into that and let it charge in a wall outlet. Any USB 3 outlet can be used to charge it.

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Why does the charge on my iPod Shuffle only last a short time?

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The iPod Shuffle has a very small battery, so it can only hold a small amount of charge. iPods can also lose charge quickly if the battery is damaged. Leaving it on the charger after it is fully charged often damages the battery.

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Can I replace the battery of my iPod Shuffle?

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Yes, you can find them online either through Apple or from vendors such as eBay and Amazon.

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Can I use any AC adapter to charge my iPod?

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Yes, you can. You take the cable and plug it into the USB adapter and plug it into the wall.

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How do I charge my iPod shuffle with no computer?

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You can charge it with a power socket. If you buy a normal USB power socket and plug the charger in, it will work.

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How can I charge several iPods at the same time?

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Plug each iPod separately into different power ports, wait about four hours and each iPod will be fully charged!

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Is it charging if the orange light is blinking?

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No, it is trying to sync. You should cancel the sync then let it charge or let it sync, wait, then charge.

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When fully charged, how do I download music from my PC to the iPod?

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Plug your iPod into the computer, load the iTunes program, and click on your iPod's name. You can then click Sync to download your songs.

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Can I use the dock to charge my iPod Shuffle second gen?

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Yes, all iPod Shuffles can charge by their docks either plugged into a computer or plugged into an electrical outlet.

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What could be wrong if my iPod shuffle seems to be charged, but when I try to play music I just get the light blinking between green and yellow, and nothing plays?

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You might not have downloaded songs onto the iPod itself. Check iTunes to see your playlist. You might have to activate the iPod's iTunes setup instead of just dragging music videos onto the iPod itself.

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The battery is charged but it won't work! What should I do?

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It sounds like it's broken. You may be able to take it to a store that fixes tech.

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How do I erase all the songs on an iPod shuffle and start over?

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Go onto iTunes, connect the iPod and click Restore. Wait until it is done, and it will have erased everything on the iPod.

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It's got out of charge and as I connect it to a port, orange light starts blinking for about 4-5 seconds and then turns off and nothing happens and it isn't charged. What should I do?

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If the orange light is flashing, it is not charging. If it's flashing red for about 5 seconds, its juice is completely gone.

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Do I have to have an iTunes account to charge my iPod Shuffle?

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No just plug it in. Add songs manually from your PC or Mac and you wouldn't need iTunes. But if you want to add your songs you have bought on iTunes, then you need to sign in.

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How do I charge my iPod shuffle if it hasn't been charged for many years and is not showing the charging light?

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If it doesn't have a light when it's not plugged in, it has no battery. If it still doesn't have a light and it is plugged in, you may need to replace the battery.

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