IPod in recovery mode, iTunes won't recognize
I'm very frustrated. I tried upgrading my iTouch to the 2.0 software, but it sent my iPod into recovery mode. When I plug my iPod into my computer, iTunes won't recognize my iPod at all. If I plug it into another computer it is recognized and I can restore it. I've repeated this about 3 times. What's going on?
I found some videos on youtube that might help:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO1jiPE9nnY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1l4ZLCFWZU
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Click the link for full instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
5. Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed
If the device is not recognized while in Recovery Mode
Note: If your device is working on its own and is not in recovery mode, this set of steps is not for you; do not manually place the device into recovery mode.
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Windows XP: Click Start > Run. In the resulting dialog, type devmgmt.msc and press Return.
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Windows 8: Move the cursor to the upper right corner, click the magnifying glass, type devmgmt.msc, and press Return.
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Try:
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- 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 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 -
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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 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.
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Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
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Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
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Try:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- 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.
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