Corrupt iPod that will not restore
This is the second iPod classic i have purchased the first being for myself (on a mac) and the second for my girlfriend (using a vista PC). The second iPod is now having some problems. When the iPod is plugged into the PC it takes about 5 minutes (during which iTunes freezes) for iTunes to recognise the iPod is connected and then says it can't read it and that it needs to be restored. I tries unplugging the iPod and reconnecting it several times but this had no effect. So i tried clicking the restore option but it did nothing, iTunes froze up for nearly an hour and nothing happened. I though it could have been a PC issue so i tried plugging the iPod into my iMac and it still did nothing, in fact it didn't even come up saying it was synced to a PC and would i like to reformat it (which was what i was hoping for). Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be the issue? Also do you think someone in an apple store would be able to help?
Sory if i have hijacked this thread .. but there does not seem to be a way of creating a fresh post? If hter is please let me know,
My problem: I have just moved country and downloaded my whole library on to a portable hard drive.
I have a new PC using widows XP .. it is set up but only shows the music i have purchas a very small percenbt of my library.
My portable hard drive has failed !
How do i import from my ipod clasic to my PC ?
I have been told that there are free programs to do this .. Does any one know of one and can recommend it?
Thanks
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Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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If your iPod is recognized in "my computer", changing the drive letter can sometimes resolve this issue.
Click on control panel/admin tools/computer management/disk management/right click on the iPod to re-assign the drive letter.
Choose something lower down the alphabet, say 'M' or something similar.
The iPod can be confused by any other storage devices assigned a similar drive letter even though they may not connected at the same time.
Now, try the restore again using the iPod updater. -
My ipod classic will not dowload any music from itunes it says corrupt, and it will not restore the device
What happens when you try to restore the device to factory settings? Any error messages? If so, what is the exact wording of the error message(s)?
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160G iPod classic Will NOT restore
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Timeline:
1. iPod freezes
2. restart
3. everything gone from device_ creating appearance of factory settings having been restored.
4. plug into computer.
5. computer says it cannot recognize iPod because formatless
6. computer says initialize iPod
7. I initialize iPod
8. iTunes says iPod corrupt and to try disconnecting & reconnecting from computer. iTunes also says that if that doesn't work, to restore the iPod.
9. disconnect, reconnect, FAIL.
10. restored iPod. Followed all computer prompts for admin codes &c.
11. computer says iPod is restored & rebooting_ iPod screen begins to alternate between the screen that says "Connected: Eject before disconnecting" with the connection plug icon for about a minute_ and the "Syncronizing: Do not disconnect" screen with the spinning dual arrow icon for about 10 seconds.
12. Leave iPod alone for an hour.
13. come back to surmise that iPod is stalled somewhere in the finishing of the restore process.
14. Try repairing/restoring iPod through disc utility.
15. Same shenanigans that followed the restore through iTunes.
16. Try restore through iTunes Again.
17. Shenanigans begin again & go on for several minutes until iTunes magically goes to the screen that asks you if you want to automatically sync all muisc &c. I tell it no.
18. begin to try loading things I want into the iPod.
19. Everything freezes again after 2 songs.
20. Force quit iTunes when it won't respond.
21. try to reboot iTunes & can't.
22. Eject iPod
23. iPod ejects, but restarts itself & asks me to choose a language . . . I dread that I am back to square one.
24. Miraculously, with iPod disconnected, iTunes boots up again.
25. Heave a great sigh, reconnect iPod to see what happens & continue accumulating frustration like a windowsill accumulates dead bugs.
26. iTunes issues ultimatum: "iTunes has detected an iPod that appears to be corrupted. You may need to restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes. You may also try disconnecting and reconnecting the iPod. "
27. Scream in my head. Mash face into keyboard. Type timeline item 26 and so on . . . Mentally prepare to start over.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 and click “Restore” -
My Ipod 4th Gen will not turn on. When I hook it up to the computer I get the ITunes symbol and the usb device on the screen of the Ipod. When I go to restore the Ipod it will not restore. I am getting unknown error code 6.
Likely this:
Errors related to third-party security software
Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 40, 1000, 9006
Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
There may be third-party software that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause these errors. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance or follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Verify that access to ports 80 and 443 are allowed on your network.
Verify that communication to albert.apple.com or photos.apple.com is not blocked by a firewall, or other Internet security setting.
Discard the .ipsw file, open iTunes and attempt to download the update again. See the steps underAdvanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations.
Restore your device while connected to a different network.
Restore using a different computer. -
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Does the iPod connect to other networks?
Does the iPod see the network?
Any error messages?
Do other devices now connect?
Did the iPod connect before?
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- 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.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
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- Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
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- 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 -
Do I have to buy Lion or snow lepoard or is there a way to updated from OS X 10.4.11?? I have a new ipod that will not work without the ne itunes, but the new itunes will not install without a newer vesion of Max OS X. Help please
Need to know your Mac model. If it's a PowerPC, the max OS is Leopard 10.5.x. If it's an Intel procesor, you can upgrade to Snow Leopard (for $29) & later to Lion.
*Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard installation system requirements*
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24950
Leopard is no longer available at the Apple Store *but may be available by calling Apple Phone Sales @ 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753)*.
Installing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Installation and Setup Guide
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/leopard_install-setup.pdf
After you install the base 10.5, download & install the 10.5.8 combo update at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Mac_OS_X_10_5_8_Combo_Update
Cheers, Tom -
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I would next try restoring from backup.
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My 4g ipod touch will not restore, what do i do?
my 4g ipod touch will not restore, i do what it tells me to do but it still won't restore, what can i do?
Try posting in the ipod touch forum.
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My IPOD touch will not restore. It says "IPOD device cannot be found".
My IPOD Touch will not restore. It says, "IPOD device cannot be found".
- Try resetting the iPod;
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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- Then try placing the iPod in DFU mode and then restore.
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ipod touch will not restore, only gives the apple logo....i have tried every trouble shot... and keep getting the same results.
Maybe here:
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Is the iPod jailbroken? -
TS1372 My ipod classic will not restore
I got the white screen of death so i looked for solutions, i managed to get the ipod working again but itunes said the device was corrupted and also needed formatting, i again looked for advice on how to do this and was successful, but itunes says it the ipod needed restoring, i tried but it will not restore and i get the error code 1436, i have followed apples help and advice but to no avail, i have updated and reinstalled itunes but still same problem, i am stumped as what to try next, can anyone help please
Sorted the problem, I have an old laptop with windows XP on it, i installed itunes on it and connected the ipod.
Itunes recognised it repaired the fault and synced it so i don't know why my desktop would not do it.
i'm happy now. -
Ipod touch will not restore it get half way then freezes
ipod apps were unreponsive so i restored ipod now it will not restore how long should it take it has been restoring for 5 hours is half way and looks as if it has frozen ?
have a look @ this support article.
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My ipod touch will not restore!!
my ipod touch will not turn on. When plugged into my laptop itunes tells me i must restore it, i do this and it tries to download the lastest software. when it reaches then end it tells me the restore was unsuccessful.. Please help!!
Did you try to connect in recovery mode, explained in this article? iOS: Unable to restore
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