IPod Classic - 80GB - What does Recovery Mode mean?

Every time I connect my new iPod Classic to my computer I get the message "iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. You must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes." I've restored the iPod several times and no luck. I welcome advice. Thank you.

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Ipod Classic 80gB Stuck In recovery mode - PlZ PLZ PZ PLZ HELP!!!!!

Please anyone,
I searched the internet and didn't find anything, i just got the ipod, i don't know what to do. I just cant restore and update my ipod and i never could before (errors 1415 and 1418) . but now i only have the option to restore since my ipod is stuck on recovery mode. and now the ipod is useless until i fix it. so please help
Apple is very disappointing, they have no problem charging high prices but they dont give the support needed to the customers. the ipod is buggy and it had problems since i got it(yesterday)

You can ring them up but be aware that if you haven't got AppleCare and you've had your iPod for more than 90 days you'll be charged for technical support. You only receive one complimentary support incident, which must be used within the first 90 days of product ownership: Contact Apple Support
If you have an Apple store near to you, you can take it there and have them look at it. You can make an appointment by using this link: Genius Bar Reservations

What does this message mean? "ITunes has fetected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with ITunes".

What does this message mean? "itunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with ITnes." How do I restore when every time I connect to my computer I get this message?

Perhaps the information in this Apple support article will help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error3004
Regards.

HT201263 My iPod touch is stuck in recovery mode, but when I connect it to my computer to restore it, my computer does not recognize it. It does not appear as a device in my iTunes. What can I do to restore it/make my computer recognize it?

My iPod touch is stuck in recovery mode, but when I connect it to my computer to restore it, my computer does not recognize it. It does not appear as a device in my iTunes. What can I do to restore it/make my computer recognize it?

DId it successfully connect to this computer before?
Try:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
or
V
Also try placing the iPod in DFU mode and then try restoring
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X

What does "updating files" mean on ipod classic?

What does "updating files" mean on ipod classic?

See this Apple support document.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
B-rock

HT1766 my ipod is disabled, and the recovery mode is not working. what should i do?

my ipod is disabled, and the recovery mode isn't working. what should I do?

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. Try more than once. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Forgot passcode or device disabled
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
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
If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.
If you previously turned on FIndMyiPod on the iPod in Settings>iCloud and wifi is on and connected go to iCloud: Find My iPhone, sign in and go to FIndMyiPhone and use Remote Wipe to erase the contents of your device. If you have been using iCloud to back up, you may be able to restore the most recent backup to reset the passcode after the device has been erased.
You can also wipe the iOS device by installing the FindMyiPhone app on another iOS device and using that app to wipe the device.
Try another cable
Try on another computer

Why does my ipod classic (80gb) connect for a few seconds then disconnect?

I have a ipod classic 80gb, granted its old, but it has a big memory so I can store my whole collection. Anyway, when I connect it to my PC (with windows 8.1) it will connect for a few seconds then disconnect. It will sometimes start to sync, but then disconnect after a few seconds. My computer is pretty new, Acer Aspire V5. I have tried reinstalling itunes, a new cable to connect it, different usb ports(2) and with and without the pc plugged into the mains, which is when it starts to sync for a brief second. Has anyone else had the same problem??

The S.I. prefix Giga is used to mean both 1000x1000x1000 and 1024x1024x1024. Computer software typically uses the second version, but using the first number makes the same number of bytes appear bigger when expressed as Gb, so is favoured by hard drive manufactures.
80Gb10 = 74.3Gb2
It's a bit like specifying a quantity in gallons without saying whether they are US or Imperial gallons - everybody gets the same volume but one number will be bigger than the other. I could offer you a tank with 10 Imperial gallons of fuel in it - but if I tell you it's 12 US gallons it sounds like you're getting more for your money.
Once the total size of your library exceeds the capacity of your device all you need to do is create some size limited playlists to determine what goes on the device. Don't sync all movies, sync one or two that you plan to watch soon. Likewise with TV Shows. Limit podcasts to unplayed episodes and finally create a music subset. What worked for me for some time was a smart playlist called Steve's Tunes defined as Playlist is Music and Playlist is not Exclude where Exclude was regular playlist that I would manually add to until Steve's Tunes was small enough to fit. These days I run an iPhone and have a number of smart playlists with ? Gb of most played, ? Gb of highly rated, ? Gb of recently added, ? Gb of essentials, ? Gb of unplayed etc. Each time I sync I get slightly updated selection without having to put any extra effort in.
tt2

My iPod touch is stuck in recovery mode and my lock button is broken what do I do

My iPod touch is stuck in recovery mode and my lock button is broken what do I do?

What happens when you connect to computer and restore via iTunes?
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
- 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

My ipod 4 is stuck in recovery mode and i dont really want to restore it because i havent really backed it up. what should i do in this situation?

my ipod 4 is stuck in recovery mode and i dont really want to restore it because i havent really backed it up. what should i do in this situation?

If one of these programs will not kick the iPod out of recovery mode then you will have to restore and thus erase 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
In the future, frequently backup your device.

IPod Classic 80Gb, wont show up in iTunes 8, but does in Finder

Just plugged my iPod classic 80Gb in and it wont show in iTunes 8, although it shows up in Finder
Tried a iPod reset. restarted my Mac but no good.
Come on man I need to do a sync....

I have a similar problem.
This morning, all music was gone from my iPod, just like that. I had been having troubles with playing a couple of songs last night if that's connected. Anyway, I connect it to my Macbook. I try to reset it through iTunes and that was done, I pressed eject and ejected it when it said OK to disconnect -- although when I did so it said it wasn't ejected properly. Now when I connect it appears in Finder as a device (like that thingy that appears when you install stuff, a white thing) but it doesn't in iTunes. In fact, as soon as I plug it in iTunes freezes and I can't open it or do anything in there, the marker just shows that it's loading.
What do I do?

I am not able to sync my podcasts to my 80gb iPod classic. What's up?

I am not able to sync my podcasts to my 80gb iPod classic. What's up?

Try disabling any and all A/V or Security software being used by your system and see if that helps.
B-rock

What does error -3150 mean when i plug my ipod into my computer, What does error -3150 mean when i plug my ipod into my computer

When i plug my ipod into my computer, What does error -3150 mean when i plug my ipod into my computer

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HT1363 I can get an unresponsive iPod Classic (160 GB) into disc mode...now what do I do to get iTunes to recognize it?

I can get an unresponsive iPod Classic (160 GB) into disc mode...now what do I do to get iTunes to recognize it?

To get out of disk mode do a iPod Hard Reset.
Toggle the Hold switch till you dont see the red mark.
Press Menu and Center buttons simultaneously for about 10 secs till the Apple logo comes ON then release the buttons
Select your preferred language.
See this Apple support Article on the 5Rs.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/classic/
If you try to restore and get a1429 error message, read this Apple Support Article
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1372
Good Luck!

I-Trigue 3000i for IPod classic 80GB?

Hello,
I have a question regarding the i-trigue3000i before I maybe go and buy it.
I read that it supports some of the ipods, but does it support "IPod classic 80GB"?
Can I still use my IPod with that system ?
Cheers
Chill-

Hi,
All the items/function that you have listed is going to work with your unit connected to the speaker. Audio function meaning that you could only play music with it but you will not be able to use the A/V out.
From the website:[*]Wireless remote controls iPod players as well as the system. Features include power, volume, track selection, menu selection playback mode, mute. Hope this helps.

How can I get an album from my iPod Classic 80GB onto my refurbished MacBook Air?

Hi there
I have a new to me refurbished MacBook Air and an old iPod Classic 80GB. I've somehow managed to get my music off my iPod onto my laptop apart from one album which doesn't seem to have copied across. Please could anyone tell me how to do this? On my ancient iBook, back in the day, you could just drag music across to copy it but that doesn't work here. I've looked on Help about backing up, but it's a bit cond=fusing as the set up isn't the same the Help section mentions, although I must have managed to back up to have the rest of my music on my laptop at all.
Also, please could someone explain syncing to me? I've looked on Help, but i still don't know what it means.
Sorry if these are stupid questions, I'm not that clued up technically, thought trying to educate myself bit by bit now I have my own laptop.
Thank you in advance.

Ps Just to add a bit more information, I just realised there are loads of albums on my iPod I don't have on iTunes on my laptop. I wonder if the ones that /are/ on my laptop got there are there because there got there via me having the same apple id. I don't know if that's a ridiculous suggestion, but thought I'd better mention it.

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