I am unable to update to IOS5 from Itunes, says "mobile device services not started". What is this and how do I fix it?

Here is a YouTube video which should guide you through a solution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLFAo-FWLxE

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Hello there, mikemason5.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some great troubleshooting recommendations:
Can't connect to the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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i cannot update my ipod because it says mobile device service is not started

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

Hello, my iphone for several times shows me this message "this iphone can't be used because the Apple Mobile Device service not started". I need help because i'm enable do download the new update. Thanks

Hello, my iphone for several times shows me this message "this iphone can't be used because the Apple Mobile Device service not started".
I need help, because i'm enable do download the new update.
Thanks

Type "Apple Mobile Device service" into the search bar at the top of this age by "Support" and read the resulting help articles.

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i just recently bought a phone off craigs list from someone else and they didnt restore it so i tried to plug it in and restore it and it said the "apple mobile device is not started" what does that mean? and what can i do?

You must be running Windows. AMD is a service that needs to be running in order to sync your phone. You need to start it as described here: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567.

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look like something is missing in your Photoshop install http://blogs.adobe.com/crawlspace/2012/07/photoshop-basic-troubleshooting-steps-to-fix-mos t-issues.html#TroubleshootUpda…

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Oh no Mr.Ected!
I can see if we can get your phone back on! I understand how important it is to have a phone. Have you tried this to see if we can get it back on? http://vz.to/1DZhteH . If it is still goes to a red Verizon screen and then to black we might need to do a master reset. While the phone is off try this:http://vz.to/1DZhXkU Be mindful this is the last resort because it will erase everything on the phone. If you have done back up assistant in the past you will be able to get you contacts back. Please let me know if you need any more help.
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The apps were purchased by another user with a different Apple ID. You will have to erase them and repurchase them using your Apple ID.

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          com.rogueamoeba.InstantOn          Version: 6.0.2
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I am unable to update to IOS5 from Itunes, says "mobile device services not started". What is this and how do I fix it?

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