Ipod said it needs restored but Itunes or windows won't recognize
I have an 80 gb classic and it said one day (after being fully charged) that it needed to be restored. So I plug it in and Itunes won't recognize it and windows shows it as a removeable disk but there's no info there either. I have the latest version of Itunes and have tried everything. I plugged my wifes 80 gb in and it syncs fine. I'm just hoping I don't have to get a new one. Any ideas would be helpful, thanks.
hello there - I have a 160gb ipod classic and my itunes does not recognize my ipod at all and suddenley there is abou 100gb of "other" that just seems to of appeared since last synch
can any one help
i cannot restore because it does not recognize the ipod. my ipod shuffle is okay
thanks
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Computer says iPod is there, but iTunes and Windows won't recognize it
I've had a 60GB ipod photo for about 4 years and it has served me well. This morning the iPod froze in the middle of a song. I hit reset, and it came back blank - all the files were gone. When I got to work and hooked it up to my computer, iTunes and Windows can't recognize it, but I can find it in device manager - which means I couldn't do restore.
I hit reset a few more times, changed USB ports and, somewhat miraculously, the iPod came back, complete with all files. On the way home from work it happened again and I haven't been so lucky.
I forced it into disk mode and iTunes recognized it, but told me it was corrupt. I also received a computer sound card error - my sound card was busy, and an error stating that audio/video playback could be limited. I tried restore, but I received the unknown error. I'm using the latest version of iTunes and I'm all out of ideas.
Any suggestions or should I put this iPod to rest and save up to buy a new one?
ThanksThe most likely problem is that the hard drive in the iPod is becoming unreliable. It may be experiencing sticktion, which is friction that makes the spinning platter stick and the motor cannot get it spinning. The iPod is regularly spinning the hard drive up, to cache songs into memory, and then spinning it down, to save power. If the drive was not able to spin up when commanded (in the middle of a song), the iPod would seem to lock up. Later, bumping the iPod may make the hard drive spin again, so it seems to work again, at least for a while.
If this the the problem, the only way to fix it would be to replace the hard drive inside.
You might try reformatting the iPod using Windows, if you can get it to appear in a My Computer or Windows Explorer window. Use a full format instead of a quick format. If that process competes successfully, run iTunes and try using Restore again to install and initialize the iPod's software.
If formatting does not compete successfully, it may be time for that new iPod.
You can do some experimenting on the old iPod, if you're into such things. I have successfully installed a compact flash card (through an adapter), inside a 4th gen iPod as a replacement for the hard drive. It is only 4GB at the moment, but CF cards up to 16GB are getting relatively cheap, so I might get one of those and start using by old broken 4G iPod again, +now with shock-resistant energy-saving flash-based storage+. -
My ipod is asking me to restore but itunes and windows dont recognise it!
Hey,
I've been having issues with my 30GB Ipod video it started off by not loading and making a clicking noise but then it went onto automatically loading into disc mode and you can't get out of it you can reset it but it was just going back to the same screen now its moved on and asks me to connect to the computer and restore using itunes however itunes does not pick up the ipod when I look in my computer it picks it up as a removable disc and when I click on this it asks me to format but it does not say format to for itunes like I have read in other forums so I'm not game to do that.
Any suggestions?? I have come to terms with the fact all of my music is gone but it would be nice to get something happening with the device again.Holy Flicking Cow! I see two period punctuation marks in your post, so I know your keyboard must have one. Could you maybe try to make use of it a little more and make your posts readable. That might be the worst run on sentence I have ever had the pain to try and read.
Anyway... Start with these articles and see if that gets you anywhere...
iPod is not recognized properly by computer when USB drivers are not installed properly or are out of date
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
iTunes for Windows: iTunes 7 doesn't recognize iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304434
iPod missing in "My Computer" or in iTunes for Windows
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
Also you might try forcing the iPod into disk mode first, then connecting it to your computer and see if that makes it show up in iTunes...
Putting iPod into Disk Mode
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93651
Windows confuses iPod with network drive or hard drive and may keep iPod from mounting or songs may seem to disappear
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1493
Patrick -
Ipod says it needs restoring but restoring doesn't help.
One day my ipod stopped and a message came up saying i needed to restore it on the computer. However when I did this, it just displayed the message again.
By resetting the ipod and then pressing select and play when the logo shows, to put it into disk mode; I can upload music to the ipod again, however when i reset it to take it out of disk mode, it just displays the 'you must restore your ipod' message again.
I also tried changing the drive letter of the ipod on the computer but this did nothing. pleeeeeeeaaaaasssseeeeeeee help people! my white ipod is my baby!Hi,
I would suggest u not go for that, try restoring the ipod in Disk mode. I mean take the ipod in disk mode and then connect it to the computer and restore the ipod. This step most of the time it works. If in case if this doesn't work. Check with your warranty. If not i would say go for refurbished ones which you get in the apple site. they give it for a good price and with a year warranty . This is the link try visiting this website. http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipod?mco=OTY2ODY2NQ -
I use windows eight um the Itunes version i have is the most recent is the most recent. So what happened is that I had the sad Ipod thing displaying but after it dying and letting charge it worked fine but wouldnt connect to computer or Itunes. So I put into disk mode and it says do not disconnect but windows gave me an error message of an unrecognized device and it doesnt show in Itunes so no idea what to do next. Help plz.
Hi ..
Try the troubleshooting steps here > iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes -
i have an ipod classic that said it needed restorewhen swiched on.after a few attemps i finally restored,or so i thought when plugged back in it said itunes has detected ipod in recovery mode restore using itunes.i keep restoring and it still says same.i have updated software on ipod and itunes and it still wont restore.i am going round in circles,any ideas
Are you using a Mac or PC? If it's a PC, have you tried changing the iPod's drive letter or plugging the iPod into a different high powered USB 2.0 port?
B-rock -
My ipod touch is stuck up at Apple Logo, I have tried to update and restore through ITunes but no use, It stuck up again at Apple Logo with no Error, after restoring ITunes showes your ipod is restore but still apple logo won't go, Due to new Laptop, I do not have any backup, therefore i have tried to select new Ipod touch and goes through step by step procedure but no use, Please help what to do?
i tried reseting my ipod today and had a similar problem... it wont be recognized by itunes, the only thing i havent tried is putting it into DFU mode, or the state that it is in when u recieve it telling u to connect it to itunes.i recommend putting it into DFU mode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34v8HMC9B98 this should better explain it. if i find another way, ill keep u updated
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About three days ago my ipod said i needed to sync and so i did . when i did it stop working and the wifi is grey out and says no wifi . Ive tried rebooting it , reseting , restarting but nothing seems to work . Can anybody help me ? Please !
Hello Philly,
I believe that when you reset your ipod(command given from the computer, right?) touch WHILE the ipod was updating, It cleared the system in the middle of writing files, thus corrupting(equivalent of cutting of in the middle of a sentence) the basic running system.
I suggest you go to an apple store and ask for a technical diagonosis in person. they may offer to help if the problem is fixable. If your ipod is still under warrenty, i would guess it would be free/low cost.
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I purchased the new gen 7 ipod nano and needed to update itunes to 10.7 but my current software says its up to date and won't download 10.6.8 Currently I have 10.5.8 Why won't this update?
The first generation Intel-based Mac's were released in January 2006.
Snow Leopard requires an Intel processor:
General requirements
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
If you go to the Apple menu & "About this Mac" this will tell you what type of processor you have: -
I had an error that said I need to reinstall Itunes. I uninstalled and attempted to reinstall and got a pop up "Serivce Apple Mobile Device failed to start. verify that you have sufficient privledges to start system services. Help!?!?
Try the following user tip:
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates -
My Ipad says it needs restoring but when I try to do this through itunes it comes up with error 3194? Anyone know what I need to do? I can't even get the ipad to turn on just has a sign saying plug into itunes
What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
http://www.buybuyla.com/tech/view/012953a0d412000e.shtml
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
iPad: Unable to update or restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
Cheers, Tom -
Is there a way to download itunes 10? I only have OS X 10.4 and want to use my new ipod nano which needs at least itunes 10. I currently have 9.4
In order to run iTunes 10 you need OSX 10.5 or greater. You will have to upgrade your operating system, if that is possible. What you can do to upgrade will depend upon your computer and software you run. To get more information about your computer, go to the Apple in the upper left corner of any window, then "About This Mac", then "More Info..." Copy and paste the information here, but omit the serial number.
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I have itunes in windows xp, but my ipod touch has updated version of itunes. Windows xp cannot get updated itunes. I am having difficulties transferring my music into my computer. Does any one have an idea how to do it?
iTunes 11 is compatible with
Windows System Requirements
PC with a 1GHz Intel or AMD processor and 512MB of RAM
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later, 32-bit editions of Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
Try:
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows -
After I did the update it deleted my phone contacts trying to restore but itunes only has memory of last restore yesterday when update was done.smhh
Yes all contacts checked and getting pop up message that says "your contacts, calendars,& bookmarks are being synced with ICloud over the air, so it isn't necessary to synch these items using itunes. icloud sync can be configured using your devices mail, contacts & calendar settings".
I have that setting as referenced above and only contacts showing are the 9 contacts I renetered manually today after losing all 3oo contacts. I then restored my iphone back to orinail and still no contacts. Please help -
I cant open my iphone 3g .... needs restore and itunes cant make restore has an error on phone .... how can I solve this problem?
Are there any error numbers given by iTunes? If yes, solutions for those numbers can be fund in this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275 or this one http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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