Ipod software won't update

I downloaded the new ipod updater and now when I go to update the ipod it won't allow me to click either update or restore. How can I update the ipod?

Is it showing your iPod and the serial number and software version when you open it and the iPod is connected?
btabz

Similar Messages

My Ipod software won't update

I can't get my software on my ipod to update from 1.1 to 1.2 everytime I try it just says something about an unknown error 1417 anyone have any ideas???
Windows XP Pro

some folks have been having some success getting past the 1417 by using eboncairn's technique:
eboncairn: iTunes7 & 5th gen iPod updating - is this possible solution? (winXP)

Ipod classic won't update

the past few times I've connected my ipod to to itunes, it doesn't update. there's also no "update ipod" option under any menus. ***? anyone know why?

I have a different issue but my ipod classic won't update either, figure I'd post in the same topic.
I can download the software but once it extracts, an error message pops up saying my ipod can't be updated and a code (1462) is at the end of the message.
I have 1.1 and no previous issues with updating or with the ipod. I've tried rebooting it and no difference.
Any ideas why or what to do?
Thanks in advance.

My ipod 3g won't update!

my ipod 3g won't update. i currently have the 5.1.1 version, but i want to update it to the newest version. but every time i try to update, the ipod says my software is up to date. is it possible to get the newest software version or not?

You can look this up yourself.
http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/
Look at the botton of the screen for compatible devices

HT4623 My old school iPod touch won't update. Does apple mess it's customers over by not allowing updates for older models of the touch? My last update is Ios5. My touch says its up to date. So has my old school touch reached its pinnacle?

My old school iPod touch won't update. Does apple mess it's customers over by not allowing updates for older models of the touch? My last update is Ios5. My touch says its up to date. So has my old school touch reached its pinnacle?

Correct. The 3G iPod does not have the hardware to support an iOS version higher than 5.1.1
To more easily find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
Starting when iOS 7 was releases, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.

TS1363 What can I do for an Ipod that won't update, won't allow you to eject it, and can't reset either?

What can I do for an Ipod that won't update, won't allow you to eject it, and can't reset either? I can simply unplug it from my pc and after a while it runs down and works fine after a charge. Wanting to clear data and sell but nothing seems to work. The ipod was originally set up on a different computer and with a different I tunes account as well. Would that make any difference?

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
Next
Try disabling the computer's antivirus and firewall.
- Next try the manual install method of:
iDevice Troubleshooting 101 :: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Place the iPod in recovery mode after the firmware download is complete and then restore using the instructions in the article. Sometimes recovery mode timeouts and returns to disabled before the firmware download is complete.
- Then try on another computer

Music Plays on iPod Touch won't update to iTunes 10.5

number of music plays on ipod touch won't update to itunes 10.5

Unfortunately, I do not have a solution to this problem; however, I am experiencing the same thing. However, my iPod Touch is new. It will not play any of the DRM-protected content that I purchased previously; however, it will allow me to purchase content with my Apple account, so it is certainly "authorized," as it were. I guess I will try to reset it, but I doubt it will work.

My iPod Shuffle won't update or restore.

My iPod Shuffle won't update or restore when I put my iPod in it says iPod Service Error or Can't Mount iPod. Can someone please help me?

The same thing happened to me, I called Apple (Is your Ipod still have the free 90 days free phone call?) they told me it was my battery. They said they think I should buy a new one. I did not. I didn't think it is really my battery. Are you connections clean? Have you tried different USB hubs? I've heard the USB's in the back tend to give off more power.
Hope this helps.
Windows XP

3rd generation ipod touch won't update to new OS

I have an ipod touch, 3rd generation, 64G, model no. A1318 that has given me headaches every time there is an OS update. I usually end up with an ipod that needs to be restored and then upon restore the OS is updated. This time however, nothing is working. I get different error messages (this time it was error 1602 and then upon restore it was 3194). I really want to update my ipod as I use it a lot and this is driving me nuts. This time I can not reload apps that I has previously (like ibooks) because I need the update but it won't update. Can anyone give me any helpful suggestions please. I have read other threads and YES I AM POSITIVE it is 3RD GENERATION. Thanks

Error 1604
This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, using a different dock connector to USB cable, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections. If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
If the issue is not resolved by USB isolation troubleshooting, and another computer is not available, try these steps to resolve the issue:
Connect the device to iTunes, confirm that the device is in Recovery Mode. If it's not in Recovery Mode,put it into Recovery Mode.
Restore and wait for the error.
When prompted, click OK.
Close and reopen iTunes while the device remains connected.
The device should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
Try to restore again.
If the steps above do not resolve the issue, try restoring using a known-good USB cable, computer, and network connection.
Error 1600, 1601, 1602
Follow the steps listed above for Error 1604. This error may also be resolved by disabling, deactivating, or uninstalling third-party security, antivirus, and firewall software. See steps in this article for details on troubleshooting security software.
3194
See the actions for that error here:
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
iPhone Error 3194 - How to Fix iTunes Error 3194?
Fix Error 3194 from iTunes during iPhone restore

IPod touch won't update,certain songs won't sync...I'm even trying to restore my iPod and that won't even work. Help!

So I have an iPod 4th generation. I've been having problems downloading certain songs...I download my songs from youtube converter and all my other songs I have synced just fine. But there are about 10 songs that won't download,yes I have tried to convert them to AAC or whatever that is,and it seems like that won't work either. I thought maybe it isn't working because I haven't updated my iPod from 4.3.2 to 4.3.3,I try updating and it tells me Error,this ipod could not be updated error 3194...I ask around for questions as to why that isn't working and they tell me to restore. I try to restore on my computer and I get ANOTHER message saying This iPod cannot be restored error 3194.
Yes I've reinstalled iTunes and everything else.
Yes I've tried restoring and updating for a different computer but on the other computer it couldn't detect my iPod...
I'm having sooo many problems...help! I really do like my iPod touch but it seems to have a lot of problems

Did you check your security software settings to be able to restore? iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues

IPod playlists won't update with iTunes 6

I just downloaded iTunes 6, and when I connected my iPod, it basically erased the 1,000 songs I had on it and "updated" my playlist/iPod with a random 450 songs. I got an error message saying that not all of my playlists could be updated because my software is too old. But I have the newest software...help is greatly appreciated!!

hi Cathleen!
The updater is 2004-04-28.
Kathy's giving you good advice. there's a few extra details on how to go about updating your ipod software given in here:
Scott Patrie, "iTunes won't transfer purchased music to iPod", 07:24pm Oct 7, 2004 CDT
love, b

My ipod mini won't update the songs anymore.

After updating the software per a prompt when I plugged in, my ipod won't transfer the songs over form itunes.
I have done a lot to try to fix this problem. What was happening is that when I connected the ipod (with the same USB that had always worked before) it suddenly decided not to add any of the new songs in my library.
Useful info:
*I had it automatically update all songs
*The library wasn't bigger than the space on the Ipod
*The ipod would say that it was updating, and in itunes I could see it saying coping 1 of XX, 2 of XX etc. After a few minutes, it said all songs transfered and I went and sure enough, nothing on the ipod.
Things I did to try to fix the problem:
*5 R's
*Reinstall ipod software and itunes
*change the drive name
*clear all songs out of library and update it so that no songs would exist and then try again (But all of the songs never cleared)
I would really appreciate anyone's help with this.
I have tried restoring, updating software, it's not the letter drive since the system recognizing it (it shows up in iturns) -- the real problem seems to be when I go to move songs over.
Now my entire ipod is empty and I can't get any songs to copy over.
thanks, Michelle
Dell D600 Windows XP

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
First off, is everything updated? (Did you restore with the latest updater?)
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
Also, with the iPod connected and showing in iTunes have you ever tried going to file-->update iPod?
Finally, with the iPod connected go to edit-->preferences and click the iPod tab. Be sure that automatically update is selected, otherwise iTunes may be waiting for you to do something.
btabz

Old Ipod Software won't run iTunes 7

So I am getting ready to fly home and I had gotten a brand new ipod ( I had an old 80 gig video and got a new one!)
so I install the new Itunes 7.1 ( after uninstalling the old iTunes of course) and it tells me that it cannot update iTunes because of the Ipod software and to uninstall the software and try again.
I have uninstalled everything but when I click to uninstall the Ipod MAIN thing off of my add and removes programs.. it won't uninstall.
What's going on?

uninstall the Ipod MAIN thing off of my add and removes programs.. it won't uninstall.
if Add/Remove won't let you remove a version of the iPod Software, download and install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. use it to remove the installation configuration of any entries called "ipod for windows [date]" or "ipod updater [date]".
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
restart the PC. does an itunes install go through properly after that?

IPod Software - needed after update?

Quick question about the iPod software updater. Does anyone know if I really need it on my computer to run my iPod on the computer? It takes up 171 MB on my work computer and I think that's what is slowing the computer down. It's by far the largest file on the computer.
Also -is it okay to delete the old updates? They also take up 170+ MB.
Cheers.

You need the current one on your computer (2006-06-28). Keep it there.
You can uninstall the older iPod Updaters. The only "con" to this is that if you ever want to use an older version of iPod software (such as 1.0 or 1.1.1), you won't be able to.
btabz

Refurbished iPod Touch won't update

Yesterday, I got a 3rd gen iPod touch, and it won't update to 4.1 software (from 4.02). I get a message that says, "This version of iTunes is the current version." (I'm not trying to update iTunes!)
I know that there is no problem, whatsoever, with my mac, because I just updated my 16 GB 3rd gen a month ago and this message didn't pop up (and I have never had a problem updating any iPod until now). Everything else seems to work with it except for updating the OS. I tried restarting the iTouch, the Mac, and iTunes. Should I just return it?

gzlg123 wrote:
Yesterday, I got a 3rd gen iPod touch, and it won't update to 4.1 software (from 4.02). I get a message that says, "This version of iTunes is the current version." (I'm not trying to update iTunes!)
I know that there is no problem, whatsoever, with my mac, because I just updated my 16 GB 3rd gen a month ago and this message didn't pop up (and I have never had a problem updating any iPod until now). Everything else seems to work with it except for updating the OS. I tried restarting the iTouch, the Mac, and iTunes. Should I just return it?
You need iTunes 10.1 to install iOS 4.2 (iOS 4.1 is old). There is no such thing as 16GB 3rd generation iPod touch. What verson MAC OS X do you have? You need at lesat 10.5.8 to update.

Ipod software won't update

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for