Itouch not charging on my Macbook & not being displayed in Itunes

Hi,
I have a 3rd Gen 32G Ipod Touch with iOS 4.1 that I'm using on my macbook (10.4.11) and Itunes (9.2.1).
Until a week ago it was working fine, syncing correctly and so on. Unfortunately it's not working properly anymore and I really don't know why.
The USB cable works, my USB ports work too. I've restarted my computer/ itunes/ itouch but I don't want to reboot my itouch and lose all my data if I can avoid it. I haven't done any upgrade in the past few weeks, it really stopped working for no apparent reason.
I think it's being "recognized" though because when I plug the Itouch to my macbook it will turn on (if it was turned off), will display the Apple sign, tell me the battery is low and needs to be plugged in. And that's all it does...
Right now I'm using my boyfriend's PC to charge it but my music is on my laptop so it's not a real solution.
I hope it doesn't mean I have to upgrade to 10.5 to download itunes 10 just to be able to use my Itouch as usual. This would be a major rip-off!
Thanks for your help!!!

Thanks for your answers!
Alright so my itouch is now fully charged (thanks to a PC) but it's still not detected by my macbook or itunes. I did check the link you gave me lllaass but there's nothing there I haven't tried.
They mention that there could be a conflict but how would I know? Should I just uninstall and install all of my softwares? And I have no firewall or anti-virus so it can't be that...
What I really don't like is to read on the first page "If your computer does not meet these requirements, you may need to upgrade your computer before using iPod touch." I don't have OS 10.5.8 and I don't plan on buying it just to use my itouch! Especially since it was working perfectly until a few days ago... What a headache!

Similar Messages

Device is not being displayed in itunes and restore is not proceeding

I was upgrading my Ipod software but after few minutes it turned off automatically i tried to turn it on but it doesn't work so i thought i should try the restore and than my ipod showed the restore sign 'cable pointing itunes' but when i connected it to my windows>itunes and opened devices it didn't detect my ipod...... after a few minutes restore sign turned off and apple sign showed and disappeared.....i even followed theses procedureshttp://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808 and http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538 but none of these worked the apple sing is still showing and disappearing and when i try to restore itunes donot detect the ipod.

Try the remaining items of:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Wireless sync option not available on Itunes 10.5. After updating my iphone to IOS 5, the "sync over wifi" option is not being displayed in itunes.

hi, I managed to update both Itunes and my ios to the latest versions (10.5 and 5 respectively). I'm unable to see the "Sync over wifi" option in itunes. Can anyone help?

Maybe that's why I got lucky? I have 10.7.2. I have to tell you howeer that I did not check any check box in settings on the Notebook to enable Wifi sync, or in iTunes on the notebook. I did have options when setting up the iPad and I selected sync with computer rather than back up to cloud. Maybe that is another difference? I feel feel fortunate that as I type this my iPad is syncing over wifi and you're all having trouble.
Just to confirm I have iTunes 10.5 MacOSX 10.7.2 and iOS5 installed on the iPad. I'm going to dive in and do the phone now too. I will report any troubles, or pay more careful attention when the iCloud settings and set up come on the screen. Maybe I did something else I don't remember.

Ipod 4g 32G not turning on, not charging (on multiple cords, both comp and wall, 4 20min), not being detected by Itunes or Windows 7 64bit OS, will not reset, tried taking it out of "DFU", NO DMG, Itunes up2date, All I'm getting is a blank black scrn

Ipod Touch 4th generation 32G not turning on, not charging.
I have used multiple cords on both computer USB and wall USB converters. I let it sit there for over 20 min with each attempt.
It is not being detected by Itunes or my Windows 7 64bit OS. I have tried all 4 of my USB ports (both USB 2.0 and 3.0), with 3 different chargers.
Holding home and power button will not reset.
Tried taking it out of "DFU" mode but Itunes won't detect it, I didn't think that would work anyway.
NO DAMAGE, I have been very careful with it, aside from a few minor scratches. (that you can't even see unless the light reflects them)
My Itunes is up to date, as is my OS.
All I'm getting is a blank black screen. It has been working fine on this computer before. I have no idea what could have happened. I'm at my wits end here.

See if you missed anything here:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- Try another cable
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

My Iphone 3gS is not being recognized in Itunes on my laptop. It is charging so the USB port is working properly. My wifes Iphone IS being recognized by the same laptop. My Iphone IS being recognized by the desktop computer and another laptop

My Iphone is not being recognized in Itunes on my laptop. It is charging, so the USB port is working. My Iphone does work on another Laptop in the house and My wifes Iphone is being recognized on the same laptop that mine is not. Any suggestions?

The key bit of information here is that one iPhone works on the computer in question and another does not. So it is unlikely that AMDS is not running or there is a driver problem; if either of these was the problem neither phone would be recognized in iTunes.
Unfortunately, I don't have an answer either. Except to verify that both iPhones (the one that works and the one that doesn't) use the same cable and the same USB port.
Also, are the two iPhones the same model and same iOS version?

I have just reset my my iPhone 4s and it is stuck on the apple screen, not being recognised by iTunes and fully charged, any ideas how to get it to turn on properly?

I have just reset my my iPhone 4s and it is stuck on the apple screen, not being recognised by iTunes and fully charged, any ideas how to get it to turn on properly?

Hi Cjroyle,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
From your post I understand that your iPhone will not boot past the Apple logo on the screen. To troubleshoot this issue I'd like you to please follow the steps in the article below.
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
Take care,
Alex H.

My itouch is not being recognized by itunes or my computer. I have reinstalled itunes but with no results

a 8 gig ipod touch of my nephew is not being recognized by itunes or my comp

Assuming you are using a Windows based computer...
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

IPhone not being recognized by iTunes

My iPhone is not being recognized by iTunes. I have iPhone original version with the latest software OS update. The phone was reset because of unrelated problems, and I need to connect to iTunes for it be operational! iTunes 9.1 on my computer... my iPad syncs with no problem but the iPhone is not even showing up as a device on the iMac or MacBook!
I have followed the steps on the Apple Support website, but the problem persists. What to do next?
thanks

Your computer detail provided indicates you have a Mac and the link you provided is for Windows - at least for the software conflicts portion the link went directly to, although some of the troubleshooting steps are similar.
Here is the link for OS X.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2050

4s not being recognized by iTunes, image capture, iPhoto or iMovie

Hi i have a iphone 4s and i need to back everything up, mainly my videos. i plugged it into my mac and it's not being recognised on iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto or image capture and i have the latest OS X on both phone and mac and have the latest version of all the above applications. It can't be the USB lead as it's charging when plugged into the Mac.
Does anyone know what i should do?

Hello rajcovuk,
Thanks for the question. After reviewing your post, it sounds like there are several Applications that are not recognizing the iPhone. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day,
Mario

IPOD not being recongized by ITunes

My IPOD Nano is not being recognized by Itunes. It is charging when connected, but Itunes, does not recognize it. Itunes, does recognize my wife's. Any ideas?
Dell Windows XP

Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? It may be of some help: iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes

HT1459 my ipod touch 4th generation is completely locked out. its not being recognised in itunes for us to do a restore. how can we reset the ipod?

can anyone help with a completely locked down ipod touch 4th generation? its not being recognised in itunes!!!

Download RecBoot and see if that will kick it out of recovery mode.
Try doing a manual install following the instructions in the link below.
Basic troubleshooting steps.
17" 2.2GHz i7 Quad-Core MacBook Pro  8G RAM  750G HD + OCZ Vertex 3 SSD Boot HD 

How do I resolve the issue of a 2nd generation iPod touch not being shown on iTunes 11.4?

2nd generation iPod not being shown on iTunes 11.4
How do I resolve this issue? I have tried reinstalling after uninstalling it, nothing has worked for me any advice?

Well, go ahead and try every port, make sure to clean out the port with a q-tip, to make sure no dust is blocking the ports.
Then enter DFU, if iTunes doesnt recoginze it when your in DFU, that means you charging input is damadged.
Hope this help

Why isn't my iPod 6th generation not being recognized by iTunes?

Why isn't my iPod 6th generation not being recognized by iTunes?

Did you alresady try these suggestions? iPod not recognized in iTunes and Mac desktop and iPod not appearing in iTunes

TS3716 ipod nano is not being recognized by iTunes.

My ipod nano 2nd generation (and working perfectly) is not being recognized by iTunes.
Any suggestions?

Does the iPod work OK?
Have you tied 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.
Next would be to place the iPod in recovery mode and then restore via iTunes. If iTunes does not see the iPod then the iPod is not usable. For recovery mode:
iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

Excelicon is not being displayed in the alv output

Hi,
iam using the standard tool bar, yet the excel icon is not being displayed in alv ouput.and also in the menubar list export the spreadsheet option is gr

OSS# 1140542?
or you may search other.
Edited by: Amit Gujargoud on Nov 3, 2008 3:10 AM

Itouch not charging on my Macbook & not being displayed in Itunes

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for