IPod Won't Sync After Updating to iTunes 10

Whenever I click sync to add the music that I purchased in the online store, it says that it is syncing the ipod, but then stops and then loads on the ipod screen for it being okay to disconnect. I've reinstalled itunes 10, tried itunes 8 (wouldnt work because library was converted to itunes 10) and it still does this same exact thing where it won't sync my music from the library on my computer to the ipod.
Help please.

Since upgrading iTunes I've noticed that not all of my podcasts will sync - one or two are always left out. Syncing again will get the stragglers, but it used to work just fine.
Another issue, possibly related, is I've seen an accumulation of 'Other' data on my iPod that I can't identify. I'm beginning to think it might be abandoned audio files from auto updating smart playlists that remove selections after they've been played. Doesn't happen with podcasts, though, because that smart playlist refuses to auto update on the iPod.

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IPod won't sync after update

After updating iTunes files were corrupted. I unintalled and reinstalled according to the instructions from Apple. My iPod doesn't sync and I my library is gone. It may be in iCloud but I can't get it to work. Any suggestions?

If the iTunes Library file becomes corrupted, iTunes creates a new one (that is empty) and starts using it. That may be why your iTunes library is "gone." However, your iTunes media files (such as your song files) are probably still on your computer's drive. In Windows, do a search on the name of a song that was in your iTunes library. If you can find that song's file, note its location. All of your song files are probably along that same path. If you were using standard settings in iTunes, they are in your user home folder's Music folder, under iTunes and then iTunes Media. Something like this
\Users\[your username]\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Media\
If you can find your song files, you may be able to recover your iTunes library using the procedure described in this document
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - Apple Support
If that is not possible, you can still add your song files to a new iTunes library. You will lose supporting data such as playlists, ratings, and play count. After you have your songs in an iTunes library, you can sync your iPod to that library. NOTE: Songs on the iPod that are not in your new iTunes library will be lost. You can reply back, if this is a problem or you have problems syncing your iPod to a new library.
Songs purchased from the iTunes Store can be re-downloaded at no cost. If any purchased songs were lost, go to the iTunes Store. Be sure to sign in using the Apple ID used for the purchase. Then, go to the Purchased screen (there is a link to Purchased on the main iTunes Store screen along right side). You can download (most) previous purchases there.
If you subscribe to Apple's iTunes Match service, your entire iTunes music library is matched or uploaded in iCloud. If this is the case, please reply back.

3G Clickwheel Ipod won't mount after update to ITunes 7.0

I recently updated to iTunes 7 and ever since my iPod won't mount. I can't see it on my desktop, and iTunes says the iPod is corrupt. I checked to make sure the Firewire port is working, and as far as I can tell, it is. I have tried to connect the iPod using both USB and Firewire, with the same result. I have also tried another Firewire cord, and that didn't work either.
I don't think the iPod is corrupt, because it was exactly after I updated to 7.0.1 that it stopped mounting. I thought 7.0.2 would resolve this issue, but it has not. The iPod works as it should when not connected to my computer.
I do NOT want to reload the iPod to factory settings, because over 1900 songs would be lost (my hard drive crashed last year, and this is the only place I have of many of these songs). This seems to be a known problem with the new version, but I don't know how to resolve it. Any suggestions?
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I have the identical problem with my Ipod & Imac. I haven't updated my Ipod for awhile, and although it works just fine independently, once I plug it into either my Imac or Ibook, the computer will not recognize it so I can't add new songs.The ipod doesn't show up in ITunes, in System Profiler, Disk Utility. I'm using Itunes 7.02 and judging from some other newsgroups I have read, there are many Ipod owners with this problem. I hope Apple gets it fixed soon.
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IPod won't sync after restore - now iTunes freezes up and iPod is empty

Two days ago my iPod started acting up - playing a song for about the first 10 seconds, then freezing up. I did the 5 R's - many, many resets, switching the USB port, reinstalling the software, and several restore attempts. The new and more pressing issue now is that, after a restore attempt, the iPod syncs to about song #50 (of about 1500) and then iTunes freezes up. Because of the restore, the iPod is now empty...no tunes...and I can't get it to sync. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I fear this is a glitch with the new update? What is the solution here?

I am having similar problems. My ipod was working perfectly fine in the morning and then at lunch time it said i needed to "connect to computer source and restore" i didnt have a computer at the time so i waited till i got home. when i got home i let it sit on my computer charging before i did anything. i took it off when it was fully charged and went to go listen to it. i listened to one song and in the middle of the second song, the music started to flicker and skip. i just shut off, when i turned it back on again ALL THE CONTENT ON MY IPOD HAD JUST DISSAPEARED. i was so angry and ive been calling around, reading the internet site pages and trying all that i can to fix this **** of a problem but nothing works. HELP ME PLEASE!!

Ipod classic won't mount after updating to itunes 11.0.2

ipod classic won't mount after updating to itunes 11.0.2.
I updated to itunes 11.0.2 today, after delaying it for a looong time (I have it @ work and don't like the new layout).
Since then, none of my ipods will mount/show up/update. I've tried all USB ports, 3 ipods, 3 cords. Wondering if you know of any issues. I've restarted the mac about 15-20 times today since as soon as I hook up an ipod, itunes immediately spins the beach ball and won't let me click out of it.
I've restarted the ipods 10+ times each.
All of the ipods DO show up on my desktop though. Just not in itunes anywhere with 11.0.2.
One more thing: It's not the cables or the ipods: they both mount fine when connected to my laptop (running old *** 10.4.11 and itunes 9.)
Machine is a Mac Pro running 10.6.8.

Finding this Post took some time but I thought it was me talking when I read it. I was having the exact same issue. I have a G3 I've been upgrading like mad, including a Sonnet G4-500 CPU a Maxtor 60gb & 80gb HDs 1gb of RAM a new LaCie Firewire800 PCI card Graphics card etc. the latest was installing Panther 10.3.9 on the new 80gb HD and also swapping out the old CD-ROM and replacing with the (Apple standard) Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-110D combo drive in it's place. got everything up and booted and poof! no burning. Toast worked read/write no problem. iTunes could read and import no problem, but wouldn't burn a CD.
Downloaded "PatchBurn 3.1.3" installed, re-booted and all is OK in burner land again :>)
I wanted to just post my additional thanks to the lead to Patchburner, and I'm going to donate to the cause. It's worth a $20 donation just for my joy of not throwing this computer out the window!!

IPod Won't Sync After Moving Music to New Computer

With the help of someone here, I moved my iTunes Library from my old computer to my new one. It didn't work exactly like it was supposed to. All of my music is on my new computer and in my iTunes library, but my playlists, counts etc. are gone. Whatever - I'll deal. Now, though, my iPod won't sync with my new computer (which I did authorized). The "Do Not Disconnect" sign never goes away after I connect my iPod. Thoughts?

*I'm afraid to plug in my iPod in fear of it erasing my playlists...*
If your iPod is set to update automatically you need to take care connecting to a different iTunes. You'll get a message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use our iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button: Managing content manually on iPod
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes 7.3 or later installed hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys together. This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer: iTunes - Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
*but should I plug it in to restore playlists??*
Your playlists won't be restored by simply connecting your iPod to iTunes.

Cd's won't burn after update to iTunes 6

New poster here (but have been reading for months).
I am an official idiot. Backround: After much stress, I solved my burn problms that started after updating to iTunes 5, thanks to this forum. I went from the error at the very end of the burn to at least being able to burn very slowly.
Finally updated to version 6, after reading here that nothing changed about burning from v5 to v6, and thinking I'd waited long enough that the bugs would be out of v6-- HA!
Now I can't burn at all --itunes hangs up right after reading the tracks. I can hear the disc spin then stop completely.Help!
Here are my diagnostics:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Hewlett-Packard Presario V2000 (EC178UA#ABA)
iTunes 6.0.1.3
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M\ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M
IDE\DiskHTS541080G9AT00_______________________MB4OA56J, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomPIONEERDVDRW___DVR-K15_________________1.11___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
If you have multiple drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these drives may interfere with each other.
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is administrator.
D: PIONEER DVDRW DVR-K15, Rev 1.11
Media in drive is blank.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 10 16 20 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
Thanks in advance for any input
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I'm suddenly having burning problems also. Was working fine and will burn using other programs so I don't think it's the drive. I can click to start burning a playlist, it runs through checking the playlist, checks all of the songs, then the entire program freezes. It doesn't give an error message to help me figure out the problem. Not trying to burn songs from iTunes store, just my own compilation. Using the same disks I always have. The only thing I've done recently is run a Microsoft Security Update. Here is the info from my CD Diagnostics:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Computer Corporation Dimension 2400
iTunes 6.0.1.3
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller\Intel(R) 82845G /GL/GE/PE/GV Controller
IDE\DiskMaxtor6Y080L0_________________________YAR41BW0, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomSAMSUNGDVD-ROM_SD-616E_________________F501___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRomNEC_CD-RW_NR-9200A_____________________1.01___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [1,0]
If you have multiple drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these drives may interfere with each other.
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is administrator.
D: SAMSUNG DVD-ROM SD-616E, Rev F501
Drive is empty.
E: _NEC CD-RW NR-9200A, Rev 1.01
Audio CD in drive.
Found 11 songs on CD, playing time 41:57 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:18:22
Track 3, start time 07:05:22
Track 4, start time 11:03:33
Track 5, start time 14:37:00
Track 6, start time 18:31:39
Track 7, start time 22:32:62
Track 8, start time 26:29:02
Track 9, start time 29:49:57
Track 10, start time 34:07:30
Track 11, start time 37:50:71
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 16 20 24 32 40.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 4 8 16 20.
I noticed that they have an iTunes 6.0.2. Should I just upgrade? If I download from the main iTunes page will I lose all of my songs?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
Dell Windows XP

Ipod Touch won't sync after updating iTunes

I updated my iTunes and now my ipod touch will not sync, it says that the ipod is synced with another iTunes library when it is not, is there a way to get it to sync?

With all the synced media like apps and music in your iTunes library do the following:
- Make a backup in iTunes by:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore the iPod from that backup. The above link includes that restore from backup instructions.
Somehow updating iTunes caused iTunes/iPod to think it was not synced to this library. That happens sometimes.

IPOD won't sync after latest update

I updated Itunes last night when prompted. Now my IPOD Classic won't sync. It says it's syncing but then stuff I deleted from Itunes is till on it and new stuff isn't. In the new Itunes layout I can't see if tracks are checked or not or even see my IPOD settings.
I hate this new update.

It seems obvious now but I finally, in frustation multi-cliked the IPOD icon that appears in the upper right of Itunes when your IPOD is hooked up. It brought up the IPOD menu and all my settings had been changed, so it no longer auto-synched checked items.
Apperently it no longer show the check boxes when looking at stuff already downloaded. It grays unchecked tracks out.

IPad 2 won't sync after update to 5.1 and iTunes 10.6.0.40

Upgraded iPad2 to 5.1 and Windows iTunes to 10.6.0.40. iTunes doesn't recognize the iPad as a device, but does recognize the camera. Tried all iPad troubleshooting steps (restarting both, reinstalling iTunes, tried various USB ports). Any ideas?

Hi G-whiz,
I solved the same problem (iTunes 10.6.0.40 upgrade on MacBook Pro). iOS 5.1 for iPhone and iPad, not recognised after update, even after rebooting each device in isolation and then all together. Still did not work.
For me the issue was: The MacBook Pro was running BT with wireless kbd and touchpad connected; also I had a large flatscreen running from the mini display connector.
Aiming to minimise any driver conflicts (even if external monitor and BT drivers are not third party), I followed these steps:
1. disabled bluetooth
2. disconnected external LCD
3. rebooted MacBook Pro (wifi still enabled before restart to get to iTunes Store)
4. connected iPad and iPhone to power (before upgrading to iOS 5.1 they had been set to wifi sync when on power)
5. started iTunes
Voila! Devices recognised automagically! And beginning sync instantaneously.
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IPod Touch suddenly won't sync after updating app

I installed an update for an app and now my ipod touch won't sync. The mac doesn't see it and it doesn't even charge when hooked up. It charges fine with the same cable on a wall charger. My son's ipod is fine, I've restarted the ipod and the mac, I've reset the ipod, i've swapped usb's and cables, no luck. I've tried holding down the lock and power buttons. Its a 32 gig model, SW version 3.1.3. Can I uninstall an app? I suspect its tic tac toe free causing the problem

Welcome to the discussions,
you can delete the app on your ipod by touching the icon until it starts to shake, then hit the little cross to delete it.
Did you try to connect in recovery mode to see if it is recognized by your mac? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

IPod won't sync after restore - Please Help!!!

Hello,
Thanks for taking the time to read my posting.
I have a 3rd Gen 40gb iPod which was running the 2.2 firmware on Windows XP, which has been fine up until recently. The songs started to randomly skip during playback; this went on for a few weeks. So I decided to restore/reformat the iPod using the iPod updater software and this is where the problem started.
I downloaded the most up to date updater from Apple and updated the firmware to version 2.3. However when I came to sync my iPod with iTunes (ver 6) it would start transferring tracks and get about 5 or 6 on there and then it would hang and not transfer anymore and my iPod would just say Do not disconnect. This happened about 3 or 4 times. I decided to restore the firmware on my iPod to 2.2 using an older updater and now iTunes won’t see / sync my iPod at all…
Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong or what I should do to sort the problem?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Windows PC Windows XP

I would suggest that you go to firmware version 2.3 again (as opposed to 2.2), as this may be why iTunes isn't recognizing it now.
But, I understand that after you restored your iPod (with the 2.3 version), iTunes would bog up after updating only a few songs.
I think it's probably better to have 2.3 instead of 2.2. Try assigning your iPod a different drive letter when you connect it.
Log off of any other users on your computer.
Then, connect your iPod. When you connect your iPod, press and hold the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys for about 20-30 seconds. This will prevent automatic-syncing from happening in iTunes.
After you've stopped automatic-update setting, assign your iPod a different drive letter (see below):
1 - Go to "START -> Control Panel -> Admin Tools (if you don't see this, click on "classic view" button on the left panel) -> Computer Management."
2 - Click on the "Disk Management" button in the left panel area.
3 - Right-click on your iPod's listing there (after a few moments when it gets recognized in this drive window), and click on "Change Drive letter and Paths". Then the "Change..." button.
Here's what it should look like:
Assign your iPod the letter "M" "N", "O" or the like (further along in the alphabet).
For more details, see this article:
Windows confuses iPod drive letter / Changing drive letter
If you need any additional help on how to follow these steps, post back with the details of your issue, and I'd be glad to try to help.
-Kylene
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IPod won't sync all music to iTunes

I recently got a new Macbook Pro and needed to transfer over all of my music on iTunes from my old laptop. My iPod Touch has enough space to hold my entire iTunes library, so I synced it with the iTunes library on my old laptop, got everything onto it, and then synced it with my new Macbook Pro.
However, the iTunes on my Mac refuses to sync any music from my iPod that was not purchased from the iTunes store at some point. 75% of my music is from CDs and so 75% of my music will not transfer from my iPod to my iTunes.
I can't adjust anything on the tab on iTunes for syncing all music/entire library because I get a message saying if I do this all of the content on my iPod will be erased and replaced with what is currently in iTunes, which is barely anything.
All I've ever done is fought with iTunes every single time I try to do anything significant with it and I'm sick of it. I don't understand why iTunes won't simply take all the music from my iPod and put it into the library. That's all I want.
Please, can anyone help me with this?

OK after a long night I think I have answered my own question. I hope this helps others who may have experienced the same level of frustration I have.
If your music won't download from iTunes to your iPod because it is not 'authorised' see if this helps.
Go to the album or song that is not 'authorising'. Select it and push play. It should ask you for authorisation or a username and password. Put in your username and password, it should then go to iTunes store and it will now be authorised.
Be careful not to make the same mistake that I made and have multiple iTunes Store accounts. Mainly because I think it creates these problems on transfer of your library and secondly because you may not remember the password. If you forget the password, then simply get iTunes store to resend it. The only problem may be if your email account no longer exists. Mine does, so not sure what happens if it doesn't.
This in itself may not fix the problem either. I noticed on the left hand side of the music library, met to the song names etc, the '!" symbol in the column. This will also prevent it copying to your iPod. I am not technical, but it seems it lost the file path in transfer. Just double click the song and it will ask you if you want to find the path. Click yes and then search through iTunes library until you find the song. Double click the song and bingo you should now be able to transfer the music.
It took less time for me to finish by Business Degree, but its the only way I found to get around all the authorisation problems
Hope this helps

Won't sync after update 11.1.4

I can now get itunes to recognize my devices but they won't sync properly. There's no error messages. They simply don't do anything during the sync. I've tried restoring my iPod. Adding a playlist, the entire library and nothing works. Help? I'm running windows 8.1 btw.

I have the same problem. Windows 8,1, Itunes 11.1.4. IPod Classic 160 GB.
If I connect the iPod to the USB port, iTunes simply hangs and becomes unresponsive. I have to unplug the iPod and kill the iTunes process to reset things.
The iPod is very full. I've tried deleting albums in iTunes to create breathing room for the sync. But that doesn't help.
When they aren't connected, the iPod and iTunes each run fine, but syncing fails.

Ipod won't sync purchased music from itunes - what do I do?

I bought a new ipod and also had to reinstall everything on my laptop. So I have video ipod. I managed to transefer my music from my old ipod to my new itunes. Now I have my new ipod and it has synced most of the music but for some reason it won't sync my purchased music. Can someone help?
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