How do I know if I have a 4th or 5th gen iPod Shuffle?
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The colors are different, I think.If you google pics of each generation, it might help.The size and shapes may differ as well.The older gen was more square than the 4th and 5th
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I would check with Apple Support on the internet. You should find the answer there.
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I found this answer on Google: There's actually no such a thing as the 5th Generation iPod shuffle. On the internet, you can even see some say 6th generation. There are only four generations of iPod shuffle. The reason of the general confusion is that because the 4th generation iPod shuffle is released two times, with different colors. The first release was in 2010 and the second release was in 2012 (with different colors and material design). The only difference between two differently released iPod shuffle 4th generation is the colors. While the first released versions were silver, blue, pink, green, and orange, secondly released versions consisted of silver, slate, purple, pink, yellow, green and blue models, all with matte finish unlike the shiny finish before, in order to correspond with the 5th generation iPod touch and 7th generation iPod nano.
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Hi Trudy! You can identify iPod Shuffle models by both the shape and the on board features:1st Gen - White, made out of plastic. Control pad on board. USB connector built in. No transfer cable is needed with this model. 2nd Gen - Rectangular. Made out of metal. Control pad is on board. Comes in a variety of colors. 3rd Gen - Elongated rectangle. Made out of metal. No controls (other than the on/off/shuffle switch). Multiple colors available. 4th Gen - Square. Made out of metal. Control pad on board. Multiple colors available.
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Hey Robertson. I don't have an Ipod shuffle, but I've tried it on my Ipod 2G and it's working perfectly! So I assume it would work on any Ipod or Apple product.
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I bought it to charge my daughters iPod 4th gen. And bought the adapter to convert it to 5th gen. So if the shuffle has the same plug in as 4th gen. iPod it will work
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This is the shuffle I purchased that will not fit: Apple iPod shuffle 2GB Silver (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL Sold by: EverythingDeals I have not be able to edit my review to reflect 5th generation.
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Nothing except the colors. The 4th Generation have a shinier finish in Silver, Orange, Blue, Green and Pink. The 5th Generation is much more matte, like the 2nd Generation of shuffle and comes in Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Purple, Silver, and Slate(my personal fave).
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I believe so. I had a second generation shuffle and the original H2O audio. That one quit working so got the new one. That one didn't fit in the original unit. The old one had a ridge in it whereas the new one doesn't. And for that reason the new is not compatible with the old unit. The new unit has a deep pocket that any shuffle will fit in. The second generation is the same size as the fourth so I don't see a problem. A long answer to a short question. Hope it helps.
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My daughter has the 5th Gen iPod and yes it works. It comes with several different inserts to be able to use different devices. Good sound and super cute even when not in use. Hope this helps.
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Sorry, Zikar, I don't know. I don't use my Shuffle any more because it is inferior to other iPods.
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Haven't tried it with a shuffle, but it does work with Iphones 4 and 5, so my guess is that it can work with the shuffle too.
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If im you, I just buy from amazon, or apple store...I dont seriously know, I got the older apple 30g and people are asking me if thats the new ipod. I say yes sir....lol
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Provided you get one that doesn't break, yeah, it does work with ipod shuffle.
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I dont know I bought it for my ipod shuffle and don't have an iphone to check it with
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I tried for over 3 hours to get 2 different 2nd gen ipod shuffles to work in windows vista home premium desktop hp. I updated firmware on shuffles and restored to factory shipping setting. Restarted PC. Itunes version 7.3. Will not sync individual songs to shuffle. Will sync whole library. But cannot see ipod shuffle contents in itunes. Then ipod shuffle would not work in itunes.Tried a new ipod nano purchased in dec 2006 blue colored ipod nano. Same difficulty.Any suggestions. Does the ipod shuffle work in windows vista??? Does the Ipod nano work in windows vista??
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I'm afraid I had the same problem, a 5th generation iPod that fits into the adapter that wasn't recognized. I never got it to work. I ended up having to get a refurbished 6th generation iPod, which does work.
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Yes, I'm pretty sure I have the fourth generation. The difference between the 4th and 3rd is just the cord connection.
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The instruction manual lists the following models for use: iPod Touch (1st, 2nd, 3rd gen), iPod Nano (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th gen), iPod Classic, iPod (5th gen). I have a 7th Gen iPod Classic and it works fine. The additional software from the app store can only be put on an iPod Touch though.