IPod Classic won't fully sync with OS Mavericks

I have recently upgraded my MacBook Pro OS to Mavericks. I have just plugged in my iPod to it to update contacts, calendars, etc and to my horror find that this is no longer possible. I have the same problem with my iPhone 3G - the chap in the store said that Apple has changed the sync process for data so that it can only be done via the Cloud - neither the iPod Classic or iPhone 3G can access the Cloud. This is an outrageous degradation of usability of items which are still fully functional. When will they reinstate the plug-in type of syncing for data?

I was having this same problem and tried many things. All of a sudden it started working, I just finished syncing my whole library. The only things I've done since my last failure was, 1. Let it sit(I just left it alone for a day, I know it sounds weird, but I wonder if it had to completely shut down, not sure) 2. I downloaded an updated bonjour (I don't know what this would have to do with the iPod, but I synced right after and it worked). I'm not sure if it will work with yours, but at least they don't involve a big production. Hope it works for you.

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The message says that for it to sync with the new library, it will have to remove the old one. I don't want to loose my songs, and don't know what to do! It shows that I've purchased the songs on my itunes library, but it doesn't show on my ipod classic!

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So, you cannot transfer song files from iPod to computer using iTunes (except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store). However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer. If you do a Google search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links.
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Hi Ichabodsomom,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this issue.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
iPod not appearing in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3716
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PLEASE HELP!!
I recently restored my IPOD CLASSIC 80G but now, when I try to sync, it works for a while before freezing and making iTunes crash so I have to force quit- This leaves NO SONGS AT ALL on my ipod
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Looks like your iPod Hardisk is dying.
Do the iPod Disk Diagnostic, as posted earlier by tt2, sorry, it won't fix your problem, but helps in troubleshooting.
Have a nice day!

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Did you try everything here:
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First try to resolve #2 by:
See
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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
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The stats look fine. Try the DFU Restore method shown in Corrupt iPod classic. It may pay to disable any anti-virus software and use the staged transfer method to reload data, assuming you get that far.
tt2

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