How to Check the Disk Format of Your iPod

The iPod is a popular portable media player from Apple Inc. It has a disk with a screen and specific software. You can restore your iPod to work with both Macintosh and Windows computers. If you configure it for Mac operating system, it is restored as HFS+ (Mac OS Extended) file system. If you configure it for Microsoft Windows, it is restored as FAT32 file system. However, when you change the disk format, it needs to be reformatted. Reformatting removes all the files from disk and need to opt for iPod Recovery to get your files back.

Checking iPod's disk format:

In order to determine the disk format, follow the underwritten steps:

On the iPod, select Settings and then About. If you are using an older one, chose Settings from main menu.

Scroll down to bottom of your iPod's screen.

If disk is restored for Mac operating system, you see the serial number as last item in About screen. If your iPod is configured for Microsoft Windows operating system, you see the "Format: Windows" as last item.

If your disk is configured for Mac operating system, you can not use it on Microsoft Windows operating system-based computer. However, it is possible to restore the iPod disk for using it with Microsoft Windows computer. For this purpose, you need to restore the factory settings.

When you connect a Windows configured iPod (excluding Shuffle) to Macintosh operating system-based computer, formats itself to work with Macintosh (HFS Plus file system). It happens for the first time when you connect it with your Mac computer.

When you restore the factory settings of your iPod, using iTunes software, all of the files stored on iPod disk are removed. In such cases, if you do not have an updated backup of your critical files, Recovery Software are required to get your data recovered.

The iPod Data Recovery applications use efficient scanning algorithms to thoroughly scan the disk and retrieve all lost photos, music files, podcasts, videos, and documents. The enable you to perform Recovery on your own, with simple and rich graphical user interface. The tools do not alter original data as they read-only and non-destructive conduct.

Stellar Phoenix iPod Recovery is the most advanced and powerful tool to extract lost files from iPod disk. The software is available for both Windows and Macintosh operating system, in two different versions. It is compatible with iPod Classic and shuffle.