Ipod nano not formatting

Just got my nano today and when i go through the ipod setup, it tells me that my ipod needs to be formatted, goes through 45 minutes of "Waiting for ipod" and then tells me there was an error in communicating, try again. I'm ready to throw this thing through the window, I've done this about 6 times. Finally, I went through the setup without adding the ipod. Is the format necessary? It's still charging at this point, so I haven't looked at my iTunes yet to see if it's recognized. Any help would be appreciated.
Lisa

strange, as Nono should be peformatted in FAT32. Can you try to uninstall the iTune and iPod updater, reinstall them again, do not open iTune yet until you plug your Nono to your PC. Open the iPod updater and do the Restore.

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I would think, Twins1995, that if we are having the problem, others are as well. Hopefully, Apple will shortly issue a follow-up software release to fix the problem. Or is that just wishful thinking on my part.
It would be helpful, if there were some kind of work-around in the interim, so we can use our devices. Pretty frustrating when you consider that all of the hardware and software is produced by Apple.

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Hey pepperfromnl,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities! I'd take a look at this article:
iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1369
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Best,
David

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I've posted this to a few threads now (remember to look around a bit here before posting a question -- chances are someone else has had the same problem).
It worked for me. The problem seems to be the 3_23 update:
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5. Right-click on that device and choose "Format..."
6. Choose the "FAT32" option and click "OK" or whatever it displays to start formatting (I forget, and I'm not testing it again now!)
7. You will lose any music files on the Ipod, but when it's done, your PC and Itunes should recognize the Ipod, and it should then work normally.
Be careful in that Disk Management program. You could wipe your hard drive if you choose drives incorrectly.

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When I plug my ipod into my laptop, it is recognised in my computer but not in itunes or as a device when trying to safely remove it.
I tried plugging my 4th generation ipod nano into my laptop but again the same thing happens.
I tried plugging it into a different laptop and my 4th generation was recognised but my 6th wasn't. In another laptop, my 6th generation was recognised in itunes and worked fine.
I have tried resetting my ipod both ways, uninstalling itunes and reinstalling, using different USB ports and uninstalling everything apple related and reinstalling it but that hasn't solved the problem.
My laptop was sent away to have the hard drive replaced and this problem has happened since but that doesn't explain why it worked in another laptop but not in another one.
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Thank you!

I've tried all of the USB 2.0 ports on my laptop and I have tried using a different cable.
I've tried resetting the ipod whilst connected to the laptop and still isn't recognised.
I am working through the iPod not recognised in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows:
Step 1: didn't help
Step 2: didn't help
Step 3: didn't help
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I have now worked through each and every single suggestion from Apple.
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                  Apple Mobile Device is not running (amber)
Ports: USB ports verified (green)
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       No iPod, iPhone or iPad found (red)
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Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Home Premium Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. 300E4C/300E5C/300E7C
iTunes 10.7.0.21
QuickTime 7.7.3
FairPlay 2.2.19
Apple Application Support 2.2.2
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 6.0.0.59
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.62.0.0
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Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 00D7AE1C033D0928
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WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 610M
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000
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No external plug-ins installed.
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Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:        {FD1953DA-7EE0-4CAC-B856-852249377319}
Description:            Atheros AR9485WB-EG Wireless Network Adapter
IP Address:             0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:    0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:     Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
Lease Expires:       Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:        {04AC2129-0CAE-458D-A5AD-DE6950E4C3DB}
Description:            Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller
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Subnet Mask:          255.255.248.0
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DHCP Enabled:      Yes
DHCP Server:         144.124.127.254
Lease Obtained:     Tue Nov 27 22:06:16 2012
Lease Expires:       Thu Nov 29 22:06:16 2012
DNS Servers:         144.124.16.12
                                144.124.16.11
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Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:        No
Using LAN:             Yes
Using Proxy:           No
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Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
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Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1E2D. Device is working properly.
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Hi Guys,
I have the large IPOD (4 YEARS OLD) and bought a 2nd Ipod Nano that's smaller for the gym. I plugged it into my MAC BOOK PRO and it keeps saying it needs to be updated which I press "OK" and then it asks for my password and when I type it in, it keeps stating it's "incorrect"? What should I do, any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks

Vegas Superstar wrote:
My plan was to fresh install OSX, install Carbon Copy Cloner and then clone the old drive by plugging it in with a reading device I have.
Hi VS,
What "reading device" are you using?
As it started the macbook told me I was '+running on battery power+' and '+was I sure?+'. With full battery I said yes and continued.
It is best to have the power adapter connected when running a long process like this which cannot be interrupted.
The new internal drive was also making a repetitive noise - not loud or anything but certainly sounded like it was searching for something. As the whole thing was stuck and nothing was working I held down the power button.
How long was it "stuck?"
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