My iPod Classic is in recovery mode and it doesn't appear in iTunes or Windows 8.
Okay, so my 160GB iPod Classic just decided to enter recovery mode for whatever reason. According to the troubleshooting information that I've seen, all I would need to do at that point is connect it to my computer and have iTunes recover it for me. But the problem is that neither iTunes nor Windows 8 seem to notice that it's there. Now, could someone please tell me how to recover my iPod while it's in this state?
did you try to do a soft reset?
Press MENU and the SELECT buttons simultaneously for over 10 sec.
It should reset itself.
Then, if youc onnect it to your computer, does iTUnes recognize it?
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What to do when your ipod touch is in recovery mode and you dont have access to itunes
I just got done updating the Ipod . And I had to conect it to iTunes but I am not able to access my iTunes.
Anything i can do ?You have to connect the iPod to your computer and restore via iTunes. The computer has to have an internet connection
Try DFU mode if necessary to allow the restore.
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My iPod Touch is in Recovery Mode and iTunes Won't Detect It ?
iPod Touch 4G
iOS 5.1
Purchased 2010
I Opened Up iTunes and Upgraded to iOS 5.1.1 from 5.1 as a "Download Only". The Next Morning I Go To My Computer Plug In My iPod and Update. My iPod Then Goes into Recovery Mode and When I Quit Recovery mode It goes straight to recovery mode again with and without the cable. iTunes does not detect it when i plus it in and neither does my computer, i have tried restarting apple mobile support and that does not work. The nearest apple store is 20 miles but i could go there.See if you can kick it out of recovery mode with RecBoot.
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I 'think' my Ipod Touch is in recovery mode and people say to hold the power and home button for 10 sec and i did, but its still not turning back on. Plus its dead and wont charge. PLZ HELP ME!!!!
- If in recovery mode the screen will have an iTunes logo with an USB plug.
- Have you tried connecting it to your computer for a n hw and then see if it appears in iTunes. If it does restore the iPod.
- If screen is blank, try placing he iPod in recovery mode and then restoring. For recovery mode:
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I have had to put my ipod touch in Recovery Mode and tried to sync it with itunes but it wont restore itself. What can I do?
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error3194
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My ipod is stuck in recovery mode and wont restore
so i plugged my ipod touch in the other day and updated itunes, but then my ipod went in to recovery mode and itunes said i needed to restore it...so i clicked restore, then restore and update, then it took 2 hours to download and nothing happened afterwards. its come up with error 1604 a few times and wont restore. i hav tried so many things-i've put it in DFU, i've even tried on another computer and on my laptop that had no memory of it. this is the 3rd time this has happened to my ipod now and it is so annoying !! the other 2 times i hav taken it to a apple store and they hav fixed it but i dont wanna keep having to do that-and i dont see y they can fix but i cant please help me it would be much appresiated.
i got it solved but i didnt do wat u said. im not completely sure y it decided to work but i think it was cos i tried to erase sync history thx anyway
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My ipod is stuck in recovery mode and will not restore how did i fix this?
my ipod is syuck in recovery mode and when i try to restore my ipod it will not work how do i fix this?
Hi,
Try here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808.
Hope this helps!
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iPod is stuck in recovery mode, and not recognized by iTunes.
Tried all of the recommended resets and combinations mentioned, but the ipod is still not recognized. Genius at apple said it may be a hardware error, "The button is broke" but all of the buttons and cords work and i proved it to him. He then said he doesnt know, ma Now what?If it does not work on other computers then I agree with the Genius
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My ipod has gone into recovery mode, and i need to restore my pod but it wont restore
my ipod has gone into recovery mode and i want to restore it, but itunes keeps on saying there is an error. i have looked at what it says to do, done everything but it still says there is an error. also i cant get onto my ipod as i forgot the password, hence why i want to restore it. can anyone please help?!
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
- For one user uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes resolved the problem
- Try on another computer/network
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My iPod is stuck in recovery mode and it keeps asking me to input my passcode which is impossible if it's stuck in recovery mode.
HELP!!!!Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: How to back up
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store -
my 2nd gen ipod is stuck in recovery mode, and when i went to restore it ive tried everything.
Hopefully this will help you. Try placing your iPad in recovery mode again. You may have to try this a few times.
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My ipod id stuck in recovery mode and i need help
my ipod is stuck in recovery mode and i cant get out ive tried and it wont work please help me
Hello there!
It sounds like your phone won't boot all the way, and is getting stuck at this screen:
I would recommend you use the troubleshooting section labeled "If your device turns on but gets stuck during start up" in this article:
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch doesn't respond or doesn't turn on
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All the very best,
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After attempting to update to ios 7, my iphone is stuck in recovery mode and will not connect to the itunes software server. I have already tried the resetting with power swich and home button and plugging into computer but it says the "iPhone software update server cannot be contacted." I am locked out of my phone. Does anyone have any idea how to resolve this issue and get the phone working again. I will add that I am now trying to restore it on a different computer with a lower version of itunes, but the computer that it initially happened on had the updated itunes and gave me the same result ... nothing. Thanks for your help in advance.
Try going to recovery mode as described here. You may have to try this more than once to succeed.
Use the original iTunes that the iPhone synced with.
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i have an ipod classic and it's in recovery mode. I recently started a new itunes library on my laptop instead of the family computer, but managed to keep all my music. Now it's in recovery mode and it looks like I have no choice but to restore it to factory settings. If I do that, will I still be able to go back to my old computer and get all my albums back on my ipod? I would import my cds onto my laptop but unfortunately it doesn't take discs.
You have no choice but to restore from backup. See:
iOS: How to back up
The iPod backup that iTunes makes does not include synced media like apps and music. They have to be in the iTunes library before your restore from iTunes backup.
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Ipod classic stuck in recovery mode
hello, i have an iPod Classic 120 GB, i noticed recently it was stuttering and freezing a few seconds every now and again in the menus so i decided to reset it by holding menu+select. it reset but when it came back on it asked me to pick a language, i picked english and all my content was gone, much like during a restore. when i got home i plugged it into iTunes, got an error message that said it had to be restored, after restoring it went into recovery mode so of course i got the message it was in recovery mode and had to restored. i have tried restoring a few more times but it keeps going into recovery mode and thats where it still is. i read somewhere about enabling disk mode after a restore and dragging certain files onto the ipod to make it work again, this sounds to me like basically a manual restore, i never got the chance to try it as the files were hosted on a mediafire link that is no longer active. I am simply wondering if anyone has heard of this, where/how i can do it, or any other way to get past this never ending cycle. I have it enabled in disk mode and i want to go poke around at the files but it only shows up in iTunes and not on my sidebar under devices (I still run OS X Leopard 10.5.8) Any other way to access the files? thank you!
You can ring them up but be aware that if you haven't got AppleCare and you've had your iPod for more than 90 days you'll be charged for technical support. You only receive one complimentary support incident, which must be used within the first 90 days of product ownership: Contact Apple Support
If you have an Apple store near to you, you can take it there and have them look at it. You can make an appointment by using this link: Genius Bar Reservations
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