Ipod updater file is so big!!!

ipod updater file is so big!!!
Dell   Windows XP   IPOD VIDEO 30GB

Because it contains the software for all the different model iPods.

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  • Need the iPod Updater file

    With iTunes 7.0.4, it appears that the only way to get my iPod Shuffle 512GB updated is through iTunes.
    I simply can't. My system does not support having, on USB ports, an external hard drive, my iPod (and iTunes) and Internet access at the same time: it freezes hard.
    I need to get the iPod Updater file before starting iTunes to update my iPod (unless I can update without iTunes). It used to work like this before :-/
    I tried the different solutions proposed on the Apple site like cleaning up the system to no avail. My situation is not specificaly documented.
    Any help on this?
    TIA

    I worked around by bowworing an Ethernet PCMCIA card from the office. I then could access Internet and connect my iPod without freezing the laptop. I managed to upgrade the iPod! To bad there isn't a way to get the updater though.

  • Need iPod updater file

    With iTunes 7.0.2, it appears that the only way to get my iPod Shuffle 512MB updated (to v.1.1.4) is through iTunes.
    I simply can't. My system does not support having, on USB ports, an external hard drive, my iPod (and iTunes) and Internet access at the same time: it freezes hard.
    Otherwise, it used to work fine as long as I don't mix the iPod with the Internet access.
    I need to get the iPod Updater file before starting iTunes to update my iPod (unless I can update without iTunes). It used to work like this before :-/
    I tried solutions proposed on the Apple site like cleaning up the system to no avail. My situation is not specifically documented.
    Any help on this?
    TIA

    ... okaaaaaaay ...
    i can think of a workaround that might fit your circumstances. but it's a tad risky (in that it involves trying to "fix something that isn't broken").
    since you've got a first gen shuffle and you're wanting to drop the 1.1.4 firmware on there, you might be able to do it by downloading and running the iPod Shuffle reset utility:
    About the iPod shuffle Reset Utility
    ... using the utility to upgrade a shuffle isn't really what it's for. it's intended for cases in which normal restores aren't working. hence i'm a bit nervous about trying this in your case if your shuffle is otherwise perfectly functional.

  • The latest iPod Updater File is the problem...

    I called Apple today and the cust. support guy confirmed with me that they acknowledge there is an "issue" with the latest file (dated Oct '05). He says it's not a problem, just an issue. I say by the number of people on here complaining, it's a problem. Call Apple to complain, that's the only way to get things fixed.

    i am an extremely experienced mac user. i have a home network with five macs. i own 4 differnt ipods including 2 shuffles. the shuffles are no longer recognized and in fact, no longer usable. when i try and play, all i get is alternating green and yellow lights. ipods show up as being connected in the system profiler under the usb ports. they do not show up in itunes or in the finder. all macs are well maintained with the latest updates. all music is ripped frrom purchased CDs. No piriate music or software is present on any machine on the network. the ipod shuffles are both dead now, unusable and are not recognized by any version of the ipod updater.
    help help help! and don't just send me to the standard help pages. i have read all the articles and tried all of the proposed solutions. i have run the disk utility on all machines and have found no problems. all disk permissions are verified and repaired. THis is an APPLE problem that I hope you solve soon.
    Please respond!

  • Ipod updater file size

    is it true that when you download a newer version of an ipod updater it takes space in your ipod's memory? some people said that we really cannot use all the memory space in an ipod...why? if true, then what is the standard memory in an ipod that will never be used..? hope you guys have an answer...

    Simply downloading iPod Update software doesn't use any memory of the iPod at all. What I think may answer your actual question, though, is that no, a 1 GB iPod shuffle will not hold 1 gigabyte of music files.
    As stated in the tech specs, 1 gigabyte is the raw space; there's less available after the device is formatted so it can be used. Then, and this is where installing the updater comes in, there's software needed to operate the iPod. Since iTunes says the songs on my shuffle use 986.7 MB with 3.9 MB left for use (disk use is not enabled), you'd surmise that about 10 MB is used by the system. That's not the same thing as saying the memory will never be used, though.
    This is a 1 GB shuffle with the most recent software installed. Results will vary, of course.
    srb

  • Who kills your iPod after the installation of iPod updater?

    Hello all,
    First, sorry for my poor English. I am not a professional nor a technician and I could be wrong, so please correct me. There are many problems reported mainly from the PC users that their iPod can't be recognized nor mounted after the installation of the latest iPod updater. Most of them claimed that the iPod updater kills their beloved iPods. Before we jump to a conclusion, we must understand what is iPod, and how does the iPod update work.
    I believe that iPod equals a basic computer and need a OS in order to communicate with the PC. Installation the Updater will format the Hard disk of the iPod and then install the simple OS, so if we open the iPod updater file, it will show a window with two buttons i.e. Restore and Update, an Update is to copy the latest OS over the old version, but the Restore will format the hard disk before it install the OS over it. And importantly, during this process, the iPod needs sufficient of power to complete the upgrade, however, the problem comes just after the format, and the PC's USB (only 2 will work not 1.1) does not supply the stable power,even some cases that iPod does not get charge in the half way of installatin (a proper installation, you will see a running bar showing on the iPod screen just after the format), so you can imagine a hard disk got format but only got an uncompleted OS, of course, the iPod would not get recognized and mounted, and do not manage to communicate with the computer. At this stage the iPod will show a Sad iPod icon, a folder with exclamaiton points or a battery charging icon.
    So, what would you do when it reach at this stage, a Reset would not work, and you would not able to do the Restore as the iPod is totally unrecognized by the computer.
    Therefore, is there anyway to solve this problem, in my opinion and from my past experience, the answer is "yes", the simple way is to put your iPod in Disk Mode, when it plug to the computer, it will show as an external Hard Disk, you must fix it by doing a format (RESTORE would not work at this stage as it still can't recognized and mounted), in Mac we can use "Disk Utility" but the XP would not allow you to do the format in FAT32. After the formatting, replug the iPod with the computer, then it can be mounted and allow you to do the RESTORE.
    In addition, I find an interesting point is, if your iPod formatted with a Mac, you will have better chance to be mounted with a PC, even your iPod does not complete the process of the installation of the iPod updater, and a PC formatted iPod will be likely to be fixed by a Mac as well.
    How should we do before the update of the lastest software, for the XP user please do the following:-
    1. Go to the system restore and create a check point in order to revert back to the previous version of the iPod updater, or do the back up using the 3rd party software such as Ghost or Go Back.
    2. To have a test and make sure the PC's USB works properly. You can use the iPod or a PDA, and just make sure it got charged.
    3. Have your iPod a full charge before the installation of the iPod updater
    So, who is the main killer for the iPod?
    For further infomation please read the following link - which wrote by a groups of great people - thank you guys
    http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?128@@.68ae8668

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  • Isit true to say that iPod Updater kills your iPod?

    Hello all,
    First, sorry for my poor English. I am not a professional nor a technician and I could be wrong, so please correct me. There are many problems reported mainly from the PC users that their iPod can't be recognized nor mounted after the installation of the latest iPod updater. Most of them claimed that the iPod updater kills their beloved iPods. Before we jump to a conclusion, we must understand what is iPod, and how does the iPod update work.
    I believe that iPod equals a basic computer and need a OS in order to communicate with the PC. Installation the Updater will format the Hard disk of the iPod and then install the simple OS, so if we open the iPod updater file, it will show a window with two buttons i.e. Restore and Update, an Update is to copy the latest OS over the old version, but the Restore will format the hard disk before it install the OS over it. And importantly, during this process, the iPod needs sufficient of power to complete the upgrade, however, the problem comes just after the format, and the PC's USB (only 2 will work not 1.1) does not supply the stable power,even some cases that iPod does not get charge in the half way of installatin (a proper installation, you will see a running bar showing on the iPod screen just after the format), so you can imagine a hard disk got format but only got an uncompleted OS, of course, the iPod would not get recognized and mounted, and do not manage to communicate with the computer. At this stage the iPod will show a Sad iPod icon, a folder with exclamaiton points or a battery charging icon.
    So, what would you do when it reach at this stage, a Reset would not work, and you would not able to do the Restore as the iPod is totally unrecognized by the computer.
    Therefore, is there anyway to solve this problem, in my opinion and from my past experience, the answer is "yes", the simple way is to put your iPod in Disk Mode, when it plug to the computer, it will show as an external Hard Disk, you must fix it by doing a format (RESTORE would not work at this stage as it still can't recognized and mounted), in Mac we can use "Disk Utility" but the XP would not allow you to do the format in FAT32. After the formatting, replug the iPod with the computer, then it can be mounted and allow you to do the RESTORE.
    In addition, I find an interesting point is, if your iPod formatted with a Mac, you will have better chance to be mounted with a PC, even your iPod does not complete the process of the installation of the iPod updater, and a PC formatted iPod will be likely to be fixed by a Mac as well.
    How should we do before the update of the lastest software, for the XP user please do the following:-
    1. Go to the system restore and create a check point in order to revert back to the previous version of the iPod updater, or do the back up using the 3rd party software such as Ghost or Go Back.
    2. To have a test and make sure the PC's USB works properly. You can use the iPod or a PDA, and just make sure it got charged.
    3. Have your iPod a full charge before the installation of the iPod updater
    So, who is the main killer for the iPod?
    For further infomation please read the following link - which wrote by a groups of great people - thank your guys
    http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx?128@@.68ae8668

    Yes, it will erase all your data with your iPod. Please do not format until you have the back up of your iPod. Very likely that your iPod was formatted by a Mac, which can't be read by your PC. Download a software called Xplay
    http://www.mediafour.com/products/xplay/

  • ITunes says updating files on my iPod, but podcasts do not show up.

    I have an iPod Classic 80g. It is set to manually manage files and disk use is enabled. Recently I had to reformat my PC and reinstall the OS and other programs. Prior to this I was able to click and drag the video podcast I subscribe to directly to my iPod. Now, after the reformat, when I drag the new podcasts to my iPod, iTunes says its updating files my files, but when its finished there are no files added to my iPod. When I try to add it again, it no longer says it's updating, but still nothing happens. I have checked in all available folders incase it was adding to the wrong place, but it is nowhere to be found except fot being temporarily in the recently added folded. All other media types like movies and music import without a problem to my iPod.
    Please help.

    I found this answer on http://forums.ilounge.com/archive/index.php/t-197870.html
    I tried it and it worked. I am not tech savy, but I am in the process of downloading all of the other shows this way. Once I entered in the url in the "sync podcasts", it then allowed me to place all of the newly downloaded podcasts under podcasts. I played around for a while, so not sure I can walk you through it, but it will work.
    Once I had synced the podcast, I went into podcast, dbl clicked on the original subscribed podcast show, that brought up the other shows and I downloaded them, one by one. Am trying a mass download, but cannot seem to do that.
    Hope this helps.
    05-25-2007, 04:09 PM
    Yeah, you have to subscribe to a podcast and select "Sync podcasts" for it to show up under "Podcasts" on the iPod. Even podcasts downloaded through iTunes won't show up here if you don't subscribe/sync but just put them in a playlist.

  • I was transferring music from my (windows) laptop to my iPod 4. Some transferred, then all of the music(except for what I had bought from iTunes)was gone. Then, it started saying "updating files at the top of the computer, but nothing happened. HELP!

    Ok, so I transferred some songs using my USB cable. Then, I checked my iPod, and it had spaces where there would be songs (ones that I had transferred from my laptop when I first got my iPod, so not bought from iTunes) but they were blank, so I completely turned off my iPod and turned it back on, that's when all of those songs disappeared, but they were still on my computer. Only the ones I had purchased iTunes on my iPod remained. I got some other songs to transfer after that, then it started saying "preparing to update files on iPod" "finishing updates" then it doesn't say anything and the songs still aren't on my iPod. Please explain and tell me if there is a way to fix it!

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  • ITunes 10.5 won't update files properly on my iPod Touch 4G running iOS 5, how can I fix this?

    I recently updated iTunes to 10.5 and my iPod Touch 4G to iOS 5, but now when I try to edit the ID3 tags or artwork of songs on my
    iPod using iTunes, iTunes just says "Preparing to update files" but it never actually updates them. When I try to add songs
    manually to iPod (my iPod is not set up to sync music with iTunes [see note below]), the same thing happens, with the newly added
    songs appearing on the iPod library but are grayed out with a still loading icon next to them. Also, in some instances when I try
    to change the artwork of all the songs on an album, it grays out the songs I tried to change, puts an exclamation mark by them,
    and applies those changes to other songs on my iPod! And if I delete the songs I attempted to change it deletes the songs that
    were received the artwork change. The songs that were unintentionally changed somehow got overwritten by the songs I was trying to
    change while retaining the original tags of the songs that were changed. Not sure if I'm explaining this clearly so let me give an
    example: song A is a song on an album on my iPod, song B is on song on a completely different album on the iPod. When I change the
    artwork on song A, it somehow messes up my library and song A overwrites song B, but it keeps all of song B's ID3 tags. So I don't
    know song B is song A until I play song B, at which point the ID3 tags are changed to the tags of the song A, and song B is just
    disappears. This only started happening after updating to iTunes 10.5 and iOS 5. Not sure if the problem is caused by iTunes 10.5
    or iOS 5, but I did search online and found someone with the exact same problem effecting their iTunes 9.1 (no iPod involved). 
    Can someone please tell me why this is happening and how I can fix it?
    Note:
    I add songs manually to iPod because I don't keep my music on my PC and sync my music with iTunes because it would take up too
    much space and I want to be able to add songs on my iPod from other computers. Once you set it up to sync music I believe it
    disables making any changes to your iPod with iTunes on other computers.

    okay, I don't know about the rest, but about the songs never actually loading onto your iPod, I found in another discussion how to fix that. I'm using Windows 7, so I don't know if the steps are the same, but the end result is the same. So go into your Start menu, then into accessories, right click 'Command Prompt' and click 'Run as administrator'. Then type in the following: netsh winsock reset then press Enter. After a few seconds it should tell you to to restart your computer for changes to take effect. Restart your computer, then restart iTunes, then everything should be working fine. It still takes forever sometimes to update the iPod, but eventually it will work. I've had to do this multiple times, so I'd suggest copying & pasting this solution into a notepad or Word document and saving it on your computer, so you don't have to go through the discussions again to find it. This tends to happen to me nearly every day unfortunately Hope this fixes that problem, but I'm not having any of the other problems fortunately, except for removing the artwork of the songs it updates without me asking it too. PS I think my problem may be with iOS 5, because iTunes 10.5 came out before iOS 5, and I think everything was fine before I updated my iPod, but I really don't know where the problem lies

  • HT1926 I have an error installing itunes : the installer has insufficient privilidges to modify this file C:/ program files\itunes \ipod updater\ext.dlll? what to do?

    I have an error installing itunes : the installer has insufficient privilidges to modify this file C:\program files\itunes \ipod updater\ext.dlll? what to do?

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  • I am having trouble updating files on my Ipod Nano 7g.

    I am having trouble updating files on my Ipod Nano 7g.  When I drag and drop files it simply holds and never updates.  This is a new issue and no new software has been installed.  I re-installed Itunes to no avail.  All serrvices appear to be running.  The Ipod does show up in Itunes but will not allow me to manage my music.  I ran the diagnostic tests and when this ran, it could not locate my Ipod.  Any help would be appreciated.

    I got a new nano for my son and have other ipods sync just fine to my HP but I plugged in and set up an apple account for the new nano and ordered  a movie and a song but the nano is just not showing up on the computer .....not syncing and I am afraid to clear things so 'it can be recognized' as it might effect the 3 other ipods we have working right....:}  thanks for your inquiry

  • Proxy Autoconfiguration File, Authenticated Proxy and iTunes iPad/iPod updates

    Hi All,
    Please can someone advise if there is anything that can be done to get iPad/ Ipod updates working using iTunes and an authenticating proxy server?
    Scenario is as follows:
    1. Proxy settings in IE is configured using a proxy autoconfiguration file (PAC file).
    2. The URLS *.apple.com is allowed to bypass authentication on the Proxy server.
    3. Itunes is used to update the devices from a PC running windows as OS.
    When Itunes is opened, the connection to the Itunes store works 100%. The iOS downloads using iTunes is also successfull.
    Issue:
    As soon as the downloaded iOS is being extracted and communicated to the devices, iTunes fails with an error code of 3004..
    It seems like the PC is trying to make direct connections out instead of using the proxy settings in the PAC file.
    Any advice / ideas to get this working?
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    Same with any Input Managers. Move any files in the /Library/InputManagers folder to the Trash
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  • What does "updating files" mean on ipod classic?

    What does "updating files" mean on ipod classic?

    See this Apple support document.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
    B-rock

  • Old ipod updater ... where can I get a copy?

    I had asked this question in a previous post but received no replies so I though I would try again.
    I am (like lots of others) having problems with my ipod and itunes 5 and the new ipod updater.
    I was hoping to download an old ipod-updater - say Feb or June of 2005 and try using it instead of the new one.
    Does anyone know where I could find this? I have found a czech version but I can't install it on my powerbook without changing my computers language to czech, which I don't want to do!
    Thanks for any help! Even if someone mailed me the .dmg file that would be great (or post it on a web site somewhere)

    eBay.  You should get a "retail" copy (which came on three CDs not one DVD), black with a big silver X.  Don't get a copy that came with a particular Mac model (grey color), unless it happens to be the disc that came with your particular Mac model.
    You may want to consider getting Tiger (10.4) instead, if your Mac supports it.  Tiger provides better software compatibility with more recent applications, compared to Panther.
    If your Mac is a G4 or G5, 867 Mhz or faster, with at least 512mb of RAM, Leopard (10.5) is also supported.
    NOTE:  Leopard does not have "Classic" mode for running Mac OS 9 apps.  Tiger (and earlier) does.

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