HT1510 My iPod shuffle is not being recognized by my computer. I have the original USB cord but when I plug it into my computer there is no recognition. The first time I plugged it in it recognized but never again.

My iPod shuffle is not being recognized by my computer. It is flashing orange and when plugged in with the original USB cable nothing happens to show the computer recognizes it.

Flashing orange usually means it is being recognized by the computer.  The flashing means do not disconnected, because the shuffle's "disk" is mounted.
In iTunes (with the shuffle connected), when you look in the sidebar (left side of window), under DEVICES, the iPod is not shown there?  Does it say DEVICES in the sidebar?

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  • My ipod shuffle is not being recognized by Computer, laptop or itunes. But im able to charge it externally ! What can i do to rectify this ?

    My ipod shuffle is not being recognized by Computer, laptop or itunes. But im able to charge it externally ! What can i do to rectify this ?

    Have you tried each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document yet?
    iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
    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

  • My iPod Shuffle is not being recognized.

    Please help!
    I recieved my iPod in September 2005. It has been working perfectly fine until this month. I've been trying to add more songs to my iPod. I connected my shuffle to the USB port, and all I am recieving is my iPod blinking orange. I have tried all of the three R's, yet it hasn't affected my results in any way. When trying to download the new iTunes, it would stop downloading or just disappear. If anyone has anything that could help me, please reply!
    Signed,
    Kelly

    Have you tried each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document yet?
    iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
    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

  • My ipod shuffle is not being detected on my computer so I can't sync it

    Can't get my ipod shuffle to sync on my itunes....it is not being recognized....any help is appreciated

    See the "My computer doesn't see my iPod shuffle" section in this Apple support document.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1412#q2
    B-rock

  • HT1655 ipod shuffle 2gb not being recognised by PC nor iTunes

    I have bought a new iPod shuffle but iTunes and the computer do not seem to recognise it. I do not want it to sync automatically and I wonder if I pressed something incorrectly when having a go the first time. I have rebooted the PC, I have tried different ports, I have looked at the help manuals (and they keep mentioning "Devices" on iTunes which I can't see).
    I thought I was going to set this up for a Christmas present - and time seems to be running out.
    Can anyone help, please?

    I have checked everything out and found that the inserted cable needed an extra push (when it had felt as though it had gone in properly!) see http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3572
    I have now got all my tracks on it!
    Good luck to everyone else!!

  • HT201413 My ipod shuffle is not being detected anymore I have windows 8

    Someone please help, I have the very first Ipod shuffle. And it is no longer being detected by my laptop what could it be

    See the "My computer doesn't see my iPod shuffle" section in this Apple support document.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1412#q2
    B-rock

  • My ipod shuffle is not being recognized by Itunes.

    I tried all the steps in the Apple troubleshooting guide, no luck.  I'm operating a PC, the current version if ITunes and a Version 4 Shuffle.  Can anyone suggest a fix?  Thanks! 

    If you see it in Windows as the F drive, that is good.  So, I wonder why you are not able to follow the procedure to re-assign the drive letter.  If Windows sees the iPod's disk, it should appear in Disk Management. 
    Try shutting down the computer, and disconnecting all USB devices, including hub.  Start up the computer with only standard keyboard and mouse connected, if normally used.  Do this to Reset the shuffle
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
    Run iTunes.  Connect shuffle to a direct USB port on the computer (the one you use with your iPod touch).

  • My ipod touch is not being regonsied in itunes and i have literally tried everything! Help me!

    I have two ipods, an old classic mini ipod 1st generation and a ipod touch 2nd generation and neither of them are regonised in itunes. When they are plugged into the pc they charge and i have followed advice on the website, uninstalled and reinstalled itunes and made sure i have apple mobile device which i have, can someone help, coincidently this happened when i moved house! Help me please!

    I ran into trouble today, iPod Touch and Windows 7. Not sure why it no longer mounted or showed in iTunes.
    Looked in the control panel "Printers and Devices" and had yellow error
    Troubleshooting didn't help from there. Didn't help to go through Apple steps. But an update to MobileMe (coincidence?) along with Programs control panel and "Repair" reinstall of Bonjour, MobileMe, and also for good measure before I did that, I went into Services and made sure to restart iPod and Bonjour, as well as make sure it would retry starting the service twice after initial failure.
    Also, in iTunes I reset/cleared the Synch History in iTunes preference.
    Now works. Only had it just over a week. So very new disturbing event.

  • My iPod is stuck on the Apple logo and won't do anything! It won't turn on, doesn't give me the option to power it off, and to top it all off, it's not being recognized by my computer OR by iTunes when I plug it into my computer.

    So yeah...last night I was checking out my iPod (bored at the in-laws) and all of a sudden the screen went blank and the only thing I can get it to do is have the black screen w/ the white apple logo on it. It won't turn on, doesn't give the the option to power down, it won't charge, AND it's NOT being recognized when I plug it into my computer. Not by iTunes OR my computer. I've tried holding down the top button and the home button at the same time...nothing. And since it's not being recognized on my computer, I cannot restart it or go back to factory settings. Someone please help! I've had it for 18 months so the warranty is no longer valid and I don't know how to fix it. THANK YOU in advance!

    - I would try placing the iPod in recovery mode and then see if iTunes will see the iPod.  try both with the iPod not connected to the computer and with it connect. For recovery mode see:
    iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore
    - Next see if placing the the iPod in DFU mode will make it visible
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

  • My gen 4 ipod shuffle is not showing the green light when I switch it on (Green area shown). But when I plug it into the computer there initial orange blink and then solid orange. What wrong with it and how can I fix it.

    My gen 4 ipod shuffle is not showing the green light when I switch it on (Green area shown). But when I plug it into the computer there initial orange blink and then solid orange. What wrong with it and how can I fix it. 

    Hello Korawees,
    I was researching the issue you are describing and had a recommendation. The device is very simple, so the software troubleshooting for it is pretty limitted so I think you shoud restore the iPod shuffle and re sync the content. That way, if it is a software issue, this will fix it. Here is the article named Restoring iPod shuffle to factory settings found here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1481.
    Before Starting
    It is important to understand the difference between "update" and "restore." Update does not affect your settings or songs, it simply installs updated software that controls iPod shuffle. Restore erases the disk and restores iPod shuffle to its original factory condition with updated software. If you only need to update iPod shuffle, this should be done on the computer where music is normally synced. Updating on another computer will result in all songs being removed from iPod shuffle.
    Warning: Because Restore erases all songs and files on iPod shuffle, make sure to back up any files you've saved on iPod shuffle. Your songs, podcasts, and audiobooks can be synced back to your iPod shuffle if the items are part of your iTunes library.
    How to restore iPod shuffle
    Ensure that you have an active Internet connection as new versions of iTunes and iPod Software may need to be downloaded to your computer.
    Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you do not already have it installed.
    Open iTunes, and then connect iPod shuffle to your computer.
    After a few moments, iPod shuffle will appear in the Devices section on the left side of the Tunes window.
    Select iPod shuffle under Devices and you will see information about it appear in the main iTunes window under the Summary tab/button for iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation) or the Settings tab/button for iPod shuffle (1st or 2nd generation).
    The Version section tells you whether iPod shuffle is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.
    Click the Restore button. You will be presented with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software. The 4-possible restore options are:
    Restore Option 1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
    Restore Option 2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
    Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software currently on your computer.
    Restore Option 4: Restore and Update - Restores after downloading the latest iPod Software on your computer.
    If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
    A progress indicator will appear on the computer screen indicating that the restore process has started. Do not disconnect iPod shuffle during the restore process.
    After the restore process is complete, the iPod shuffle's status light will flash orange continuously. The iPod Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences as you did when you connected your iPod shuffle for the first time.
    When you come to step 7, I recommend Restore Option 4.
    Take care,
    Sterling

  • 2nd Gen iPod shuffle is not recognized by iTunes or computer

    I read the other posts about people's 2nd Gen Ipod shuffles not being rcognized by iTunes or their computer, but none of them seemed to fit.
    I have had my iPod shuffle for less than a week. Last time I had my iPod connected to iTunes in the "Settings" section I clicked "Do not automatically open iTunes and synch with iPod" or something along those lines. I assumed this meant iTunes wouldn't always open when I plugged it in to charge it.
    However, now when I plug it into my computer, iTunes does not recognize it and I get a message from my computer that there is a "USB Device Not Recognized" and the error message reads: "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and Windows does not recognize it." It shows up as an "Unrecognized Device". I have tried plugging it into a different USB port, and I have also downloaded the "Ipod Reset Utility" to try to reset it to it's factory settings, in case that would allow it to synch up with iTunes again. This does not work. Does anyone know why this is happening, or how I can get iTunes to recognize my iPod again? Thank you!

    Brand new ipod shuffle (2nd gen). When I plug it into the USB port, a "Disk Insertion" prompt warning appears with the message "The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer." The two options in the prompt window are 'Eject' or 'Ignore.'
    Having read other message boards, I decided to plug it into a PC computer and re-formatted it with FAT 32 filing system, but the exact same thing still happens. My MacBook give me the same message when I plug the shuffle to the computer. iTunes does not recognize it that anything is plugged in either.
    Any suggestions?

  • When i plug my shuffle into my computer nothing happens, in doesn't sync or anything. But i plugged it into another computer and something popped up asking me if i wanted to sync my ipod. what is wrong with it?

    When i plug my shuffle into my computer nothing happens, in doesn't sync or anything. But i plugged it into another computer and something popped up asking me if i wanted to sync my ipod. what is wrong with it?

    Is it recognized by iTunes? If not the following may help:
    Windows: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    Mac: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

  • My iPod touch is synced to my old Mac and I have a new PC. Now when I plug my iPod into the new computer it will make the connection sound, but will not show up in my iTunes. I do not care to have the content copied over. Any suggestions?

    My iPod touch is synced to my old Mac and I have a new PC. Now when I plug my iPod into the new computer it will make the connection sound, but will not show up in my iTunes. I do not care to have the content copied over. Any suggestions?

    Start here:
    iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

  • Ipod shuffle will not charge and is not recognized by itunes or computer

    HELP, My G2 ipod shuffle will not charge and is not recognized at all by my computer or itunes. it is like there is nothing even pligged in to the usb port. and when i plug in my ipod to the charger my ipod blinks orange 4 times and then stops whats going on?

    Is your phone itself working OK?

  • HT1335 My Ipod touch is not being recognized on my PC as a usb device.

    My Ipod touch is not being recognized on my PC as a usb device.

    Hey MOIMC,
    Sorry to hear your computer isn't recognizing your iPod Touch when you plug it in. I was able to find two articles that might help you out:
    iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
    and
    iPod not recognized when connected to Windows laptop over USB
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1401
    Hope this helps,
    David

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