IPod 2G doesn't prepare for restore!

I found this iPod not long ago so I bought a charger for it, I had charging problems, but I think I fixed them and the iPod had someone else's things so I decided to restore it so I got iTunes and connected the iPod to my computer, iTunes recognized it and downloaded the software update, after it was finished I clicked restore and the iPod still had the screen with the iTunes logo and the usb cable on the bottom of the screen and iTunes was stuck on Preparing iPod for restore..., but after some retries I managed to get more out of it, this time the screen flashed white and the apple logo appeared, but there were no loading bars or anything only the apple log as you see when the device turns on and the iTunes was still stuck on preparing, I don't understand this, what can I do to fix it? I made this account only to ask because it's really getting on my nerves.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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I've tried restarting my computer
removing and reinstalling iTunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
turned off Windows firewall
but nothing worked!
checked hosts files and it has nothing about apple
I only can remember error 2005, which pops up after I disconnect the iPhone
So, I tried to restore using another computer and it worked like a charm!
I need to fix iTunes in my computer, please help.
Thanks.

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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My 2nd iPod 4G Doesn't Work For Few Days

Hello.
I come here because I've got a probleme with my iPod 4G for few days now.
It's my second iPod of this generation because another that I had have bugued.
Now I explain my problem :
- First Last week my iPod started to have very high latency.
- Then I tried to play a song and my iPod blocked and display a icon of a "sad iPod".
- Finally now, It boot but after display the apple it's displaying directely icon of "Sad iPod".
So I can't connect it to my computer because like it can't boot, the computer can't synchronize it.
So I can't restore it like it's mentionned on the website.
My computer is a PC : Windows Xp Pro and I've never had a problem with my iPod 3G I don't understand...
I'm desesperate without my music :'(
Somebody can help me please ? I need your help ! Thanks.
PS : Sorry if my english is not very good but I'm french and I learn it for 3 years now so ...

Have a read through this post.
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Hello and Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Download and install the latest version of iTunes:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Ignore and dismiss Windows' attempt to find the 'right driver'.
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ohkay, so as a lot of you, i have been updated my gen 1 iphone to v2.0. SO, just a quick question. it has been in the "preparing iphone for restore" for about, oh, an hour and a half-ish. what exactly does that mean? what is the phone doing as it is being prepared for restore?
fuuurthermore, i have an 8GB iphone with only about 1.22GB free... so is it normal that it is taking so long? i shouldnt unplug and replug, right???
let me know

I got the same thing basically... 3g iphone, updated to software version 2.0.1 It returned an unknown error (6) and dropped my iPhone from iTunes. I got the "plug into iTunes" message on the phone and I started restore. Upon restore it hung up on "preparing iPhone for restore" for an hour, no movement of the progress bar, I disconnected it and plugged it in again, This happened 2 more times after a computer and iPhone reboot.
I read that it doesn't work well on usb 1.1, so I switched to a usb 2.0 port and it appears to be working, restore is almost complete. So, really, check your usb, make sure there is no hub connected and plug DIRECTLY into a usb 2.0 port... hopefully that helps!
If I have the option not to restore to 2.0.1 I will likely take that option... I've spent hours on this now and my intention for syncing was to update a playlist... Although I couldn't play music through my RAZR, I never spent hours (and lost the use of my phone on a Friday night) trying to make it work again... good luck to you.

Preparing ipod for restore then error 1603

I've been trying to update my ipod touch 4G for 3 weeks. I download ios 5.0.1 and then tried to restore it manually. First i got the error 3194 and 2005. I tried changing host files, putting in DFU mode, using fixrecovery and so on n then those errors disppeared. But now everything's running smoothly until 'Preparing ipod for restore'. As soon as it starts, ipod went into recovery mode and that preparation stage would last around 4 mins and error 1603 or 1604 appeared. It's been going on for a long time and i find no solution. Plus i want to know if ipod normally goes into recovery mode when restoring cuz i've put it into DFU mode already.
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Did you try:
Error 1603: If you receive this error and the iOS device is not automatically placed into recovery mode, it may be necessary to do so manually. Refer to iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to restore for steps on placing iPhone into forced recovery mode. Also, remove the IPSW and attempt to restore again. If you do not want to remove the IPSW in the original user, try restoring in a new administrator user.
Error 1604: This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, uninstalling and reinstalling USB ports, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections, device not recognized properly, computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device). If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode, put it into Recovery Mode.
Restore and wait for error 1604.
When prompted, click OK.
Close and reopen iTunes while iPhone remains connected.
iPhone should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
Try to restore again.
If the steps above do not resolve the issue, try restoring using a known-good USB cable, computer, and network connection.
Above from:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1603

What do I do when iTunes doesn't open during restoring process for an ipod?

I am following the prompts for restoring an ipod with a forgotten password. I have connected the usb cable to my computer and the usb and iTunes symbols appear but nothing else is happening. What do i do now?

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
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If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

HT201263 Unable to update, restore or recover. Slider doesn't slide and number pad doesn't work for passcode. What next? Worked last night . Battery charged. When I push Home button I get my backgroung but can't slide slider. Device is recognized by iTune

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Besweet, I'm having the very same problem with 60GB colour which was bought new and worked for 6 months before suddenly just not being recognised by PC. I hadn't changed anything at all.
I've followed all troubleshooting advice and reinstalled and updated iTunes and iPod updater software but all troubleshooting routes seem to hit the dead end of either the need to access the iPod via the PC (which isn't possible as it's not showing up at all) or the iPod in disc mode stuck at "ok to disconnect".
It's still under 1yr warranty so will have to take to a dealer.
I'm sorry that's not much help for you but at least you know it's not a unique problem.
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My daughter forgot her password and I have been trying to restore for 24 hours now. The process has been taking hours (5 or 6), but then doesn't work to restore the device. I have disabled antvirus and followed detailed instructions found here and elsewhere. The ipod is brand new, updated, and itunes is up to date as well. However, the ipod softward update for restore is taking FOREVER.
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The same thing is happening to me, I already made a lot of backups, I restarted the computer and the iPod and it's still using more then 30 gbs from my memory, and I have free memory, it's not full. But I'm relieved I'm not the only one.

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I was just making sure this is the stage in the update that is
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B: Taking the longest
I'm unable to go back and forth from my Iphone to The store, and my iphone has an image of the itunes logo and the connector piece on the screen. It has been this way for a few hours now and was wondering what I can do.

I got the same thing basically... 3g iphone, updated to software version 2.0.1 It returned an unknown error (6) and dropped my iPhone from iTunes. I got the "plug into iTunes" message on the phone and I started restore. Upon restore it hung up on "preparing iPhone for restore" for an hour, no movement of the progress bar, I disconnected it and plugged it in again, This happened 2 more times after a computer and iPhone reboot.
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If I have the option not to restore to 2.0.1 I will likely take that option... I've spent hours on this now and my intention for syncing was to update a playlist... Although I couldn't play music through my RAZR, I never spent hours (and lost the use of my phone on a Friday night) trying to make it work again... good luck to you.

Cannot restore iPod Touch 5g: iTunes "Waiting for iPod"

SIDE NOTE: For a TL:DR, I've made all the important stuff bold.
I've been having this issue with my iPod Touch 5G where I cannot restore it no matter what I do.
This article, This article, This article, nor This article helped me.
When my iPod is not connected to the computer, it literally does nothing at all, no matter what you do. When you plug it into the computer, the computer recognizes it as an iPod, but it says "Serial Number: n/a", and will not display any info. I can tell my iPod detects button presses because I can connect it and disconnect it just by holding in the Power and Home buttons. After plugging it in, the bar at the top of iTunes says "Extracting software", then after that bar fills up it goes to "Waiting for iPod". It then says "Preparing iPod for restore", and then fluctuates between the last two, once or twice. After that, iTunes gets stuck on "Waiting for iPod", and stays there. The iPod, however, displays an apple logo with an empty progress bar beneath it. I took it to an Apple Store not too long ago, and they couldn't fix it. The employee there couldn't do anything more than what I've done. He said that my only option is to get a new one. I still haven't lost hope, though, because there has been two other cases where I've fixed devices where something like this has happened. It's just not working now.
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- Try another cable
- Try another USB port
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Try on another computer
- Not clear you tried DFU mode and then restore
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

My apple TV 3 is stuck in recovery. When connected to iTunes through microUSB, it gets stuck in "Preparing Apple TV for restore", then after what seems forever, it gives me an error 2003. What can be done?

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Options for when an iOS device gets locked because of forgotten password:
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