My device is not recognised when I connect it to my computer with a USB
My ancient 4gb ipod nano (2nd gen) is no longer recognised when I connect it to my laptop with a USB. I have used troubleshooting from the apple support pages to no avail.
My ipod charges via USB when it's connected to my laptop but no data seems to be being transferred.
I would really appreciate any help on this matter.
Hey there Sazzle15,
If your iPod is still not being seen by your computer when you plug it in with the USB cable, I would recommend the troublehsooting information in the following article, without knowing precisely what troubleshooting steps you had performed. Start at the "Check USB connection" section and work your way down as needed:
Apple - Support - iPod nano - iTunes Troubleshooting Assistant
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling
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