IPod Updater issue & more

I have tried to correct the 'Do not disconnect' message from my nano iPod & nothing works. Have followed all suggested steps. I also tried iPod Updater & when I launch I get a message saying:'IPod service error'.
Help I have tried everything.
Thanks!

What exactly have you done to correct the message, so that we might suggest others?
With regards to the service error, check this out.....
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716
David

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my 30 GB iPod photo has recently stopped updating by iTunes. when i plug it in to iTunes i get a message saying that the iPod cannot be read and must be restored using iPod updater. when i try to restore it with iPod updater i get a message saying "the iPod could not be unmounted because it is in use. Please close any open files on the iPod and try again." when i try to unmount it from finder to reset it and close any open files finder tells me it is in use and cant be ejected. im about at my wits end with this thing, the only thing i havent tried is re-installing iTunes. has anyone else had a similar experience and if so how did you fix it? thanks and sorry for the long post.
Mike

Hello
I am not sure whether this will address your issue, but have a read
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499

Ipod Updater issue

Not sure what's going on here. I was connecting my iPod to my computer and was asked if I wanted the new iPod update. I said "okay," but now it's randomly refused to have about 250 songs of mine load on my computer. It said something about I need to update the software? Didn't I just do that with the updater? I'm running iTunes 5 already. It's really strange, like it will pick one song from an album and say that my software is too old to upload that song....but it will gladly take the rest of the songs from that album. Someone please help. This is frustrating.

Download the latest updater from http://www.apple.com/ipod/download and install it, then run it and attach the iPod when it tells you to do so. This will let you update the iPod.
You need to have the latest ipod software to play music purchased from the music store.

Ipod update issues. podcast issues. tv show problems. very angry.

Ok. I have a barrage of problems. I went to the apple store and they gave me a new ipod hoping that fixes some of the issues. It didn't. I won't be in town for a while so I cant go back to the store.
First off. I originally had a post about my problems here.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8362332#8362332
What changed from that, since getting the new ipod, is that I deleted all my tv shows ( i havnt even tried to replace them yet) I deleted and re-subscribed my podcasts. Now when i try to update my ipod, the podcasts freeze up and crash the ipod.
I have done EVERYTHING to try and fix this.
I fixed permissions.
Reinstalled, itunes and quicktime.
Deleted anything with itunes in it name.
Deleted preferences.
Deleted all my podcasts and re downloaded them.
This just started happening, i don't remember downloading anything to cause this.
If anyone can help, that would be cool.
Also, I get this on my console repeatedly,
11/3/08 12:40:13 AM com.apple.launchd[1] (com.app4mac.CheckUpAgent[1202]) posix_spawn("/Applications/CheckUp.app/Contents/MacOS/CheckUpAgent", ...): No such file or directory

Ok. New development. I have a bootable external and I backed everything up to it. I decided to boot into it, and voila! Everything plays and works fine. I updated my ipod and only one problem still exists. Podcast still transfer without me wanting them to. Everything else is fine. I'm beginning to wonder if its a hardware problem on my mac.

IPod update issue

I'm using a iPod 3g on 4.2.1, and i've been trying to update it. But whenever I check for updates it says 4.2.1 is the current version. I updated iTunes, and used different computers but no luck...

It is probably a 2nd gen ipod. Is it 8GB? If so, then it is second gen.
You can check:
Identifying iPod models

HT201413 IPOD update issue

i have an ipod 2nd generation (model MB528LL). i am trying to update to software 4.2.1 and I keep getting error cannot be restored (-1). Can anyone help?

i am having the same problem!!!! it is the exact same thing! did you ever get it fixed?

IPod updater issues!

Hi,
So, I've had my nano since Christmas and last week after listening to a podcast it gave me the folder with an exclamation point error message. Since that point in my life I have been trying to update my software as suggested. I ended up uninstalling iTunes and kept getting error messages when trying to install the newer version (itunes.cab not found). I was finally able to install iTunes and it is now working again. However, I am still having no luck with the updater. I've tried installing it about 10 times now. I thought it finally worked, since I seemingly made it through the install process, but alas it is just giving me an error message. After it says initializing it says iPod service error. I've also tried just using the stuff from the cd that came with it, but no luck there either. I am having nano withdrawals. If any fabulous person out there can give me some advice I would appreciate it. Thanks!
dell inspiron 1100 Windows XP

If you get a message with iPod Service Error please see if either of these two links are helpful:
iPod for Windows: Fast user switching in Windows XP is not supported
iPod appears in Windows Explorer but does not appear in iTunes
Regards
Colin R.

IPod update with more that one computer

Okay, so when I first got my iPod, I was using a window's computer to upload my songs and did most of my app work directly from my ipod.
Then that computer crashed.
I found out I could manually add music to my iPod with my Mac laptop (linking the computer and such), so I've been keeping up with that, the songs from my original computer (as well as the apps) still intact.
This new update said that it will delete everything, so you should be on your main computer. So the songs from my previous computer will be gone (I can sorta deal with that,) but what I'm really worried about is the apps. Will I be able to just redownload them? Will I have to pay for them?
I've done an ipod back up (if that even makes a difference). Thanks for any help.

what I'm really worried about is the apps
Choose Authorize Computer from the Store menu in iTunes and then Transfer Purchases from the File menu.
(52640)

My ipod touch 4g just updates today on itunes and the update caused more trouble than good. My ipod will no longer show me the battery percentage in the top right hand corner and also I am not allowed to drag other applications to the bottom panel.

My ipod touch 4g just updates today on itunes and the update caused more trouble than good for me. My ipod will no longer show me the battery percentage in the top right hand corner and I am not allowed to drag other applications to the bottom panel. Also my itunes doesn't allow "enable disk use" anymore. Can anyone help? My ipod now says that it's the 4.3.4 version

- Unjailbroken iPod never showed % battery. Just the icon.
- Unjailbroken iPod Touches never had a disk mode.
- What happens when you try to drag a wiggling app to a empty space in the bottom? Does it move and snap back?

My new iPod Classic will not sync with my new Mac Book. My iPhone 5 does, so does 2nd gen. iPod touch. Apple Store cannot figure it out. Tried different Classics on different Macs, same thing. iTunes update issue ?

The iPod Classic I bought a month ago is not synching with my new Mac Book I bought 3 weeks ago. All the software was immediately updated. My iPhone 5 synchs fine, and so does my 2nd generaton iPod Touch. The original computer I synched all of these devices on was my HP latop. I bought my Mac and Classic to the Apple Store for a 'Genius Appt' and they could not figure out what the problem is. The connected my Classic to another computer and the same thing happens. It says device is not recognized. They also took other iPod Classics and connected them to my Mac and other Macs. The same thing was happening. They took notes and said it probably is an iTunes update issue.
I can manually drag songs into my Classic but I lost all playlists because it cannot be backed up as well and they had to restore it. For now I am holding on to it but it's usless to me if I cannot use it the way I liked too. I used it for the gym and bike riding and my last iPod battery died after 6 years. A charge would last 45 miutes. I love the Classic for what I use it for but it's a $275 brick to me now. At least the renewed by receipt so I can get a full refund.
Is anyone else seeing this issue ? The Apple Store employee said he saw a first generation iPad havng the same issue. As of now the Support Dest is unaware of this. As much as I love my new Mac I am disappointed I cannot sync my new Classic to it. Total bummer.
Any help would be apprecated.

By the way, I totally restored everything. It was ok. It starts to 'unrecognize' my iPod Classic when it comes to synching with iPhoto. After this happened all the menus disappeared from my iPod (music, Podcasts, movies synched fine). It seems to be a problem when synching with iPhoto. It was the same thing before.

I have an ipod 3 and i cant update it more then 4.1 why?

i have an ipod 2g and i cant update it more then 4.1 why?

To go to iOS 4.2.1 you need iTunes 10 or later on the computer. If a Mac that requires OSX 10,5,8 or later.
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 released, 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.

Ipod update download issue

i am downloading the latest ipod update and during the download a message came up and said that there was a connection error and now its downloaded 180.7 MB out of 165 MB so far and the progress bar is extending over the stop button. is there something wrong with the file?

you get it from here...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ipodupdater20050906.html
note that it does not add screen lock to previous models, this 'update' only adds support for the ipod nano, it is otherwise identical to the ipod updater released almost three months ago

Windows recognizes iPod, but not iTunes or iPod updater, causes freezing

I'm having some issues with my 60GB iPod Photo. I tried to store my friend's music on my iPod as files. Upon uploading them to my own computer, some files caused freezing, requiring me to disconnect and reconnect the iPod. I finally gave up and deleted all the files stored on my iPod. All of a sudden, although Windows XP Pro recognized that an iPod was plugged in, it would no longer open iTunes automatically. When opening iTunes once the iPod was plugged in, it would cause iTunes to freeze.
I decided to restore my iPod. About halfway through, there was an error message saying my iPod could not be restored. All songs were deleted but my iPod was still not recognized. Now, the iPod updater does not recognize that in iPod is connected, even though Windows does. The updater freezes, inhibiting me from completing my restore. iTunes freezes as well when my iPod is plugged in. My iPod displays "update in progress - do not disconnect," but nothing happens. When my iPod is not connected to the computer, I can navigate through it normally, although it does need to be unfrozen when left unused for a couple of days. I cannot tell if it plays files because they were all removed during my unsuccessful restore.
I have tried reinstalling all my iPod related software and I have tried my iPod on more than one computer with different USB cables, but nothing works.
Help, please!

This is exactly the same problem that I am having I have posted on 14th March on itunes forum. I wish you luck I wait with interest to see what someone says. My ipod was working like a dream until i downloaded the update

I can't install iPod updater 1.2

I just downloaded iTunes 7.0 and there was a pop-up asking me to install iPod Update but when I clicked 'Install' my iPod seemed to eject itself and showed main menu on the screen instead of 'Do not disconnect'.
Few sec later on the window, it said that iPod couldn't be updated. An unknown error has occurred (1417)!?
What was that about?
And one more question, when you click eject iPod then you want to add some more songs, you quit iTunes and open it again, is iPod suppossed to respond and show that it's connecting with the iTunes or it's just dead and you have to pull the plug then plug in again!? Because lately mine doesn't seem to have any respond after ejecting, it used to, anyway.
Help!!!
Thanks
iPod Video 30GB Windows XP

Hi. Here is what I found on a forum. I had the exact same problem. I tried it and it works.
User #96945 195 posts
fawky
Forum Regular Hi There, i had the same issues and followed these instructions. They worked for me so, im hoping they will work for you.
1)Plug in your iPod and wait for iTunes to tell you an update for it is available
2)Click the Install button on that dialog and keep an eye on your iPod
3)When your iPod screen switches from the flashing "Do Not Disconnect" message to the Main Menu screen, unplug the iPod, wait a couple SECONDS, plug the iPod back in
4)You should notice some slow-down in the progress meter and a new dialog box should come up and tell you your iPod is being updated and to not disconnect it until the update finishes
5)That's it. Wait for the update to finish and iTunes will re-recognize it and show its new up-to-date status.
From this blog:
chernick.org/Blog/articl...0060912163801592
Windows XP Pro

Smart Playlists are fixed with iPod Updater 2006-01-10

Hello Podders, Resident Furball here...
iPod Updater 2006-01-10 restores dynamic updating of Smart Playlists on the iPod
iPod Updater 2005-06-26 disabled the onboard dynamic updating of Smart Playlists on iPods older than the Nano and Gen5. This feature can now be restored using iPod Updater 2006-01-10.
We held lengthy debates about this issue on Discussions (here, here and here), as well as the iLounge thread that sparked a dedicated website.
However, we are glad to confirm that the latest iPod Updater resolves this issue, as I was informed by email from Apple Level 2 Support, and as tested by some of our long-suffering Gen4 and Pod Photo users. The Apple KB article on Smart Playlists has also been updated.
Since the threads that I started have now been locked down to reflect resolution, I'm posting this just to confirm that everything now appears to have been resolved, and I would like to thank everyone here on Discussions for their patience and excellent troubleshooting in diagnosing this problem. Thank you to everyone who posted Feedback, those of you who took the time to phone Apple, and also to Apple Level 2 Phone Support for their assistance in escalating this matter up to US Engineering.
Happy Podding everyone!
Kind regards,
Gopha.

Hello folks, Resident Furball again...
Many folks have now reported that Smart Playlist functionality has been properly restored to the iPod.
However, some folks have been reporting that Smart Playlists containing Podcasts are still coming to grief.
From what I have seen reported, the firmwares prior to the Updater 2005-06-26 that broke Smart Playlists had the ability to dynamically update Podcast-containing Smart Playlists, but this functionality has not been restored in the latest 2006-01-10 that has fixed 'simple' Smart Playlists.
I don't use Podcasts myself, so if you would like to know more, please refer to posts from Vibeeen and Tutackhamen who have described the continuing issue in detail.
In the meanwhile, I have drawn the attention of Level 2 Support to these reports, and recommend that you continue to submit appropriate Feedback if you are affected by this quirk.
Kind regards,
Gopha.

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