How to use itunes to restore my ipod classic

How to use itunes to resotre my ipod just got it and now i cant. please help it a classic ipod 30gb.

I'd try taking it to the nearest Apple Store and see what they have to say.

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    I just bought a nano today, my first ipod, and I don't know what's wrong with it.
    On the display it says "use itunes to restore", but when I restore it using itunes, itunes says it has detected an ipod in recovery mode and the says I have to restore it before I can use itunes.
    I've tried all the troubleshooting suggestions, although I'm not sure I did them properly.
    Can anybody help?

    Try here.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304503
    If you are stuck in the recovery loop, try this.
    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.

  • Totally erased, now: use itunes to restore your ipod... ??!

    Ok well, I just connected my ipod as usual to add some music. When I return to my PC after 2 hours, my ipod seems to be completly empty . I tried to connect it again, and it recognized it, ok well, no problem I think just put all your 2000 songs on it all over again. After some weird errors, the screen stays frozen on o not disconnect.
    I solved it using the 2 button press thing. And now it all of the sudden sais: COnnect the ipod to your computer, use itunes to restore.
    As I connect it to my computer, nothing happens. I see it as mass device (not Ipod anymore), and Itunes doesnt recognize it.
    Itried using the updater and try to restore, but no, updater freezes up everytime I try.
    I've tried a lot of things now, and it doesnt respond at all.. does anyone has a clue??
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    Disconnect the ipod and keep it in "DIsk Mode" for now.
    In Windows, Goto control panel>add and remove and uninstall iTunes AND quicktime (You will not loose any music or playlist).
    Scan the system for malware with ewido http://www.ewido.com
    Now disable antivirus AND any other security programs and goto apple.com to download/install iTUnes again.
    Reboot the PC, Disable your antivirus/security programs, Open the ipod updater THEN connect the ipod in disk mode to the PC and try restoring it

  • HT4914 How will it (iTunes Match) affect my iPod classic?

    Hi there,
    I have a Macbook Pro, iPhone 4s and iPod classic. I only use my iPod classic for my music. I am quite intrigued by iTunes Match, and I am wondering how, if at all, it will affect my music on my computer at the moment and my iPod classic. And I am aware that Match is only avaialbe for those with iOS (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch). I use it for working out, driving to work, etc, and I don't want to lose it on my computer, but I like the concept behind iTunes Match. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    The actual files must be on the computer HDD to be synced to an iPod Classic. Syncing of that model of iPod will not work if the files are not there.
    If you are going to re-add the files back to your library the best way to do it is to restore from the backup you made before you deleted all the song files.

  • My iPod dispalys this message: "Connect to a computer. Use iTunes to restore."  When I connect to a computer, iTunes doesn't recognise it.  The iPod 5th Gen does not work at all. How do I fix my iPod without losing any data?

    My iPod dispalys this message:
    "Connect to a computer. Use iTunes to restore."  When I connect to a computer, iTunes doesn't recognise it.  The iPod 5th Gen does not work at all. How do I fix my iPod without losing any data?
    I have seen the Apple webpage suggesting the "five R's" (including restore).  Before doing anything, I want to be sure that restoring or any other action is not going to delete or risk my data. 
    I would be very grateful if anyone can suggest a fix for this problem, in a way that will not risk my data. 
    Thanks in advance!

    Did you try a hard reset with the iPod still connected to your PC?  Have you tried multiple USB ports, preferably high powered USB 2.0 ports?
    To do a hard reset, first make sure the hold switch is in the Off position, then press and hold both the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
    Have you also worked through each and every single troubleshooting suggestion in this Apple support document?
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  • Updated iPod to 1.2 , now it tells 'use itunes to restore'. How ?

    Hello, sorry my english.
    I have just updated my iPod nano from firmware 1.1.1 to 1.2 using latest iPod Updater 2006-06-28. It went ok.
    Then i entered iTunes 6.0.5 and made an eject.
    The iPod showed "OK to disconnect". I disconnected.
    But now when I turn it on, it shows this message:
    "Use iTunes to restore"
    How can I do that? When I open iTunes it behaves like there is nothing wrong with my iPod, it lets me add and remove music with no stress. Also I can't find any option on iTunes to 'restore' my iPod. I know how to do that using the iPod Updater (restoring to factory settings) but I can find any 'restore' option on iTunes like my iPod warns.
    Can anyone help me? Thank you.

    I am having the same exact problem!! like first my ipod nano wouldnt be recognized then finally my itunes said updating ipod dont disconnect..after updating 477 songs it said ok to disconnect so i did nd den it got stuck in this screen that said use itunes to restore nd also it said dat in two otha languages..but im new at this and i have had like every problem there is to have but still can you explain to me wad to do. thanks loves. nicc<33*

  • "Use iTunes to restore". How can I access the iPod w/o losing present data?

    I have a request from my grandaughter to download a number of songs to her iPod. I charged the battery fully. When I tried to start it , it read "Use iTunes to restore". How can I access her iPod w/o losing any of her present songs? Please please help.

    You can't. Restoring will always erase the device. Unless you have a backup in iTunes or iCloud everything is removed. Purchased items can be re-downloaded as long as the original Apple ID used to purchase them is also used when reconfiguing the device after it is restored.
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

  • How to fix "use itunes to restore" problem on my iPod Classic 160G?

    When I try to connect my iPod to iTunes on my PC, there was an alert to restore. I follow the direction. Stage 1 of the restore process was successful. But the Stage 2 of the restore process, when the iPod displays an Apple logo as well as a progress bar in off backlight work so long time. Then I shutdown my PC. After that my iPod does not work. When I re-connect to PC there are appear "use itunes to restore" and "do not disconnect" alternately.How to fix the problem?
    <Edited By Host>

    for some reason when itunes first installs a new version, it opens up to the iTunes Store. Since you don't have net connection, its going to error out.
    But the fact that you can't see any of the other items, I would recommend redownloading iTunes (and Quicktime to be sure) and reinstalling it and see if that helps.
    Just for the record, can you click on the Library icon?

  • My ipod says "connect to your computer. use itunes to restore."

    My ipod says "connect to your computer. use itunes to restore."
    So I plug it into the computer and itunes says it needs to restore, so I click restore, everything seems to go fine, and it says the ipod needs to restart, it does, has a lil progress bar go across the ipod screen, then itunes detects the ipod again and says it needs to be restored again. This is an endless loop, anyone have any idea how to solve this problem?

    Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? Have a look at the bottom section that covers what to try if restoring doesn't work, it may be of some help: iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore

  • HT1363 My old iPod Nano says to use iTunes to restore and I've followed all suggested help steps, but I can't get it into disk mode nor can I get it to show in my computer or in iTunes.

    My old iPod Nano says to use iTunes to restore and I've followed all suggested help steps, but I can't get it into disk mode nor can I get it to show in my computer or in iTunes.  I have the latest version of iTunes.  Windows has all the most recent updates too.  I can reset the iPod, but the message to Use iTunes to restore comes back and I am stuck.

    Already tried another USB port, still nothing.
    I don't have another PC to check, I only have one which is the one not working with my iPod.
    It appears under my Computer, just not under iTunes. Plus, the iPod classic troubleshooting assistant doesn't work because I can't restore since it can't come up onto my iTunes! Even my iPod says "Use iTunes to Restore" once in a while, but I plug it in & I'm not able to restore it since it won't come up under iTunes.
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  • Made HDD, Battery and case upgrades to my ipod video 5th Gen and now I am told "Connect to your computer.  Use iTunes to restore."

    I have a 5th Gen iPod Video that I have had many years now.  It has worked faithfully until about 2 weeks ago and the HDD totally died on me.
    So I decided to upgrade from a 30 to 60 gb HDD, replaced the battery for the appropriate HDD and bought a new back shell for the unit.  I made incremental installations as parts arrived.  First the HDD itself and the next day the battery.  Both went in with no problem and I have been running them in a jerry rigged case (basically the 30gb back case has been taped together to make sure it was going to work OK.  I have been taking it to work with absolutely no issues, great response and great battery life.  Synching is fabulous.
    Here is the issue, I hope this makes sense...
    Today I received my 60 GB silver back cover and moved all of my parts over.  It seems to fit fine.  Headphone jack is working fine.  However, now the hold button is unresponsive (which is not a big loss to me but still just so you know).  I can play music and I can sync.  However, if I restart the unit, or I try synching a second time, I get screen saying "Connect to your computer.  Use iTunes to restore."  It does not matter if I snap it shut or leave the case loose, this happens.
    I have this error until I open my case up again and do nothing else.  At that time, the error goes away, and my ipod is fine again.  Then, the screen comes back after restarting to a normal boot.  But, if I sync or restart without doing anything else, we go through the motions again until I open the case back up.
    I have disconnected the battery as well as the HDD, but still have the problem.  I have also disconnected the cable coming from the hold button/earphone jack to the M/B,
    Has anyone else ever experienced this issue or have any suggestions.

    Shouldn't you contact the vendor or person who sold the back cover?  At the very least, it has a Hold switch that doesn't work.
    This web site has repair guides
    http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPod_Original
    and they call it "Headphone Jack & Hold Switch"
    http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPod+5th+Generation+%28Video%29+Headphone+Jack+%26+H old+Switch+Replacement/604
    Under Relevant Parts, they seem to list separate parts for the thick and thin back cover.
    On a side note, another way to fix your iPod is to use a compact flash card instead of a hard drive.  This web page has details
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-your-5th-Gen-iPod-Video-to-use-Flash-Mem or/
    Then, you can use your existing thin profile back cover that works.  I replaced the hard drive in my 4th gen iPod with a CF card.  Currently, it is only 8GB, but with lower prices these days, I may soon upgrade it with a 64GB CF card.  But it works great with the 8GB card.  The iPod is noticeably lighter.  There is no hard drive spin-up delay.  The battery lasts longer per charge.  And it is no doubt more shock-resistant.

  • IPOD ERROR MESSAGE:   Connect to your computer. Use Itunes to restore.

    Whenever I turn my ipod on after its been off for a few hours the screen displays "Connect to your computer. Use Itunes to restore" and then goes blank. I turn the ipod back on again and it appears to work normally but the battery is showing close to zero even though it has been freshly charged!
    I have restored the ipod several times as it suggests but this does not get rid of the error message. Is my ipod screwed? I'm surprised there are very few posts on this topic too...
    I have a 30Gb ipod video running v1.2.1

    I just found this support document which explains the issue exactly.
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303915
    Looks like a visit to Regent St is needed.
    The reason why I am surprised about the lack of posts on this topic is that I can't believe my issue is so unique. Surely out of the millions of ipod users out there this exact same issue would have been reported more frequently.

  • Ipod Nano 7th Generation is saying Use Itunes to Restore. Itunes no longer recognizes my device

    Please Help, My Ipod nano 7th generation was syncing. When I disconnected from my computer, I no longer had any music on it. When I plugged it back in Itunes prompted me to restore my Ipod. I went ahead and restored it, but it kept asking me to restore. When I unplugged my ipod, I got a white screen saying Use Itunes to Restore. Problem is Itunes no longer picks up my device. I've tried plugging it into different USB ports, I've tried to update Itunes to the newest version, and uninstalled and reinstalled itunes. I've tried to reset the ipod, but it still goes back to the white screen saying "Use Itunes to Restore". I've been trying everything. Please Help.
    Thanks

    No. You need iTunes on a computer to restore it.  If you don't have iTunes you can download it from here:
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
    If you don't have a computer, can you can try to borrow one with iTunes installed.

  • My 5th gen Ipod won't do anything but show the " Connect to your computer, use itunes to restore" screen. However my computer nor anyone else's will recognize my ipod. What can I do?

    My ipod will not do anything but show a screen that asks to "connect ipod to computer, use itunes to restore" My computer however will not recognize my ipod at all so there is no way to restore my ipod. I am not skilled in computers but if anyone has a step by step that would be great.

    Did you try a hard reset with the iPod still connected to your PC?  Have you tried multiple USB ports, preferably high powered USB 2.0 ports?
    To do a hard reset, first make sure the hold switch is in the Off position, then press and hold both the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
    Have you also worked through each and every single troubleshooting suggestion in this Apple support document?
    iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
    B-rock

  • New iPod Nano isn't being recognized, with "Use iTunes to restore"

    I got this new Nano yesterday and I took it out the box, tried it for a while, etc. I then installed iTunes 9 and after that everything was fine, so I plugged it in, hoping to sync it with my library and charge it. It did both for a while. Unfortunately, it was at this moment my PC decided lock up, and I had to use CAD to stop all the programs that were running, including iTunes, with the Nano still plugged in. Now the only functions of the Nano are to show the Apple logo for a bit, go to black and then show the "Use iTunes to restore" screen. I Googled and found that this means it needs to be formatted for Windows use. However, I plug it in and Windows refuses to recognize it, as does iTunes. However, it does connect when I press both the select and menu buttons (I tried to put it into disk mode, but this doesn't work) only to disconnect a few seconds later when iTunes tries to download the recovery software. Can anyone help? Nothing is working. Thanks.

    I have also just installed my new Nano, had to upgrade to itunes V9, this worked eventually and then the nano locked up along with the PC. rebooted the PC, reset the Nano, all looked good until I tried to reconnect the Nano to the PC. it connected and then immediately disconnected and itunes gave an error saying that it couldn't read the ipod, try to reconnect.

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