Device not recognized message

I keep getting a device not recognized message when I connect my iphone4s to any computer. How do I fix this?

For a Windows PC try this http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

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"USB Device Not Recognized" Message when connecting iPod Nano

I get the following windows pop up when connecting my son's iPod Nano
*"USB Device Not Recognized"*
*One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message.*
I have successfully connected this device to this computer before so I don't know what has changed.
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This did not work for me. I have a laptop that was running Windows XP, and it had no problems recognizing the iPod. I was having problems with XP, and rather then reinstall XP, I did a clean install of Vista. I did a settings transfer, so the new install of iTunes came already configured--I mention this since I don't know if it was a factor.
When I plugged in the iPod, I got the USB Device Not Recognized. The usbstor.inf file did not fix the problem. However, the solution at http://www.winvistabeta.com/groups/275128/ipod-usb-device-not-recognized/message .aspx did fix the problem. Do this:
Reset the iPod:
1. Unplug the iPod.
2. Turn the hold switch to HOLD and then back to off.
3. Hold the Center and Menu buttons for 6 seconds until you get the Apple logo when you release them.
4. Plug in the iPod. It should now be recognized.
This worked fine for me the first time. Thanks! Jack

2G Nano-USB Device Not Recognized message

2G Nano has been sitting for months. Decided to use it as a backup. When connected to computer (tried on 4 different computers running iTunes) I get a "USB Device Not Recognized" message. It shows up in "Device Manager" as an "Unknown USB Device" not an "iPod". Have performed the required 5 Rs and it still will not work. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

This did not work for me. I have a laptop that was running Windows XP, and it had no problems recognizing the iPod. I was having problems with XP, and rather then reinstall XP, I did a clean install of Vista. I did a settings transfer, so the new install of iTunes came already configured--I mention this since I don't know if it was a factor.
When I plugged in the iPod, I got the USB Device Not Recognized. The usbstor.inf file did not fix the problem. However, the solution at http://www.winvistabeta.com/groups/275128/ipod-usb-device-not-recognized/message .aspx did fix the problem. Do this:
Reset the iPod:
1. Unplug the iPod.
2. Turn the hold switch to HOLD and then back to off.
3. Hold the Center and Menu buttons for 6 seconds until you get the Apple logo when you release them.
4. Plug in the iPod. It should now be recognized.
This worked fine for me the first time. Thanks! Jack

USB Device Not Recognized Message

Hi,
I constantly get this message and it also says
one of the USD devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it, For assistance in solving this problem, click this message.
When I click on it,A box appears and is BLANK( It says the location of the device is shown in bold type).
I went to system devices and uninstalled 5 USB devices and nothing changed except my computer reloaded them?
I have a Satellite windows Vista.
Also I can not start my computer at times and when I push F12. It try's to repair the problem and can't it gives me pretty much the same message.
Can anyone help?? This darn message go off and on constantly..
Any info/help appreciated, Valerie

This did not work for me. I have a laptop that was running Windows XP, and it had no problems recognizing the iPod. I was having problems with XP, and rather then reinstall XP, I did a clean install of Vista. I did a settings transfer, so the new install of iTunes came already configured--I mention this since I don't know if it was a factor.
When I plugged in the iPod, I got the USB Device Not Recognized. The usbstor.inf file did not fix the problem. However, the solution at http://www.winvistabeta.com/groups/275128/ipod-usb-device-not-recognized/message .aspx did fix the problem. Do this:
Reset the iPod:
1. Unplug the iPod.
2. Turn the hold switch to HOLD and then back to off.
3. Hold the Center and Menu buttons for 6 seconds until you get the Apple logo when you release them.
4. Plug in the iPod. It should now be recognized.
This worked fine for me the first time. Thanks! Jack

Nano 7th gen USB port broken - device not recognized message

Ipod Nano received for Christmas. Worked fine. Plugged into charge. Tried it today and won't power up, when I plug into the PC, I get a message that the device not recognized. The port doesn't appear to be working. What do I do?

This did not work for me. I have a laptop that was running Windows XP, and it had no problems recognizing the iPod. I was having problems with XP, and rather then reinstall XP, I did a clean install of Vista. I did a settings transfer, so the new install of iTunes came already configured--I mention this since I don't know if it was a factor.
When I plugged in the iPod, I got the USB Device Not Recognized. The usbstor.inf file did not fix the problem. However, the solution at http://www.winvistabeta.com/groups/275128/ipod-usb-device-not-recognized/message .aspx did fix the problem. Do this:
Reset the iPod:
1. Unplug the iPod.
2. Turn the hold switch to HOLD and then back to off.
3. Hold the Center and Menu buttons for 6 seconds until you get the Apple logo when you release them.
4. Plug in the iPod. It should now be recognized.
This worked fine for me the first time. Thanks! Jack

Getting 'USB device not recognized' message when I never did before.

Hi there
I am constantly getting a USB device not recognized when I plug in my nano. I never got this before and as a result all it does is charge. It is not showing up in iTunes anymore so I cannot remove or dowload new songs on to my nano anymore. I have tried to go into control panel and the USB Hub device manager to deselect the power outage option but that did nothing. Please help! I seem to encounter trouble with any accessories Apple sell, whether they be earphones or USB cables.
Thanks

i'm getting the same problem too.
my ipod is nearly about 1 year old.
i use my ipod nano 2GB for music and as a flashdrive to store my uni work.
this morning accessing my files in the ipod on the computer was fine.
then later in the afternoon when i connected it into a computer i keep getting the msg 'usb device not recognised'. also itunes dont recognise my ipod either anymore.
i use Windows XP at home and uni.
i've tried my ipod on at least three different computers at uni and just tried at home.
same msg came up 'unknown device' from windows.
i've read the other posts in the forum and it mentioned about 5 R's and resetting it.
BUT the main problem is i DONT have any back up of my uni work and files and they are really really important so i CANT reset the ipod otherwise i will lose all the important things...my assignments, projects, photos...I was meant to make a back up b4 i start uni next monday but i guess now is TOO LATE.
I've noticed that the socket of the ipod dock conector to usb cable, that connects to the ipod is slightly split open.
Would this be causing the problem?
I am in Utter Despair and Desperation at the moment.
Can anyone help me PLEASE?
i would be sooooo grateful for your kind help and time.
kind regards,
a student who is on the verge of a breakdown due to this problem.
Windows XP Packard Bell

Ipod with click wheel. Windows displays device not recognized problem.

I'm using a ipod with click wheel, and hooking it up through a usb 2.0 port with the stock cable.
I keep getting a device not recognized message from windows, and the itunes software 8.xxxx does not recognize it even in diagnostics tests. Everything else is pass, except the ipod recognition.
The battery needs to be charged, and is depleted but its not recieving a charge when plugged into the computer.
Does anyone have a solution to this?
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Message was edited by: johnqthesne

If the iPod is not getting a charge through the cable (and the battery is depleted), it may not be recognized because the iPod has no power to do anything.
I would say the problem is either a faulty dock connector on the iPod, a faulty cable, or a faulty USB port on the computer. You have probably tested the USB port possibility already by trying a different port (or trying another USB device on the same port), so I would try a different USB docking cable as the next test.

Zen Extra "USB Device Not Recognized" ??? HEL

Hi all,
I had a MPIO 20 gb MP3 player wich was stolen. No biggy, I took advantage of it and upgraded to a Nomad Jukebox Zen Extra 30gb. It look and feel nice and the navigation seems really easy. Where it gets more difficult is the "simple" pluging in!!! No matter wich USB port I use on my PC, I always get the "USB Device Not Recognized" message. Front port, motherboard port nor soundcard port (Audigy2) dont work.
Any advice, I really need help here!
Thx for your time,
Jacq
Montreal, Canada.

I just bought a Zen Micro and had the same problem, the issue is with the USB cable. I had an extra cable from my digital camera and using it, the Zen Micro was recognized immediately. I've seen the issue posted here by other people too. You could try to return the player and chance getting another one with the same problem. If I didn't have a spare one, I would have just picked up a new one up at Radio Shack or Best Buy...
Message Edited by rwilkins08 on 2-24-2004 0:07 AM

"Device Not Recognized" - but for only one of three iPods?

Hi-
I am hoping to get some help, as I am stumpted. Here are the symptoms:
1) I have been successfully syncing two Nanos and a Mini on the same XP machine for sometime
2) One of the Nanos now gets a "device not recognized" message upon connecting, while the other two iPods will still connect just fine.
3) I've tried charging it fully (and running it down), the five R's, putting it into disk mode (updater doesn't recognize it's attached so can't restore), and installing iTunes on another machine (other machine doesn't recognize it, either).
4) The problem Nano charges and plays just fine on its own.
Any ideas?
Thanks!

Try downloading and installing iPod Updater 2006-01-10 (the version previous to the 2006-03-23) and restoring your iPod with that.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodupdater20060110.html
If your iPod encounters difficulties being recognized with this updater, put it into disk mode first:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
Keep us posted!
Best wishes,
CG

Device not recognized via USB

Hi, i have iPad1 fw4.3 that is out of warranty now. It worked fine.
Suddenly neither windows 7 nor lion would recognize it when connected with usb.
Windows 7 throws "USB device not recognized" message, Lion does nothing.
Im aware of many threads on this subject but nothing helped.
As i'm a game developer i need ipad to test my games, and without usb connection it is useless to me.
I cant afford another one so it's quite important to me.
I'm also form a country not supporded by apple so there is no place where i could take it for service.
iPad is charging fine and works fine.
It shows like "Unknown device" under windows device manager.
Not detected even in Recovery mode, so i cant restore. Any other way to update fw ?
Tried with 3 different cables that work with two ipods on every usb port.
Tried on 3 different windows 7 pcs.
Tried with a fresh install of lion.
Tried leaving all devices unplugged for some time.
Tried disabling network adapters everywhere.
Tried reinstalling itunes, deleting plists and kexts multiple times.
Any thoughts ? Thanks

Update for those interested with similar problem.
Tried DFU, wasnt detected in it also.
Not sure but it seams it is detected when i do a settings reset > connect to a wifi network > do a settings reset
But when its detected it always disconnect itself after 5-10 second unless i do something with it. Its like it disconnects after a 5sec idle.
So, as soon its detected and itunes shows up i start backup to give the device something to do.
That gave me enough time to select ios5 ipsw, itunes to unack it and start the update.
The update went fine, ipad didnt disconnect itself during the procedure.
Unfortunately even though im on ios5 and did full erase the problem persists :/

TS1369 Hello! I have an Ipod Shuffle 2nd Generation and it is not recognized by my Windows 8 based laptop. An error message of 'USB device not recognized' is shown. I have the latest ITunes version installed, and tested the dock in other pc's.

Hello!
I have a problem connecting my Ipod Shuffle 2nd generation to my Windows 8 based laptop. The computer doesn't recognize the Ipod and issues an error message saying 'USB device not recognized'. I tried uninstaling ITunes(latest version) and all other Apple software and reinstaling it back again, checked my USB hubs in the 'Device Manager' section of the Control Panel, you name it.
I could really use some help solving this.
I've turned to the troubleshooting section in Apple Support but it has nothing concerning situations in wich the device isn't even shown in the 'My Computer' folder.
Help a brother out, will you???

Found a solution in another forum http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-63733-ipod-not-detected-on-computer (a few posts down).
It was for an IPOD so you can see those details in the link.
Found how to reset a shuffle and inserted it into these instructions - did not have to follow his last steps.
- Turn off computer.
- Plug Shuffle into usb.
- Then you must reset your shuffle
To reset iPod shuffle:
Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible
Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
- Start computer and it should install the usb driver for the ipod automatically.
- Your i pod will say do not unplug so don't. then open itunes and it will be there.
I did not have to do these thing below – did not get error message and shuffle was displayed in Itunes. / LMc
Just remember to not only eject ipod from itunes but stop usb.
Go to the program icons near the clock and right click the usb icon and "safely remove hardware" will appear and click it.
Stop it and select "apple ipod".

My ipod 4 when i plug it to my pc Windows 7 had worked fine for 8 months then one day i plug it in and a message came USB device not recognized, i tried reset network settings and nothing called apple they did not know any help out there TX

My ipod 4 when i plug it to my pc Windows 7 had worked fine for 8 months then one day i plug it in and a message came USB device not recognized, i tried reset network settings and nothing i did not install any software before this happend i called apple they did not know, any help out there TX

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iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

My 6th generation nano isn't recognized by my computer. When I plug it in an error message pops up, which says "USB Device Not Recognized". Does anyone know how to start trouble shooting this. I updated both windows and iTunes.

My 6th generation nano isn't recognized by my computer. When I plug it in an error message pops up, which says "USB Device Not Recognized". Does anyone know how to start trouble shooting this? I updated both windows and iTunes.

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iPod: Does not appear in Windows or iTunes and Device Manager is empty
B-rock

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I have an Iphone 5S and used to sync it to my computer in the past without any problem, but now I can't, and appears the message "usb device not recognized", and the cable is good and so the USB port. Do you have any idea what's the problem?

Try leaving it plugged in and then restart the computer.
If you are on Windows this link may help but it is a bit old.
http://www.technologynext.org/error-usb-device-not-recognized-how-to-fix/

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