Frozen ipod that is no longer recognized by computer

Help! My I-pod nano is frozen. It has been frozen before, so I did what Apple.com said to do. It is still frozen! So I decided to plug it in to the computer to charge .. and the I-pod is no longer recognized by my computer!
I've tried a million times to unfreeze it, doing what Apple said, but nothing is working! And why is Itunes not recognizing my I-pod?

Hi caitt,
I don't know if "what Apple said to do" means that you tried the 5 R's, but that's a good start:
The 5 R's
From there, try this:
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes on Windows
And this...
iPod won't turn on
Good luck,
maz

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Hi. So, I have had a 60gig ipod for God-knows-how-long now....pre2006 I think. Anyway, I hadn't realized that music was meant to flow only one way (computer to ipod and not vice versa), so I deleted much of my music library from my computer after transferring to my ipod. I have TONS of cds on there and have completely filled the ipod. I was hoping to just convert the larger files to MP3s, but this option in iTunes is greyed out when I have my ipod connected. (Obviously, I am not automatically syncing with my current library). Two questions:
1. MOST IMPORTANT: Is there a way to condense music files directly ON the ipod, when songs aren't in my computer's music library anymore?
2. What is the best option for backing up 60gig or more of music FROM my ipod & other locations & condensing it to the same place/library?
Thanks for your help!
erika

An iPod (especially an old one) is a very dangerous place to keep your only copy of song files. You should not do (1) at all, even if it is possible. (I can't think of a way to do it directly.)
There is no way to transfer music from iPod to computer using iTunes (except for songs you purchased from the iTunes Store). However, there are third-party methods and utilities for transferring from iPod to computer. If you do a Google search on something like "ipod transfer mac," you should get some links.
Once the song files are back on your Mac (and maybe even backed up to a second location), add them to your iTunes library. Now, you can use the Create AAC Version command in iTunes (menu bar under Advanced) to convert them to a "condensed" format. Note: The old files will still be there as well after converting.
In iTunes preferences General tab Import Settings, you can change the conversion options. I recommend using AAC Encoder at iTunes Plus. That creates 256 kbps AAC files (which is what the iTunes Store uses). If you want "MP3" files, you can select the MP3 Encoder there.
Then, you can sync your iPod to the converted song files. And you will have achieved what you wanted with (1), plus your valuable songs files are now backed up on your computer.

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When I go to my iPod under devices and click "Music" it shows all the songs I have on my iPod but it's all grayed out and I can not play them from here. Now at first I thought you just couldn't do it but my brother for some reason can... None of his songs are grayed out and they let him play it straight from his ipod.

he is manually managing his ipod song list
where as i am assuming you syncing your music automatically, if you change to manual management you will lose all of your music and have to resync it.

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I have an ipod nano (1st gen) with a frozen screen that is no longer recognized by any computer. I had just barely downloaded a new audio book onto it before ejecting from itunes and trying to play it when it froze. Since then I have tried updating my itunes, plugging it into a second computer, and turning it off by holding the pause button, but nothing seems to work. Suggestions? Or, has it just reached the end of its lifespan?

Hi caitt,
I don't know if "what Apple said to do" means that you tried the 5 R's, but that's a good start:
The 5 R's
From there, try this:
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes on Windows
And this...
iPod won't turn on
Good luck,
maz

My ipod nano is no longer recognized by itunes after I installed windows 8.1. The ipod nano still is recognized and works with a Windows 7 computer

My ipod nano is no longer recognized by itunes after I installed windows 8.1. The ipod nano still is recognized and works with a Windows 7 computer

Hello, Pete.
Here is an article I would recommend going through when an iPod is not recognized by iTunes or the computer.
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
Usually the resolution is updating the Apple Mobile Device Driver. See the section labeled Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed > For Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 > Update the Apple Mobile Device Driver.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Cheers,
Jason H.

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So i updatedt to iTunes 9 yesterday - only to find out that my iPod 3G is no longer recognized by iTunes. Also my 2G are not recognized any longer on this machine
ALL three iPods still work fine with my other computer whicgh is running the same Windows version but has still iTunes 8 installed.
With the IPod service disabled the iPods appear properly as a device - they show their assigned name and you can browse the content.
When the service is enabled and you start iTunes iTunes displays a message that says that it "discoveerd" the iPod but could not identify it
see heer http://0711.diy-punk.net/WOW/ipodfu.jpg
also as soon as iTunes gets involved the device is no longerreadable under Windows
i tried multiple reboots, restart of iPod service, rebooted the iPod, resetted the iPod - nothing helps...
This is the iTunes diagnois (in german, sorry)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 6001)
System manufacturer System Product Name
iTunes 9.0.0.70
QuickTime 7.6.4
FairPlay 1.5.18
Apple Application Support 1.0
iPod Updater Library 9.0d11
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 2.6.0.32
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.45.0.0
Bonjour 1.0.6.2 (118.5)
iTunes-Seriennummer 4408A0FF9EFAA0D3
Aktueller Benutzer ist kein Administrator.
Aktuelles Datum und Uhrzeit sind 2009-09-15 18:26:25.
iTunes befindet sich nicht im abgesicherten Modus.
Info zu Video-Anzeige
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275
** Info für externe Plug-Ins **
Plug-In-Name: AMIP (stub)
Plug-In geladen: Ja
Plug-In-Version: 0.8
Plug-In-Dateiversion: 0.5.0.0
Plug-In-Pfad: C:\Program Files\iTunes\Plug-ins\ituneswrapper.dll
Plug-In-Name: Last.fm AudioScrobbler
Plug-In geladen: Ja
Plug-In-Version: 0.0.2
Plug-In-Dateiversion: 3.0.2.0
Plug-In-Pfad: C:\Program Files\iTunes\Plug-ins\itw_scrobbler.dll
Genius-ID: f2f8282b830c835751cb597904744cb8
** Verbindungstests für iPod/iPhone **
iPodService 9.0.0.70 arbeitet zurzeit.
iTunesHelper 9.0.0.70 arbeitet zurzeit.
Apple Mobile Device service 2.50.39.0 arbeitet zurzeit.
Universal Serial Bus Controller:
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A34. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A35. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A36. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A37. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A38. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 3A39. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3A3A. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
Intel(R) ICH10 Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3A3C. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
FireWire-Host-Controller (IEEE 1394):
AGERE OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Gerät funktioniert wie vorgesehen.
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** Sync-Tests für iPhone/iPod touch **
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Yeah... I hope apple solves this problem soon. =\
I use Windows XP instead of Vista...
This happened to me:
I plugged my iPod
Oppened the iTunes, iTunes recognized the iPod with all the songs, album covers, playlists, etc.
It asked for update. (Download & Instal, ok)
Finished the update, oppened the iTunes 9.0. Added a new songs but then I realized it didn't recognize the iPod (wich was plugged.)
I checked on "My computer" and I saw "iPod". Ok.
When I ejected the iPod it was clean. No musics, no Videos, no playlists. Started on the screen "Select your language".
I Tried reinstaling the iTunes but whenever I got an older version it said something like "The iTunes can't be started because the iTunes library has been generated by a new version."
Restarted my PC several times.
Rebooted the iPod.
Tried switching USBs.
NOTHING works.
Nothing at all.
even tryed the manage thing on "My Computer".
If they don't find a way of fixing this bug my iPod Nano is not better than a f**kin' Pendrive... ~.~"
Hope apple do something...

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Has this iPod Shuffle ever been able to successfully connect with this PC and sync with iTunes or is the first time you are connecting the iPod Shuffle to this PC?
B-rock

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Joe Z in VA wrote:
First try this:
- Go on iTunes computer
- plug in the iPod
- authorize your device from store/authorize
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This will only transfer iTunes purchased music, not ripped CDs. and it is unnecessary now, as the music can just be downloaded from the cloud.

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My IPod has suddenly stopped being recognized y my computer. It works in my Bose dock. It will not even charge with my computer. I restored the IPod and that worked for one night. Now it isn't recognized at all. I even tried a different cord and it isn't working either. Please help.

Hey there,
Try manually putting the iPod into [Disk Mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363] then reconnecting it to your computer to see if that helps.
Otherwise, I would work through each of the troubleshooting solutions provided in this Apple support document. It is a good place to start.
[iPod does not appear in iTunes or iPod updater in Mac OS X|http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1461]
B-rock

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If you are updating manually, connect your iPod and when it shows in the iTunes 7 source list click on the chevron (the little triangle) to the left of the iPod icon This will display the various icons for the iPod itself, Music, Movies, TV Shows and Playlists. Click on Music and you'll see the traditional song view. Find the files on your iPod that you want to remove, highlight them and either press the delete key on your keyboard or or right click and choose Delete.

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In a period of three months, I have purchased two new MBP laptops, moved (losing my cable modem ISP and email address, which was my old Apple ID), and Apple launched MobileMe.
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