

Inside this there is a folder called 'Music' that contains several folders beginning with the letter F. The contents of the iPod in the Finder will now reveal a grey (previously hidden) folder called 'iPod_Control'. defaults write AppleShowAllFiles TRUE.No doubt there are copyright‑based reasons for Apple hiding this folder, but you can make it reappear by entering the following commands into Terminal: Now, when you check the content of the iPod in Finder you will see that the Music folder is conspicuous by its absence. Pod RescueĪs long as the device shows up in iTunes, you can select it and, under the Summary tab, ensure that 'Enable disk use' is checked (this will already be the case if you have chosen to 'Manually manage music and videos'). So, resist the kind offer from the Apple Store's genius to wipe your device and perform a full system restore, and go home and try the procedures explained here instead.
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This is especially relevant if you manually sync your music and other files to your device, as iTunes on your Mac will not have a mirror copy of what is on the iPod. Maybe your iDevice won't function anymore, but you may still be able to rescue the data. Obviously, the smart thing to do is not get it wet in the first place but, if it does get damaged in this way, all is not lost.

This kind of damage invalidates any warranty and, unfortunately, the problem also afflicts iPod Touches and iPhones. It seems that a common reason for people to visit a 'genius' at the Apple store is a faulty iPod, often as a result of water damage. Don't panic if your iDevice has recently gone to a watery grave your music may still be salvageable.
