Ipod is locked on disconnect before ejecting - Apple iPod nano

hold the home and lock button for 10 seconds.

i have an ipod classic  it used to do that     now i can just disconnect without ejecting since it has received several software updates   previous to that if i unplugged the ipod before ejecting the ipod froze   online i learned how to reboot the ipod if it froze

That is supposed to happen. You simply hit eject button in itunes (this can be located to the right of your ipod in the list containing (library, podcasts, etc.) It looks like an eject button on a vcr.

im not sure if this will work, but, hold the menu button and the select button for about 8 seconds, or until the screen turns off, then u will get the ipod logo, and then it should boot up like normal

1. To load pictures onto your ipod, you need the itunes software which will easily allow you to put photos onto your ipod.
2. When you get the itunes software, it will have an option in the list where your ipod will be listed for you to eject your ipod. It will be a symbol that looks just like any regular eject button. You could also eject your ipod by going to my computer and right clicking on it, and in the list, select eject.
To get the itunes software, you can go to this website and download it: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Hey,

have a look here
http://www.fixya.com/support/r561879-code_forgot_code

if that doesn't solve it then look here
http://www.fixya.com/support/r561901-ipod_problems_start_5_solutions

Let me know if you need anything else.


Thanks,
Ekse

hey billy, u have to download and install itunes to operate ur ipod on ur comp interface. only itunes recognizes ur ipod , and u can put songs or videos thro i tunes alone.. once connected to the comp the ipod ll say do not disconnect.. u hav to eject it in the i tunes,, der ll b an option for ejectin ur ipod on ur i tunes..

Yes, the iPod will show that it is charging on its screen. Disconnecting without ejecting can cause data loss of whatever is stored on the iPod
Ejecting is when you remove the iPod from the desktop by dragging its icon to the trash or clicking on the down arrow next to the iPods name from within iTunes.

If you use the library computer, usually a Windows based OS, you'll need to click on the iPod icon from the task tray on the lower right of the screen. You can right click to select the remove option

plug it into your comp and iTunes will unlock it for you
This support document also provides additional information on locking and unlocking the iPod. According to Apple, if you have forgotten the code, you can unlock the iPod by doing the following:
Connect your iPod to the primary computer you use it with (the first one iPod synced with), and open iTunes. When you disconnect iPod from the computer, it will no longer be locked.
If you can't unlock iPod using either [the code or connecting it to the computer you use to manage its songs]. . . you can restore your iPod to factory settings using iPod Updater. Please note that this will erase all data on your iPod. Afterwards, you can add your music and data back to your iPod.
If you want to change the primary computer that your iPod is associated with, do this:
1. Restore your iPod. Warning: The restore process cannot be undone. All of your songs and files will be deleted. Always make a backup of your important data.
2. Connect your iPod to the computer that you want to be the primary computer.
3. Open iTunes and synchronize

if you don't eject the iPod, that is what will happen.

 

to eject it alternatively, what you should do is go into control panel\system and find the device manager.

 

You should find it under removable drives. click it and and select disable.

 

Then it should be ejected.

 

hope this helps.