HT1339 i cant conect my ipod to itunes, it's in disk mode

i cant conect my ipod to itunes, it's in disk mode

Please help me, how to conect my ipod to itunes
or how to restore it

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I have searched the internets and have yet to find someone with the same problem as me.
I have an iPod Classic 160GB which is stuck in a reboot loop (apple logo appears for 10 seconds, then restarts again). This happened shortly after using it as a disk to transfer a file from a Linux machine to a PC. This is probably not the culprit though as I have done this many times.
The reboot loop continues and neither windows nor a mac will recognize the iPod until I put it into disk mode. When I do this, it functions perfectly. I can move files to/from the disk, add songs in iTunes and then play them from the iPod. I am able to restore the iPod but when it tries to complete the process it goes into the reboot loop.
So, in brief, I have tried:
1) Resetting the iPod (duh).
2) Restoring it using iTunes while in disk mode on a Mac and a PC.
3) same as above but manually choosing an older firmware version.
4) Manually formatting the drive using a Mac and a PC.
So perhaps there is something wrong with the iPod that is not hard drive-related or there is something wrong with the firmware partition. Needless to say, I'm baffled.
Answers such as "Send it back to Apple." or "You're screwed, it's a brick." will not be considered helpful unless they accompanied by an explanation.
Thanks in advance.

Some more info:
I can get into diagnostic mode by pressing select and REV, but I can't force a disk scan by pressing MENU, SELECT, REV, and FFW.
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I cant access my ipod from itunes

ok, ive looked all over itunes to fix this problem. i just bought an ipod video and i just finished downloading my music from my itunes, the only problem is that i cant access my ipod!! there is a icon that looks like a lock near the free space end of my ipod
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
Used: 7.79 GB [ ] Free: 20.03 GB (and heres the icon)
so... i can put music onto my ipod, i just cant take it off... or change it...

Grey text when you look at the content and lock symbol at the bottom of the screen simply shows that your iPod is set to "automatically update songs and playlists". . If you want to access your iPod directly, play it through your iTunes, connect it to a second computer etc. you just need to change the update method to "Manually manage songs and Playlists" in the iPod preferences. For more detail see this tutorial: Managing Your Songs Manually
One thing to be aware of with manually updating is that the iPod also has to be manually ejected before the "Do Not Disconnect" message will go away. Safely disconnect iPod
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The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

Cant Sync My Ipod with Itunes!

i cant sync the ipod with the itunes
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it shows "Unknow error ocurred (-54)"
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what else i can do? the problem continue.

*It just says -84 instead*
Then it's not the "same exact problem." You've got a better chance of getting help if you start a new topic.

I cant reset my Ipod on Itunes

I reset my Ipod becuse i couldnt see my ipod in Itunes. Now it says i need to connect to Itunes. It can reset on Itunes but when its done, it says i shall connect to Itunes again, when i do that, the same happend again and again. What can i do ?

Place the iPod in recovery mode and restore the iPod via iTunes. For recovery mode see:
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I cant sync my ipod to itunes (error 1309)

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Ipod not recognized by computer or itunes when not in disk mode

My ipod nano 6th gen. recently has stopped working. I am able to charge it for a short amount of time but have to reset the ipod everytime I go to turn it on. I wanted to update the software but when I plug it into my comp that I have previously updated this ipod on, it says that the device is not recognized. I followed steps on the support page and discovered that the ipod is recognized as a device and as a ipod in disk mode but when I reset the ipod back to normal mode it is once again not recognized. I don't have a problem with my comp or itunes when I connect my iphone or ipod touch so I'm trying to figure out how to get the ipod to work. any suggestions.

I have kind of the same problem with my 60gb ipod with colour display.
everything was working fine up until last sunday when i plugged into my laptop and I got the 'folder with exclamation mark' icon
i reset it and put it into disk mode but when i connect it to my laptop it doesnt turn up on itunes or windows. occasionally it will appear then disappear again so i can't restore it to factory settings.
i did manage to get it to appear in itunes and click on the restore button but i got the message that it couldnt be restored and there was a problem with the 'firmware' but before i could try anything else it disappeard from itunes again.
i have been told that the problem may be with my USB cable so i will buy another one at the weekend but if that doesnt work does anyone else have any ideas as i have tried nearly everything.
i personally think my ipod caught me looking at my friends new 80gb video ipod and got jealous!!!!!
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Invissible iPod in iTunes but vissible as disk in Vista explorer

1. Problems to connect to iTunes-store;
2. Impossible to appear as connected iPod in iTunes;
3. FaQ-section has no adequate solution;
Some specs:
On the laptop (Xp Home) no problem, problems appear only when connecting to my (Vista Home Premium) desktop.
Both systems have Windows and Commodo firewalls, which have been neutralised to examine their influence (none) on this problem.
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I am using entirely up-to-date software.
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Luckily got the nano working (showing in iTunes). Actually I loaded TouchCopy to see if that recognised it and it didn't, but next time I launched iTunes it did recognise it, so all is good now.

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I am trying to use my ipod as a disk drive to move its music to my desktop (had to reload XP on desktop and used ipod is the music backup). Following the instructions from ipod help (http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173) works just fine up to a point. However, when the ipod is in disk mode and I go to move music from it to the desktop there is no "itunes" folder visible to drag and drop? Folders for photos and calendar show up, but no folder for music (itunes). There is clearly music on the ipod as I am listening to it right now. The folder is invisible and I can't access it? Help please. Ric

This suggestion worked to see the hidden folder(s). Thanks very much, but I feel like I am miles away from moving my ipod music to my new computer and getting it all to work. Here is why...
1. First when I plug the ipod in, in disk mode, to the USB slot it shows up as a K drive for a minute or so and then disappears. itunes keeps opening, asking me to sync (which will erase all my music on the ipod!) and the K drive (ipod) vanishes.
2. I pod help says to drag the itunes file out to the desktop and then drag the itunes file on the ipod into the "my music" file within documents and settings. However, there is an "ipod control" file (was hidden) and within this there is the following: artwork, itunes (with 13 subfolders of its own), device, and music. So do I just drag the itunes file inside ipod control into My music? Or do I drag the whole ipod control file? or other?
3. Additionally there are K drive (ipod) files for calendar, photos, contacts, notes, and ipod control (was hidden). I don't care about any content in the first four, but are they needed to operate? Do I drag these over also to the My music file?
Whew, very frustrating. Thanks, Ric

HT1363 ipod not recognized in itunes, even while in disk mode

My ipod classic is not recognized in itunes. I tried resetting it, reinstalling itunes and even put it in disk mode. Still it doesn't show up. What else can I try?

Are you plugging the iPod into a high powered USB 2.0 port on the back of your PC? Have you tried a different USB cable?
What happens if you try to reset the device with it still connected to the PC?
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Has this iPod ever worked on this PC or is this the first time you have time you have tried connecting it?
Have you carefully worked through each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document?
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Dropped my Ipod, I have put it in Disk Mode, I have downloaded the new software, tried to restore it and it has seized please help?

I dropped my Ipod (4TH Generation Ipod Nano) I have got it start up again I have put it in disk mode and connected it to Itunes,
I have downloaded the new software through Itunes, that went well, it came up as normal.
I have got it to restore to factory settings. (Although before hand it synced and all that)
During this process it has seized and not done what it was suppose to, only displaying the Apple Symbol.
I disconnected, and it has gone flat and now is telling me to connect it to power, when I do so nothing happens.
It won't connect to itunes.
Please help.
MJ

Hello there pipem90,
Heres an article about that very issue. Check out this article named iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows found here http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369.
There is more to the article but start here:
1. Start with the iPod Troubleshooting Assistant
If you have not already done so, try the steps in the iPod Troubleshooting Assistant which applies to your iPod; this will often solve your issue.
If you're still experiencing the issue after going through each of the steps in the assistant, continue with the steps below in this article. The most likely solutions are listed below (for both USB and FireWire (IEEE 1394) iPod connections). Check each section starting from the top of the list to see if that is what's keeping your iPod from appearing.
Note: To determine if your iPod syncs via USB or FireWire, check the table in the Additional Information section below.
All the very best,
Sterling

My iPod classic won't go into disk mode

I have an iPod Classic (120GB) here. When I turn it on, it gives me a screen with the Apple logo first and after a few seconds a screen with a red circle, a cross in the circle and the text: www.apple.com/support/ipod . I followed all the steps on that page, however my iPod won't go into disk mode. The iPod is not seen by my iMac and iTunes. What to do?

See Here
iPod doesn't appear in iTunes
From Troubleshooting Here
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodclassic/
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Nano recognized in iTunes only when in disk mode...

I went through all of the 'r' process to restore the iPod Nano and reinstall , etc... but still iTunes recognizes the Nano only when I put it in Disk mode ! I can see it in windows but not in iTunes if it's in normal mode. Diagnostic tool says that everything is fine ...
Can someone help !
Thanks

Hey laudany!
Have you tried assigning your iPod a different drive letter? Follow these steps below:
Log off of any other users on your computer.
1 - Don't plug in your iPod yet.
2 - Go to "START -> Control Panel -> Admin Tools (if you don't see this, click on "classic view" button on the left panel) -> Computer Management."
3 - Click on the "Disk Management" button in the left panel area.
4 - Now, with "Computer Management" and Control Panel windows opened, reset your iPod, and connect it.
5 - Right-click on your iPod's listing there (after a few moments when it gets recognized in this drive window), and click on "Change Drive letter and Paths". Then the "Change..." button.
Here's what it should look like:
Assign your iPod the letter "M" "N", "O" or the like (further along in the alphabet).
For more details, see this article:
Windows confuses iPod drive letter / Changing drive letter
I hope that helps you.
-Kylene
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2007 80gb Ipod Classic stuck in 'reboot' loop, disk mode 'ok to disconnect'

Long story short. I'd love to revive my old Ipod classic as a way of storing all my music for my car, however the ipod won't go past the apple logo upon reboot and shows the message 'connect to your computer. Use iTunes to restore' then it goes blank again. If I enter disk mode the ipod shows 'ok to disconnect' and when connected to the computer the ipod isn't recognised at all. Today however after plugging into the computer a few times and wiggling it around a bit it just started to work. I then restored it and began to sync but when I went to play a song the ipod froze and I was forced to reboot... which put me back where I started.
HELP!

Do the iPod Disk Diagnostic as posted earlier today by tt2, it wont fix your problem, but helps in troubleshooting.

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Okay ... rather than doing a full format, let's instead see if we can do a disk check, and see if that gets the ipod to the point where a restore will "take" properly on the iPod.
There's vista instructions in the following document. Check both "Automatically fix file system errors" and "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors":
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