Iphone 3G not recognized by itunes on my Macbook

My iphone has stopped being recognized by itunes on my MacBook. I am using OS 4.11.5 .
I do not want to upgrade to the new OS because I will be purchasing a new MacBook soon.
Help ?

Sorry to jump the gun, but did you connect the iPod via USB Hub on the MB Air?
If plug it into the wrong USB port, which is shared like using a USB Hub, I would suggest connecting the iPod directly to the MB Air and not via USB Hub.
But if you connect directly, have the iPod ever connect to iTunes, without problems, on this MB Air?
You got an old 4G iPod photo, based on iPod Software version 1.2.1
I mean downgrade to the iTunes version, that was working, with your iPod, but try the right USB port first before downgrading iTunes, with earlier version download here.
http://support.apple.com/downloads/#itunes
Have a nice day!

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