Ipod shuffle on windows oke on MBP not?
My ipod shuffle, works well on my old windows pc. On my MBP however it won’t recognize the ipod shuffle. It doesn’t pop-up in itunes. Both pc’s have 10.3.1.55 of itunes. I have a second ipod shuffle and everything goes as you wood expected. Who knows the answer fort his? Both Ipods are version2.
"Why is that a mac formatted iPod will only work on macs, but a windows formatted iPod will work on a Mac or PC? Nuts to me."
Blame Microsoft. It's their doing that Windows will not recognize the HFS+ file format system.
If you need to use a Mac (HFS+) formatted iPod on a Windows PC, you'll need to install some 3rd party software such as XPlay 2.0 (which you can get from MediaFour Software). This will enable your Windows PC to read a Mac-formatted iPod.
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Hello!
I have a problem connecting my Ipod Shuffle 2nd generation to my Windows 8 based laptop. The computer doesn't recognize the Ipod and issues an error message saying 'USB device not recognized'. I tried uninstaling ITunes(latest version) and all other Apple software and reinstaling it back again, checked my USB hubs in the 'Device Manager' section of the Control Panel, you name it.
I could really use some help solving this.
I've turned to the troubleshooting section in Apple Support but it has nothing concerning situations in wich the device isn't even shown in the 'My Computer' folder.
Help a brother out, will you???Found a solution in another forum http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-63733-ipod-not-detected-on-computer (a few posts down).
It was for an IPOD so you can see those details in the link.
Found how to reset a shuffle and inserted it into these instructions - did not have to follow his last steps.
- Turn off computer.
- Plug Shuffle into usb.
- Then you must reset your shuffle
To reset iPod shuffle:
Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible
Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
- Start computer and it should install the usb driver for the ipod automatically.
- Your i pod will say do not unplug so don't. then open itunes and it will be there.
I did not have to do these thing below – did not get error message and shuffle was displayed in Itunes. / LMc
Just remember to not only eject ipod from itunes but stop usb.
Go to the program icons near the clock and right click the usb icon and "safely remove hardware" will appear and click it.
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I cannot record anything on iPod shuffle. Why? I do not recognise any of the windows shown in the various manuals about shuffle. Why? Currently an Orange light is blinking on the shuffle, and has been doing so for hours. Why?
I finally stumbled across a fix for this problem, and in case someone else is frustrated at some point by a similar issue I'm posting what finally worked to enable me to bring iTunes up at any time (without rebooting first).
The solution was to go to the preferences to uncheck "search for shared libraries".
I'm glad the problem is fixed, but Apple developers really should include a timeout function on iTunes search for a shared libraries. At least a visual dialog to confirm that the application is in the process of searching for a shared library on the network would help provide clues as to what is causing the spinning beach ball to appear right about the time the application window should pop up. -
IPod shuffle appears in My Computer but not in iTunes after upgrade to 8.1
I recently upgraded to iTunes v.8.1. Now my generation 1 Shuffle shows up in 'My Computer' but not in the iTunes 'devices'? I followed the iTunes 'help' advice - even reloading iTunes but to no avail. Anyone help please?
hi haptic!
I had it all working fine until I formatted my pc. Now windows recognizes it but not iTunes or the updater, and I don't get any error message.
just checking. have you investigated these possibilities yet?
Strange iPod behavior when Windows confuses iPod with network drive
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... another thing to check if your Device Manager is blank is this possibility:
No Items Appear in the Device Manager List When You Open It
otherwise, try steadily working through this document (apologies if you've seen this one already, but there are things in this one that you didn't explicitly mention having tried.)
EDIT: sorry, got the link wrong first time around ...
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ITunes shows my iPod Shuffle as windows formated after reformating to mac
iTunes on my Dual G4 MDD system still shows my iPod shuffle as windows formated after reformating it with disk utility. iTunes on my 12 inch PowerBook & ancient iBook both show this same iPod Shuffle as mac formated. All machines are running Tiger 10.4.9 with iTunes 7.2. The Dual G4 MDD system has my large iTunes library but so far I've not been able to sync my iPod Shuffle to this library. This large iTunes library works fine with my iPod G3 and my appleTV.
Power PC Dual 1Ghz G4 (MDD) Mac OS X (10.4.5)I got this iPod Shuffle used. It had been formated in windoes fat32. Until I formated it with disk utility all my mac instances of iTunes showed it as windows formated and had the update and restore buttons grayed out with a warning that windows formated iPods couldn't be updated or restored on a macintosh.
After reformating the iPod, iTunes in both of my laptops recognized the iPod Shuffle as being macintosh formated and showed iPod Shuffle's software version 1.0.3 and the iPod Shuffle's serial number. But, my old G4 tower system's iTunes still shows the iPod Shuffle as windows formated with no software version available, no serial number and nasty errors occurring on attempting to sync.
I can sync to the much smaller iTunes library on my PowerBook but I realy do want to solve this mystery and sync to the larger and richer library on my old G4 Tower. -
My iPod shuffle ( 1st or 2nd generation) will not recharge and does not show when the doc is connected to my MacBook Pro. I'm running the latest updated version of iTunes.
Hello Jane Benstock,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities
It sounds like the next best step to take would be to reset the iPod Shuffle.
Check out this article named Resetting iPod shuffle found here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655.
All the best,
Sterling -
my ipod shuffle wont sync, it says can not sync the required file can not be found??? please help.
if u can get your hands on a mac tis will work
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Hi my name is Vajra from INDIA, i am using ipod shuffle 3rd generation but it is not working properly due to battery problem, i need to change the battery please guide me how to change the battery or any chance to replace the ipod shuffle 3rd generation ?
Seems no one care about us .no one replied till no@!!!!@ strange
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Restoring iPod Shuffle using windows vista if the device is not showing on itunes?
Hello fellow iPod users
I had this problem in the past, using different computers. Whenever I change the computer, this happens with my iPod... and the solution is always to restore it to factory default.
Currently my iPod shuffle first generation is showing on Windows (Computer), but not on iTunes. I am operating. I tried all the procedures on the support website (re installed itunes, quicktime and all other apple software, changed security software, plugged and unplugged the iPod, reinstalled the usb ports)... after I tried extra procedings such as restoring system and changing to another computer, but the problem seems to continue. When I turn on iPod, it flashes the green and yellow light.
When I plug another iPod on the computer, on the same USB port, iTunes recognizes it and it works perfectly.
So the problem seems to be the same that I had in the past, exactly the same.
My question then is this:
I try to use the restore utilty provided on apple website, but it is not compatible with Windows Vista nor 7. The option given by Apple is to use iTunes to restore the device, but hey, it doesn´t show on the device list, so how can I restore it if it doesn´t show???
I already had this exact same problem and the solution was always the same, but this time I don´t have an Windows XP computer available...
I also had iTunes run a device connectivity diagnosis and it reported all positive results, including: iPod found and USB ports checked.
Orion Noise is the iPod name, since its creation...
Here is all the diagnosis info (in portuguese.... esta sendo executado means is being executed, is working, properly...
funcionando corretamente means it is working correctly.... let me know if you would like anything else translated):
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
LG Electronics R405-A.BPSPP1
iTunes 10.4.1.10
QuickTime 7.7
Número de Série do iTunes (edited to post in the forum)
iPodService 10.4.1.10 está atualmente sendo executado.
iTunesHelper 10.4.1.10 está atualmente sendo executado.
Dispositivo Celular da Apple service 3.3.0.0 está atualmente sendo executado.
Controladores Universal Serial Bus:
Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller. O dispositivo está funcionando corretamente.
Nenhum Controlador de Host FireWire (IEEE 1394) foi encontrado.
Informações do Dispositivo Conectado:
ORION NOISE (F:\), iPod shuffle executando versão de firmware 1.1.5
Número de Série: (edited to post in the forum... but it shows the right one)
Velocidade do Barramento: 61440
CheersYes. See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
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Ipod shuffle with windows vista
I have one ipod shuffle and now i change my windows to vista and it dont recognise. i think that i have to wait for new vista drivers but im not shure.
can anybody help me.
Windows XPSuggestion: DOWNLOAD current iTunes version that's compatible with Vista.
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I need help restarting my ipod shuffle using windows vista.
When plugging my ipod shuffle 2nd gen into my computer it cannot be recognized. Itunes tells me to download the rest utility which of course only works with windows xp or 2000 and i am running windows vista and know no one who still runs windows xp or 2000. Im no where near an ipod store and itunes customer service 1800 number has been useless. Please help all i want to do is go running but i cant do that without my music!
Hello ChristinaHeras,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iPod: What to do if Windows displays an "itunes.exe - Corrupt File" message
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1842
We recommend using the latest version of iTunes to restore iPod because this will address the file system issue and will also defragment the iPod drive. Although you can use the Chkdsk utility to fix file system errors on the drive mapped to iPod, Chkdsk will not defragment the drive.
Warning: The restore process cannot be undone. All of your songs and files will be deleted. Always make a backup of your important data.
Tip: Make sure you always eject iPod properly and that you wait for the orange light to stop blinking before disconnecting iPod shuffle. Read Understanding iPod shuffle status lights to learn more about iPod shuffle status lights.
This issue may be more likely to occur on iPod shuffle if iPod shuffle's file system has become heavily fragmented. A restore will eliminate fragmentation. Chkdsk will not.
Best of luck,
Mario -
Ipod shuffle what windows are compatable?
i have just bought a ipod shuffle and i am having problems with the software. i have windows 98 and was wondering if there was any way i could use the ipod shuffle cd/software with this version of windows? as i am not looking to upgrade my windows just yet. unless it is my only option. please can someone help me as this was a christmas present that i can't use yet????
compaq Windows 98i have just bought a ipod shuffle and i am having
problems with the software. i have windows 98 and was
wondering if there was any way i could use the ipod
shuffle cd/software with this version of windows? as
i am not looking to upgrade my windows just yet.
unless it is my only option. please can someone help
me as this was a christmas present that i can't use
yet????
Useful links
iPod USB driver for Windows 98
Guide to iPod and Windows ME
Anapod Reinitializer 1.0.0
Anapod Reinitializer is a free, lightweight utility for reformatting and reinitializing your iPod. Its function is equivalent to the Restore button in the Apple iPod Updater utility. Anapod Reinitializer runs on all versions of Windows, so it allows Windows 98/ME users (who cannot use Apple's software because it only runs on 2000/XP) to format their iPods.
Anapod Explorer 8.7.3
Anapod Explorer is hands-down the most advanced Windows software companion for your iPod. Anapod can copy and backup iPod music and playlists to your PC and integrates your iPod into Windows Explorer as a full-fledged device under My Computer, allowing you to transfer files to your iPod as well and use a familiar Explorer interface to manage on-board music, playlists, contacts, notes, and more. Also included are a built-in database called AnapodSQL and a one-of-a-kind web-based streaming interface to your iPod called Anapod Xtreamer. -
Why can't the iPod Shuffle work with Windows 98se? Ever since the introduction of Windows 2000 and XP, I have resisted upgrading because of some of the security and privacy issues. Now it seems, the iPod shuffle is dragging me, kicking and screaming, to Upgradeland. Is there no "patch" that will allow it to load on a 98se?
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
This is all I can think of...
http://win98.drivers.w.interia.pl/ipod.html
It won't work as great as if you had iTunes and you don't have the whole "iPod experience". It is not as integrated and not guaranteed to work. There may be many problems.
Either way, you should seriously consider upgrading to XP or even better, a mac mini which would probably work with your current setup (your monitor, keyboard, and mouse) as upgrading to XP may cost $200 and you may need to upgrade some components on your PC. It may not be cost-effective to work with your current computer depending on how new or old it is.
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Connecting iPod Shuffle to Windows Vista RTM
Dear all, I'm having problems connection my great iPod Shuffle to my newly installed Windows Vista RTM.
When I connect the iPod it's is shown as a Device. But I cannot copy any files to the device. It "hangs" for a few minutes before it stops with an error message. "Could not actualize to device. Unknown Error (-50).
Any ideas what this could be? Or is iTunes just NOT "Vista Ready" yet?
Thanks
Simon1) Check and see if it will sync under XP compatibility mode (right click the program, not the shortcut> click properties, there will be a compatibility tab). A popup may nag you about changing the compatibility, just ignore it for the time being.
2) Check your USB hardware drivers to have them up to date. Vista is one of the weirdest OS's I've been around lately that uses older (read: not native or "updated") drivers and messes up on them...
3) The iPod service might be misbehaving. You can restart it by going to start> right click my computer>
manage> services and applications> services> click iPod service> click restart service.
4) NT OS's (including Vista) tend to be "closed oriented" on bidirectional hardware access, so make sure you can connect to other devices as well.
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TS1369 2nd generations Ipod Shuffle with Windows 8?
How do you get a 2nd generations Ipod Shuffle compatible with Windows 8? (it works on just fine in earlier versions)
If you plug it in through a USB connection it blinks orange/green really really fast. It is not recognized neither by Itunes or Windows (PC), Not recognized nor taking any charge.
I first thought it just came to the end of its life, but then plugging it in with my old laptom (Windows XP) and another laptop (Widows Vista) it worked just fine.
I have the newest version of all my software, so this has to be a driver compatibility issue, the question has Apple solved it yet?I asked about the USB docking cable because some folks who also have a 3rd or 4th gen shuffle were trying to use the cable from those shuffles with a 2nd gen shuffle. Or they bought a replacement part that is for the 3rd or 4th gen shuffle. It fits, but the connector is different, so it does not work.
You have determined that the shuffle and its cable work properly when connected to a different computer. Since the Windows 8 computer is a new computer that was not used with this shuffle before, the cause could be related to the computer's hardware or software.
As a test, if you have another device that is similar to an iPod, such as a USB flash drive or a mini external hard drive that is powered by the USB port (not something low-power like a mouse or keyboard), connect it to the computer's USB port to confirm the port does generally work for other things.
If the USB port is confirmed to work for other devices, if you have a USB hub, as another test, connect the hub to the USB port. Perferably, the hub is the type that is self-powered (has its own power supply). Connect the shuffle to the hub to see if that makes any difference if the hub is between the iPod and the computer.
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