HT3960 Ipod shuffle not showing in itune device list

My new ipod shuffle does not show up in my devices on itunes. I have the updated itunes version, et.

Hi there katberg64,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
-Griff W.

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Until a few days ago, this 4th gen shuffle used to work fine re. syncing with iTunes on both my iMac and MB Pro (Mavericks & iTunes udated to most current). Now it won't show in either machine, anywhere; not inDisk Utility, FInder, or iTunes - nor even in System Information, USB (as far as I could interpret those screens).
It takes and holds a charge when plugged into an outlet, and plays fine... I've charged it fully before plugging it into the computer(s), and have tried it with the iPod turned off, and on.
I've searched these forums, but don't see an exactly similar situtation described, or solved.
Any tips out there?
Thanks.

Howdy sdpg,
It sounds like your iPod isn't being recognized in any way on either of your Mac computers. Normally if this issue is happening on more than 1 computer, it's either to do with the device itself, or the USB cable being used. I would start by using a differnet USB cable if you can. Then I would use the troubleshooting in the following article to help troubleshoot the computer(s), named:
iTunes: iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1410
If the issue persists, then use the troubleshooting in this article to troubleshoot the iPod itself if needed:
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https://www.apple.com/support/ipodshuffle/assistant/itunes/
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Did you do everything here:
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Including
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or
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
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Welcome to Apple Discussions!
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Also, a new version of iTunes was recently released. You may want to try that, but it is up to you.
btabz

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If your iPod is being recognised by Windows you could try this manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted here: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
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PodPlayer Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
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You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
-Griff W.

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Hi Luke,
If the iPod is not showing up in iTunes or being recognized by the computer you may want to follow the steps in this article -
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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Hello poopoo15,
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
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I HAVE FOLLWED THE HELP TO THE LETTER AND STILL MY IPOD DOES NOT SHOW UP OR SYNC IN ITUNES. IT IS SHOWING UP IN WINDOWS
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If yu tried everthing here:
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Then try another cable
Then another computer to help determine if youhave a computer or iPod problem.
If iPod problem than an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

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