Charging a Shuffle on a PC without iTunes/iPod software???

Can i charge my iPod Shuffle on a Windows PC/Notebook, that does NOT have iPod Software or iTunes installed on it???

There's one caveat to doing this. If Windows mounts the iPod and doesn't unmount it (I think this is a function of iTunesHelper.exe) then you should eject the drive before disconnecting. You will tell because the iPod will flash orange while it's mounted. Solid orange or green means it is safe to unplug.

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Can I connect iPod touch 4 to computer without iTunes or software?

I need to back up a couple videos that are nearly 6 mins and over 6 mins. My own comp needs to be fixed, in the meantime I've tried looking into an online storage solution, but none will let me upload the videos. I was wondering if I could connect my iPod touch 4g to any computer, like I would a digital camera or my Kindle, and be able to access the camera roll for backup purposes, without iTunes or any special software being installed. If not, any suggestions on a website that will allow me to upload the videos (not You Tube) from mobile safari?

Thanks for the link, it enabled me to view the camera roll and copy over some things.
But now I have another problem, the computer I was using froze up and the program was ended. Then the computer was detecting the iPod but said there was no pictures??!!
But on my iPod itself, I have the camera roll opened and am able to play the videos and view pics. I'm now afraid to close the photos app because my vids and pics will be gone! I don't know what to do and am feeling sick to my stomach because the vids that I really wanted were not copied over yet, as that's when the computer froze.
Do you know if that means they're gone from my iPod with no way to get them (as I haven't been able to do a proper backup since my laptop needs fixed)??

Updating iTunes without updating iPod software

If I update my iTunes to 7.6, when I plug in my iPod will it require that I update iPod software too?
If I update my iPod I will lose the majority of my music because it will require me to factory reset (it was initialized on a PC and is still on those settings) so I don't want to be forced into that option. I'd like 7.6 though so I can rent movies.
any help would be great!

No, you'll have the option to update iPod software--or not. I updated to iTunes 7.6, but I still haven't updated iPod from 1.2.1 to 1.2.3.

Newest iTunes/iPod software compatability

Hi there,
I have a 4th gen. click wheel iPod. A month or so back I installed iTunes 7.0, and immediately upon connecting my iPod it stopped working. Now any time I try to turn it on, it sounds as though the actual disc drive inside is skipping, and I either get the sad iPod or folder icons. Is this a compatability issue between older iPod models and the new iTunes? I need to figure out whether I should get a new iPod, because my poor old one will NOT reset. Please help!

Hello,
If a sad iPod icon or an exclamation point and folder icon appears on your iPod’s screen, or with sounds of clicking or HD whirring, it is usually the sign of a hard drive problem and you have the power to do something about it now. Your silver bullet of resolving your iPod issue – is to restore your iPod to factory settings.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60983
If you're having trouble, try these steps at different levels one at a time until the issue is resolved. These steps will often whip your iPod back into shape.
Make sure you do all the following “TRYs”
A. Try to wait 30 minutes while iPod is charging.
B. Try another FireWire or USB through Dock Connector cable.
C. Try another FireWire or USB port on your computer .
D. Try to disconnect all devices from your computer's FireWire and USB ports.
E. Try to download and install the latest version of iPod software and iTunes
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
For old and other versions of iPod updater for window you can get here
http://www.ipodwizard.net/showthread.php?t=7369
F. Try these five steps (known as the five Rs) and it would conquer most iPod issues.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
G. Try to put the iPod into Disk Mode if it fails to appear on the desktop
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
If none of these steps address the issue, you may need to go to Intermediate level listed below in logical order. Check from the top of the lists to see if that is what keeping iPod from appearing on your computer in order for doing the Restore.
Intermediate Level
A. Try to connect your iPod with another computer with the iPod updater pre-installed.
B. Still can’t see your iPod, put it in Disk Mode and connect with a computer, instead of doing a Restore on iPod Updater. Go and format the iPod instead.
For Mac computer
1. Open the disk utility, hope your iPod appears there (left hand side), highlight it
2. Go to Tab “Partition”, click either “Delete” or “Partition”, if fails, skip this step and go to 3
3. Go to Tab “Erase” , choose Volume Format as “MAC OS Extended (Journaled), and click Erase, again if fails, skip it and go to 4
4. Same as step 3, but open the “Security Options....” and choose “Zero Out Data” before click Erase. It will take 1 to 2 hours to complete.
5. Eject your iPod and do a Reset
6. Open the iTunes 7 and click “Restore”
For Window computer
Go to folder “My Computer”
Hope you can see your iPod there and right click on the iPod
Choose “Format”. Ensure the settings are at “Default” and that “Quick Format” is not checked
Now select “Format”
Eject your iPod and do a Reset
Open the iTunes 7 and click “Restore”
In case you do not manage to do a “Format” on a window computer, try to use some 3rd party disk utility software, e.g.“HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool”.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=501330&tstart=0
C. Windows users having trouble with their iPods should locate a Mac user. In many cases when an iPod won't show up on a PC that it will show up on the Mac. Then it can be restored. When the PC user returns to his computer the iPod will be recognized by the PC, reformatted for the PC, and usable again. By the way, it works in reverse too. A Mac user often can get his iPod back by connecting it to a PC and restoring it.
Tips
a. It does not matter whether the format is completed or not, the key is to erase (or partly) the corrupted firmware files on the Hard Drive of the iPod. After that, when the iPod re-connected with a computer, it will be recognized as an fresh external hard drive, it will show up on the iTunes 7.
b. It is not a difficult issue for a Mac user to find a window base computer, for a PC user, if they can’t find any Mac user, they can go to a nearest Apple Shop for a favor.
c. You may need to switch around the PC and Mac, try to do several attempts between “Format” and “Restore”
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2364921&#2364921
Advance Level
A. Diagnostic mode solution
If you have tried trouble shooting your iPod to no avail after all the steps above, chances are your iPod has a hardware problem. The iPod's built-in Diagnostic Mode is a quick and easy way to determine if you have a "bad" iPod.
You need to restart your iPod before putting it into Diagnostic Mode. Check that your hold switch is off by sliding the switch away from the headphone jack. Toggle it on and off to be safe.
Press and hold the following combination of buttons simultaneously for approximately 10 seconds to reset the iPod.
iPod 1G to 3G: "Menu" and "Play/Pause"
iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Menu" and "Select"
The Apple logo will appear and you should feel the hard drive spinning up. Press and hold the following sequence of buttons:
iPod 1G to 3G: "REW", "FFW" and "Select"
iPod 4G+ (includes Photo, Nano, Video, and Mini): "Back" and "Select"
You will hear an audible chirp sound (3G models and higher) and the Apple logo should appear backwards. You are now in Diagnostic Mode. Navigate the list of tests using "REW" and "FFW". The scroll wheel will not function while in diagnostic mode. For further details on Diagnostic mode can be found at http://www.methodshop.com/mp3/ipodsupport/diagnosticmode/
Try to do the 5in1, HDD R/W and HDD scan tests. Some successful cases have been reported after the running the few tests under the Diagnostic mode. In case it does not work in your case, and the scan tests reports show some errors then it proves your iPod has a hardware problem and it needs a repairing service.
B. Format your iPod with a start disk
I have not tried this solution myself, I heard that there were few successful cases that the users managed to get their iPod (you must put your iPod in disk mode before connecting with a computer) mounted by the computer, which was booted by a system startup disk. For Mac, you can use the Disk Utility (on the Tiger OS system disk), for PC user, you can use the window OS system disk. Try to find a way to reformat your iPod, again it does not matter which format (FAT32, NTFS or HFS+) you choose, the key is to erase the corrupted system files on the iPod. Then eject your iPod and do a Reset to switch out from Disk Mode. Reboot your computer at the normal way, connect your iPod back with it, open the iPod updater, and hopefully your iPod will appear there for the Restore.
If none of these steps address the issue, your iPod may need to be repaired.
Consider setting up a mail-in repair for your iPod http://depot.info.apple.com/ipod/
Or visit your local Apple Retail Store http://www.apple.com/retail/
In case your iPod is no longer covered by the warranty and you want to find a second repairing company, you can try iPodResQ at your own risk
http://www.ipodresq.com/index.php
Just in case that you are at the following situation
Your iPod warranty is expired
You don’t want to pay any service charges
You are prepared to buy a new one
You can’t accept the re-sell value of your broken iPod
Rather than leave your iPod as paper-weight or throw it away.
You can try the following, but again, only do it as your last resort and at your own risk.
Warning !!!! – It may or may not manage to solve your problem, and with a risk that you may further damage your iPod, which end up as an expensive paper weight or you need to pay more higher repairing cost. Therefore, please re-consider again whether you want to try the next level
Last Resort Level
1. . Disconnecting the Hard Drive and battery inside the iPod – Warning !! Your iPod warranty will be waived once you open the iPod.
In Hong Kong there are some electronic shops offering an iPod service for Sad iPod, the first thing they do is to open up the iPod’s case and disconnecting the battery and the Hard Drive from the main board of the iPod. Wait for 5-10 minutes and reconnecting them back. The reason behind which I can think of is to do a fully reset of a processor of the iPod. In case you want do it itself and you believe that you are good on fixing the electronics devices and have experience to deal with small bits of electronic parts, then you can read the following of how to open the iPod case for battery and HDD replacement (with Quicktimes)
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm?page=Video/directory.html
2.Press the reset button on the Hard Drive inside the iPod – Suggestion from Kill8joy
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2438774#2438774
Have I tried these myself? No, I am afraid to do it myself as I am squeamish about tinkering inside electronic devices, I have few experiences that either I broke the parts (which are normally tiny or fragile) or failed to put the parts back to the main case. Therefore, I agree with suggestion to have it fixed by a Pro.
2. Do a search on Google and some topics on this discussion forum about “Sad iPod”
Exclamation point and folder and nothing else
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2831962#2831962
What should I do with my iPod? Send it or keep it?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=469080&tstart=0
Strange error on iPod (probably death)
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=435160&start=0&tstart=0
Sad Face on iPod for no apparent reason
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=336342&start=0&tstart=0
Meeting the Sad iPod icon
http://askpang.typepad.com/relevanthistory/2004/11/meeting_thesad.html#comment-10519524
Sad faced iPod, but my computer won’t recognize it?
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2236095#2236095
iPod Photo: unhappy icon + warranty question
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2233746#2233746
4th Gen iPod Users - are we all having the same problem?
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=2235623#2235623
Low Battery, and clicking sounds
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2237714#2237714
Sad faced iPod, but my computer won’t recognize it
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2242018#2242018
Sad iPod solution
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=412033&tstart=0
Re: try to restore ipod and it says "can't mount ipod"
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=443659&tstart=30
iPod making clicking noise and is frozen
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2420150#2420150
I am not suggesting that you should follow as well, but just read them as your reference. You are the person to make the call.
Finally, I read a fair comments from dwb, regarding of slapping the back of the iPod multiple times
Quote “This has been discussed numerous times as a 'fix'. It does work, at least for a while. In fact I remember using the same basic trick to revive Seagate and Quantam drives back in the mid to late 1980's. Why these tiny hard drives go bad I don't know - could be the actuator gets stuck in place or misaligned. Could be the platter gets stuck or the motor gets stuck. 'Stiction' was a problem for drives back in the 80's. Unfortunately the fix can cause damage to the platter so we temporarily fix one problem by creating another. But I know of two instances where a little slap onto the table revived the iPods and they are still worked a year or more later.”UnQuote

New itunes/ipod software blocks Internet Explorer (IE)

I have new ipod (30 GB) for Xmas, which comes with new software and recommends installing it, even if you have it already for better performance..., but it blocks connection to Internet among many other problems caused to many other users.
Is any way to fix it or have to wait until new software is fix?
Between all many bigger problems I read I did not see this.
Check settings deeply by myself first and then with IP: PC not shows any signs of changes on settings, modem works properly and my other computer was able to connect to Internet. We conclude it was no problem of connection with IP system or hardware, was with any new software update or program installed yesterday as itunes, real player or windows media player.
Then uninstall ipod software and after restart was able to reconnect to Internet.
Reinstall ipod software to see if now all works properly but not, same problem again, so I have to uninstall again new ipod/ itunes software, just hope Apple fix it or be able to use old software with new ipod.
Before have a shuffle only .
Does old itunes software should work in the same way for both, right?
Because I am not using new again until is fix.
Reading all problems everybody else has I am very lucky, not lost previous songs and was able to install and download songs to ipod from itunes, real player and windows media player. I did not try quick time yet.
Thank you for any help.

bcr88
I'm assuming you haven't gotten any help with this problem?
So perhaps I can revive a little activity here ... I have the same problem, but with a twist:
1) From behind my corporate firewall, I can do all sorts of "iTunes things" such as access the iTMS and download purchases. And, of course, I can access all sorts of other services on the internet via the firewall just fine (so obviously my proxy settings are correct).
2) From behind the firewall, if I connect either my 5th gen iPod or 3rd gen Nano and the iPod firmware is out of date, I'll get the message saying there's a newer version of the s/w ... and if I click "Update" I'll then get a dialog saying "iTunes could not contact the iPod software update server because you are not connected to the Internet. Make sure your Internet connection is active and try again."
3) From outside of the firewall (with proxies turned off), the update works just fine.
This seems to point to iTunes (7.6.1) as having a problem with negotiating a firewall for the download service only.
Hoping someone from Apple is listening and replies with some clues to fixing this ...

Updating iTunes & iPod software

I recently puchased some songs from the iTunes store, but did on a different computer to the one on which I keep my music. I then tried to import the songs into my iTunes directory and I was propmted to update iTunes to version 7 (7.0.1.8). Having done this, I could play the new music, but the songs had to be placed in a different directory i.e. it would not place them in the iTunes directory. Next I went to synchronise my iPod, and I was told to update my iPod software to version 3.1.1 which I did. When propmted I disconnected the iPod from my pc, connected to external power to allow the update to complete. Reconnecting my iPod to my pc, I was told that the new songs would not synchronise because I had to update my iPod software !!
So I disconnected my iPod once more, deleted the new songs from iTunes, made a few palylist changes, and reconnected my iPod. Very quickly I was told that iPod update was complete in iTunes, but my iPod is stilling flashing "Do Not Disconnect". Is this normal?

I am removing this question as I posted another which was more concise

"latest" versions of iTunes/iPod software for 10.2.8 ?

30G iPod's mounting on the desktop, but not showing up in iTunes (6.05)... Trying to identify (& locate) "most recent" versions of iTunes & iPod driver/updates that are known to work w/ 10.2.8... What do I have to download/delete/install to get this working? Any help at all's greatly appreciated!

Start here to get going again:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60950
eMac Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Ipod/Itunes/Ipod software not working :[

Okay, to start off..
-Ipod
My ipod is not working anymore.
When i try to put songs onto it..
It says they go on succesfully..
But when i unplg my ipod..and try to listen to it..
It says there aren't any songs on it.. :[
Can anyone help?
-Itunes
My computer won't let me download Itunes..
I start to download it..
but right when it gets close to the end..
It stops..
And says "Installation Interrupted"
Does andone know how to make it work?
-Ipod software
The same problem occurs when trying to download the software
As itunes.

"Okay, to start off..
-Ipod
My ipod is not working anymore.
When i try to put songs onto it..
It says they go on succesfully..
But when i unplg my ipod..and try to listen to it..
It says there aren't any songs on it.. :[
Can anyone help?"
This Apple knowledge-base article may help address that issue.
Strange iPod behaviour.
"My computer won't let me download Itunes..
I start to download it..
but right when it gets close to the end..
It stops..
And says "Installation Interrupted"
Does andone know how to make it work?
-Ipod software
The same problem occurs when trying to download the software
As itunes."
Check your firewall settings and any anti virus software you have (especially if it's McAfee). Try with these off.

Charging my itouch on a machine without itunes on it

If I want to charge my itouch on my laptop which does not have itunes loaded on it (windows 7 64 bit) can I just plug it into one of the usb ports or will there be issues if it doesn't find itunes software to sync with?

As long as you just want to charge it, yes.I've done it with my old iPod that's not a touch, but I think it would work with any model of iPod.

How Can I restore my ipod shuffle to factory setting (without all the software updates)?

After updating my ipod shuffle, my car no longer recognize it. I cannot connect it to my car via usb. For the past few weeks I have been listen to only songs on the radio. I tried to restore it, but fond out that all it did was removed all my songs ect, but the update is still the most current version. Please someone, please help me. How can I restore my ipod shuffle to the original factory setting without all the update.

You may have the accessibility VoiceOver feature or another one turned on.
Triple click the home button and try going to Settings>General>Accessibility and turn VoiceOver off and any others off. You may have to use three fingers to scroll the screen to get there. If problems see the following for how to turn off via iTunes:
iPhone: Configuring accessibility features (including VoiceOver and Zoom)
Next try:
Try:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Is it safe to delete iOS update files? (in this case 4.3.4, from DocsAndSets/username/AppData/Apple Computer/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/iPod4,1_4.3.4_8K2_Restore.ipsw)

Im just updated my iOS on iPod Touch 4 to version 4.3.4, but I do not have enough space on my hard drive to keep this on my PC. Thanks for answer.

You can, but if you do, the next time you have to restore your device, it'll have to download the software again.

Can shuffle charge on a computer without itunes?

I have my dads itunes on my computer along with mine but he will be leaving and i am curious if without a seperate charger you can charge an ipod shuffle on a computer without itunes.

Hello Laura,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
I have my dads itunes on my computer along with mine but he will be leaving and i am curious if without a seperate charger you can charge an ipod shuffle on a computer without itunes.
Yes. It should still charge even without iTunes.
B-rock

My ipod is somehow synced to another library, because I plugged the charger to a wall. How can I sync my ipod shuffle back to the original Itunes library without erasing my current data in the Ipod shuffle?

My ipod is somehow synced to another library, because I plugged the charger to a wall. How can I sync my ipod shuffle back to the original Itunes library without erasing my current data in the Ipod shuffle?

",the owner sold the ipod without clearing the songs and since the songs were not puchased from the itunes store then i believe i now own the songs"
Not true at all.
It does not matter where the songs came from, they are not yours and the previous owner does not own the right to distribute them to others.
The law is the same with downloads and cds and any other medium.

Charging 2nd Generation Shuffle Without Itunes

I use my Ipod shuffle primarily while at work in the lab. I usually leave my Ipod at work unless I want to change my playlist. Our IT department recently removed Itunes from our computers.
Previously, I would just plug in my Ipod, Itunes would load automatically, I would shut down Itunes and let my Ipod charge.
Now without Itunes, my Ipod just blinks orange. Is my Ipod still charging even though I don't get a solid orange light? Is there any way of knowing when my Ipod is fully charged?
Thanks, Chris

Previously, I would just plug in my Ipod, Itunes
would load automatically, I would shut down Itunes
and let my Ipod charge.
Now without Itunes, my Ipod just blinks orange. Is
my Ipod still charging even though I don't get a
solid orange light? Is there any way of knowing when
my Ipod is fully charged?
It's charging when steady or blinking orange is displayed. Depending on the version of the firmware, UNmounting it using "safely remove hardware" in the system tray MAY accurately show state of charge (1.0.2) or not (1.0.3)... Essentially, IF you've charged it for 5+ hours, you're good to go... DO NOT, however keep the shuffle connected while your computer sleeps.
An alternate charging method is to get an Apple iPod USB Power Adapter which plugs into an AC socket and removes the computer from the charging equation.

Charging an 2nd Generation iPod on an XP machine without iTunes

Hi,
I hate to ask but I need to charge my iPod on a PC without iTunes. How do I do it? I looked for other posts but I must be using the wrong keywords as I have found nothing. I am desperate. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
-Mike

gomek72 wrote:
Also, does the shuffle need to be on or off?
I've always turned mine OFF...it doesn't really matter other than to verify, when you turn it on that it's charged (green LED which also should light when you remove shuffle from the dock to signify state of charge).

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