replace iPod

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replace iPod

What does apple offer to replace the iPod? I know they aren't in this bz, b/c they want everyone on a subscription (which I have). But I have alot of owned music (ripped from cds) that I want to keep separately on a different device. And use it via bluetooth especially on airplanes.

Do not want to co-mingle my owned music with Apple Music.

And finally, I'm not speedy with effecting files transfers from non-apple music players...all my owned music has been stored on apple iTunes/now music.

Thoughts? Possibilities? Very sad that my wonderful 32gig iPod was stolen...

Thank you.

P.S. I have an old iPod w/glass screen, but that is probably too ancient to be practical.

iPod Nano (5th Gen)

Posted on Dec 28, 2022 12:53 PM

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Answer 1

mingoslkd

Community Specialist

Dec 30, 2022 06:51 AM in response to vesta822

Hello vesta822,

You would need to visit the websites of the Music Players you're interested in to see what they are compatible with and what the requirements are for that particular player.

In regards to Apple's Self Service Repair, this page below has information. However, it's not available for the older models, such as an iPhone 5s,

Apple’s Self Service Repair now available

Thanks!

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Answer 2

bailier

Community Specialist

Dec 30, 2022 12:31 PM in response to vesta822

vesta822,

Yes, you should be able to obtain service for your iPhone 5s, although Self Service would not be an option. You can read about alternative service options here: iPhone Repair & Service - Apple Support

Take care!

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Answer 3

green500

Community Specialist

Dec 29, 2022 12:01 PM in response to vesta822

Hello vesta822,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities.

We understand that you’re looking for a music player to replace your iPod. Apple doesn’t offer another music player. We recommend that you check for music players by other manufacturers that may fit your needs.

Take care.

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vesta822 Author

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Dec 29, 2022 09:04 PM in response to green500

I'm sorry, guess I miscommunicated. I know that apple no longer supports iPod & there are other music players out there.

But which ones are compatible with my owned music that has now been synced involuntarily into the MUSIC app. The Sony ones appear to require complicated file transfers etc. Wondering if there are any music players that can work with apple MUSIC app. One never knows when Apple will just drop a product, then it's just too late for us consumers.

Secondly, I have two old 5s iPhones that I previously used as music players--sadly even the third-party batteries die very quickly. Now that apple is releasing their official parts inventory, is there any chance that I might be able to get a standard battery installed in one of these 5s phones? They would work great as plain old music players.

Thank you for your creativity here...

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vesta822 Author

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Dec 30, 2022 09:59 AM in response to mingoslkd

Thank you. Appears that apple will replace/repair batteries for 5s phones:

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