Make sure your iPod is fully charged before updating!!!
For all of you out there contemplating the 7.0 update- make sure the iPod is fully charged before you do the update. You'll save a lot of headaches. The Genius Bar at the Apple store suggested that our install was corrupted because perhaps the iPod wasn't fully charged, and wasn't getting enough power during the update. We ended up with a corrupt install and a frozen iPod, but fortunately the genius fixed it. I couldn't even do a reset, it just was stuck. The genius plugged it in using both USB and firewire, which allowed enough power to get to the iPod so that it could be reset, and then restored, which fixed it.
We are lucky to have an Apple store near us, so we went to the Genius Bar at the Apple store, and the person there fixed it.
Have you tried sticking the iPod on a wall charger and letting it charge up? If not, you might try getting it fully charged, and then see if it will let you reset the iPod. You may end up having to restore, which would unfortunately wipe off your songs.
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Dreamweaver CC October 2014 release - make sure you have plenty of time before updating
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Because this version has been completely rebuilt to make it 64-bit on both Mac and Windows, migrating extensions could take several minutes.
Make sure you have plenty of time before you hit the Update button in the Creative Cloud application manager. It takes a little while to get used to some of the changes.Thanks for the heads up, David. I agree.
This was precisely why I had a detailed post today Dreamweaver October 2014 release is now live! Read this first. on this release. -
My daughter forgot her passcode. Her iPod Touch 4gen is disabled. I've tried everything I've read online. I get to the "Restore" part on iTunes and then I get the message, "The iPod Software update server could not be contacted. Make sure your network connections are correct and your network connection is active or try again later." How can this be so hard to do? Why isn't there a simpler solution. I live 2 hours from the nearest Apple store. Any advice you may offer would be very much appreciated.
Update Server
Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
OpenDNS IP Addresses
- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem -
What do I do when it says "make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active" when I am trying to update or restore my ipod?
Are yo getting a network timeout error?
Disabling the computer's antivirus and firewall during the download and update usually resolves the timeout error. -
I have an IPod 4 and when I try to update my IPod it says make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active. How do I make it update?
Are yo getting a network timeout error?
Disabling the computer's antivirus and firewall during the download and update usually resolves the timeout error. -
I have a mac but am experiencing the same prompt? "iTunes could not contact the iPod software update server because you are not connected to the Internet. Make sure your Internet connection is active and try again."
Hey ksgrech,
I found the following information which may be of assistance in troubleshooting this error on a Mac:
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
Furthermore, you may want to refer to this article (error 3194):
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
Cheers!,
Matt M. -
I am trying to update my iPod touch & keep getting this error message: There was a problem downloading the software for the iPod. The network connection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active. Help!
Temporarily disable or turn off your Firewall and Anti-Virus software and try the download again.
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Hi Everyone, been struggling all day to restore my settings on my ipod, as my little brother has put a restriction password in place and made me not able to get into Safari, iTunes, Camera which I really need. I have tried everything, resetting my proxy settings, turning off the firewall, changing my network location, ran diagnostics. Everything seems fine on that, I post below my results. I also tried restoring from the device, but with the restrictions code in place I can not do so. And everytime I am dowloading the software update before the restore it comes up with 'Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later'. I have been using google for ages and am not sure what I have missed.
I am using Windows 7 with an Acer Notebook.
DIAGNOSTICS:
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Edition Service Pack 1 (Build 7601)
Acer Aspire One 753
iTunes 11.0.2.26
QuickTime 7.7.3
FairPlay 2.3.31
Apple Application Support 2.3.3
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.3.0
CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1
Apple Mobile Device 6.1.0.13
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.64.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45
iTunes Serial Number 00BCBEE0093E4EF0
Current user is not an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2013-04-05 19:32:36.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Intel(R) HD Graphics
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {E1CB97AA-CDFF-4C43-8F63-658D7E70A39F}
Description: Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6205
IP Address: 172.16.42.14
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 172.16.42.1
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server: 172.16.42.1
Lease Obtained: Fri Apr 05 19:01:59 2013
Lease Expires: Fri Apr 05 20:01:59 2013
DNS Servers: 172.16.42.1
Adapter Name: {44D6CC7B-1F1E-4F26-BBB8-18F98A868E2B}
Description: Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained: Thu Jan 01 11:00:00 1970
Lease Expires: Thu Jan 01 11:00:00 1970
DNS Servers:
Active Connection: LAN Connection
Connected: Yes
Online: Yes
Using Modem: No
Using LAN: Yes
Using Proxy: No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was successful.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2013-02-14 17:34:33.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 11.0.2.26 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 11.0.2.26 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B34. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 3B3C. Device is working properly.
No FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controller found.
Connected Device Information:
Daniel Pugh's Ipod, iPod touch (4th generation) running firmware version 6.1.3
Serial Number: C3XDN3C5DCP7
Most Recent Devices Not Currently Connected:
iPhone 4S running firmware version 5.0.1
Serial Number: C38GKQWZDT9Y
**** Device Sync Tests ****
Sync tests completed successfully.
Kindest Regards
Daniel (Puggy858)Hi Diesel vdub,
Did that and I tried again, download stops halfway through and comes up with same message I have already quoted. Wifi Signal is 5/5, network is working, just not letting me download via iTunes. -
I am trying to update my iphone to the latest software version, but am getting a message saying 'make sure your network settings are correction and your connection is active'. i know my connection is active, so how can I fix this problem?
Hi there pamela123456,
I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1814
-Griff W. -
When updating to iOS 5.0.1. get the err -3259, thus unable to install new iOS. The message I receive goes: "THE NETWORK CONNECTION TIMED OUT. MAKE SURE YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS ARE CORRECT AND YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION IS ACTIVE, OR TRY AGAIN LATER."
Does anyone know how to solve this tiresome problem, please!?? The update is downloaded upto 723.5MB, and is required upto 723,6MB, then the error message pops out! Tnx.I have a quick wifi connection (Mac shows it as about 35 megabits) but I couldn't get the 5.0.1 OTA to work, I had to do it via cable to my computer's iTunes - and as I was already on iOS 5 it was only a small download, basically the same size as the OTA size.
As the original poster is talking about a 730 meg download then I assume that they are still on iOS 4.3.5 or below and can therefore only download via their computer's iTunes - you need to be on iOS 5+ before you get the OTA option. -
i bought a used 2nd generation ipod touch fully charged dosent work shows a usb cord going up to itunes music symbol please help
The screen is telling you to connect the iPod to your computer with the USB cable and restore via iTunes on the computer.
iTunes: Restoring iOS software -
I am trying to sync my Ipod Nano (6th Generation). I am trying to sync my Nike+ workouts, when I click "automatically send workouts" and "apply". It freezes. I have to restart my computer. When I also try to make sure I have the latest Itues updates, I get a message "make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active". My main question is, I want to upload my Nike+ workouts. I have an account with Nike+, and have 3 workouts waiting to be uploaded it indicates.
The following document might be worth a try with that one:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server -
i tunes could not connect to the i tunes store.an unknown erroroccurred (11556) make sure your network connection is active and try again
Try opening an elevated command prompt by going to the start screen, then typing "CMD" without quotes and pressing CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. It will ask you if you want to allow it to make changes, click yes.
Then, while in the command prompt, you need to type "netsh winsock reset". You type this without the quotes. Make SURE you are in an elevated command prompt window before trying this. If you don't know what that means, search google for "elevated command prompt". -
My iPod touch fully charge sign is indicated in my iPod touch but in green light it is just 3/4, what happen in my gadget?
- See:
iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
- Try another cable. Some 5G iPods were shipped with Lightning cable that were either initially defective or failed after short use.
- 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 -
iTunes RADIO is not working.
“iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. Make sure your internet connection is active and try again.” Try as I may, as many as ten attempts, trying to connect after restart, after shutdown, nothing works. Just so …
iTunes STORE not “connectable” with my otherwise perfectly-working internet connection, viable, up and running for all other uses.
Simply put, firstly, I can't connect to the internet when I click on Radio. People are quite suspicious that this is Apple incompetence or your company's famous arrogance for this commonly-suffered problem that you won't or “can’t” fix.
Read the many web comments and you won’t be pleased with yourselves: the suspicion is that if you ruin internet radio on iTunes, Apple will somehow make more money on music downloads, etc. Bull.
Also, thirdly, my old playlist of 20 or so internet radio stations in the Ambient category STILL PLAYS !
Then fourth, I installed the latest available version of QuickTime Player 7.app Version 7.6.6 but it didn’t solve the problem either. I had QuickTime Player.app Version 10.2, but substituted what Apple website said was the latest, LOWER NUMBERED QuickTime Player version of 7.6.6
Fifth, I can't connect to iTunes store no matter what I do or what user group's advice I try. So I can’t buy or download anything from iTunes. Bad for business.
Sixth, I updated to the latest version of iTunes but this weird problem remains. All suggested Apple fixes or user group fixes are useless. Where is Apple’s famous technical competency, vaunted customer support?, and user-friendly product reputation? Get it back, please.
Solve this problem of yours ASAP for us, your numerous disgruntled, dissatisfied customers of iTunes. You can do better, should, and really –in all fairness- must.
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NOTE: no password for iTunes exists in my Keychain. Is this a problem?
Apple ACCOUNT ID, and iTunes ID password, works but not to access iTunes with my healthy internet connection.
Apple store id It works via direct internet connetion but not through iTunes. Very strange.
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<Edited by Host>This my sound too simple, but I just kept clikning on the arrow next to the selected music and it finally "Kicked" in.
I live in Europe ,So Be persistent and don't give up ! Aug. 2013
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