Phone is not showing up in iTunes. I've tried everything.
I have windows XP, iTunes 7.0.1.8, and a Motorola SLIVR.
When I connect my phone to my computer via USB, it sometimes does not show up in iTunes. if it does show up, anytime i try to transfer songs, or delete songs, or access the phone's music files in any way, i get an error message that says "The mobile phone "SLIVR" cannot be updated. Thre required folder was not found." and no changes are made.
Here is what I've done to attempt to correct:
1. Reinstalled iTunes with the latest download from their site. no luck.
2. Checked my USB settings on phone, it is set to Memory Card.
3. Un-plugged and restarted my computer and phone.
4. Tried re-formating, but the option wasn't there. I went to Settings>Phone Status>Storage Devices>Card, which took me to the Details page on my card. I hit the menu key, and there is no option to format. The only thing in the menu says "Copy All Text".
5. Plugged a different SLIVR in, and it still did not work.
6. Plugged my SLIVR into a different computer, and it works (had to re-sync and erase all my files, but was able to transfer songs to my phone).
it could be the cord. i have that same issue with my phone and it was the cord. you're not supposed to store the usb cord (or any other electrical cord) in a bunched up manner. anyway, i played around with my cord by bending it in different directions and now the cord works and my phone is recognized again. if all else fails, best to buy a new cord.
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