iPod (shuffle) Reset Utility 1.0.2
09/07/07 | iPod
Use iPod Reset Utility to restore the following iPod models back to their factory settings when iTunes is unable to do so. The process completely erases all music and data and reinstalls the iPod software version listed below:
  • iPod shuffle (1st Generation) - iPod Software version 1.1.5
  • iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) - iPod Software version 1.0.3


Use iPod Reset Utility to fix the following issues:
  • iPod will not play music, and cannot be restored using iTunes.
  • iPod is not recognized by iTunes, but is visible in My Computer or in Device Manager on a Windows PC, or in Apple System Profiler on a Mac.
  • iPod shuffle (1st Generation) is identified as a device in "Recovery mode." iPod shuffle (2nd Generation) is identified as a "USB DFU device."


Mac version (3.46MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102formac.html
Windows version (2.2MB):
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodresetutility102forwindows.html