IPod Updating problem update . . .

Well its been about a month and a half since I've posted on my very popular problem among other mini users....
That Windows does not recognise the unit, charging is possible, but no updating what so ever ! ! It has been VERY frustrating... wasted a lot of time on here mainly, trying to find answers, clues - anything that could help me really, and so I went threw a long process (like a lot of you have/are going threw.
Well unfortuneately its STILL not over for me, after completely formatting my computer - uninstalling/reinstalling all iTunes/Quick Time/iPod - changing USB ports/cables..... EVERYTHING thats been suggested I've done. I stopped wasting my time asking Apple for a hand, they really had nothing for me, of course unless I was willing to cough up an extra $60 on top of the $300 I've already spent for my mini to begin with . . . I dunno I really had high expectations with Apple - Well anyways.... yesterday I hooked my mini to my dads lap top with a NEW USB cable - New software - NEW everything - and Still same problem. I've finally admitted that my MINI is the problem, not my computer which I have been putting all the blame on this whole time. My computer is fine, my iPod mini is the one with the defect.
I've given up - and Im sending it to apple - maybe they'll give me a hand and help me out a little!

As far as I know it must be connected to a wall charger to complete the update. I'm not sure if you can continue without doing that. Can you get to an Apple Store or electronic store that might even let you plug in your iPod to complete the update?

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I disabled SoftwareUpdate and reenabled it.
Now my clients can't even connect to my Software Update server : the bar stays fix for a really long time.
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Product 061-7024 will not be available for installation.
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But maybe the main problem is that when I try to contact http://myserver:8088/
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Hello again,
After a few more tests, I noted this.
Before restarting Software update, new updates weren't visible to clients.
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I tried to untick Bandwidth limitation that was set to 1Mo/s. And after restarting Software Update, surprise : my clients can connect to SUS, see the new updates and download them at LAN speed.
Why did it work before ?
I tried to reset Bandwidth limitation to 1024k/s to see if it makes any difference. Yes when it's set, SUS doesn't work.
So really painful to work with this, almost no options to fine tune the update server and it's better to let all to defaults to avoid problems it seems.
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It seems alot of people are having this problem, the ipod wound update to v1.2 and an error message keeps coming up saying error code 1417 or something like that

it might be worth trying an update to itunes 7.0.2.16, and trying the 1.2 update using that. (i've seen fewer of the 1417s since that came out.) here's a link:
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For about the last week, on most occasions when I've tried to update an app, the icon on the phone has changed to "waiting..." but the app itself has never downloaded. If I synch the phone with iTunes, iTunes displays the same icon.
I can't find a way of re-downloading the apps to my phone and fixing the problem - can anyone help? For some of them, e.g. mapping applications, i've got quite a bit of data that I'd rather not lose..

I have had the same thing happen on two occasions. I powered off the phone and turned it back on and the app appeared right away. On both occasions the app was no long in its folder but on the main screen. I think it may have something to do with the app running in the background when it tries to update.

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- at some apps the update button changes to a green install button. Once I click on the install button it changes back to the update button.
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Strohmann01 wrote:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/13043919#13043919
Now I learnt that Apple doesn't like customers that use the same Apple product for a longer time. "Please throw away once we have the next iPhone".
Since no one actually said that, let alone the fact that Apple wasn't participating, that statement is nonsense.
If you haven't grasped the concept that apps become obsolete with the never ending updates of hardware and operating systems, you're truly naive. This is true with all computer, smartphone, and software manufacturers. All things can't be supported forever.

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Today I received a new iPod touch 8GB 2nd Generation from Apple, after my old one's audio jack failed. When I got home I decided to try and update to iOS 4 from 3.1.3. Download went fine, started to install. Everything went fine until my iPod got stuck with the Apple logo and the loading bar beneath. On my MacBook the loading bar is stuck on roughly 5%.
I was like sure, this has happened before to my 1st 8GB iTouch, we ended up getting that one replaced, then got the replaced one replaced again. So now I am on my second replacement, and it has failed me again.
I held down the home and lock button until it has reset. Original image comes up from when you first purchase the iPod, so yes I plug it into my laptop.
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I also initially had problems updating my iPod Touch 32GB 2G. I also got stuck with the Apple logo and the loading bar. iTunes gave me the message it could not connect with the iPod. I reset the device and tried again. This time I just had the Apple logo and no indication on iTunes that a device was connected. I disconnected the iPod and reset it again.
At this point I thought about the fact that my battery was low and that I was also using a USB hub. I then used an external charger to charge up the battery on the iPod. After that I connected it directly to a USB port on my computer and this time it updated the software with no problem. I don't know if charging the iPod and connecting it directly to the computer made the difference or not. Perhaps as they say, the third time is the charm. So you might just need to try a couple more times. Good luck.
I will also say that the upgrade seems to be a good one. After upgrading my iPod to OS4.0 I was getting several crashes a day and some apps just would not work. I haven't had a lot of time with OS4.1 but I haven't had any crashes since updating and programs that were not working are now working.

Problems updating ipod touch 3g to os 5

Hi... I am very excited to see what all the buzz is about for the new OS 5.x for use on my ipod touch 3g but im having problems updating my device. my itunes has been updated to 10.5 and i have conected my touch to my computer and clicked on update. but all that comes back is that it is updated to the newest version which it states 4.2.1 .... but i dont see any of the new stuff that is supposed to be with os 5 i have erased and put my touch back to default settings and it still does the same thing. i erased using itunes when connected by the cord and i have tried using the reset feature on the touch itself w/o the cable. if anyone has some advice for me it would be greatly appreciated !!

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it is an 8g & ive talked to the itunes support team and they say that it is indeed a 3g
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I'm trying to update my video iPod (30GB) with the latest software (version 1.2) through iTunes, but I get the following message:
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I had the same problem (before I bought my Mac). Apple hides the fix pretty well. It can be found here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304468. Hope this works for you!

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When I mount the (new, video, 5G, 80 Gb) iPod, I can set the columns to those I actually want to see and choose to sort by composer. However, every time I restart or otherwise remount the iPod, the default view has been restored, and I have to go through this all over again.
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Others have reported the problem with defaulting on the view for iPods.
Classical music is underserved by the whole iTunes/tag/CDDB system (which in fairness to Apple they've inherited somewhat - I just wish they'd push to fix it).
My personal fix to it is to use Playlists - with a format of Composer | Work | Artist/Conductor | (year) | (Label)
With some repetition/omission as needed, and lots of abbreviation.
I appreciate that might not address your problem - but may provide a way of sidestepping it. Good luck regardless in finding a way forward

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error -54 [permErr: permissions error (on file open)]
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If these albums are not Compilations but are tagged that way, then edit the tags to change the setting. Compilations are typically albums which have no primary artist, only a collection of artists. Some people tag "Best Of" albums as Compilations, or albums which feature guest artists, but I don't agree that either of those are Compilations. Then you also have errors in the CDDB database that iTunes uses -- errors which come from user-submitted data.
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See if placing the iPod in Recovery mode will allow a restore via iTunes
Next try DFU mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
You can also try another computer to help determine if you have a computer or iPod problem.

I have a problem updating the new ipod touch 5th generation

I have a problem updating the new ipod touch 5th generation and I need help:
With each attempt I receive the message:
iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. You must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes.
The iPod only displays a USB cable with an arrow pointing to an iTunes logo.
I receive a "Are you sure..." message with the 2 options, one to Restore and Update and the other to Cancel.
Each time I have selected the Restore and Update button and then moved through the acceptance screens. Then iTunes begins to download the iOS 6.0.1 Software Update, which usually takes about 50 minutes. During the download I will receive messages that an iPod has been found in restore mode.
After the download is complete no update occurs to the iPod and iTunes displays the Device Summary screen showing derive Name as iPod and all other items as n/a.
The iPod was working great without any known issues prior to attempting to update the OS.

Maybe:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
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Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:
Install the latest version of iTunes.
Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. Follow iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
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I have an original ipod shuffle which has never given any problems. However, now that I have upgraded to the latest version of itunes I have problems updating the shuffle. On most occasions I get an error message saying the ipod cannot update because it cannot find the correct disc. Has anyone else had this problem and what can be done about it?

You are likely to get more help if you post in the correct forum, which is here.
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itunes shows my ipod as continuously updating and it won't stop. the message in the itunes window says "updating ipod. do not disconnect." and it doesn't seem to be updating anything because that message doesn't switch to the status message that shows progress.
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I'm having the same problems as everyone else (updated to 5.0, and now my iPod is on the fritz). I tried the apple solution Gopha mentioned above, but to no avail. I have the (!)/folder icon appearing, so when I plug into the USB port on my PC, iTunes does not automatically start up. When I manually open it, the program freezes. I have tried plugging the iPod in in the "Disk mode", but that does nothing either. When I try to update to the new iPod software (9/6/05), I get "iPod service error". I can not look at the iPod as a disk in My Computer.
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Just saw on another post:
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HT201210 at the end of iOS6 download,my ipod touch says 'update failed'.i need some help to resolve this problem. thanks

at the end of iOS6 download,my ipod touch says 'update failed'.i need some help to resolve this problem. thanks

Try:
- Reset 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.
- Next connect to iTunes and update via iTunes. Others have had the same problem.

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