Ipod stuck on synchronizing do not disconet HELP

ipod stuck on synchronizing do not disconet HELP

- Force close iTunes.
- disconnect the iPod
- Reboot the computer
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Try again.
You may have to restore the iPod.
Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.

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    Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 40
    These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process.
    FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue.
    If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service

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    I tried all the suggested fixes, too, including uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes. In the end, I had to disable my security and it let me restore the iPod Touch then.
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    Hook it up to the computer and it automaticly unlocks. If the center button doesen't work restore it's factory settings.

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  • My Ipod Touch will update but not recover  HELP!

    I recently got an ipod touch from a family member who recieved an iphone and had no need for the touch.  She told me that I had to restore it and update it so that i can make it my own.  however when I try to turn it on the screen tells me to plug it into itunes....no problem there.  after plugging it into itunes I get a message saying that it is in recovery mode and that i have to update and recover.  so i begin the process..... Itunes says that it will take four or more hours.
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    Troubleshoot your USB connection. If the issue persists, out-of-date or incorrectly configured third-party security software may be causing this issue. Please follow Troubleshooting security software issues. .
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  • Tried to restore my ipod touch 4th gen but it says "The ipod software update server could not be contacted" Please help!

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  • Ipod Touch Stuck On iTunes Screen. The iPod 'iPod' cannot be restored at this time because the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable.

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  • I have a 4th generation ipod classic (click wheel) and it's giving me a sad ipod error as well as not mounting in itunes... I hear a clicking inside when it is connected to power but nothing is working. Help!

    I have a 4th generation ipod classic (click wheel) and it's giving me a sad ipod error as well as not mounting in itunes... I hear a clicking inside when it is connected to power but nothing is working. Help!

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  • I tried to upload my daughters videos she made on her iPod to my mac iPhoto and it seemed to have "Stuck" and now will not work at all.  It had to a complete fix of the existing library.

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  • IPod stuck on Do not disconnect screen.

    My iPod is stuck on the Do not disconnect screen. It won't connect to the computer, shut off or reset. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

    If you have your iPod set to transfer your music manually, then that “do not disconnect” message will continue to be displayed on your iPod until you manually eject it.
    You can do this by clicking on the little eject icon next to the iPod listing in the source window of iTunes, or right click on it and select “eject”. There is also an iPod 'eject' icon in the lower right hand corner of iTunes. Another way would be to use the “safely remove hardware” icon in the system tray next to the clock (looks like a grey rectangle with a green arrow above it). Click on this then select your iPod. Or through Windows, select start/my computer, right click on the iPod, select eject. With a Mac, drag the iPod into the trash.
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    If you are using an earlier version of iTunes, right click on the iPod in the source list, select options and uncheck the same box.
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  • HELP ME, please! New ipod  stuck!

    Hello everyone!
    Im really disappointed because I just bougth my Ipod nano second generation 2GB in the apple store 5 avenue in NY this monday, 19th march and it not working anymore!!Iwas listenning normally and then the wheel stoped working, I coudnt change music, press menu, nothing! I tried to restore it, and it worked but then it got stuck in the language screen... I restarted a lot of times but it is still the same!! And my computer recognizes the Ipod, the only problem is that the wheel dont work! It has warranty but the problem is that I m from Brazil, and I will not came back to USA , do you guys think that if I send by mail to apple they will replace it?? the porblem is that I dont have the receipt anymore...I dont know what to do, I want apple to fix it, because my ipod has warranty! Is there some number, like a toll free that I can call to apple?? Please, somebody answer me, I spent a lot of my brazilian money buying this, and I 'm really sad about this...
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