Ipad dosnt show in itunes

problem wit ipad showing in itunes computer pings to say somethings connected bu dose not show up in itunes.
done the usual reinstall itunes used different cables and usb ports nothing working.

Some Windows user is going to jump in with the name of the Windows utility or app or whatever it is that is actually used to connect up to the iPad, the name of which I've forgotten and won't be looking up right now. You can either wait a while or perhaps run a websearch for it on Google or whatever you like to use.
I could do that also, but I don't run Windows and I'd just forget it again.

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Thank you for your prompt response - I did as you said and did a drag and drop into the iTunes window - it imported and got my album art from the net. When I started Itunes with the shift key down I was prompted to choose a library but since I copied over the media folder and not the library folder I was unable to select that so I guess I will have to create a new library and add in all the music, videos, etc. unless I wait for my laptop and export the library or at least that seems to be the case? In short, all my data (iTunes media folder) is on my external drive and can be added to the blank iTunes screen but I can not choose a library folder. Is there anyway around completely making all those playlists again? I am not sure my laptop will survive the shop with data intact and really hate to start over on those.
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Iphone or ipad dont show in iTunes when hooked to my mac

iphone or ipad dont show in iTunes when hooked to my mac

Here is Apple's troubleshooter for this:
TS1591

Iphone 4 or ipad not showing in itunes 9.2 or 9.2.1

Hi. I cannot get my iPhone or iPad to show up in iTunes 9.2 or 9.2.1. The only solution is to reinstall iTunes as it shows up after installation allowing me to sync. If I then restart the computer it doesn't show again so I then reinstall iTunes so that the devices appear. It only seems to affect the iphone/ipad as my old ipod shuffle appears everytime.
Am really confused and wondered if you kind folks had any solutions as to the problem or have experienced this?
Thanks Rob

Hey guys,
I work for an Apple Authorised Reseller in Tasmania. Today we had a customer come in with his recently purchased iPhone 4 with this exact issue. Where he could get the iPhone to appear once reinstalling iTunes but once the computer was restarted or turned off and back on it would stop appearing until iTunes was reinstalled again.
I did I quick look online and found this topic with no answer. We were baffled at first but after a few routine tests like new data cable, connect to different USB, we ended up updating the customers Macbook 13" to the latest OS and any other updates available. One of those being the iPhone SDK update (don't know if this would help or not) but once we updated the lot his computer begun working without fail.
I guess all I could suggest is make sure that your computer's OS and software is up to date.
Aaron Nielsen
TheMac Shop.

TS3219 iPad not showing on iTunes

Hi! I have this problem recently...
I plug my ipad to my laptop, open iTunes and my iPad doesn't show on it
I have done a reset of my iPad and also I have unistalled and istalled again iTunes
Still my iPad won't appear on iTunes
I use Windows 7
Anyone can tell me what can I do?
Thanx!

There is still one more option other than a reinstall of iTunes.
Have you considered updating SL to 10.6.7 which is the most current version? I recently upgraded from OSX 10.5.8 on my MacBook to SL 10.6.3 using the install disk that came the Mac Boxed Set (included iWork '09 and iLife '11) and experienced the same problem as you.
When I first tried to sync my iPad with the new OS (10.6.3), iTunes would not recognize the device. I had been using the iPad for 6 months without a single issue while running 10.5.8. so I was somewhat bummed. (I performed a Time Machine Backup prior to installing SL just in case)
I rebooted both devices and still no luck. As I was fiddling around try to figure out what to do, Software Update popped up as there were further updates to the SL software. I decided I had nothing to lose so I updated all the way to 10.6.7, rebooted both devices and the iPad was recognized in iTunes just as it should be.
My point is with 10.6.3 I could not get iTunes to recognize my iPad. Once I updated all the way to 10.6.7 all was right with the Apple World again.
Quick addition - iOS 4.3.3 is now out so you can update the iPad as well once you get this resolved. There is also a further update to iTunes - 10.2.2.
Message was edited by: Demo

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If you can help, since upgrading to iTunes 10.4.1 my iPad, or iPod for that matter no longer shows in iTunes.
I've tried turning the Mac on/off, resetting the iPad, changing the lead, changing the USB port, uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes. iPhoto shows the iPad as does my girlfriends iTunes 10.3.1.
Its clearly a fault with the new software, any ideas on how it can be fixed. Many Thanks.

There may be various issues associated with updating to iTunes 10.4.1 but I was able to fix my problem with iTunes not seeing my devices. iTunes would start fine but connecting my iPhone or iPad would result in the beach ball hang. I noticed the same thing would happen if I tried to click on the MobileMe icon on the status bar so it pointed to a sync services problem. Looking in "~/Library/Application Support/SyncServices" I saw some "ErrorInfo.txt" files with "SyncDataDirectoryCorruptedException, reason = The Admin Database does not exist. It should have been created by upgradedb."
I had already reinstalled Lion to get iTunes10.4 back which didn't help so that step may not be necessary but I restored "~/Library/Application Support/SyncServices/Local" from my Time Machine backup from the day before the 10.4.1 update and that fixed my problem.
I've re-updated to 10.4.1 and everything still works.

Ipad doesnt show in itunes

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Hi all:
Ok so here is my situation. i decided today to get my house in order and prepare for icloud.
I have 2 4th generation Ipod Touches
and an Ipad2 and
an Ipod classic.
Until about 2 months ago, I had my backups in itunes on a Windows 7 machine. My music and other media were on a networked external hard drive for home sharing.When the Sony Vaio failed, I got a Mac Book Pro.(tired of spending good money on devices which dont last a year!!)
I am now running OSX10.7.1, with Itunes 10.4.1. I was able to connect and synch up media to the ipod classic a couple of months ago, with no problems.
My issue today is that when I connect the Ipad, or the Touches, they are recognized in iTunes and I get the message that they are already synch'd with another computer (the vaio that died) and that inorder to proceed itunes needs to erase and install items from this new computer and library. No problem with that. Except that the device isn't listed in the left had side of the screen like it used to.
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Try the suggestions in this article: iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows, http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538

IPad not showing in iTunes

Hi,
When I got my iPad I only had OSX 10.4 on my MacBookPro, so I authorised it on my work Mac which has 10.5.
Now I have upgraded my MBP to 10.5.8 and want to put some pics and music on my iPad but it's not appearing in Itunes (9.1.1).
I know the Mac is seeing it, because when I connect it iPhoto launches and asks if I want to import the 2 photos I do have on it.
I've checked the iPad requirements and I have it all.
I have restarted the iPad, iTunes and the MBP.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Mandy

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IPhone and iPad not showing on iTunes 11.1.1

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Hi Philippe Mion!
I have an article for you that can help you troubleshoot this issue:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
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