Flashing light on Apple TV asking to connect to iTunes???

Flashing light on Apple TV asking to connect to iTunes I don't have it that long and is not used that much and don't have the cable I need to connect is this some sort of apple apple scam because I'm furious about this!!!

Find or buy a micro USB cable:
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-USB-Cable-Micro-Meters/dp/B003ES5ZSW
Then restore your Apple TV:
Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV

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Apple TV asking to connect to iTunes??

My Apple TV was in the update process when it suddenly displayed the connect to iTunes picture, now it won't respond- it can't connect to my computer because it dosent have a USB port, any ideas on what to do

You have to use a micro usb cable and connect to iTunes via computer. You will need to find one if yours doesn't have USB or take it in to an Apple store.

Apple TV ask to connect to itunes

when switching on Apple TV i get a usb lead pointing to an itunes logo and i cannot procede any further. Help!

If your problem persists get yourself a micro USB cable (sold separately), you can restore your Apple TV from iTunes:
Remove ALL cables from Apple TV. (if you don't you will not see Apple TV in the iTunes Source list)
Connect the micro USB cable to the Apple TV and to your computer.
Reconnect the power cable (only for Apple TV 3)
Open iTunes.
Select your Apple TV in the Devices list, and then click Restore.
(You may already have a micro USB cable if you have a camera or other digital device)

After updating software on my Apple TV it is asking to connect to iTunes. Can't understand why?

After updating software on my Apple TV it is asking to connect to iTunes. Can't understand why?

You can try borrowing one. These cables are common for Android, Kindle etc. users.
Here are some steps and notes to try:
MANY people are reporting they've had to try multiple micro USB cables to find one that works. I got one that worked from a neighbor.
For clarification, this needs to be a "micro" USB, not a "mini" USB
Some people have also reported they've had to try the Restore process more than once.
1. Unplug Apple TV and move it to your computer running latest version of iTunes.
2. Quit iTunes if running.
3. Plug micro USB cable to the back of the Apple TV.
4. Power the Apple TV using the AC cable.
5. iTunes shoud either launch itself (a good indication that the micro USB cable you're using is compatible), or launch iTunes.
6. Click Restore. Software will download and install (big file).

Flashing light - no Apple TV

The Apple TV box just keeps flashing and won't turn off - even after I've unplugged it, and the TV. Won't respond to the remote - if I hold down menu button it will stop flashing, but as soon as I release button, flashing continues. All I have on the TV screen is the Apple logo. This all happened after I did an onscreen Apple update. What can I do to restore everything?

Diavonex wrote:
1. Remove power and HDMI cable
2. Connect USB cable to Apple TV
3. Connect to iTune
4. Restore using iTune
It depends which Apple TV they have:
Remove ALL cables from Apple TV. (if you don't you will not see Apple TV in the iTunes Source list)
Connect the micro USB cable to the Apple TV and to your computer.
Reconnect the power cable (only for Apple TV 3)
Open iTunes.
Select your Apple TV in the Source list, and then click Restore.

Pls, help me , my ipad is disabled as a reult of constant inputing wrong security code by my child on my ipad, i was asked to connect to itunes. The ipad is disabled and cannot do anything to allow me connect to itunes. Pls, What do I do???

Pls, help me , my ipad is disabled as a reult of constant inputing wrong security code by my child on my ipad, i was asked to connect to itunes. The ipad is disabled and cannot do anything to allow me connect to itunes. Pls, What do I do???

This should solve your issue:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212

Trying to upgrade my ipad mini to ios7 get error 3014 .have tried most of suggestions , ipad has image asking for connection to itunes. and around and around I go

Trying to upgrade ipad mini to ios7. extracts software but wont restore it . error message 3014..ipad no longer working, just image asking for connection to itunes.Have tried all the troubleshooting suggestions I am capable of. ((((((

There is some troubleshooting for error code 3014 on this page : http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
This error occurs when iTunes is unable to reach gs.apple.com in a timely fashion. Follow the steps below in Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com.
Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com
Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

Ipad keeps asking to connect to itunes

hi
my ipad keeps asking me to connect to itunes, where it says its in recovery mode and must be restored.
the restore process keeps freezing midway (blue screens, glitches, etc..) which leaves me no choice but restart the process.
when it did finish the process and i got to the home screen and started setting it up (finally) it froze up, which left no choice but hard reset,
and again, it asks to connect to itunes..
there is no apple store in my country and the premium resellers here are pretty much useless..
is there any way fixing this so i'm not stuck with a couple hundred dollars worth of paper weight?
please help

Ceneus-
When you say "hard reset", does that mean holding both the Home and Sleep buttons for several seconds until the Apple logo appears? If not, try that. Ignore the "Slide to power off" arrow. The iPad will restart after a couple of minutes. Resetting (rebooting) this way will not hurt anything, and sometimes clears up mysterious problems.
Your problem does sound like your iPad may be defective. Look for an Apple Authorized Repair Center. There may be one in your city. <Apple Authorized Repair Centers>
If there are none in your country, search the web for independent iPad repair centers near you. Using them may invalidate your warranty, but they should be able to help.
Fred

IOS8 update on iPhone5: asks to connect to iTunes :/

After a few attemps, i finally was able to download and run the update to iOS8 on my iphone 5.
HOWEVER: I am now stuck with the "connect cable to iTunes" screen and all I can do from there is restore.
Unfortunately I didn't backup my phone before and in the past this worked seamlessly...
How can I at least save some of my documents now?
Any advice?

GentaEra wrote:
I update the my 4s and now asks to connect to itunes and restore it. What do i need to do in order to not lose the data inside?
Once the Device is asking to be Restored with iTunes... it is too late to save anything...
1) Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and Restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
2) If necessary Place the Device into Recovery mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Note on Recovery Mode.
You may need to try this More than Once...
Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
Once you have Recovered your Device...
Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most Recent Backup...
Restore from Backup > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download

HT1414 I upgraded my IPhone 3gs IOS, when power up the phone, ask to connect to ITune.

I upgraded my IPhone 3gs IOS, when power up the phone, ask to connect to ITune. When tried to connect to Itune, iTune show a message "We could not complete your iTune request"

Hello MHGOH,
Thanks for the question, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The following troubleshooting assistant may lead you to a resolution of this issue. If you continue to receive an error message when connecting your iPhone, simply restarting both the phone and your computer may help:
Apple - Support - iPhone - Restore Troubleshooting Assistant
http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/restore/
Thanks,
Matt M.

Apple TV no longer connects to iTunes

For some time now, my Apple TV fails to connect to iTunes. I don't see it in the device list and the only thing that works is to disconnect from my account and then re-sync from scratch (which takes about 15 hours to synch 10GB of content). I've done this twice in the last two weeks. The Apple TV shows that it is connected to the network and shows a strong signal. It also shows that it should be connected to my iTunes library. Yet, after a few times, it just stops showing up and syncing. I've tried power cycling, but that no longer seems to work either. Is the machine fried? Do I need a new one after a few years of use? Or am I missing something? Thanks for all suggestions.

SL has affected a small number of tv users, as was the case with all previous system, itunes and tv updates, this will always occur, but in every case so far these numbers are not significant and tend to support an issue with the users specific set up rather than the updates themselves.
It would be impossible in practice to test all combinations of software and hardware with impending software releases. The fact that an update works at all is a testament to how well tested the software is. As a result an update may appear on the surface to be buggy, but in reality a contributing factor is causing your problem.
If there is nothing to fix, further Apple updates may well not resolve your problem, you need to be looking for a problem with your own set up.

Apple TV won't connect to iTunes and does not show up in my devices list in iTunes.

My older model Apple TV won't connect to iTunes and does not show up in my devices list in iTunes. I have two Apple TVs in my house and I can't imagine that this is part of the problem but I mention it just in case. My other Apple TV is brand new and it connects to iTunes just fine. I've tried most of the "fixes" and one says to Force Sync but I can't since Apple TV isn't in my device list. Another "Fix" said to Navigate the Apple TV to Settings --> Downloads --> Check for Downloads, but when I tried that there was no option for "Downloads" under the Settings Heading. I'm at a loss. Please help. Could this be an issue with too many authorized devices? We have three iPads, two iPhones, laptop, desktop, two Apple TVs, and an iPod and most of them are syncing the same music playlists and whatnot... have I run out of rope?

hi, just posting to everyone in general..its not you, or your apple tv, it is itunes.
ok, ive had the exact same issues for weeks now, as with everyone i had done the lastest upgrade and no longer could see/sync my gen 1 appleTV.........so, i removed the upgrade and went back to the prev version, even though it was showing in my prefs under appleTV, it still wouldnt show in the side panel under devices....i gave up.
This week i was determined to get it to work! So i started from scratch, totally removed itunes and started back with version 9 and upgrade each version from there, i had no luck, ic clicked find appleTvs but it wouldnt....however i just d/l version 9.2.0.61 and BINGO!. No sooner has it opened and up popped the side panel devices list, showing my appleTV..all ready to be synced etc. I immediately panicked of course haha..and set it all up and its working perfectly.
...Only catch now is that this older version will not be compatiable with my iphone, which i do keep music on...seems we cant win. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr this will be the same for all the latest apple products.
Apple needs to allow more than one version of itunes per pc OR perhaps they could get their act together and include all of the millions of APPLETV GEN1 owners in there latest upgrading..after all, THEY made the product and THEY do sell the movies/tv shows, perhaps they could stop making all the upgrade all about the music only!......on which i might add why not incluse movies/tv shows in icloud! yet another upgrade that should be included in the APPLETV GERNERATION 1!..yes we do still exist!
at the very least, im happy ive managed to get all my movies etc onto the apple tv, where ill keep them and from now on d/l directly onto my apple tv. I usually d/l to my laptop and then send them to the appletv but while trying to get all this sorted i did a test, i d/l a movie using my appletv hoping it would somehow let itunes "find" it and getting it to show up in my device list, but it didnt work, however it did sync/send the movie to itunes.. so at least i could save a back up copy.
good luck trying, as i said this has been weeks and this is the only solution ive found so far....and going through these forums its obviouse its itunes thats the issue, NOT Our apple tvs.

My iphone 4 is disabled and asking to connect to itunes..... but i resently restored my laptop by which i deleted itune.. so i dont have any back up. so now how can i unlock my phone without restoring it to factory settings... because i eant all my stuff

my iphone 4 is disabled and asking to connect to itunes..... but i resently restored my laptop by which i deleted itune.. so i dont have any back up. so now how can i unlock my phone without restoring it to factory settings... because i eant all my stuff

there should ba a way to undisable it without loosing all of your data

First Generation Apple TVs Unable to Connect to iTunes - is anyone else as po'd about this as I am?

First Generation Apple TVs Unable to Connect to iTunes - Is anyone else po'd about this?

yep many of us are. Search around the Apple TV secton of the forums, you'll find many threads discussing the issue, and some workarounds for local content playback. Rest assured you're not the only one.

HT1212 asked to connect with itunes but it wont sign in

my ipod keeps asking to connect with itunes and when i do it says it cant sugn in i have to put my password.

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

Flashing light on Apple TV asking to connect to iTunes???

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