HT203128 iPod Nano connectivity

My Ipod Nano (purchased xmas 2013) is not being recognised by iTunes or my pc. It is charging through the USB port (which is 3.0) but not visible, therefore nothing is syncing. Any suggestions?
I have had several issues with it. It will also not charge through the adapter, it would not turn off. I get a message stating accessory not recognised. And finally I am no longer able to sync

What have you tried so far in terms of troubleshooting this issue? 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?
How to reset iPod
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?
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
B-rock

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I have an issue with my iPod nano. I first connected it to the iTunes on Mac and synced perfectly, but now I am trying to connect it to the iTunes in Windows but iTunes can't see it. Even althought the iPod is visible in Windows explorer so it is connected to the PC. Don't know what to do next.

Well start with these articles and see if that gets you anywhere...
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
Also you might try forcing the iPod into disk mode first, then connecting it to your computer and see if that makes it show up in iTunes...
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
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I have resetted my iPod to factory settings and used all other common troubleshooting tips but...
My 4GB iPod Nano is connected to an A/C source but does not charge. Oddly enough, the iPod says its charging, but when I disconnect the source, the battery has not charged at all. When I use other people's A/C adapter and cable, the iPod charges.
I have used the same USB cable to connect to my computer, and it does the same thing. I can transfer data to and from my iPod using this cable.
Is it possible for a USB cable to transfer data but not power?
Im really confused, because the cable clearly works but no power is being transferred, either by my computer's powered USB ports or by my A/C adapter being plugged into the wall.
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I am having trouble getting my ipod to connect with my PC.
It has worked previously, as i have transfered 3gb of songs to my Ipod Nano so far.
However now when i try to connect my Ipod to my computer, i plug it in, and nothing happens. I can play with my ipod, there is no "Do not Disconnect" symbol appearing.
However, if i actually bend down the plastic part of the connector side to my ipod, so that it is kind of a 10° angle to my ipod (thus bending the connection isnide my ipod i guess) it reconises it.. Do Not Disconnect appears and it appears on itunes.
However i dont want to be constantly bending the connector down so that i can transfer songs, beacuse not only is it inconvenient, but it can't be good for my ipod.
I have no idea why its doing this, I have reset my ipod, re-installed, updated ipod software, tried different ports, i also tried my mates ipod lead to see if it was mine that was faulty. this didnt help, same problem.
I understand i can send it in for a service, but wasn't sure if this would come under servicable conditions?
Would appreciate some help that doesn't require sending my ipod away, but if there is no other choice, then i guess ill have to.
Thanks in advance

Hey quick question what exactly did you bend to make your ipod sync because im going nuts. I know this question is old but if u solved yuor problem let me know. Contact me at:[email protected]
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I am the new novice owner of 6th generation iPod nano and have spent the 3 days since purchased trying to set it up on my computer. iTunes was already set up on my computer (used by my granddaughter) and when I connected my iPod all music from the library transferred, I also loaded from a cd, that was the last time anything went on it. Now iPod is recognised in devises on my computer but when I open iTunes I then get the dreaded code 21 windows is uninstalling code. I have tried everything recommended and am on the verge of smashing up the iPod and the computer. Please can someone help ?

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If the cable is not Apple's own cable but a cheap fake, it might not work.
First thing to co, check if itunes is updates to newest.
After updating to newest, then check the cable for any breaks.
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我有一些 i-pod nano connect 問題想請救
我部i-pod已經用唔到差唔多半年
因為一直同iTunes connect唔到 ..
我一將USB連接落電腦.. 初頭i-pod係有反應.. 會自動connect..
但過一陣佢又會自動disconnect.. 唔知點解..
請看以下圖片.. i-pod公仔黑左.. 最頂仲寫著 "iPod同步已完成, 可以斷線" .. 即是怎樣?
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/cocotte813/dd3dbeb9.jpg
但好奇怪.. 雖然i-pod唔可以用iTunes同步.. 但我插左USB落電腦i-pod的叉電功能是正常的.. 佢仍然可以叉電.. 咁關唔關條USB問題..
另外, 請看以下圖片.. 我發現USB一連接落電腦.. 裝置管理員其中一個"USB Mass Storage Device" 就會有個感嘆號出現
係咪因為咁樣所以connect唔到?
但我對電腦既野好水皮.. 唔識點樣整走個感嘆號..
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/cocotte813/2.jpg
如果有人知道可以解決呢個問題.. 希望幫下我..
依家個i-pod就黎擺到封塵 -__-
我真係好希望救得返..
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If you are having issues pairing your iPod nano to your car's stereo system via Bluetooth, you may find the pairing information in the following article helpful:
iPod nano (7th generation): Frequently used features
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5470
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I got a 1GB nano just about a week ago and I keep having connection problems (I'm using an Acer TravelMate Laptop running Win XP).
I have to format the nano, un- and re-install iTunes + the iPod Updater and and restore my iPod EVERY TIME I want to upload some songs. So the formatting etc. solves the problem only temporarily. If I try to update the songs on my iPod after some days, iTunes seems to erase everything and I have to go through the whole procedure again. This is so annoying!! Can anyone help?
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First, make sure you are running the latest versions of your OS. You should be running the latest service pack for whatever version of windows you are running. Here are the basic system requirements as stated in the Apple store:
Mac Requirements
USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
iTunes 8 or later
Internet connection (broadband recommended; fees may apply)
iTunes Store account
PC Requirements
USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
iTunes 8 or later
Internet connection (broadband recommended; fees may apply)
iTunes Store account
Second, start the process with the iPod connected directly to the system, not through a USB hub. See if this changes things for you.
Also make sure you have gone through the basic troubleshooting as stated here:
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/nano/
If problems persist, it may be the installation of iTunes that is causing trouble. Uninstalling iTunes and re-installing could clear things up. Here is a link to instructions on removing iTunes:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
Of course, start with the easy things first and work from there. Hope this gets you running smoothly.
i

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Hi,
Whenever I Connect my Ipod nano It won't stop displaying the do not dissconect sign. What am I doing wrong?

Ben, it will always display the Do Not Disconnect message until you eject it if you've chosen either of these options:
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2. Automatic updating with Enable Disk Use checked.
If either option is chosen, you'll need to manually eject your iPod using the icon in the lower right-hand corner of iTunes.

HT203128 iPod Nano connectivity

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