..cannnot be updated. The disk could not be read from or written to.

'The ipod "moose" cannnot be updated. The disk could not be read from or written to.'
This is what I get when I try to update the music on my ipod nano.
I have tried changing it from automatically update all songs and playlists to Automatically update selected playlists and made a playlist with music from my library to go on it but that wouldn't work either.
I had music on it before and now its all been wiped.
Help would be great, thanks <3<br>

Welcome to Apple Discussions, frozenpeas!
I don't know what the person above did to fix it, though there is an Apple Support article about that same issue:
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod
Check out the things in that document. Post back, and I'll get back to you.

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Ipod cannot be updated the disk could not be read from or written to?

So my iPod seems to be working fine except today when I plugged in I get the above error message?
What's it mean and how do I fix it?

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you seen if this Apple article about your issue is helpful? (linked below)
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod
I hope this helps,
-Kylene

IPod Error Message: "The disk could not be read from or written to."

Hello!
I was syncing my sister's video iPod (30GB) and this error message pops up "Attempting to copy to the disk. "SARAH'S IPO" failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."
I have restored it three times already, but once it starts putting the music and files back onto the iPod it pops up with that error message. I have updated to the latest version of iTunes and iPod software available. My OS is Windows XP.
Is this something serious? Will I be able to fix it myself or will I need to send it in to be fixed by Apple? Will that be expensive? We didn’t get the Apple replacement plan. D=
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. ^_^
PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3) 15" PowerBook 1.5 GHz PowerPC G4, 1.5GB RAM - Windows XP with iPod 5 Generation

Okay I went thru that entire list and here's what I got...
(1) My OS is XP and is running fine.
(2) I've updated my windows
(3) I don't know of any software that might be interfering.
(4) There are no damaged files.
(5) My Windows hard-drive is not damaged and I've tried restoring my iPod's disk thru iTunes but it still doesn't work.
(6) I don't have an iPod photo and I can't find the folder to delete the cache if if I did.
(7) The USB cord is firmly connected into my USB port and my iPod
(8) My music is on my external hard-drive so I need to keep 3rd-party hardware connected
(9) I will try another USB cord to see if that works.
Is there anything else that I can do? Can Apple fix this?
Please let me know.

"The disk could not be read from or written to." Any Ideas?

"Attempting to copy to the disk "Anita's Ipo" failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."
This is the error I get. It connects and starts to sync, after a few seconds that error pops up. Sync stops at about 316 of 1254. This is on a brand new 80 gig classic, purchased on Sunday the 13th.
I have no problems with my 30 gig or the 30 gig that this one is replacing.
Updated Itunes etc also.
Help please.

So, a followup to this:
I ran Tech Tools on it (as I didn't have DiskWarrior handy) and it came up with 10 bad clusters on the surface scan.
I then did a full reformat, zeroing out the disk, using DiskUtility.
Reran the iPod Updater and then started loading the contents of iTunes back on it. It made it to about 1700 out of 2400 items, then got very slow, and finally stopped ("can't read or write... etc.") at about 1800 items.
So, I took it in the Apple Store, demoed it to the Genius on-duty, and they gave me a new iPod (since it was in warranty).
New iPod working 110%.

"The disk could not be read from or written to"? Help!

I was recently trying to update my ipod (5th gen. video) and sync it with my new music I downloaded, however the new songs would not sync and this error message came up:
Attempting to compy to the disk "ipod" failed. The disk could not be read from or written to.
There is still plently of availible space on my ipod, so what is the problem?
Thanks!

Hi Hatassi,
Have you checked out the suggestions from this article? See if it helps with your issue:
"Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod
-Kylene

The disk could not be read from or written to Importing CD's

When I import a CD into iTunes the CD is automatically added to my library but not my ipod. I then go to the file option and click on update Shane's ipod, so that I can add the songs in my library to my ipod and I get the following message. The ipod "Shane's ipod" cannot be update. The disk could not be read from or written to.
Basically, the only way that I have been able to add tunes to my ipod is to import them to the library, then disconnect the usb and reconnect it. That way my ipod is updated and the songs are entered on it. There has to be any easier way for me to update the songs on my ipod as I add them to the library???? Any help would be appreciated.
Shane
Toshiba Satellite Notebook Windows XP

This may help:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300198

The Disk Could not be Read From or Written to (im going mad!!!)

Help!!!
I try to uptade my ipod (about 850 songs) but after about 60, it stops and brings up the message:
"Attempting to copy to the disk <Doms iPod> failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."
Apples document is no help, and im not exactly an expert when it comes to technical things!
? Windows XP ?

Hi, I don't know what kind of problem you have but you can try to do this steps:
- reinstall iPod's firmware using software update (http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/)
- reinstall iTunes
- be sure that the songs in your music library are in a supported format
I suggest you to go to your Apple Store if the problem persists.
Bye

The ipod cannot be synched. the disk could not be read from or written to?

So I've done everything possible to try to get my touch to sync all my songs from my itunes library at once and nothing is working. So sadly i spent the entire day plugging and unpluggin the usb cord because at most i could put 30 songs on my touch before it came up with the error "the ipod cannot be synched. The disk could not be read from or written to." this is very frustrating as i have many videos i purchased on itunes with anticipation of putting them on my touch but if i try to do so at most it downloads half then it pops up with the same error. If anyone of y'all can help, that would be greatly appreciated i'm slowly but surely giving up on the touch all together even though i love it this error to it is very time consuming and annoying.

Same problem. With an iPod Touch.
This began after I accidently pulled out the USB before it was fully ejected. (I hit eject, and the icon vanished from iTunes, so I THOUGHT I was okay...) But I got the error. And since then, I've got the error you speak of. Mine may be a tad off.
When I drag a song from iTunes or the Finder into the iPod it copies fine but then the error pops up.
But now it's fixed, and I'm not sure why. And I'm hoping it doesn't come back.
I remember I went into the iPod Touch itself. Went to...
Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
After that, I got back to the window from iTunes asking if I want to manually manage songs. I unchecked the box next to the choice of letting iTunes do it automatically.
But Even after that, I had the synching problem.
So I went into the main iPod Touch tab in iTunes. Under options the "Manually manage music and videos" box WAS CHECKED. I decided to uncheck it. Maybe the iPod was observing 'Opposite Day'. I know my cellphone does. On my cellphone, when I choose to play videos without sound, it plays WITH sound. So, I dunno...
Anyway, after I UNCHECKED "Manually manage music and videos" I ejected the iPod and reconnected it. And I plugged the USB into another port. Guess what? It didn't automatically synch. And when I added music on my own from either iTunes or the Finder, it worked well too. The weirdest thing... when I went to have a look at the box next to "Manually manage music and videos" - it had been checked again, without my doing.
UPDATE: And as I began typing that last sentence - THE ERROR CAME BACK. So.. NEVERMIND! I'm still stuck and angry!
*UPDATE II:* The error happened again after a song I was listing to in iTunes from the Touch ended. Once it ended, the error popped up and music stopped playing. I tried dragging a new song from iTunes into the Touch and it wouldn't let me. I unplugged and then plugged the iPod back in, and dragged songs again. So far it works... SO FAR. So far no errors. I tried deleting a song from the Touch and also no problem.
*UPDATE III:* I did a test. I added album artwork to songs that had none, already inside my Touch. It took a bit longer than it would have on my computer, but all tracks on the album got the art work, and the error message has yet to display since I did so.
*UPDATE IV* I've only been adding up to 10 songs at a time, worried that it would freeze. This time I added 31 songs, and they all imported - no error messages. Currently I'm worried that if I play a song from my Touch through iTunes the message will return. I'm too afraid to do it deliberately. I know I was able to do so with no problem with my 2nd Gen 10GB iPod I've had for years. That was working with my computer as of 3 days ago!
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Can't Sync New Nano: "The disk could not be read from or written to."

I just got a new nano for Christmas, but can't seem to sync it with iTunes. I updated all the software, reset, restarted, restored, and all the rest, but it still gives me the same error whenever I try to sync it:
"Attempting to copy to the disk "{Ipod's Name}" failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."
If I change the settings so it's not downloading anything it doesn't complain, but as soon as I select any artist or album to actually sync, it gives that error.
There's also one specific file that gives a different error message (in addition to this one)--it tells me that the file wasn't copied because the iPod can't play it. I tried looking for someone with the same problem, but all the ones that I found were talking about this happening to videos, and this is just a straight audio mp3.

Just doublechecking. In the course of your troubleshooting to date, have you worked through the following document?
["Disk cannot be read from or written to" when syncing iPod or "Firmware update failure" error when updating or restoring iPod|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1207]

How can i fix this for my iPhone4? "attempting to copy to the disk "iPhone" failed because the disk could not be read from or written to. "

i keep gettign this message when trying to drag music in itunes.
attempting to copy to the disk "iPhone" failed because the disk could not be read from or written to.

Can apply to iPhone as well > 'Disk cannot be read from or written to' when syncing iPod or 'Firmware update failure' error when updating or restoring iPod
If you are using a Windows based computer > iTunes for Windows: Gathering and using iTunes Diagnostics
Ignore: To repair an iPod disk—Restore the iPod or iPod shuffle using the latest version of iTunes.

Since uninstalling / reinstalling iTunes I am not able to sync iPhotos with my Apple TV with the following warning message stating that this is due to a 'problem on your computer. The disk could not be read from or written to'. Please help!

Since uninstalling / reinstalling iTunes I am not able to sync iPhotos with my Apple TV with the following warning message stating that this is due to a 'problem on your computer. The disk could not be read from or written to'. Please help!

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Is all the software on your computer up to date?
iTunes
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"Unknown Error" (-50) The disk could not be read from or written to

My iPod Nano syncs fine, but I have never been able to change a setting without getting the above error dialogs
("Unknown Error (-50)" and "The disk could not be read from or written to")
Does anyone know what's up?

So, it's not so much that you're getting a -50 error. It's that you're having problems with the iPod because it can't be properly restored. Let's get the log from iTunes trying to restore the iPod and send it to those lazy Apple engineers.
To get the iPod restore log:
1. Quit iTunes.
2. Relaunch iTunes.
3. Try the restore. See failure (1418) then grab the newest file in the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\yourusername\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Updater Logs
(There's a new one created every time you run iTunes which is why I want you to quit and relaunch iTunes.)
You need to send that file to our buddy Roy. Make sure that you include:
(1) the drwtsn32.log file.
(2) the link to this thread.
(3) a one line description of your problem, i.e. "-1418 error when restoring iPod".
(4) the username that you're using here in the discussion boards.
(5) tell him Toonz sent ya.
Roy is getting a little swamped with messages and needs to make sure he gets all the information. And if he doesn't get that information, the message is just going to get dropped on the floor.

The iPad "My iPad" cannot be synced. The disk could not be read from or written to.

Since updating iTunes to 10.5 (running on OS X 10.6.8) I get this error message at the end of syncing for 2 different iPhones and an iPad 2:
The iPad "My iPad" cannot be synced. The disk could not be read from or written to.
Everything was fine before, and the sync seems to still be happening. The disk is actually readable and writable, and not full. The ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup folder write date is getting updated.
The system log says:
Oct 28 21:29:45 Home-Mac iTunesHelper[399]: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x7fff70182cc0): Device 'AMDevice 0x10022aa60 {UDID = 1a75e9685b623865acad0792f078ac9000608044, device ID = 4, location ID = 0xfa400000, product ID = 0x129f}' attached.
Oct 28 21:29:45 Home-Mac iTunes[396]: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0xb0839000): Device 'AMDevice 0x3340390 {UDID = 1a75e9685b623865acad0792f078ac9000608044, device ID = 4, location ID = 0xfa400000, product ID = 0x129f}' attached.
Oct 28 21:30:05 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: 2011-10-28 21:30:05.557 AppleMobileBackup[6494:903] WARNING: Backing up 1a75e9685b623865acad0792f078ac9000608044
Oct 28 21:31:52 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: Child with pid 6494 exited normally
Oct 28 21:54:37 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: Waiter has started running...
Oct 28 21:54:37 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: Waiter is done running
Oct 28 22:26:11 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: Waiter has started running...
Oct 28 22:26:11 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: Waiter is done running
Oct 28 22:26:11 Home-Mac [0x0-0x35035].com.apple.iTunes[396]: Child with pid 6668 exited normally
Is this anything to worry about?
--Scott

I am having the same problem with an older black and white 40 gig ipod. I had a new hard drive installed and using my Power Mac G5 running 10.4.9, where I keep the music library, I am unable to install more than 2 gigs of music. I have done the restore and it does not help. I get the same error message everytime. I was successful in syncing a new 80 gig minutes later!
Any suggestions?

"The disk could not be read from or written to"??

When I try to sync my ipod it gives me following error message "Attempting to copy to the disk 'My Ipod' failed. The disk could not be read from or written to."
Have not reset or restored it yet, wondering if there is anything I can do that doesn't involve me deleting all the songs on my ipod.
5th Gen 80g Ipod, G5 Imac Mac OS X (10.4.9)

See if this troubleshooting article helps.
Disk cannot be read from or written to error syncing iPod in iTunes.

9.1.1 sync problems: "The disk could not be read from or written to."

Using OSX 10.6.3 and upgraded to iTunes 9.1.1. Once I did, I keep getting the following error message: "Attempting to copy to the disk [my ipod] failed. The disk could not be read from or written to." This is followed by another error message: "iTunes could not copy {name of file} to the iPod {iPod name} because the file could not be read or written."
I tried deleting the files mentioned in the error message, but then the message returns with the name of a different file. At this rate, I'll be deleting all my files!
I tried checking everything on the Knowledge Base article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1207
I tried restoring my iPod (twice), but it didn't help.
All my software is up to date. I haven't added any new software since I upgraded iTunes.
NOW...when I try to sync my iPhone, I get the same error message.
What's going on, and can anyone help?
This is very annoying since I can't sync my iPhone which I need or my iPod which I would like.

ArizonaDAK wrote:
"iTunes could not copy {name of file} to the iPod {iPod name} because the file could not be read or written."
check if you have read & write permissions for your iTunes music folder. in finder, right-click on it and +get info+. unlock the little padlock (you may have to enter your admin password) and change the permission settings. next, click on the little gear-shaped icon and +apply to enclosed items+ like so
you may also give everyone read & write access. if this doesn't help, try the same on your iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder).
if that make no difference, try reinstalling iTunes. click here and follow the instructions. next, download a fresh copy from here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.
you might also try to _*remove and reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service*_
JGG
edited by the Jolly Green Giant (where Green stands for environmentally friendly)

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