IPod Classic -160GB FW_DETECT=0 and Please Plug FW

having problems with my iPod... which I believe is an iPod Classic... it is a 160GB device in black with click wheel...
The Accessorize test now says:
LCD = 1
FW_DETECT=0
USB_DETECT=1
Please Plug FW
I have no idea what the FW is and what I need to do to resolve this. This is my hubby's iPod and he's about ready to blow it up...

The same is happening to me on my iMac with my 80gb.
Have restored 4 times and the problem continues.
I have seen at least a dozen of these posts and none seem to be resolved.

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The Apple launch issues article suggests pulling 3rd-party plug-ins if the problem doesn't happen in Safe Mode.
Here's the article that will walk you through the process -> iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins

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See
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- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
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Can't access iPod classic 160GB in Windows and iTunes

Hello,
after connecting my iPod classic 160GB to computer with Windows Vista I can see it in My Computer but can't access it. In iTunes 10 it not appear and every access via My Computer takes many time. After disconecting iPod is restarting by itself...
But iPod itself is working - a little laggy, but working. One thing changes: about 80GB free space disappear and iPod tells me that only 153KB is free...
I suppose disk failure - how can I access it and repair?

Everything that was on your classic should also have been in your library, and that backed up to another drive. If you manually managed the device, and it was the only location holding your media, and it has become corrupted, there really isn't much hope. See Corrupt iPod classic. There may be a slim chance to recover media stored on it via disc mode if is isn't stored elsewhere, but if it won't mount, or has been reformatted, then the moment has probably passed.
tt2

Is there any armband or cases for iPod CLASSIC 160gb?...please

nothing in iStyle...
nothing in UAE Aplle Store...
is there any armband or cases for iPod CLASSIC 160gb?...please

amazon & ebay: yes, i do agree with you bilbo.
i live in abu dhabi uae. checked in the malls: ZERO.
apple uae website ZERO.
i never tried these amazon & ebay before.
people of abu dhabi uae! please help!
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Ipod classic 160gb, error -48, and error -53 when trying to sync to library

Can you help, i cant load tracks from my library and sync my ipod classic on either of my computers. i am running on both computers uptodate software versions and i have also tried all the usual reset routines but still have no joy becuase now it has lost all my music from the ipod and still wont sync.It initailly syncs until it gets to aprox 1gb full then it freezes and eventually pops up error messages. I tried the link that someone put up on previous post about the error code and tried running the enable disk and scanning for bad sectors but still i have problems. it has been working great with no real problems before now, but my ipod is now over 1 year old, surprise surprise and it is broken just like my last ones after 1 year!
Can you advise anything? i have run system driver clean up on both computers aswell as ipod when set as enable disk in itunes ,and fixed corrupt sectors but still wont sync, im lost now.
Someone help please.
thanks

I am having the same problem. Sometimes I get an error code and sometimes I don't. I tried to get apple to do something about it however mine is also out of warranty so no luck. I have read about a lot a people having syncing issues like this with their ipod classic and I am kind of amazed that apple is not willing to fix this issue. If I get it fixed or have any luck with apple I will post here. Good Luck.

Ipod classic 160gb,error -48 and error -53 when trying to sync library

Can you help, i cant load tracks from my library and sync my ipod classic on either of my computers. i am running on both computers uptodate software versions and i have also tried all the usual reset routines but still have no joy becuase now it has lost all my music from the ipod and still wont sync.It initailly syncs until it gets to aprox 1gb full then it freezes and eventually pops up error messages. I tried the link that someone put up on previous post about the error code and tried running the enable disk and scanning for bad sectors but still i have problems. it has been working great with no real problems before now, but my ipod is now over 1 year old, surprise surprise and it is broken just like my last ones after 1 year!
Can you advise anything? i have run system driver clean up on both computers aswell and fixed corrupt sectors but still wont sync, im lost now.
Someone help please.
thanks

I am having the same problem. Sometimes I get an error code and sometimes I don't. I tried to get apple to do something about it however mine is also out of warranty so no luck. I have read about a lot a people having syncing issues like this with their ipod classic and I am kind of amazed that apple is not willing to fix this issue. If I get it fixed or have any luck with apple I will post here. Good Luck.

Ipod classic 160gb restart over and over and over and over and over

Hi fellas!
I've received my first iPod this past wednesday (30th January) and i already have problems with it!
I plugged it to my laptop to sync a few more musics and itunes told me there was a new update for the ipod software. ok.... apple's update seemed good! (i mean, i've changed to mac in the summer 07 and never had a problem with it, i just use windows for gaming...)
After the download and update there was some error and the ipod disappeared from the itunes! i decided to restore the ipod and now it's on an infinite loop of restarting...
i've seen a few comments to leave the ipod drain the battery until it asks you to recharge, but whenever i connect it, it just begins the same hideous cycle all over again! All it appears is the apple logo like when you turn it on! i've also uninstalled itunes and installed it again (itunes 7.6) but nothing changed.
the ipod is not recognized by itunes or my computer, so i can't try to restore through the disk or change the file type.
I can also hear the disk inside stopping and restarting several times, like if its damaged and cant read past a certain point.
This is really undermining my trust on Apple!
Has anyone been able to solve this issue?
thanks...
Message was edited by: karpov_gangrel

UPDATE!
I called Apple technical service and followed all of their steps. Since none of them worked, they are sending me a package for me to put my iPod in and send it back to them. A replacement should arrive 1-2 weeks after i send it back and with my personalized inscription. I'll keep everyone noticed when it arrives.
So, the lesson to be learned here is:
If you're under warranty, try some of the suggestions in this forum and, if it doesn't work, call Apple right away. They will take care of you!
It ***** not no have the iPod for a few weeks, but i prefer to have everything in perfect condition, than spending those 2 weeks trying all kind tricky and shady solutions...

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Hello Ihoit,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried resetting either device while connected to your computer? Have you tried plugging either into different USB ports as well?
I would also take a look at this Apple support document for more potential troubleshooting solutions.
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Error -50 & -69 When trying to sync music Ipod Classic 160gb

Hi everybody,
I recently installed an x64 version of Windows 7 Ultimate. I have an Ipod Classic 160gb (late 2009), and i am trying to sync it to my itunes library. However, everytime i do so, it will copy across a few songs (a different number everytime, no more than 500 though) my Itunes freezes up (as well as the ipod). After a while, once it "comes back to life" i get either "Itunes cannot copy {Song Name} to {Ipod Name} Ipod. An unknown Error Occurred (-50)." or "Itunes cannot copy {Song Name} to {Ipod Name} Ipod. An unknown Error Occurred (-69)".
Here is what i have tried:
Enable Disc Use - No Luck
Uninstall / Reinstall Itunes + Rebuild of Library - No Luck
Uninstall Itunes, reinstall + Rebuild Library on Previous version (9.2) of Itunes - No Luck
Kill APSDaemon.exe While synching - No Luck
KIll all other Apple Services + Processes - No Luck
Uninstall Antivirus - No Luck
Reformat Ipod - No Luck
Create a Virtual x32 environment of Windows 7, and recreate my library using the latest Itunes - No Luck
Virtualize a Mac environment, and try on there - MAC OSX doesn't allow virtualization on a Windows "Base" (what a piece of ****) - SO, no luck
Media Monkey Transfer - freezes up like a dead body, then just crashes.
Manually transfer - Work sometimes, doesn't work otherimes. Seems to be Random.
I know you are all going to say "oh, the song it get stuck on is corrupt". Well, it isn't. The song plays fine in Itunes if i go to investigate. When i go to my music "source" it is an actuall file, with an actual file size. I can also play it with VLC media player as well.
Sync with my Dad's IMAC - Success. My Dad has 5.5gb of music (more than 500 songs). Although Ipod did get seem to get stuck on a couple of songs, it succesfully sync'ed
Use Sharepod - Success (although, i have 2940 folders, and sharepod will only allow me to transfer one folder at a time) - So, No Luck
I know the Ipod is fine because if i Sync via MAC or Sharepod, it will play music fine.Also, before the installation of the x64, it sync'd fine. It would be silly that an Ipod dies because i change my Windows Installation.
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Basically, i am at my wits end. I have tried everything i can think of. I now have a very expensive paper weight, which is ******** me to tears.
If anybody has any solutions, or ideas, i would love to hear them.
Thanks,
Lachlan

You seem to have tried everything, and you say it's syncing fine on your Dad's iMac, so I assume, you have also done a Disk Diagnostic from an earlier post by tt2 and conclude that your iPod Hardisk is good.
You don't have to use it as a heavy paperweight, the problem is only using your Windows 7 machine for syncing.
In your troubleshooting steps, did you try to use another High-Speed USB 2.0 port, USB controller resource are very scarce, so if you use other USB devices, while syncing your iPod, it may just freeze.
Windows have a bad reputation for device conflict, so better don't connect other USB devices, while syncing, better sync it while disconnected from Internet, stop antivirus just before you go to bed.
Have a nice day!

I have an iPod Classic 160GB and now it will not sync. I have restored to factory settings multiple times. It freezes during sync, gives -50 error code and says video is not supported on iPod. Please help.

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I finally resolved my problem after spending way too much time on it. I simply handed my 160GB iPod to my husband to put his fav Stones & Beatles songs on and I went back to my 80GB Microsoft Zune which has never disappointed me.
After spending so much time trying to figure this out I did finally take it back to Apple Store who performed a diagnostic and found there was a problem with the device. They replaced it with a refurbished one which has similar issues. All I wanted to do was listen to my music. Was that too much to ask? So I am happy to be free of this problematic device. No more Apple for me!!

Hi. I have formatted my ipod classic 160gb in window 7 laptop and than i recjected form laptop and apple logo comes and asking language? what to do know can any say please.

I have formatted my ipod classic 160gb and i cannot copy music or song. what to do

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[PLEASE HELP!] Problems with iPod Classic 160GB.

Okay, I was about to sync my iPod Classic 160GB and go to bed. I plugged it in and everything was good. I am not sure if it was syncing yet, but it fell off the cord because my HP laptop moved. I wasn't worried at the time, The apple screen came up so I pressed Middle Button+Menu to reset it, then I plugged it back in. When I plugged it back in it said I had to format the drive in G.. The screen of the iPod said Connected Eject before disconnecting and had the circle arrows like when it is loading. It seems to be working fine when I unplug it.
But anyways, When I unplugged it a second time (I did click Disconnect in the toolbar on the actual device, not in iTunes) it didn't work again, and it brought up the grey apple screen again, then went to the language. so I plugged it back in. Then I said OK to the reformat. I clicked Default settings to the format and left the Volume Label blank because I don't know what that is...
It said WARNING: Formatting your iPod will delete all files on it, or something along the lines of that. so, I said okay, I'll just resync it, just get on the reformat. When I clicked format it said that it couldn't format my iPod... So, once again, I disconnected it, ejecting from the actual device in the toolbar, and it was absolutely cleared asking me for the Language. It keeps doing this every time I plug it in, and even when I switch USB slots. it wont read into my iTunes either.
I am really sad, and please answer because my iPod is basically my life, this is my worst nightmare come true.
PLEASE ANSWER QUICK, Thanks...
-Fess

I had a simalar problem with mine about 6 months ago. I formatted my ipod to and it completely fried my ipod. I had;the same ipod and it was just out of warrenty. Yours might be fried,take it to a genius bar. I ended up getting a used iPod because I had to have music.
**** I am no tech wizard*****
So Sorry about your iPod...

Just took my iPod classic 160GB out of box turned it on and accidently hit clickwheel or button and eveything is in language other than english. How do I get it back to english without being able to read symbols.

just took my iPod classic 160GB out of box, turned it on and accidentially hit a button changing the language from english to something else (chinese or japanese). All I see now is symbols. How do I turn it back to english without knowing what any of these symbols mean. I started clicking buttons and click wheel and can't seem to get to any section with various language options. Please some help me get it back to english.

There are two options. The first is to learn whatever language you have it set to, the second is to find someone else with an iPod Classic and read the English menu and follow it in your iPod. I also believe you may be able to set language perfunces from within iTunes while the iPod is docked, providing they are in English.

IPod Classic -160GB FW_DETECT=0 and Please Plug FW

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