Ipod doesn't connect

My ipod nano doesn't show up when I plug it into my computer. The option to sync doesn't appear and it doesn't show up on my desktop. I have a Mac OS X 10.4.11.

I got the same problem when my battery was completely down. I solved it by 'resetting' my device.
Reset the ipod by pressing both the menu and Center buttons for about 6 sec, until the apple logo appears.

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Hi,
I just bought a new ipod mini, i have a laptop, and connect w/usb cable. I followed the instructions, and did not connect the ipod until the software said to connect it to see if it needed to be updated, well, i plug it in, and the apple logo comes on, and that file folder question mark, and on the intall screen it doesn't recognize that the ipod is connected, I've tried all of the steps to reboot, delete software, restart, reinstall, but i can't get past that step, i bypass it, and install the rest of the software and itunes, and the same thing keeps happening when i connect the ipod. it will keep beeping, and will say "do not disconnect" and then the file folder comes on, and sometimes it turns off and on. i have no idea what else to do...someone please please help me. feel free to post here or email [email protected] thanks!

Incidently, I too have tried switching from the USB 2.0 hubs in the front to the rear USB's and nothing is happening. I have followed the iPod for Windows software instructions to:
"connect iPod to see if it needs formatting"
when I connect the iPod shuffle the software notices that the "iPod is connected, please wait while the system recognizes the device" and I have even let the program run "waiting for iPod" for HOURS............ and nothing is happening!!

Ipod doesn't connect to computer properly! help!!!

I connected my ipod to my computer overnight and the next morning, the screen was frozen with the "do not disconnect" sign and wasn’t recognized by my computer. I then plugged in my ipod with the power adaptor, but the ipod screen was still frozen. After following the help page, I reset my ipod. Now when I plug it into an outlet, it displays the folder symbol. When plugged into my computer, it'll cycle between the folder, a the apple, and then will start flashing the "do not disconnect" and charging battery symbols. Unfortunately, this will only last for a few seconds, and the cycle repeats. Has anyone else ever experienced anything like this? Any tips? Thanks!!!

See if anything here helps.
iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point after disconnecting.
iPod shows a folder icon with exclamation point when you turn it on.
iPod shows only an Apple logo and doesn't start up.
Only the Apple logo appears when turned on.

IPod Doesn't Connect to iTunes, please look & help.

This is the error message I get when I plug in my iPod:
iPodService Module has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
I've tried everything, nothing works.

okay well I am having a problem a little like yours
my ipod will not charge or even turn on and i've tried evrything can u help me?

Ipod doesn't connect iTunes

I got my new ipod from Apple after complaining that
I get the error message that I should use the ipod
updater.
I got the new one & I still get the error.
I reinstalled iTunes and other software. Same bling
Anybody got ideas here to solve this problem

Philipp,
Posting once is enough. No need to post again. Be patient and someone will get around to helping eventually.
Now, see your other post.

TS1741 My iPod doesn't connect with my Apple TV. My iPod used to but now it doesn't and I have no idea why!? My iPod is updated with the iOS. So please help thanx a lot!

Please help!

Hi,
My thought is to check the current IP of the server, as your smb.conf has the line interfaces = 192.168.1.109 which means samba will only listen on that interface for requests. If the IP of the server has changed, that would explain why samba isn't working.

IPod won't connect to wifi, "Unable to connect to _____"?

I have an iPod that is a little under a year old. I got it in January of last year. I have 4.2.1 on it now, but shortly before I installed it my iPod wouldn't connect to any different wifi. I took it to a library and it wouldn't connect there, and it won't connect at home. I restored my iPod, I reset the network settings, I unplugged the wifi and plugged it back in again. Everything else, including my brother's iPod, connects to the wifi fine. What can I do?

bananaasplittt wrote:
I have an iPod that is a little under a year old. I got it in January of last year. I have 4.2.1 on it now, but shortly before I installed it my iPod wouldn't connect to any different wifi. I took it to a library and it wouldn't connect there, and it won't connect at home. I restored my iPod, I reset the network settings, I unplugged the wifi and plugged it back in again. Everything else, including my brother's iPod, connects to the wifi fine. What can I do?
You've tried about everything you can do. It might be time to contact Apple support for some advice. Since your iPod doesn't connect to any network it may need repair.

I've forgot my passcode on my Ipod and it says Ipod is disabled connect to itunes, but when i connect it to itunes it doesn't even come up at the side, i don't mind if i lose everything just what do i do?

this is the second time i have forgotten my passcode to my ipod touch, the first time i had no problem with resetting everything, it worked fine, this time it says ipod is disabled connect to itunes, so i plug it into my laptop and i sit there staring at the side bar on itunes till it comes up with my ipod, but it doesn't, when i do this on another computer it lets me restore it, but then it stops halfway and said cannot do this since ipod is locked with a passcode, please enter the passcode and try again, but if i cant get into it how can i put in my passcode? is there any way that i can find out my passcode, or any other way i can reset my ipod
its an ipod touch 4th generation

Options for when an iOS device gets locked because of forgotten passcode:
Restore (and reset passcode) on your device by connecting it to the last computer to which it was connected:
iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring iOS software - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
If you cannot connect it to the computer to which the device was last connected (or the device was never connected to a computer) you will have to use recovery mode to completely reset the device, losing all data:
iOS: Unable to update or restore - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808 - recovery mode (e.g., cannot connect to computer last used to sync device, iTunes still asks for a password)
If recovery does not work there's:
DFU mode: http://osxdaily.com/2010/12/04/ipad-dfu-mode/
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode - http://geekindisguise.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/how-to-put-ipod-touch-iphone-into -dfu-mode/

My iPod touch 5th g. is stuck on recovery mode, before this i was trying to update it to ios8. I'm trying to connect it to iTunes but its under unspecified and doesn't connect to itunes(asus eee pc) What do i do?

my iPod touch 5th g. is stuck on recovery mode, before this i was trying to update it to iOS8. I'm trying to connect it to iTunes but its under unspecified and doesn't connect to iTunes(Asus Eee pc) What do i do? please help me.

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
And as necessary:
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- 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
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem

My iPod Touch is connected to my house internet and every few hours, it doesn't work so I have to shut it off and turn it back on which makes my iPod slower, how do I make it connect the whole time?

My iPod Touch is connected to my house internet and every few hours, it doesn't work so I have to shut it off and turn it back on which makes my iPod slower, how do I make it connect the whole time?

Device Not Recognised
For PC
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
For Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591

My iphone 4 doesn´t connect thorugh Wi-Fi, apple replaced my phone for a new one and it has the same problem. I have an ipod and it doesn´t have this problem. Does any one know what to do?? Thanks

My iphone 4 doesn´t connect through Wi-Fi, Apple replaced my phone for a new one, but the new one has the same problem. I have an ipod third generation and it doesn´t have this problem. Having compared both working at the same time, the iphone alsways lags behind or doesn´t even connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. Does any one know what to do?? Thanks

Have you ever checked to see if there is an update for your router? If yes, then power off router. Then on iPhone go into settings and do a reset network settings. Power router back on, and try connecting phone to router.

At the moment I can use my apple Id on my iPod touch to connect to iCloud and IMessage and FaceTime but it doesn't work on App Store. Face to an error: can not connect to iTunes Store. What's wrong? My apple Id is working on my MacBook Pro as well.

At the moment I can use my apple Id on my iPod touch to connect to iCloud and IMessage and FaceTime but it doesn't work on App Store & iTunes just on iPod Face to an error: can not connect to iTunes Store. (Setting... itunes & app store)What's wrong? My apple Id is working on my MacBook Pro as well. And it was working on this iPod before resetting . Just after resetting I can not connect to App Store & iTunes and I can not instal any app even free apps

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My ipod shuffle 4th doesn't connect to itunes or windows, what can I do?

hello,
it's been like 2 weeks since I did the update of itunes and everything to get my ipod shuffle 4th generation, and also did all the troubleshooting from the apple page, and nothing happens. It doesn't connect to itunes or windows.
anyone of you have the same problem or know how to solve it??
thx a lot!!

I'm having the same problem, my brand new Ipod shuffle isn't recognized by my pc, or Itunes. I have tried everything suggested in troubleshooting. Did I just waste $50 on something that doesn't work? I'm afraid if I send the Ipod back for another one I will have the same problem. Any suggestions ?

If I charge my iPod 4 touch it tells me to connect it to iTunes and when I my do my iPod doesn't want to turn on what should I do ? can anyone help me please !!

If I charge my iPod 4 touch it tells me to connect it to iTunes ad when I do my iPod doesn't want to turn on what should I do ? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME this has happened to me for 2 days

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

My iPod doesn't appear on my desktop or in my iTunes when connected

I have a 10GB iPod which I brought autumn 2003.
I recently removed all of my music from my iPod so that I could update them properly. Now when I try to connect my iPod to do this it doesn't appear on my desktop or in my iTunes. Not even the 'do not disconnect' message appears. It just seems to think that it is connected to the power adaptor and shows that it is charging, first just on the small power sign located at the top right hand corner of its screen, and then the full charging screen.
I am using the Firewire cable that came with the iPod.
The 5 R's suggested on the support web-page don't work. I can't restore my iPod to factory settings as the updater requires for my iPod to be connected, which it is not regestering. The problem in the first place!!
Any suggestions?
Please, please, please... I'm loosing faith.
iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

Unfortunately, as my computer isn't recognising my iPod as anything, I can't do these things you suggested on my computer.
I tried it on a friends, using my cable, and that all worked -which suggests it's a problem with my computer? But getting home it was all the same as before.
I just removed all iTunes and iPod everythings off my computer and re-installed them using the original disc. I installed iTunes first, and then the iPod, and that worked, it connected and I restored my iPod to factory settings.
I had to disconnect my iPod to use the port for my external hardrive, to upload all of my music again. and now that all the music is there and I have something to put onto my iPod, the bloody computers not recognising it again!
Any other ideas?

Ipod doesn't connect

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