Reconnecting iPod w/o unplugging

Once I've "ejected" my nano, I sometimes want to reconnect it with iTunes. Shocking, I know. Is there a way to reconnect without either unplugging & plugging in my ipod or closing & reopening iTunes?

*Recover media from iPod*
See this post from Zevoneer for options on moving your iPod data back to your computer.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=11657508#11657508
Many of the tools suggested only work if your iPod still has a valid library which yours currently does not. Some may be able to repair the library. The manual method given should allow you to recover whatever media files are still present on the device regardless of the state of the library files.
tt2

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my ipod classic got unplugged while restoring and now it wont connect to itunes and the screen has a sign saying to plug your ipod into a wall outlet i tryed plugging it into my computer but it was still there what do i do!

Yes, it's likely that the iPod's hard drive is damaged and is in need of replacement.
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Try:
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My IPOD Nono 2nd Gen showes up in ITunes but when I clike on it it just disapears and the only way to get IPOD Icon back is to disconnect it from PC then reconnect it when agin the icon apperas but when selected just disapears. Also I cannot Find the IPOD in the device Manager on PC not sure if this is cause of problem. The IPOD worked OK up to 4 weeks ago Can any one help please?

Try one or more of the following:
> Restart Your Computer
> Uninstall and Reinstall iTunes
> Reset iPod (nothing will get deleted)
> Look in My Computer (Windows 98, XP) OR Computer (Windows Vista or 7) and see if your iPod is in there.
In some cases (and this happened to me before) plug your iPod in and out your computer a few times. It should get it going. If not, then I strongly recommend starting your computer.

PC won't boot until iPod-60GB is unplugged !?

Hi,
I have installed & configured a 60gb iPod (with video) to a Dell notebook (Lat-D400).
Since day-1, every time i restart the system, unless iPod is unplugged from the notebook, the Windows does not load... at all!!
I also use a docking station for my notebook; I have tried booting with & without docking station - with iPod connected the WinXP-Pro doesnt load, without the iPod, the system boots very smoothly.
What could be the reasons? How to resolve this issue?
I guess there might be some conflicts, but how to determine & rectify them?
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Hi Jeff,
Thnx for suggesting this article; but unfortunately, it did not work.
The boot order did have USB as the 3rd optin, which I disabled, now the boot order is :
1> Internal hard drive;
2> CD drive &
3> Floppy drive.
As soon as the iPod is unplugged, the system boots smoothly.
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Every time i try to connect my iPod to my Mac everything works perfectly, but when i try to remove and reconnect it, it won' t be recognized. And if try to reboot, there is a big blue screen with the rotating circle(for 1 minute). After rebooting, the same procedure! Please help me!
PS: sorry, for my bad English xD

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I received a 80GB iPod in 2007 as a gift. I loaded some music on it and then kind of forgot about it because I didn't really have a use for it at the time (I mainly just listened to music on my PC and didn't need to take it with me).
But now, 4 years later, after two moves, I am interested in using it again. I found the iPod and its sleeve, but nothing else. I purchased earbuds and a charger online, but when I plug it in, Windows doesn't recognize the device. I can charge it, but I can't get iTunes to recognize it.
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In fact, I tried to edit that message. I added the text of the message I get from Windows when I connect, but when I went to save the edited version, the forum didn't connect and when I tried to go back to my edits, I couldn't view the message. So I lost all the edits. I'll try again now:
When I connect the USB cable, I see this message pop up from the systray:
USB Device Not Recognized
One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message.
When I click the message I get a window with a list of a bunch of USB ports. It says that the location of the device is shown in bold type. Under USB Root Hub -> Generic USB Hub is one in bold type that says "Unknown Device." At the bottom of the window, it says Recommendation: Try reconnecting the device. If Windows still does not recognize it, replace the device. (Not very helpful advice in this case.)

7th Gen iPod Classic was unplugged during sync, now it pops up in Windows Explorer, but not iTunes. How can I fix this?

Okay.
I have a Windows 7 x32 OS, and an 80gb Silver 7th Gen iPod Classic.
So, I bought an iPod used off of eBay and I recently decided that 80gb was a bit too much, so I was going to resell it on eBay and buy a smaller iPod.
While I was restoring it to set it back to factory settings, my computer shut off due to a power problem.
Now when I plug it in, I get a message from windows saying "You need to format the disk in drive :M before you can use it. Do you want to format it?"
It shows up in windows explorer as a Removable Disk, and it isn't being detected by iTunes. I plug it in the iPod says "Connected. Eject before disconnecting." with a symbol that it makes when it is syncing.
I've tried putting it in disk mode, and it still will not detect it.
Can somebody help me? I really don't want to be stuck with a broken iPod.
If anyone needs or wants any more information before they can advise, please feel free to tell me what you need to know and I will post it!
Thanks, and have a blessed day.

Hello b0nvivant,
Thank you for providing so much information about the iPod issue you are experiencing. I found an article with steps to take when your iPod is recognized in Windows Explorer but not in iTunes:
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

My computer crashed and now problems reconnecting ipod-itunes.HELP

My computer recently crashed and I'm having some problems connecting things back together. Being that i lost everything on my computer, and had to reinstall the hard drive, I lost itunes and all the songs on my computer in the process, but yet I still have my ipod loaded with songs. Seeing that I'm away from home and at school, I don't have the software to reinstall my ipod. I recently downloaded a newer version of Itunes and tried connecting my ipod to it. But i get the message, " the ipod "my name" is linked to another itunes music library. Do you want to change the link to this itunes music library and replace all existing songs and playlists on this ipod with those from this library." Obviously I dont want to do that and clear out my ipod. I'm lost with what i should do to be able to connect my ipod back with an itunes programs without losing any songs, and being able to upload cds again to my ipod via itunes. PLEASE HELP

First of all, click 'no' to that message, then go to the iPod options and set your iPod to manage the songs manually.
Then you can get the songs off your iPod and into the new iTunes libary.
Check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer.
There's also another method I've seen posted. I've successfully tested this across several different Windows PCs.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
However it appears that no playlists or any other info such as ratings/last played etc will transfer.
If this is important to you, you may want to use other options.
There's Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer.
When all the songs are safely back in iTunes (and not before), then you can change the iPod back to automatic transfer and continue using the iPod and iTunes as normal.

Podcasts no longer appear under ipod device in I tunes library. I can access podcasts on my ipod but I CANNOT access podcasts on I tunes library. I have disconnected and reconnected. I have restored my ipod. I have checked for updates. What else?

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To be clear, the podcast icon disappeared under Ipod device in Itunes. I can access and manage the podcasts in the itunes library. I can't manage podcasts on my ipod via itunes (which means I can't delete podcasts from my ipod). I can access podcasts on my ipod, itself.

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My ipod was accidentally unplugged as it was updating, and now it won't restore or anything. The screen just shows the plug into itunes icon thing.. and i don't know how to get it out of that mode. any help?

Have you tried resetting the iPod than tehn trying to restore the iPod:
Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
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Can't restore iPod because it doesn't appear on desktop

I connected my ipod to my Mac, it showed up on the desktop but not in iTunes. The ipod window said Do not Disconnect. I waited a few minutes, then chose Eject iPod. I restarted the mac, reconnected iPod using a different FireWire port. The iPod no longer appeared on the desktop, and the Do Not Disconnect warning was still there. I switched to USB connection. No go. I ran Disk Utility Repair Permissions on my HD and restarted.
I've been downloading a lot of podcasts lately, don't know if that's the cause of this problem. I'm using iTunes 7.1.1 and Mac OS 10.4.9.
I found a solution for this problem in Archives, but it's dated 12/05, and I'm wondering if it still applies. Part of the solution says to run disk utility, select the ipod, then select Format. But I don't see Format as a choice on version 10.5.6 of Disk Utility. Maybe what was Format in 2005 is now called something else? Like maybe Partition? Here's the post (by john madson) from 2005:
"i can fix this but you will need a mac let me explain
when the last system update for mac os x tiger came through after you are done installing the update the update says it is optimizing the hard drive well it optimizes the hard drive on the ipod as well and cause the internal drive on the ipod to malfunction but this isn't apples fault this is caused by user error im sorry to say
in order to fix this on the mac
here is what you need
1.the latest apple ipod updater software (will explain why later in this)
2. of course a apple ipod mini usb cable
3. apple ipod mini
4. mac os x panther or tiger
1.start up the mac computer
2. connect the ipod to the computer don't worry if it doesn't appear on the desktop
3.go into utilites by double clicking on the hard drive icon and select utility
4.run disk utility
5.you will notice the ipod will apear in the disk utility program but not on the desktop
6. select the ipod in the left pane
7. select format
8. tell it to format it in a mac os extended partition
9.once this is done you will notice the ipod will apear as a removable hard drive but. do not disconnect the ipod
10. run the apple ipod updater
11.reinstall the latest updated firmware
12.unplug the ipod
13. replug in the ipod
14. you will notice the ipod will apear as a ipod icon on the desktop
WARNING:AFTER YOU FORMAT IF YOU DISCONNECT THE IPOD THIS WILL BRICK THE IPOD WHEN YOU FORMAT THE IPOD USING DISK UTILITY IT ERASES EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE IPODS OS SO YOU NEED TO RUN THE UPDATER IMMEDIATLY TO GET THE IPOD WORKING AGAIN
THE FIRST TIME THE IPOD IS RECONNECTED AFTER RUNNING THE IPOD UPDATER RE RUN THE UPDATER SELECT RESTORE THEN IT WILL FORMAT AND SET UP THE IPOD CORRECTLY
FOLLOW INSTRUCTION CAREFULLYNEXT SYSTEM UPDATE DO NOT HAVE THE IPOD CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER DURING UPDATE"
G5 Quad 2.5GHz Mac OS X (10.4.9)
G5 Quad 2.5GHz Mac OS X (10.4.5)

One more thing: I reset my iPod (toggled Hold, etc.). It appeared in iTunes but not on the desktop, with the message "If your experiencing problems with your iPod, you can restore its original settings by clicking restore." Which I did. Got a window asking if I wanted iTunes to check for a new software update. I said yes. Got an exclamation-point msg "There was a problem downloading iPod software. The requested resource was not found. "
G5 Quad 2.5GHz Mac OS X (10.4.5)

GRRRR!!!!!! Forget "Sad iPod" how about "Angry Me"!

I have had my iPod for nearly 6 months now and I have had almost all the problems possible for an iPod photo
But NOW I have had all of the problems...
Now my iPod is not recognized by windows or iTunes However when I plug my iPod into my PC it makes the little buh-ding sound meaning Windows has detected new hardware but it still does not show up i anywhere on my PC
I have already read the all the articles Apple has put up (with all of it's stupid ideas)...
I use USB and I will not buy a Firewire card as my computer is very unique and only accepts special sizes and kinds of cards and it is no longer supported even by its manufacturer (So please do not post "get a firewire card")...
Please help me as I have had the "folder exclamation point" error and the "sad iPod" error many times and all the others at least three times each
PLEASE if any of you more experienced iPodders have any suggestions I would appreciate it if you would reply
Thank You In Advance
-TBird
iPod Photo 30GB, IBM PC (netvista... don't get confused no one has heard of this) Windows XP Pro USB Ports that are working JUST FINE!

I can understand your frustration and knowing that you have already tried all the ideas from the Apple's articles.I am not a techicine but I have managed to fix around 10 iPods (from friends and family members) which had the error of "Sad iPod" or "folder with exclamation mark". The successful ratio is higher than 80%. In my opinion, ipod shows a sad iPod or folder icons - either it has a corrupted software or its head of the hard disk get stuck at a certain point. Unless it is a dead hard disk, there is still a way to solve it. The following are my suggestions, please try one at a time.
A. The simple way is do a Reset and a Restore - of course, I understand that at this stage, most iPods would not get recognized by the computer. However, please try plug and unplug it few times or even try a different port, out of sudden, the iPod will get mount and allow the user to do the Restore.
B. Let iPod's battery drain
In rare cases, iPod might get into a state in which it needs to be drained completely before it can be reset. If iPod didn't turn on after you reset it, follow these steps:
Disconnect iPod from all power sources and leave it disconnected for about 24 hours.
Reconnect iPod to the Apple iPod Power Adapter or computer and reset it.
C. My preference - find a Mac computer to fix up the PC formatted iPod or vice versa. When connecting the iPod with a different kind of computer, it is likely to get force mounted with the computer. Do a Restore there (or I prefer to reformat the iPod then open the iPod updater for doing the Restore). Once it has being completed, replug your iPod back with the your computer and redo the Restore back to the original version. Please remember that you may need to do few attempts to get it done. If you have a problem to find a Mac computer, go to the nearest Apple Shop, and ask them a favour for doing the Restore for you.
If the above still can't solve the problem, and you do not want to send it for repairing, or you do not want to pay the service fee as your iPod is no longer covered with the warranty. Then please think carefully whether you want to go for the last esort - but do it at your own risk - which works in my case but does not mean it works in your case as well, or it will put your iPod even worse.
D. Drop your iPod from the waist height to the carpetted floor, there are few cases being reported in this forum that the iPod get solved in this way. But again, I agree that people may not report in case it failed.

My ipod classic will not sync to my new laptop with windows 8. Any suggestions please?

I have an iPod classic U2 Limited Edition. After hours of sorting and searching for lost tunes I finally managed to re-create my music library on my new laptop which runs on Windows 8. However, when I connected my iPod, although it starts the sync process it just stops after a few seconds. My old laptop ran on Vista Home Premium. My current laptop has the latest version of iTunes and the software version for the iPod is 1.2.1 which is also the current version. At this point it is just over half full so I know this cannot be the issue. iTunes recognises the iPod when I connect it.
I have checked some online forums and tried some fixes used by other people but these did not solve the problem
This included running iTunes as administrator and also enabling disk use

Hey there netsie_1960,
It sounds like your iPod Classic seems to start syncing, but it stops before it actually finishes. I would recommend the troublehsooting in the following article to help resolve USB syncing issues, named:
iTunes: Resolve USB-related alerts
Try these steps to check the connection between your device or computer. You might need to do only one of these steps to resolve the issue, so test your connection after each step.
See if the cable connection at the device or computer has come loose or unplugged.
Unplug the cable you're using to connect your iOS device from the USB port on your computer, and then reconnect it. Then unplug it from your iOS device, and reconnect it.
Remove any third-party battery packs or cases from the device and ensure that the USB cable is connected directly to the port on the device.
If your Lightning or 30-pin cable is connected to a keyboard, display or USB hub, try plugging it directly into a USB port on the computer instead.
Close any virtualization apps (such as Parallels or VMWare).
These apps may interfere with your computer's ability to communicate over USB if they aren't properly configured, or up to date. If this resolves the issue, contact the developer of the app to see if an update is available.
Restart your computer.
Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
If your iOS device displays the Connect to iTunes screen, reset your device and then restore it.
If you're using an accessory or third-party cable to connect your device, try using an Apple cable with the device instead.
Update to the latest version of iTunes if you haven't already.
Disconnect other USB devices from your computer, except for your keyboard and mouse. Then, reconnect your iOS device. If the issue is resolved, reconnect the other USB devices one at a time. Make sure your iOS device is still recognized by the computer after adding back each device.
If one of these steps resolves the issue, but it comes back later, make sure you haven't changed how the device is connected. For example, check to see if you plugged the device into a specific accessory, or used a specific cable that reintroduced the issue.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

My iPod Nano 7th gen is not recognised by either PC or iTunes

So I just downloaded some new MP3 files and was looking to connect my 7th gen iPod Nano to my PC to sync them on.
Upon connection, I recieved a message from iTunes saying:
"An iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the iPod, then try again. If the problem persists, uninstall iTunes, then install iTunes again."
Not only have I disconnected and reconnected the iPod more times than I can count, I have stopped the iTunes service once, restarted my PC twice, reset the iPod four times, unplugged my printer's USB, checked the cable (it is the original iPod cable) and a whole host of other things in order to get it to work. I still cannot get my PC or iTunes to recognise the iPod.
Please, any ideas? I'm really stuck here...

Hi there - I've spoken with Apple and here is their response (worked for me). You need to uninstall not only iTunes, but also (in this order):
1) iTunes
2) Apple Software Update
3) Apple Mobile Device Support
4) Bonjour
5) Apple Application Support
Then you restart your computer.
Then you install the latest version of iTunes (which will reinstall all those things you uninstalled).
Then you restart your computer again.
Mine is working perfectly again now.
I hope it works for you,
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