When i plug in my ipod nano (6th generation) a message comes up saying it's 'detected but not identified' i've spend like all day trying to solve it, uninstalled it, reinstalled it and nothing seems to work..

when i plug in my ipod nano (6th generation) a message on itunes saying the ipod is 'detected but not identified'- i've spent all day trying to fix it and nothing seems to work so i can't sync any songs..

Hello beafraser,
Here's an article to help troubleshoot when your iPod is detected but not identified.
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod 'could not be identified properly'
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3218
Hope that helps.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Nubz

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