Ipod touch not recognized and will NOT reset, therefore none of the "regular" solutions apply. The apple logo comes up, it boots to "connect to itunes" then stays there forever. Unintallling reinstalling itunes components also failed.
I have tried all the regular solutions so please don't clog up the post with those suggestions. This problem has been presented many times in many different ways and NEVER solved. I bought the Ipod touch 3g on ebay so it may have been jailbroken or attempts made in that regard. What I want to know is:
IS THERE A HARDWARE PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THIS SYMPTOM, because I always hear the line "ipod firmware is indestructable" even if jailbreakers have messed with it. I believe the only logical choices here are either ONE: the firmware on the ipod touch CAN be altered to make it inoperable, or TWO: There is a specific hardware malfunction that results in this symptom. It would be nice if someone knows for sure one way or the other. I am too far from a dealer to plug it in for analysis. I am in Cedar Rapids Iowa and to my knowledge the closest hookup is DesMoines, about 120miles.
Thanks, you brought up an interesting subject---exactly WHAT happens when the battery is completely drained? And what's the best way to drain it? Do you usually HAVE to do a restore after a dead batt? If so, maybe this is the solution. because it seems to think it has booted properly, and yet it won't continue past "connect to Itunes screen, then it soon goes into hybertation and power save just like normal. Is ALL memory taken out of the device, like draining a cmos on a desktop, I have been contemplating draining the bat just like holding in the power button to drain a cmos. The only other logic that makes sense is the usb interface (as you mentioned, "iPod is not immune to hardware problems") I bought TWO new cables, to no avail. MAYBE it is a mechanical connection issue and not a software one, I guess I'll try that too.
edit: sorry, missed this in your suggestion...as mentioned here, it does NOT stay on, but goes into power save so batt won't drain that way.
Similar Messages
-
My ipod touch go of and will not work untill i plug it back in to a ac power
my ipod touch go of and will not work untill i plug it back in to a ac power
You likely have a hardware problem like a dead battery. To rule out a software problem try the following in order:
- Reset:
Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Restore the iPod from backup via iTunes
- Restore the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod
If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. -
iphone 4 not recognized and will not sync after latest itunes update. I have done recommendedl trouble shooting and uninstalled and reinstalled itunes to no avail. Can I go back to earlier version of itunes or restore computer to fix?
'The installer has insufficient privileges to modify this file C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\Web kit.resources\inspector\Images\Spinner Inactive Selected.gif.'
That one's consistent with disk/file damage. The first thing I'd try with that is running a disk check (chkdsk) over your C drive.
XP instructions in the following document: How to perform disk error checking in Windows XP
Vista instructions in the following document: Check your hard disk for errors
Windows 7 instructions in the following document: How to use CHKDSK (Check Disk)
Select both Automatically fix file system errors and Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors, or use chkdsk /r (depending on which way you decide to go about doing this). You'll almost certainly have to schedule the chkdsk to run on startup. The scan should take quite a while ... if it quits after a few minutes or seconds, something's interfering with the scan.
Does the chkdsk find/repair any damage? If so, can you get an install to go through properly afterwards? -
My 5th gen Ipod touch has not been recognized by my computer since IOS 7 came out. I havn't been able to sync any new songs (wi-fi or plugged into the computer) and will not charge while plugged into the computer. I have tried to find it in the device manager menu also but to no avail.
Not Charge
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable. The cable for 5G iPod (lightning connector) seems to be more prone to failure than the older cable.
- If a 5G iPod
Iphone 5 lightning port charging problem - SOLUTION!
- Try another charging source
- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
and
See
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem -
IPod touch 4th gen is not recognized and will not charge. Tried 3 cords. Help!
We have tried updating, restarting both the iPod and the Mac, 3 cords and 3 different connecting sights (computer, car, and treadmill). Not recognized and not charging.
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable
- Try another charging source
- Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corroded contacts, cracked or broken plastic.
- Make an appointment at the Genus Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar -
My ipod touch is disabled and will not go into disk mode so i can restore i
my ipod touch is disabled and it will not go into disk mode so i can restore it help please and thanks
- Try using this program to place the iPod in recovery mode:
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
- Try DFU mode instead.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings -
Ipod touch is disabled and will not sync to our new computer.
My daughter's ipod touch is disabled and says connect to itunes. However, we have a new computer and the ipod has never been synced to it. The last computer it was synced to does not work. We have itunes on the current computer but I cannot get it to sync.What options do I have to resolve this?
Connect the iPod in recovery mode using the instructions in the Apple support document below and restore it.
iOS: Unable to update or restore
B-rock -
My ipod touch is disabled and will not reset itself.
It is a friends and her kids locked it. I have never had it on my computer but when I plug it in to itunes it just says it is locked and has to be unlocked before it will connect. I have tried to reset it and it will not. The screen says ipod disabled try again in 21,872,000 minutes. Help I need to know what I can do
You'll need to connect the device to your iTunes library in recovery mode and restore it to factory settings. See this article for instructions on getting your iPod Touch into Recovery Mode.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
B-rock -
My ipod touch is frozen and will not turn off or reset
Hey, i sorta broke my brothers ipod that he adores so much for some reason. it is basically frozen and the screen looks like a monster truck ran over it. it also locked up. i already broke the news to him. he said by him a new one or get apple to fix it. Now I don't know for sure but my friends say repairs cost more than the ipod it's self and i cant find a 64 gb ipod any wear on the internet for a good price. so can any on help me fix it or should I just pay $290 for a 3rd gen ipod?
OKAY I MANAGED to get buy a screen replacement so i think i have that fix but it still wont budge
-
Any help is appreciated on how to unlock an iPod touch that has no screen. All I want to do is transer her apps/pics/music to her new iPod touch.
- What happens when you connect the iPod to its syncing computer and try to transfer purchases and other things? Error messages?
- Try resetting the iPod. Nothing will be lost.
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears
- I know of nothing else to do without erasing the iPod. -
Ipad Driver will not install on PC. Not recognized and will not show up in iTunes
I traded for a 1st gen iPad and when I plug it into my computer (windows 7 home premium) the driver did not install and now the ipad is not recognizable. Can you help?
What version of iTunes are you using?
iPad not appearing in iTunes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/itunes/
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4235
IOS: Syncing with iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
Apple - Support - iPad - Syncing
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/syncing/
iTunes 10.5 and later: Troubleshooting iTunes Wi-Fi Syncing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4062
Cheers, Tom -
My ipod touch locks up and when i reset it it will not come back on.
my ipod touch locks up and when i reset it it will not come back on. when i plug it to my computer it wont come back on. it does this often and after a couple of days it will finally turn back on.
Have you tried restoring the iPod via itunes on your computer? First restore from backup and if problem persists restore to factory defaults/new iPod.
-
my ipod touch 4th generation 32gb will not turn on ive tried holding the on/off button for more than 10 seconds and still there is no response i have tried this over several days and nothing is working - i have checked the charger and also have tried charging from the laptop so this isnt the problem - please help as i have not been able to use it fr ages
Try here:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
Also try placing the iPod in recovery mode and then try to restore via iTunes. For recovery mode see:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore -
Ipod touch 5g main camera will not open
Brand new Ipod touch 5g. Camera will not not open, facetime camera works fine. I have tried reset.
UPDATE
I restored the iPod via my Mac, downloading a new software file from iTunes. After that, it works fine. Updating to iOS 8.02, the new iTunes, and Yosemite worked to fix this issue. -
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My ipod touch 5th gen 60GB will not respond to charge or turn on!!!!!!!!!!!!
My ipod classic will not turn on! I have tried plugging it to a charger. I have tried to press the menu and the center button at the same time and it dosen't work. Although my middle button is stuck and you have to press it hard it has always responded and worked when you pressed it.! Please help me I need this iPod to start working!!!
Very confusing post - Do you have an iPod Touch as listed in the header or an iPod Classic?
To Reset, you must press the menu and center button for at least 10 secs or till the Apple Logo comes ON.
When you connect to a wall charger or PC, what do see on the iPod Screen?
Maybe you are looking for
-
Acrobat X and XI crash on Mac cured by waiting
I just want to record this here in case it helps anyone else. I'm afraid that it is not well-structured or technically detailed but I hope that the bare bones might be useful to another user in the same situation. I know it sounds unlikely but it is
-
After rendering a 30 min clip with neat video, warp stabilizer and other small changes, there is no sound once video been produced by encoder. I also find that sequence won't even render on timeline but I do have sound. What is the problem? Thanks N
-
I have been upgrading from photoshop 7 through to CS6. Due to collapse in my present laptop I may have to buy another comp,or at least it may be cheaper to. Will my photoshop still work because of the age of the original photoshop 7. Thanks
-
Dunning run as periodic background job - TA F150
Hi Gurus, do you know a functionality how to set up the dunning run (selection + printing) as as a periodic background job. The issue is, that the parameters have to be changed with each run. For example we would like to run the dunning programm all
-
Is ther any way to easily synch Pages to an iMac. The program is pretty useless for me until I can truly synch it across all my Mac devices