When the screen goes dark, release both buttons.

In a few seconds, the Apple logo appears, which means the nano is restarting.

In a few seconds, you’ll be back at the main screen, ready to go.

Tap and hold the Home button and the Hold button

The screen will go dark as the nano restarts.

When you see the Apple logo, release the buttons.

The nano starts up again.

iPad Nano with the Volume Down and Hold buttons highlighted

If this doesn’t work, repeat from the beginning.

A few tries should do the trick.

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iPad Nano 5th generation with arrows indicating turning the Hold switch on and off

Before doing anything else, ensure that the Hold button isn’t on.

This is the switch at the top of the iPod nano that locks the iPod buttons.

If you see either of these indicators, move the switch back and see if this fixes the problem.

iPad Nano with indications to hold center button and Menu button

Press and hold theMenubutton on the click wheel and theCenterbutton at the same time.

Hold for 6 to 10 seconds.

This process should reset the iPod nano.

You’ll know it’s restarting when the screen darkens and the Apple logo appears.

If this doesn’t work the first time, repeat the steps.