An iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disonnect and reconnect the iPod, then try again.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes and I am still getting this error message. An iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disonnect and reconnect the iPod, then try again.

Hey there gentzdo,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
This article provides information and troubleshooting tips that'll resolve most issues like the one that you've described, where your iPod nano isn't identified properly by iTunes.
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod could not be identified properly - Apple Support
Cheers,
-Jason

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