Depending on your iPod, you may first have to select Playback.

If you don’t know your iPod’s volume limit passcode, you’ll need to remove the volume limit using a Windows computer or a Mac. You can also restore your iPod to remove the passcode, though this will remove your iPod’s contents.

While your iPod won’t be able to exceed the maximum volume as dictated by this menu, the maximum volume is significantly louder than the default volume.

If you have a Mac, you may need to get a USB 3. 0 to USB-C adapter before you can plug your iPod’s cable into your Mac.

If this box isn’t checked, your iPod Shuffle isn’t volume-locked.

This is important because your iPod’s hidden files and folders won’t show up in File Explorer until your iPod is registered by iTunes.

You can also press ⊞ Win+E to open the File Explorer.

If you don’t see the iPod’s name here, click the This PC tab at the top of the left-hand column, then double-click the iPod’s name under the “Devices and drives” heading.

You can also try typing volumelocked or _volumelocked into the search bar that’s in the upper-right side of the folder.

Open the main menu. Select Settings. Select Volume Limit (you may first have to select Playback here). Raise the volume limit to the maximum setting. Press the center button.

Open the main menu. Select Settings. Select Volume Limit (you may first have to select Playback here). Raise the volume limit to the maximum setting. Press the center button.

Depending on your Mac, you may need to get a USB 3. 0 to USB-C adapter before you can plug your iPod’s cable into your Mac.

You can also try typing volumelocked or _volumelocked into the search bar that’s at the top of Finder.

Open the main menu. Select Settings. Select Volume Limit (you may first have to select Playback here). Raise the volume limit to the maximum setting. Press the center button.

Open the main menu. Select Settings. Select Volume Limit (you may first have to select Playback here). Raise the volume limit to the maximum setting. Press the center button.

Listening to songs at full volume boost can cause distortion. It can also damage your hearing, so be careful when using this method.

On a Mac, click the File menu item in the top-left corner of the screen.