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iPod 7th Gen iPod nano is amazing!
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turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Maybe AI could make us a new Nano?
Love my set of them. They are essential for my gym workouts.
I'd love to have new ones though.
(I know, I know -- we are never getting them 😞)
Gotta commend Apple that all of these old iPods still work. Great little players.
Scepticalscribe
macrumors Haswell
I love the iPod, - it was the device that introduced me to the world of Apple, the so-called 'halo effect' - and I still have two (fully functional and perfectly working) iPod classics that (still) travel abroad - indeed, travel the world - with me, and which I use regularly (they are just brilliant on long journeys).
The iPod nano was an amazing device, (gadget), beautiful, functional and exceptionally portable.
Terrific thread.
The iPod nano was an amazing device, (gadget), beautiful, functional and exceptionally portable.
Terrific thread.
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1rottenapple
macrumors 603
Interesting. My hesitation is the future when the battery craps out. I hear those are basicslly no replacement option unlike the mini or classic iPods.
I was an iPod fan own each one but stop in 2007 when the iPhone came out.
I currently have a modded mini, 7th gen classic, 7th gen modded with moonlit market Bluetooth and haptic.
Although difficult, battery replacement is not impossible. iFixit has other component replacement guides as well as a general teardown guide. Refurbished units are also available.
1rottenapple
macrumors 603
Wow that’s great I did t know batteries can be replaced! Interesting how does it work with AirPods?
Last I heard, the 7th gen does *not* work with AirPods Pro 2, but other AirPods models are ok. You should do some investigation before parting with your money if Airpods are important to you. I don't own AirPods of any kind, but the Nano pairs and plays fine with my Bose QC45s and Anker Soundcore P20i bluetooth earbuds.
1rottenapple
macrumors 603
Timmy D
Contributor
I actually will have the experience of "trying" to replace the battery this weekend. I bought a "never opened" iPod nano 7th generation last week to find that the battery wasn't working.
Update: I watched so many videos on how to replace the battery. I felt extremely confident only to just simply destroy my display and home button. Taking the display off seem SO simple in every video 🙁
Update: I watched so many videos on how to replace the battery. I felt extremely confident only to just simply destroy my display and home button. Taking the display off seem SO simple in every video 🙁
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curious, which step went wrong?
iPod Nano 7th Generation Battery Replacement
If your iPod Nano 7th Generation is no longer charging, it might be time to replace the battery. This guide will walk you through the steps to...
www.ifixit.com
also, fwiw, i think when someone makes a video, they likely use a device they've already repaired/opened before. typically that makes every step and clip give just a bit easier.
sorry to hear it.
Timmy D
Contributor
Removing the display panel. It looked like the battery may have leaked at some point and caused the lcd to separate. Everything was corroded. I should’ve taken a pic but disposed of it quickly yesterday at work.curious, which step went wrong?
iPod Nano 7th Generation Battery Replacement
If your iPod Nano 7th Generation is no longer charging, it might be time to replace the battery. This guide will walk you through the steps to...
also, fwiw, i think when someone makes a video, they likely use a device they've already repaired/opened before. typically that makes every step and clip give just a bit easier.
sorry to hear it.
Timmy D
Contributor
I think you're right about previously worked on iPod nanos. I called the few repair shops in my area and they all refused to change the battery. Saying they didn't want to be liable for damages. I've got to laugh at how telling those statements were lol oh well lesson learned. I will stick with iPod classic mods.curious, which step went wrong?
iPod Nano 7th Generation Battery Replacement
If your iPod Nano 7th Generation is no longer charging, it might be time to replace the battery. This guide will walk you through the steps to...
also, fwiw, i think when someone makes a video, they likely use a device they've already repaired/opened before. typically that makes every step and clip give just a bit easier.
sorry to hear it.
Applewatch42
macrumors 6502
Galas
macrumors regular
They do. That's my exact workout music setup.
kamikazeeMC
macrumors 6502a
A DAP popped into my feed yesterday, the Snowsky Echo Nano, which got me interested.
Dug out my Nano to see how it was fairing. Last I really used was on a holiday 2017. Reinstalled iTunes and filled it up, was listening all afternoon, battery still holding up.
It was nice having a simple focused device, no distractions.
Dug out my Nano to see how it was fairing. Last I really used was on a holiday 2017. Reinstalled iTunes and filled it up, was listening all afternoon, battery still holding up.
It was nice having a simple focused device, no distractions.
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
I’m totally amazed Apple hasn’t tried to make something in this space that is hyper focused that the youth could gobble up.
Perhaps part of the problem is Apple Music is not that cool with them.
But if they did it, I always assumed it would have some sort of minimalist App Store.
kamikazeeMC
macrumors 6502a
I did come across posts here and there of gen z switching to feature phones, maybe just a passing trend of the few.
Yeah unfortunately even a minimal App Store would take away from the simplicity.
Was watching the battery of my Nano re-calibrating itself last night. With the screen on for a lengthy period it drop, then when off and skipping with button, checking it would be up again.
Buttons! I remembered I was using this when I still had a motorbike. While wearing gloves I could still skip songs with this in my pocket and not take my eyes off the road.
th0masp
macrumors 6502a
Main downside of the 7th gen Nano for me was the touchscreen which was one of those going wild with a little humidity. When my Nano broke and they weren't making them anymore I replaced it with a Touch. Too large and too short a battery life in comparison but the touchscreen is thankfully entirely unfazed by contact with a wet fingertip or some raindrops.
What I didn't understand is why Apple did not port the music player from the Ipod to the newer devices - instead you have to use Music, ewwww. Still crying for that Nano player, many years later. 🤪
What I didn't understand is why Apple did not port the music player from the Ipod to the newer devices - instead you have to use Music, ewwww. Still crying for that Nano player, many years later. 🤪
Never really understood why Apple became so anti-radio after this. As I understood, an FM chip is not expensive and could be in iPhones to this day. Other manufacturers like Samsung and LG have included them. Possibly Apple thinks no one is interested and just streams internet stations. But that uses data, whereas radio is free.
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Funny seeing this thread.
I recently bought an As-Is lot of iPod Nano Gen 1 that all had dead batteries. Destined for a landfill somewhere.
I ordered new replacement batteries for them and finished replacing them all last night.
It was such a good feeling reviving these little players, even though they can’t hold a whole library of music, they are delightful to use.
I recently bought an As-Is lot of iPod Nano Gen 1 that all had dead batteries. Destined for a landfill somewhere.
I ordered new replacement batteries for them and finished replacing them all last night.
It was such a good feeling reviving these little players, even though they can’t hold a whole library of music, they are delightful to use.