My ipod touch is being recognized by my comuter but it wont show up in my itunes. Why?

I recently got an ipod touch from a friend and i can't get it to show up in my itunes. When i connected it, my computer recognized it.

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My iPod touch is not recognized on my computer and is only showing the connect to itunes screen.

I don't know what to do. It was working fine yesterday but now it won't recognize it anywhere and only shows the screen "connect to itunes" which it won't let me do.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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Then as necessary
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Or
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
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- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

HT1369 Ipod touch not being recognized by itunes (but is registering as an external drive by the computer itself) have updated and reinstalled itunes, stopped/started apple mobile device and removed and mobile programs associated with my non apple cellpho

Ipod touch not being recognized by itunes (but is registering as an external drive by the computer itself) have updated and reinstalled itunes, stopped/started apple mobile device and removed any mobile programs associated with my non apple cellphone. This seems to have started happening after the last Itunes update I did as I was able to put music on my ipod touch a month or so ago. Is there some way to go back to an older version of itunes? I really have no idea what else to do since I followed every step on the trouble shooting page for windows 8.

I had this problem too and my roommate solved it!
Go to 'Settings'
'Music'
Scroll to the bottom and enter your password to log onto your home sharing
Then connect to iTunes and sync!

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Mike

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After updating iTunes to 9.0.1 my iPod Touch is being detected as a camera by my Windows Vista computer, but iTunes is unable to detect my iPod.
I have all ready tried using different USB ports and a different USB cable with no success. I have also tried uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes with no luck.
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Ipod touch isn't recognized on my machine but is on my other pc :o(

I have been unable to get my Windows XP service pack 3 machine to recognize my ipod touch since 12/24. Prior to that I've successfully linked and synced since May. I've tried all the solutions mentioned on the Apple site several times including unistalling and reinstalling itunes, trying all my different USB 2.0 ports, powering ipod and pc down and back up again, resetting my ipod and so on. I've unplugged all other usb devices and tried it. I also have a firewire port and it doesn't work there either. (It had previously) I've stopped and started my Apple Mobile Device services and watched as the Apple Mobile Device USB driver activates as soon as I plug my ipod into a USB port. What happens then is that Windows reports that "An iPod has been detected but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the iPod, then try again." A dozen times later it's still saying the same thing. (For a time Windows thought it was a camera, but somewhere I found how to turn that off.)
What's wierd is that my old ipod and itunes get along fine when I plug that one into the same USB port on my PC. iTunes identifies the old iPod and it syncs perfectly.
Also wierd is if I connect my new ipod touch to my wife's PC, itunes and the ipod touch sync successfully as well.
I've gone so far to reinstall Windows to a version in October, back when my ipod touch was working perfectly but still no luck.
I don't know the fix but as far as I can tell my Windows XP machine is unable to identify the ipod touch but it has no problem identifying my older ipod.
Does anyone have anything they could suggest? I'm going through ipod withdrawl!

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HT1212 i put my ipod in recovery mode but it wont show up on my Itunes.

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iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
or
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
Run this to help if it identifies the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Have you tried on another computer to help determine if you have a computer or iPod problem?

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i have a friend who has an ipod touch....everything had been going fine for him and then all of a sudden it was not being recognized any more....what caused this? he did say that he had done an update but i'm not sure what version he has....could this possibly be the problem.....does anyone an a fix for this?

I think Apple is having a problem at the moment, my Ipod touch was always fine syncing until the new update! (Even on older itunes version, I could'nt sync since new update came out) It just isnt recognizing the device...
Ive done all that Apple says to do, none of which helps at all, I reckon its thier own side of the problem they need to fix...

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Hello,
After scouring the web and these discussion forums to no avail, I've decided to post my problem. I downloaded iTunes 8.0 yesterday, and updated the firmware on my iPod Touch to 1.1.5. I tried connecting my iPod, and nothing happened. It is not being recognized by my MacBook. So, I tried using another USB iPod connector, and nothing happened. I tried using a firewire connector, and nothing happened. Frustrated, I tried connecting to my one roommate's HP laptop and see if it would get recognized there - no. I then tried on my other roommate's laptop. The device was recognized to be USB, but iTunes wouldn't go ahead and try and reformat it. I'm starting to lose my mind! I've tried resetting the iPod touch itself loads of times to no success. I've tried restarting while having the iPod connected to the computer, and still nothing.
What should I do now?

Sorry about not getting to you on the quick-fast, but we aren't Apple employees.
What ended up being the solution you needed, as you said, you couldn't find any information already posted on this problem, so documenting your fix may help someone in the future.

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My iPod Touch isn't being recognized by iTunes. The message "This iPod cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started". What do I do?!

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Ok, I have a 2G 32G iPod touch and it was working beautifully...but here lately it is refusing to be recognized in iTunes. I have it plugged in and it shows charging on the iPod screen, but will not come up in iTunes...I've restarted the comp and iTunes so many times it's not funny. I've followed everything from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1852 and I guess I'll need to post the results. I did reinstall iTunes as well.
First, in the Device Manager my iPod doesn't show up in the USB drop down menu like the page says it should.
Second, when I go to the Event Manager I see some errors that say "The description for Event ID ( 0 ) in Source ( iPod Service ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event: Service started." And I have no idea what that means, as I'm not computer savy.
And I guess finally my iPod isn't showing up in my computer like some others have told me that it should. Any questions I need to answer please feel free to ask, I'll try anything I just want to be able to get iTunes to see my iPod again lol.
Thanks for all the help in advance.
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I had similar problem. Touch 2G was working perfectly until a few weeks ago then when I tried to download newly purchased music, my PC would not recognize my Ipod Touch. I had this problem back in April and it was resolved with updates from Microsoft and Apple. Anyway, after trying everything in desperation I called Apple yesterday and spent 3.5 hours on the phone with a tehnician who wouldn't give up until she resolved the issue, AND SHE DID!!!! We tried a lot of things but what seemed to work and might work with you is to uninstall ALL Apple applications, Bounjour, Mobile Me, ITunes and Quicktime (you don't have to uninstall Safari) and disable any firewalls or security programs you have, restart the computer and then reinstall Itunes again, restart the computer and then try connecting your device to the computer. We also returned the IPod to the factory settings. If that is indeed your problem, you will notice the popup window, that was appearing before the problem began, telling you that the driver needed has been installed. It is a driver problem. I was so impressed with the technician and her determination to solve my problem. I hope this helps.

IPod Touch not being recognized in iTunes

Hello Apple Discussions, my name is Wong Meng. iPod Details: iPod Touch 4G FW: 4.2.1
I just ran across a problem with my iTouch where it would be recognized in Windows under My Computer, but iTunes would freeze and lag when it loaded when my Touch was connected. I restored my iPod, deleting some 17GB worth of media including apps I had no way of backing up, and now iTunes won't lag when I plug it in, it just takes a while to get things running. Still doesn't recognize my device. I ran diagnostics under Help > Run Diagnostics, and everything was fine except "No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found." I have the newest iTouch firmware (I hope), newest iTunes, etc. Help! Somebody help me, who has had similar experiences. Everything I tried on numerous Apple support pages like this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363?viewlocale=en_US have not been helpful.
!!! I have been trying to fix this issue for 3 sleepless nights (Christmas break... without music!) with no luck. !!!
Here is a copy of the diagnostics results:
"Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition (Build 7600)
Hewlett-Packard p6604y
iTunes 10.1.0.56
QuickTime 7.6.8
FairPlay 1.10.14
Apple Application Support 1.4.1
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.3.0.69
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.52.0.0
Bonjour 2.0.4.0 (214.3)
Gracenote SDK 1.8.2.457
Gracenote MusicID 1.8.2.89
Gracenote Submit 1.8.2.123
Gracenote DSP 1.8.2.34
iTunes Serial Number E5990B000682CAC3
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2010-12-30 01:14:44.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is not supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
ATI Technologies Inc., ATI Radeon HD 4200
** External Plug-ins Information **
No external plug-ins installed.
** Device Connectivity Tests **
iPodService 10.1.0.56 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.1.0.56 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPod touch (4th generation) running firmware version 4.2.1
Serial Number: C3XDJQTKDCP9
** Device Sync Tests **
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found."
Please help, any help will be highly appreciated.
Thanks!

I had similar problem. Touch 2G was working perfectly until a few weeks ago then when I tried to download newly purchased music, my PC would not recognize my Ipod Touch. I had this problem back in April and it was resolved with updates from Microsoft and Apple. Anyway, after trying everything in desperation I called Apple yesterday and spent 3.5 hours on the phone with a tehnician who wouldn't give up until she resolved the issue, AND SHE DID!!!! We tried a lot of things but what seemed to work and might work with you is to uninstall ALL Apple applications, Bounjour, Mobile Me, ITunes and Quicktime (you don't have to uninstall Safari) and disable any firewalls or security programs you have, restart the computer and then reinstall Itunes again, restart the computer and then try connecting your device to the computer. We also returned the IPod to the factory settings. If that is indeed your problem, you will notice the popup window, that was appearing before the problem began, telling you that the driver needed has been installed. It is a driver problem. I was so impressed with the technician and her determination to solve my problem. I hope this helps.

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