Hidden iPod Commands
March 31, 2006
I grew tired of Googling each time I needed the correct button sequence to put iPods into their various modes, so I’ve put together this little table.
| iPod Generation | Hard Reset | Diagnostic Mode | Disk Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Generation “Scroll Wheel” | Menu + Play | Previous + Center + Next | Previous + Next |
| 2nd Generation “Touch Wheel” | Menu + Play | Previous + Center + Next | Previous + Next |
| 3rd Generation “Touch Wheel” | Menu + Play | Previous + Center + Next | Previous + Next |
| 4th Generation “Click Wheel” | Menu + Center | Previous + Center | Center + Play |
| 5th Generation “Click Wheel” | Menu + Center | Previous + Center | Center + Play |