The ipod a16 is the fifth generation ipod from apple that uses a click wheel to scroll through your devices media library, and may occasionally lock up when you attempt to play a song or display a photo. The kit includes a high capacity 450 mah lithium ion battery, all the special installation tools that you will need, and a step by step instructional video. Well connect to itunes and restore then open itunes, connect ipod, click restore. Macbook pro repair tool kit for model a98 and a1502. Click eject ipod in the submenu to disconnect the device. When you sync your music, movies, and more with the finder, the content on your ipod touch will match whats on your computer. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to totally erase ipod and then reinstall the ipods software from scratch. The ipod model number a16 is the fifth generation of the original ipod, which.
But it has the same apple model number as the 5th generation a16. The ipod a16 is the fifth generation ipod from apple that uses a click wheel to scroll through your devices media library, and may occasionally lock up when you attempt to play a. Stick the ssd into a handy msata to sata adapter board, and format it to fat32 using your pc step 3 open the ipod and get ssd ready. How to upgrade an ipod for 2018 with flash memory and a. Apple ipod 5th generation model a16 black 30gb 232.
Then you transfer the songs to ipod and start listening to music. Apple ipod classic 5th generation 30gb model a16 for. But any time it does release an ipod software update, you should install it. Unlike most other media players, apple does not support microsoft s wma audio formatbut a converter for wma files without digital rights management drm is provided with the windows version. The ipod 5th generation, known as the ipod video it came in 30gb, 60gb and 80gb introduced in 2005 model number a16 basket. Vintrons 6160227, 6160229, 6160230, ec008 battery for ipod g5 30gb a16, 5. Black plastic exterior, red click wheel, signatures of the u2 band members engraved on the back, and ipod special edition u2 engraved on the back. However, i have an infrequently used ipod classic 160gb and i use it to backup my music collection, which currently stands at. Insten replacement battery pack compatible with apple ipod video 30gb 5th generation 5g 30 gb g5 gen 5 classic 900mah lipolymer rechargeable battery with opening tool kit model a16 silver 4.
A16 includes battery, official tools and instructions click image to view model details. However, i have an infrequently used ipod classic 160gb and i use it to backup my music collection, which currently stands at about 25,000 tunes. Apr 25, 2017 part of the complete battery installation kit from, this video provides a step by step demonstration of the procedure for replacing the battery in your apple ipod a16 player. The ipod takes four hours to completely charge its battery. The first model was based on an ipod click wheel with a 20 gb hard drive. Apr 30, 2015 stick the ssd into a handy msata to sata adapter board, and format it to fat32 using your pc step 3 open the ipod and get ssd ready. Ipod a16 30gb firmware full guides for download and update. Apple ipod a16 battery replacement kit extended life. Hello, sometimes my ipod needs to reboot and sometimes the songs skip or stop playing. How to erase your ipod the super fix for most ipod problems. I upgraded to windows 10 a while ago and have not had any major problems. Below youll find direct download links to firmware files for all ipod touch models. Better quality at less size than either mp3 or apples format. If you are having problems with it, i would reset and clear it.
Press and hold the menu and center buttons until the apple logo. Frequent full discharges should be avoided when possible. Everymac is a great source of information on different mac models. Jun 06, 2018 ipod a16 drivers download additionally, apple reports that the 30 gb model can hold over, and the 60 gb model over, 4 minute videos in h. Your computer might not recognize your ipod when you plug it in. A16 its a 80 gb and dont know if they ones sold here willfo because they are 30 gb and 60 gb can some one tell me if these will follow it.
I am resubmitting because the replacement also is not working properly. Feb 22, 2018 using an ipod in 2018 can be rough, however. Apple reports that the ipod 5ge models charge completely in about 4 hours and also will. All ipods with the a16 model number and the 2065 emc number. Originally, ipod software only worked with classic mac os and macos.
The a10 fusion chip brings up to twice the performance and three times better graphics to the new ipod touch 2 while still delivering great battery life. How to replace your apple ipod a16 battery youtube. This can happen for a number of reasons and does not necessarily mean that you have a serious problem and will need ipod recovery software. I have a model a16 80gb classic ipod 5th generation video. When apple introduced the second generation of ipods in july 2002, they sold two versions, one that included itunes for macintosh users and another that included musicmatch jukebox. Use ipod reset utility to restore the following ipod models back to their factory.
The ipod classic stylized and marketed as ipod classic and formerly just ipod is a portable media player created and formerly marketed by apple inc. Resetting an ipod is a straight forward procedure and. Windows 10 unable to recognize 160 gb ipod classic as an ipod. How to update ipod and itunes software for dummies youtube.
Model a16 30, 60, or 80 gb hard drive black or white plastic front ipod 5th generation video troubleshooting, repair, and service manuals. There are a number of things that can be wrong with it, but this super fix solution will cure most problems. Nowadays the ipod classic is longgone, and all that remains is the ipod touch and the portabilityfocussed nano and shuffle. There were six generations of the ipod classic, as well as a spinoff the ipod photo that was later reintegrated into the main ipod line. I have a used ipod classic 5th generation a16 that was purchased for a parent as it is compatible with all their 40pin gear. More product type less product type ipad compatibility. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. How to upgrade an ipod for 2018 with flash memory and a new. Vintrons 6160227, 6160229, 6160230, ec008 battery for apple ipod g5 30gb a16, ipod g5 30gb ma002. Is there a firmware upgrade only that can be downloaded into the ipod. Sometimes an ipod may freeze and not respond to your commands. The windowsbased musicmatch jukebox software was made obsolete and replaced by itunes 4. The software bundled with the first generation ipod was macintoshonly, so windows users had to use thirdparty updates like ephpod or xplay to manage their music.
Ma002lla for the 30gb model in white, ma146lla for the 30gb model in black, ma003lla for the 60 gb model in white, ma147lla for the 60gb model in black. Download free and secure itunes and ipod tools software and apps for audio mp3. Other software enhancements include a search function and. Feb 09, 2011 apple lets you know when they update software. The first version was released on october 23, 2001, about 8 1.
The best ever ipod for sound quality was the 5th generation enhanced version. I have been looking for a battery for my ipod model no. Apple ipod classic 5th generation 30gb model a16 for sale. Download free itunes and ipod tools software and apps for. Charge the battery c onnect ipod to the ipod power adapter using the ipod dock connector to firewire cable. Manual instructions for an ipod model number a16 it still works. How to download and update ipod a16 30gb firmware one of the most popular mobile phones brands on the market are htc phones, therefore when it get dated it is important to know how to update android firmware on htc. Ipod a16 30gb firmware full guides for download and. Ipod a16 drivers download additionally, apple reports that the 30 gb model can hold over, and the 60 gb model over, 4 minute videos in h. An ipod can be reset, which is just like rebooting a computer. The apple ipod g5 30gb a16 battery replacement prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. This repair is to replace the hard drive in your ipod if it is showing a sad face or folder on screen, clicking, whirring, skipping or will not restoresync. Open the ipod with your spudger thats a thing, apparently, or the cheap plastic onetimeuse things that come with your cheap ipod battery.
Press and hold the sleepwake and home buttons until the ipod restarts. The 30 gb model provides up to 4 hours of photo slideshows with music and 3. Because there are four very similar ipod models that match the a16 model. Apple ipod g5 30gb a16 battery replacement details. If it hasnt been jailbroken and had its blobs saved then you will not be able to pick your firmware. Find out which ipod model you have by its model number and other details. To set up ipod, you charge the battery, install software from the ipod cd, and import songs from your music cd collection to your computer.
When plugged in to the wall outlet, it attempts to turn on but says please wait. The apple ipod g5 30gb a16 battery replacement comes with a complete battery replacement kit and stepbystep instructions to make your installation a snap. Heres how to tell a 5th gen enhanced ipod apart from a standard 5th generation ipod. All you need to do is select which updates to install. Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older. Press and hold the sleepwake and volume down buttons until the apple logo displays.
How to update your ipods operating system with itunes. The ipod special edition u2 is a standard ipod model with some differences, including. Firmware files available for download on this site are hosted on an apple server. Windows 10 unable to recognize 160 gb ipod classic as an. Keep the apple ipod g5 30gb a16 battery replacement cool and store only in a cool, dry location. One of the parents already has an identical model which was working fine although hadnt.