Apple ipod 160 GB.Stopped installing music- code 1439 displayed - followed on-line instructions to reset. Have now lost all music and videos and screen says I have no free memory? Its 9 days old, is this normal? Should I return it?

See if this helps: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1372

Hi matt_pages
You will need to install Itunes on your computer, then after you have Itunes installed and running and all your music downloaded to Itunes then you connect your Ipod up to the computer and it will recognize your ipod and allow you to move your music from your itunes on the computer to your ipod.
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Itunes download page: http://www.apple.com/itunes/

Here are some programs you can use to recover files. list
My personal favorite, Recuva.
Good luck.

Hi, now, when you restored your 80 gB classic, did you upgrade the firmware to 1.1.2?
If so, do not.
I refuse as my firmware 1.1.1 works the ipod great and the only trouble started (twice) on trying to update the firmware.
Try a hard factory reset:support.apple.com/kb/HT1339

Then, charge fully with AC charger (this was recommended to me twice in an Apple store)

After wards, use USB to connect to your computer and do not allow it to upgrade to 1.1.2

(See incidental article about ipod touch: rupertgee.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/downgraderestore-ipod-touch-firmware-to-version-111-using-os-x/ this might even work on ipod classic - you've got nothing to loose); also have a look at Apple's updates: apple.com/support/downloads/

This seemed to work for me:

1. Download latest version of iTunes
2. disconnect from internet (I did this by removing my wireless adapter).
3. Put iPod into disk mode (hold select and play until display says "disk mode" at the top).
4. Connect iPod to computer
5. You should be prompted to restore, click yes.
6. Message will appear saying can't connect to internet, do you want to restore to latest version "2.0.1" instead? (Something along those lines).
7. It should start restoring and work this time.

Hope this helps.

Try to reset it (instructions here) if not, you may need to have apple install a new battery for you

Format the hdd through "my computer" then unplug it and try to do a factory restore again worked for my 80 gb ipod video

You upgraded to the new itunes and thats would be your downfall.  Uninstall itunes and go back to the itunes version that worked.  Don't upgrade just because that stupid icon tells you to.  If things are working, then don't fix it or in your case don't upgrade.
Also, try plugging your ipod into a different USB port on your computer.

1. The iPod reset utility will reset your iPod shuffle back to it's factory settings. It works for the following shuffles: iPod shuffle (1st Generation) - iPod Software version 1.1.5, iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) - iPod Software version 1.0.3
   The reset utility will fix the following issues.
   1. The iPod won't play music and can't be restored using iTunes
   2. iTunes won't see the iPod but you can see it under "My Computer" in windows or under Apple System Profiler on a Mac.
   3. iPod shuffle (1st Generation) is identified as a device in "Recovery mode." iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) is identified as a "USB DFU device."
2. You have to have administrator privileges to run the restore software and it will wipe out all the information on the iPod (including all your music) and install factory software back onto it.
   System requirements are Mac OS X 10.3.9, or later, Win2k with sp4, Win XP, this won't work on Vista.
   Download the file for the program here:
   MAC
   http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102formac.html
   Windows
   http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102forwindows.html
   
3. Install the software onto your computer, plug your iPod into the USB port and run the reset program, it will ask for your permission to reset the iPod, answer yes and the process will proceed. After finishing the reset procedure then use iTunes or whatever software is used to access your iPod and load your music. Enjoy your toy!
   

Hey check out this link it worked me.. http://inc0gnit0s.wordpress.com/2009/07/19/error-1439-while-trying-to-restore-or-sync-ipod-with-itunes/

i have the same problem. i tried everything but nothing worked .. sorry