Ipod touch greyed out songs

Ipod Touch won't play my music. The songs show up grey but can not be played.

Try to delete all the Grey songs and then syncing again, and wait until they become dark black, that means that they sucefully synced.

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IPod Touch Greyed out ' No wi-fi '

My iPod touch 2nd gen, 8gb, mc model, 4.2.1 software version isn't able to connect to wi-fi as the 'wi-fi' setting in 'options' is greyed out. Iv'e reset the network settings, reset all settings and reset all content and settings yet NOTHING? However i did accidentally water damage it about a year ago and it didn't even turn on so i just left it at that. Come a month or 2 ago and my ipod all of a sudden turned on?, everything on it was working fine which puzzled me quite a bit. Then come about a week after, my iPod went into restore mode all of sudden, so i turned turned it off, turned it back on and it kept saying i have to restore so that also puzzled me. My wi-fi may work once or month by restoring it but it doesn't stay like it. What could possibly be the problem?

If you feel that the software or firmware is the cause of your issue you should DFU restore your iPod. A DFU restore allows you to replace both the software and firmware that was altered during your software update.
To put your iPod in DFU mode:
1. Connect your iPod to a computer with iTunes installed
2. While the iPod is connected to the computer, hold the sleep/wake button and the home button at the same time for 8 seconds.
3. Let go of the sleep/wake button and continue holding the home button
4. A dialog box will appear in iTunes stating that iTunes has detected an iPod/iPhone in recovery mode if you were successful.
Then all you need to do is click OK, then restore the iPod.

HT204406 How do I access greyed out songs on the ipod touch after subscribing to iTunes Match?

I have just subscribed to iTunes March and now I cannot access my songs on the iPod Touch. The songs can be seen but are greyed out. ANyone know what I need to do?

Connect the iPod to its syncing computer and restore via iTunes. If iTunes asks for the passcode and yu can't enter the passcode or you do not have the syncing computer, place the iPod in recovery mode and then restore. For recovery mode see:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

My ipod touch 3rd gen will not sync to pc.itunes file menu sync my ipod is greyed out

my ipod touch 3rd gen will not sync to pc.itunes file menu sync my ipod is greyed out.and i cant sync or put any new songs.please help me.

I've gotten the iPod to sync after restoring it and not changing ANY of the music sync settings. I didn't even click "sync music", I just have it on manual and clicked autofill.
After it synced all of the music successfully, I tried to sync a playlist (my recently added), and it's gone bonkers again, it won't sync the playlist's music, or any new music now.

How do i synch my pdf/books to my library. I was able to synch my ipod touch purchases by transferring them but can't figure out how to do my pdfs. Also why is my ipod picture greyed out-the one that lets my move the icons around.

How do i synch my pdf/books to my Itunes library. I was able to synch my ipod touch app purchases by transferring them but can't figure out how to do my pdfs. Also why is my ipod picture greyed out-the one that lets my move the icons around.
I am afraid if i don't get the pdfs into my book library, i will lose them when i update to IOS 5-is that true?

thank you-i have to check into the authorization and the account-i gave my husband my old ipod when i updated last year so both at one time have been on this computer but as it stands, it only comes up with my device when i plug into Itunes.
i don't think i have any restrictions for installing apps although my normal way of doing it is to download from the ipod touch. i did find that all i had to do was right click on my device name and got the message to transfer my apps and then they showed up in my library. Also when i clicked the synch checkbox i was able to view the ipod touch picture without it being greyed out. after all that i was able toupdate to IOS 5 successfully except my videos and podcast, and pdfs did not come over. This confuses me since i had dragged them over to my library to make sure that i had everything in my library and on my device. Not a big problem, since i just dragged them in itunes from my library to my device but sometimes i wonder if i understand the big picture:)

Get rid of greyed out songs on iTunes on the PC

It happens on my Windows desktop where I go on "My Device" on iTunes where it was 3 greyed out songs with the dotted circle. Whenever I try deleting them and then sync my phone, they reappear. It's very frustrating. Can anyone help me how to stop this?

When the media on the device won't update as expected during a sync the method that usually works is this:
Export the contents of the camera roll. (You should do this routinely anyway.)
Backup the device, unless you have a recent backup that you would prefer to restore.
Restore as a new device. (The general restore process doesn't seem to clear things out before reloading, so there can be issues with missing artwork or incorrect capacity calculations.)
Restore the chosen backup.
In some cases it might pay to use the recovery mode method given in HT201263: If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch at step 3 to ensure that a device has been completely reset before reloading your content.
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HT1414 the wi-fi on my ipod is greyed out and says no wi-fi

The wi-fi on my ipod is greyed out and says no wi-fi, i have restored the setting but still cant seem to get it to connect what do I do?

Try here...
Apple - Support - iPod touch - Wi-Fi

Greyed out songs do not sync

I have seen variations of this question elsewhere, but none quite on point.
I have a number of albums in the iTunes library (Windows 8.1) in which a random number of tracks are greyed out. Some people have reported also seeing a dotted circle next to the greyed out song -- this is not the problem I am having. (There is an image below) I can play these on iTunes with no problem. However, iTunes refuses to sync these 'greyed out' tracks with the iPhone. This 'greyed out' effect is clearly a part of the design of the program, and yet no one seems to have thought to include an explanation to the user within the program as to why these are greyed out. I assume the problem is somewhere with my iTunes library.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hello there, Mo-Brooklyn.
The following Knowledge Base article has some great pointers, depending on wether you choose to automatically or manually sync your content:
iTunes: Syncing media content to iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1351
if you're still unable to sync the content to your iPhone, you might try downloading it directly to your device:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro D.

Greyed out songs on iPhone and not visible at all in iTunes

I have recently had to replace my iphone due to the microphone breaking, when restoring my new iphone and attempting to transfer all my music onto it, I noticed it asking me to sign in to the apple store with an email address I have never used or recognised.
The majority of my music is not sourced from itunes and I now realise that in my collection I have a few music files that were originally bought and connected to somebody elses apple ID. It is asking me to sign in to these ID's when trying to sync the songs, the problem being they are not my apple ID's and I don't know the passwords so it is impossible. So the songs appear greyed out on my iphone (un playable, can't edit/delete etc) and don't appear in the music tab of my iphone at all in itunes.
At the same time of my iphone replacement I have also bought a macbook air. To fix the above problem I thought I would be able to start fresh with a brand new itunes library on my macbook. I ripped a few cd's and started a new library, (it warned me that I would have to erase the current library and start again + authorize the macbook) but the greyed out songs still appear and every time i sync my iphone it asks me to sign in to the other apple ID's connected with the individual songs.
How do I remove these files completely?
Thanks for your help.

I did not do any updates on my iphone 4. Lo and behold, suddenly these circles with dots appeared next to some songs on the ipod. The ipod would speed scroll through them, and then grey them out. Like for you, I could not play them anymore. So I deleted all the songs on the ipod, and reloaded them from my iTunes. Now, the greyed songs are all visible, with duplicate new loads in black. What the h**k is this? How do I get rid of all the songs that have been deleted but still are all listed in grey?

Problem syncing and greyed out songs on iTunes

I just recently switched from an iPhone 3gs to an iPhone 5. Before switching phones, I went on iTunes and clicked "back up" in case I wanted to transfer music, photos, etc. After switching, I decided to add new music onto my new iPhone. I don't use iTunes very much, so while trying to figure out how to put music onto my phone, I clicked "restore from backup." I was afraid some of my new apps would disappear, so I clicked cancel. I checked my phone and the only difference I saw was that I got my old bookmarks back from my old iPhone.
I went back to syncing my new music and figured it out, however, I noticed that every time I clicked "sync", it would sync for a little while, stop at "step 2: backing up" and then cancel. I think cancelling the "restore from backup" interrupted the syncing process for my music because now, some of the songs are greyed out on iTunes, but they still show up on my iPhone. I'm happy the music still plays on my iPhone, but it bothers me that I can't get rid of the greyed out songs on iTunes.
Can someone please tell me how to fix the greyed out songs and how to stop my phone from syncing and canceling?
P.S.
My iPhone would sync and then cancel every time I plug in my iPhone into my computer, but I stopped that by going on iTunes to "Edit", "Preferences", "Devices", and then checkmarking the box that says "Prevent iPods, iPhones, iPads from syncing automatically."
I hope all of this makes sense >.< I feel like I should be jumping up and down in joy for getting an upgrade, but I'm bummed out now that this has to happen :/

I'm sorry I don't have a solution to post, but just want to say that I too (and I'm sure, among millions of others) have experienced nothing but frustration and anger at all the ridiculous bugs that have happened seemingly without any interference from the user's end.
I can't even begin to list all the problems I've had since being forced to upgrade to iOS 7 on my iPhone(s) and iPad(s) being a family of Apple users. The OS "Music" app is completely useless now (half of my 1,200 songs are "greyed out" and unplayable), iTunes doesn't sync properly (it absonlutely refuses to transfer songs no matter how many options and selections in the various panes are checked off) and everything is INCREDIBLY slow.
I've read SO many possible solutions and fixes and, really, I don't have the TIME to be reading endless posts and screwing around "experimenting" trying to get it fixed. And Apple, as usual, is mum and nowhere to be found.
My advice to tech companies is to LEAVE THINGS BE -- especially if there is no real improvement. Unless the change significantly improves the functionality—changing the interface, buttons, or even the icons JUST BECAUSE is stupid policy and infuriates those of us whose lives don't live and breathe Apple...and just want a functioning phone.

Greyed-out songs problem

First off, I'd like to start by saying that I'm sorry if I there are other threads that already talked about this. I tried googling for solutions, but I could not find any one article that could help my current problem.
After downloading my songs onto my iTunes, I tried to sync the songs to my iPhone. That's when the "Greyed-out" songs started showing up. In the Library itself, the songs are normal, playable. But under "Devices" -> Music, the songs appear "greyed-out" with a circle being created with two arrows that do not move. Furtherrmore, the "grey-out" song(s) does not sync to my iPhone. Below is a picture of the problem.
Again, the song is plays perfectly fine in the Library. However, it will not play under the Devices -> Music category nor will it appear on my iPhone. Please help me. I am tired of this problem and would like a quick solution. If there was a thread with the exact same problem, please post the link to said thread IF there is a solution. It is much appreciated.
I already tried one of the solutions that worked one time but doesn't seem to work now. The solution involved logging out of one's Apple account then logging back in. As I said, this one doesn't seem to work for me anymore. Any help and input is appreciated. Thanks.

All right I have figured out "my problem" with the Greyed-out playlist
1. I backed up my music files to an external hard drive and an old iPod that I had. I did not remove anything from my iPhone 4s or update it, I left it alone.
2. Completely removed iTunes from my computer ( this will work for a PC only,I don't own a mac)
     control panel, remove iTunes
     Start menu>Search bar> "regedt32"   (this opens your registry, you may be prompted "Windows need your permissions to continue" just click continue)
     Once your registry is opened
make sure "computer" is selected
press "CTRL + F"
search iTunes
delete all associated files, extensions etc with "iTunes"
after all that is completed restart, its Microsoft
3. Open up your Internet browser and download the latest and greatest iTunes and install it on your computer
4. After you install the program DO NOT CONNECT YOUR iPod or iPhone
5. Open iTunes> Store> Authorize this computer
If you get the "iTunes hangs on access iTunes store" follow these steps, my iTunes did this
Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt
(Win 7/Vista) - START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 an above) - START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in netsh winsock reset Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now. My iTunes started working
6. I connected my old iPod, it populated my playslist/songs/movies I was using before
After this loaded I connected my iPhone and to my surprise my phone started automatically syncing
All 3000 songs are now able to be played on my phone, now all I have to do is update the Mrs. phone tonight
I hope this helps you and your problems with the infamous "greyed-out playlist"
Cheers,
The_Quacks
Message was edited by: The_Quacks
wow the format is terrible, i am sorry for that i used the bullets that the forum provides and they didnt populate in my post. how irritating

Saying Ipod touch running out of disk space

Keep getting message saying my Ipod touch running out of disk space. I only have 400 songs, 18 pictures, 2 movies. How do I delete movies from the Ipod? How could I be out of disk space?
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Is it really saying "disk space"?
What ar you doing when you get that error?
If you go to Settings>Genera>About wht is the "Available" GB?

How do i back up my ipod touch with out logging in to it

how do i back up my ipod touch with out logging on to it

Just what do you mean?

My iPod touch is switching songs while in it is playing and the voice control is also causing the music to stop at times. Help!

My iPod touch is switching songs while in it is playing and the voice control is also causing the music to stop at times. Help!

Do you have "Shake to Shuffle" on?
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPod_touch_iOS4_User_Guide.pdf

Why does my ipod touch stop playing songs when i click to play, it plays for a few seconds sometimes longer and then goes onto the next song. Help!

Please help,my ipod touch stops playing songs sometimes a few seconds in and then other times halfway. It cant be the song because different songs do it each time. Ive tried to restore it and it makes no difference :(
Please help as this problem gets very annoying. Thanks!

Did you restore to factory defaults/new iPod and sync stuff to your iPod? If you restore from backup there may be some corruption that is now in the backup.

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