HELP!!! ipod 4gen problems

I would really like to know if if you would solve the problems that are occuring with the ipod 4th gen. Since all the apps are updating to work with ios7, they are now not working for ios6. I do not want to buy the 5th gen ipod just to get ios7 and have my apps work. Is there any way to fix this problem..thank you

   I also have iPod Touch (4th gen.) running 6.1.2 and on September 19th 4 of my apps had upates to be updated and I just did it a few days ago.
   1) Pandora
   2) Talk Free (Magic Jack)
   3) Netflix
   4) Airport Utility for iPod Touch
   The only ones I've tried out is Airport Utility and it's fine. I also checked the voicemail on Magic Jack and that fine also. I hope my other 2 apps will still work or I'll be snowboarded. I would think that any app that is updated for the enhancement of iOS7 that would cease to operate on iOS6 would be blocked from Apple but do you trust? You don't know! I'm not going out to buy a new one. I did check the iOS on all these apps that are supposed to be updated for the enhancment for iOS7 and from the versions of iOS they still go back to 4 or 5 which mean they should still be backward compatible with iOS6. If you've updated these apps and they no longer work and you have Time Machine then your in luck just go to mobile app applicatons folder and go back in time before you updated and restore an earlier version from there. If you have no backups then you might be seriously snowboarded!

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Just joined the Forum after reading some of the posts here - you guys seem to know alot more about this than me so any help is greatly appreciated.
My 30Gb 5th Gen iPod has software version 1.2.3. iTunes tells me there is a version 1.3 available but when I try to update it I get an unknown error message (1417).
I've been through the support pages and have done the 5 R's as recommended but my iPod won't restore - not even to the early version. I get an unknown error message (1418) when I try to restore.
On trying to just synch the iPod without updating the software iTunes tells me that my PC is not authorised to play over 100 tracks and it has now removed them from my iPod even after I have signed in to authorise my computer over 30 times when the messages appear!!
This is the only computer I have used to update my iTunes and iPod for over 2 years now and it is running fine. I've had no problems until now and usually update every 2 - 3 months.
I need help to get my iPod updated to the latest software and to get my iPod / iTunes to recognise that my computer is authorised to play the music.
Help please - I've been trying to get this thing to work for hours!!
Cheers, Al

Thanks Jeff but I've been through these steps on two or three occasions before I joined the forum and they haven't done any good.
The other reply tells me to re-format the iPod.
Is this a good idea or would I just be left with a (semi) useless portable drive?
If I were to consider this would I do it through "My Computer" and format the drive or explore the drive and just delete all the content?
I don't want to do anything that'll be un-recoverable. Let's face it I am still able to use the iPod at the moment and although I've lost access to 100 songs I still have over 3000 songs to keep me going! All I really want to do is update the software and keep it updated.
Another thread suggested the removal of iTunes and iPod updater software from the PC and then re-installation. Any views on that solution?

Help: IPOD service problem when installing in Vista

Message reads something like Ipod Service did not start make sure you have sufficient permissions. It then gives the option to retry or cancel. This happens at some point in the installation process.
I have among other things tried out all the steps outlined on the apple website, ensured I have admin access, created another admin account, msconfig, deleted completely all traces of Apple products even tried installing an earlier version all to no avail. I have contacted apple as well who though responsive were not much help either pointing me in the direction of well web links to manuals on the apple website. I also have SP1 installed. So My MS side of life is sorted.
I am fed up and might just have to return my IPOD touch if no joy. This is probably my last chance to make this work. Unfortunate that what is presumably a lovely piece of kit is a nightmare simply because I don't use an apple machine.
Alternatively can anyone suggest other ways to get this IPOD touch working other than Itunes. GGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRH

New developments:
1) At the point in the installation where it tries to start services, I get an error message saying that IPOD Service did not start. Ensure you have enough permissions.
2) I have done this using administrator account and even turned off Vista UAC all to no avail.
3) I have also uninstalled with Windows install clean up like for the 20th time.
4) Even when I do a clean uninstall and delete every trace of files and folders in other parts of the C:\ I stll find that IPOD service is listed and stopped. How is that possible?
5) Any time I attempt to start IPOD service in task manager I get an error message saying Windows could not start the IPOD Service on Local Computer Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.
6) There are only two options available when it stalls in no.4 above ie. either to retry or to cancel. When you cancel it rolls back the installation.
7) When I went to C:\Program Files folder there was no IPOD\bin folder and hence no IPOD Service folder.
8) Yesterday I decided to circumvent the installation procedure by opening folder rather than opening the file. I was able to save a few IPOD and ITunes files which would not have been possible if I had selected cancel because when rolling back it deletes most of the vital folders and files.
9) When I click on the Ipod service icon at this stage, nothing still happens. Also when I click on Itunes icon at this stage I get an error message saying some vital files are missing please reinstall.
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Hi, can someone please help me figure out how to get my ipod to work? The model is M9282LL. The ipod itself is working but I can't connect it to my computer to load anything on it. Iread about checking to see whether it's formatted for windows or mac but it doesn't say anything about windows in the screen that it says it would say it on. That said if it was set up for mac the serial number would be the last thing listed on that screen but this lists the serail number then the model number last.
I am connecting it to my USB port(s) using a CTA IP-DOC. It looks like the dock has a led on it but it doesn't light up. It also won't charge when connected through the usb with the dock. It will charge when I hook it to my charger though. Whenever I plug the dock in or plug the ipod into the dock a window pops up saying: "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it." I have the latest drivers for my nforce 2 chipset and have service pack 2 installed.
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- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable. Some 5G iPods were shipped with Lightning cable that were either initially defective or failed after short use.
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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Please Help Ipod Sync Problems

I Got This Error When I try to sync a song..
The Ipod "Name Of The Ipod" cannot be synced. The required file cannot be found
any solutions or suggestions

Try ejecting your iPod, disconnecting it from the computer and then try again...
However it sounds like there's a problem with your songs, not your iPod because iTunes is saying it can't find the files.

IPod Mini Problems Please Help

This is my second post of the type... no one replied to that so im hoping someone could help me.
Problems:
-Wont Update or Load Songs
-It starts loading, gets to around the 5th song (out of well over 600) and says "Ipod Update Complete, OK To Disconnect" though nothing is on the iPod.
-Occasionally wont restore to factory settings.
Okay, before you suggest the five R's, ill note that ive put several MONTHS into this, and ive tried them well over 20 times in order.
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-updating on a friends computer (several times with no luck, same problems)
-requested help over the phone
-The number i called was the Apple US Help Line, which the person helped me for about an hour before he said he did not know what was up, and transfered me to the Canadian help line, where they demanded a large sum for help, which i could not pay (under 18).
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I will also note that my sisters iPod Nano works perfectly fine, no problems, as well as my friends iPods adding songs from my computer.
Please please help... im currently resorting to a crappy CD player that skips for my music... and have been... its starting to break me inside.
Thank you,
Milan

Natalie,
If you have your iPod set to transfer your music manually, then that do not disconnect message will continue to be displayed on your iPod until you manually eject it.
You can do this by clicking on the little eject icon next to the iPod listing in the source window of iTunes, or right click on it and select eject. Another way would be to use the safely remove hardware icon in the system tray next to the clock (looks like a grey rectangle with a green arrow above it). Click on this then select your iPod. Or through Windows, select start/my computer, right click on the iPod, select eject.
If you have your iPod set to automatically sync with iTunes, right click on the iPod in iTunes, select options and if you have a check mark in the box marked enable disk use, remove it and your iPod should automatically disconnect after its finished transferring music.
For the iPod to automatically open iTunes, you have to have "open iTunes when this iPod is attached" checked.
Go to edit/preferences/iPod to do this.
If you prefer to keep the iPod set to manual transfer, look at this. In fact, the whole tutorial is a must read.
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IT SEEMS LIKE MY IPOD 4GEN SCREEN IS FROZEN I RESTORED AND RE STARTED IT BUT EVERY TIME I TOUCH THE SCREEN TO UNLOCK IT OR SOMETHING IT WONT RESPOND SOMEONE HELP!!

IT SEEMS LIKE MY IPOD 4GEN SCREEN IS FROZEN I RESTORED AND RE STARTED IT BUT EVERY TIME I TOUCH THE SCREEN TO UNLOCK IT OR SOMETHING IT WONT RESPOND SOMEONE HELP!! IT JUST STARTED DOING THIS A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND I DONT KNOW WHY ILL TRY TO SLIDE THE SLIDE BUTTON TO UNLOCK MY IPOD BUT IT WONT EVEN LET ME DO THAT ITS LIKE EVERY TIME I TOUCH THE SCREEN TO DO SOMETHING IT DOSENT RESPOND SOMEONE HELP PLEASE

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I requested a repair, but there was an error after clicking the button with my credit card info. I was still charged, but the form email I received the next day had incorrect info about my iPod Touch problem. How can I contact CS w/o paying $19?!

My iPod Touch battery is not working. I requested a repair through the Apple Support. On the final page, when I clicked the button that puts the info through with your credit card number, the resulting page gave an error (I wish I'd have saved it!). Anyhow, I checked my credit card and it was charged, so I assumed the repair request went through. The next day I received a form email saying my problem was with "Sync with iTunes (Not iCloud) - Data Backup/Migration (not iCloud)" instead of the battery repair. It also says for iPod customers, to send your iPod to Apple - but I had requested the "iPod Coffin" to be mailed to me so I could send it back. Obviously there was an error between the request and what was received, so I'd like to ask Customer Service about it. However, I can't find a way to contact them. When I replied to that form email, I recieved an automated reply saying emails there were not read. Anything online asks me to pay $19 and I don't have the correct issues to request an exception. The closest store is over an hour away or I'd simply go there to ask. What can I do?! Any suggestions you have are much appreciated. Thank you!
PS - The form email also says if I wait 10 days the repair request will be canceled. Does this mean my credit card will be refunded for the $85 battery replacement charge if it is canceled automatically?

Thanks, but I've been on the phone with AppleCare US (where I am and live) and AppleCare UK. They continue bouncing me back and forth without helping resolve the problem.
Perhaps someones knows how to further escalate the issue at Apple?

My ipod 4gen keeps rebooting for 9 seconds then stops for 4 seconds, and it keeps repeating this, how do i get it to stop?

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Does someone may help with following problem:

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In my family we have we have 3 dock stations audio devices: Bose Sound Dock series II, Philips DS3020/12, Sharp DK-AP7N(R).
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The latest iphone 4s does not work with the Bose and Philips audio systems: the iPhone 4s is charging, but music is playing in the iPhone speakers and not in the dock speakers, on the iPhone there is a message. In Italian the message is "Il dispositivo non supporta questo accessorio" that almost means that the iPhone does not support the device. Please note that the iPhone works with the Sharp DK-AP7N(R) audio system.
The other iPhone 4s works with all 3 devices since long time.
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Can I use my IPod 4Gen to restore my ITunes library on my PC?

My ITunes library has disappeared from my PC , can I restore the library with my IPod 4Gen? I am afraid that I might lose my music for good. I have tried searching for files and I see my music being scrolled through, but cannot find what file it is in, or unable to pull up the correct file. I have tried going to the previous library file and its empty. I can search a song and the song will appear, but to do that over 3000 times is what I do not want to do. I alos have my library on my Samsung Galaxy III. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Hello everbody,
i´m a new 4gb nano user. After reading some posts here, i have a doubt...correct me if i´m wrong...but are ipods a problem machine? because all i can read is problems problems problems.
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No, they are not. You have to put it into perspective.
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2. Most of the questions asked in here are solved.
3. Consider how many iPods there are in the world (upwards of 60 million). Then consider how many questions there are in these forums. Then take into account the fact that many of these questions are not related to the iPod, or that many are looking for advice on whether or not to buy an iPod, which model, etc.
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