Ipod classic 5th Gen stuck in recovery Windows Vista

Alright, here are the details: my iPod classic 5th gen. is stuck in recovery mode,
and it won't connect to iTunes so I can restore it. Now, I know I have the latest
version of iTunes, I have deleted it & reinstalled it, and even restarted my
computer, but it still won't come up in iTunes...What should I do??

A person on youtube presented a fix by putting the ipod into disk mode and then plugging it into your Windows computer. Well... what happens on mine is the itunes dashboard does come up which to me means it recognizes an ipod is attached but after 30 mins. the icon showing my ipod never appears on the dashboard so I can open it to restore it. Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated (especially if you ever found something that worked).

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Ipod Classic 5th Gen stuck in Disk Mode

My iPod has been stuck in disk mode for ever since it Click of Death face. I have replaced the HDD and i out it in Disk Mode, Itunes picks it up but when restoring theres an error. How can i get this fixed. i plan to take it to an Apple Store but that means traveling. Any help would be great!!

Okay ... rather than doing a full format, let's instead see if we can do a disk check, and see if that gets the ipod to the point where a restore will "take" properly on the iPod.
There's vista instructions in the following document. Check both "Automatically fix file system errors" and "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors":
[Check your hard disk for errors|http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Check-your-hard-disk-fo r-errors]
After the check disk, can you successfully restore the iPod?

How can I get autoplay to work again? ipod touch 5th gen, ios7.1.1, windows vista and 7

I've had this ipod for almost a year now and a few months ago my autoplay suddenly stopped working on both my laptop and my desktop. Laptop runs Vista (and is where my ipod is synced) and the desktop is Windoes 7. Since it still syncs fine I've been ignoring the problem but now i've got too many photos and need to make room. I've tied uploading through the dropbox app but there's a LOT of photos so it takes too long and the app crashes often. Even when autoplay would sometimes not work, the ipod would still show up in My Computer. Now there's noting. My computer isn't even recognizing it as a device. Only iTunes still notices it. I've gone through the support FAQ already but none of it works/applies. My ipod recieves a charge and the "Do you wan't to trust this computer?" dalouge shows up when it's unlocked. It sees the competer at the least.
Deleting photos is NOT an option since they have no backup. This also means I'm trying to avoid reseting to factory settings UNLESS the backup of my ipod includes all my photos. I'm not sure if it does or not and there's thousands of photos at risk so I' not making that move unless I know for sure that they're safe.
I would really appreciate any advice anyone has.

Try on another computer. Just do not sync with that computer.
You can also try:
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

IPod Touch 5th Gen stuck in recovery mode loop and unable to restore

Hello,
I attempted to download and update my iPod to IOS 8 wirelessly on the release date Sept. 17. After a few hours of downloading, I plugged my iPod into its charger to allow for the installation to complete. I went out for a few hours that evening and returned to find my iPod touch with the recovery mode image (cord hooking up to iTunes). At first i tried to kick it out of recovery mode by using some 3rd party applications. Every time that happened, it would reset my iPod only to return to the previous image (cord hooking up to iTunes). After this, I gave up trying to just kick it out of recovery mode and just restore it using iTunes. For the last 3 days, I have continuously attempted to restore my iPod but i am never able to successfully download the software. I have received multiple errors regarding "failure to connect to update serves" or "session has timed out". Most of the time,I ca't even get to the Terms and Agreements popup. The window simply says "attempting to connect to update server." In the extremely rare case that I get passed the terms and agreements pop up and begin the download, the approximate wait time always exceeds 80 hours, and then an error is detected shortly after stating the "failure to connect to update serves" and "session has timed out" errors.
I would simply like to be able to restore my device and make it usable so it is not a metal and glass "brick". Any help in this matter is much appreciated. 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 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

Hi, My Ipod Touch 5th Gen stuck on recovery mode, i tried to download the update using itunes many times, after downloading the update it doesn't work PLEASE HELP!

Please Help guyz.

how will i restore my ipod??? the update wont work, i tried it many time after downloading nothings happen, is it because my ipod was jailbroken?? should i go to mac center?? coz my ipod have warranty!!

Ipod 5th gen stuck in recovery mode. Don't want to restore and lose all my data. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ipod 5th gen stuck in recovery mode. Don't want to restore and lose all my data. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I one of these programs will not kick the iPod out of recovery mode you will have to restore the iPod.
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
or
http://joshuabailey1997.wordpress.com/2010/09/02/recboot-v1-3/
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
and
RecBoot tip
RecBoot may have problems on 64X windows, then try:
Tenorshare ReiBoot – Enter & Exit iPhone, iPad, iPod Recovery Mode with a Single Click
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella
Installs blootware on PC too
You may be able to get some info off the restored iPod by:
How to perform iPad recovery for photos, videos
Wondershare Dr.Fone for iOS: iPhone Data Recovery - Wondershare Official
http://www.amacsoft.com/ipod-data-recovery.html
iPod recovery software to restore lost music files
-iPod touch Deleted Photo Recovery Tips You Should Know
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
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

Ipod Touch 5th gen stuck in restore mode

My Ipod Touch 5th gen stuck in restore loop i keep clicking restore and i just keeps downloading the ipod software update, and i wont restore it just keeps saying that a ipod was found in restore mode..... Can someone please help

The same thing happened to me, while restoring my iPod Touch Generation 5. I don't know if you are still caught in the same loop but this worked for me. I am using a MacBook Air running Mountain Lion version 10.8.2. iTunes is at version 11.0.
After running through the published Restore procedure without any success I found the Software Update file had downloaded as:
"/Users/my_home_directory/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates/iPod5,1_6.0.1_10A523_Restore.ipsw"
The ~/Library directory is invisible on my machine, more than likely a design standard. I used a terminal to first locate the file and then to copy the file to a readable location, my Desktop.
My iPod was still stuck in Recovery Mode so I plugged it in. iTunes was already running and identified the Recovery Mode iPod, prompting me to Restore it. I clicked OK.
I held the option key while clicking Restore. This opened a navitation window that enabled me to select the Software Update .ipsw file I had copied to my Desktop. The Restore process then ran without any failure and the iPod is now running again.
This is not a formal solution as far as I can tell, nor have I verified the procedure across multiple iPods, multiple scenarios, etc. I just wanted to share it as an "at-your-own-risk" alternative you might want to try.
Good luck, cupcakequeen83.

Ipod classic 5th gen 80 GB, cannot add more files past 12.9 GB

I have an ipod classic 5th gen and I can't add any songs or videos past 12.9 GB even though its an 80 GB capacity. I keep getting the error messages:
"Attempting to copy to the disk "ipod" failed. the disk could not be read from or written to."
"The ipod could not be synced because it can not be read or written to"
"itunes could not copy "x" to the ipod "ipod" because the file could not be read or written"
I have already restored, updated, erased hard drive using disk utility and installed fresh copy of ios 1.1.2, replaced the battery, used all my usb ports, used firewire port, formatted on both windows and mac, and downgraded to 1.1.0, but still can't go past 12.9 GB.
What can I do to resolve this problem?

By the sounds of it, you have pretty much exhausted all forms of troubleshooting for this type of issue. It appears that the iPod's HD is beyond repair. To verify that, see this older post from another forum member turingtest2 going over step-by-step instructions on how to perform a disk diagnostics on the iPod and what the resulting numbers mean.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3784647?start=0&tstart=0
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IPod Touch 5th Gen Stuck in Apple Logo.

Hello, My iPod Touch 5th Gen Stuck in Apple Logo.
I Was Trying To Change "slide to unlock" text on Lock screen.
I Did It With FileZilla, I go to /System/Coreservices/springboard.app/Springboard.strings
then i search for "slide to unlock" and i change it to "slide to eat pie"
then i reboot ipod and BOOM...
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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

I had an iPod Classic 5th Gen that I upgraded from 30gb to 80gb. The problem I'm having is that it will not more than about 5.4gb worth of songs. The iPod begins to freeze mid sync and the (-69) error message haults the sync.

I had an iPod Classic 5th Gen that I upgraded from 30gb to 80gb. The problem I'm having is that it will not sync more than about 5.4gb worth of songs. The iPod begins to freeze mid sync and the (-69) error message haults the sync process. The hard drive has been upgraded, it has a new logicboard (with 128mb RAM), new housing, battery, hold / headphone jack. Basically the only original parts are the bezel, click wheel, screen, and data ribbons. Have attempted the 3Rs and have also tried to isolate potentially corrupt audio files and remove them, but this did not seem to be the primary cause. The sync failure consistently happens at just under a 1000 songs (5.4gb) and then it starts to error (-69) any song after that. Your advise would be enthusiastically received.

Here is what worked for me:
My usb hub, being usb2, was too fast. I moved the wire to a usb port directory on my pc. That is a usb1 port which is slow enough to run your snyc.

IPod Classic 5th Gen

My iPod classic 5th gen will not do absolutely anything even when plugged into a working charger. Ive tried resetting it but there is not even an apply logo pop up screen, it absolutely does nothing.

Have you tried a reset of the iPod? To do this, press and hold both the Select (Center) and Menu buttons together long enough for the Apple logo to appear.
Otherwise, try a restore of the iPod in iTunes.
See here more help on skipping tracks.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3217
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Ipod classic 5th gen weird serial number 8L*****887

Have an ipod classic 5th gen all functions perfect. connects to itunes. restores fine and all seems as it should except serial number on rear case of 8L******887 model no A1238 and serial number showing in itunes is u1******890.
Anyone got any ideas????
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To be of any assistance, we need more info
Which version of iTunes are you using?
What is the iPod software version as shown in the iTunes summarry page?
Which model of iPod Classic are you using?
Can you play the music listed in the iTunes library?
Most helpful if you try and get the error message or bring it in to the Apple Store for the Genius to have a look.
Have a nice day!

IPod classic 5th gen. with sad face goes into disk mode but wont register in itunes

I have an iPod classic 5th gen. A while ago it stopped working and the sad faced iPod started showing up. i've tried putting it into disk mode but when i do it wont pop up into itunes like it should and as soon as i unplug it the sad face appears again. is there anyway to fix it or is it done?

There is a pretty comprehensive post written by another forum member which is about the sad iPod icon. You may find it useful.
The Sad iPod/folder and ! icon.
Btw, there's no such thing as a "4th generation 20gb classic." Your iPod is a 4th gen and not an iPod classic which is a completely different model.

Ipod classic 5th gen, it is synced to another pc it has 700 songs I don't want to lose, In itunes I said cancel when the sync and erase window pops up,I selected manually manage my ipod hit apply, pc locks up had to ctrl alt delete. what else can I do?

I have anipod classic 5th gen, it is synced to another pc it has 700 songs I don't want to lose, In itunes I said cancel when the sync and erase window poped up,I selected manually manage my ipod hit apply, pc locks up had to ctrl alt delete. what else can I do? DoI have to sync the ipod? DoI have to reset the ipod?

Copy all the contents currently on your iPod Classic to your new iTunes library and then choose the Erase and Sync option. See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods and software available to assist you with the task of copying content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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IPod Classic 5th Gen (30 GB) not being recognized by Windows 7 Vista Netbook.

My iPod isn't being recognized I tried everything . Reinstalling Itunes. Resetting Ipod. Putting it in Disk mode. everything. I plugged it up to my school's mac desktop and it syncs and everything. On my Windows it doesn't even show up as mass storage device or anything. It's annoying. I just want to listen to music.
Is there a driver or something?
My friend said Registry fix, but i doubt it.
When I try to update driver, it says the most recent one has been updated.
This *****.
Please help

When you plug in the iPod does it even appear in Device Manager? See this article for more details.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1496
Otherwise, I have a feeling that the USB ports on the Netbook don't output enough power to allow the iPod to fully communiate properly with the Windows Vista O/S.
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Ipod classic 5th Gen stuck in recovery Windows Vista

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