Why is my device not recognized by itunes?

Why is my iphone 3G not showing up as a device in itunes so that I can update it and sync it?

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HT1353 why is my device not recognized in itunes

Everytime I hook up my ipod nano to my computer it says device not recognized. I've tried using all troubleshooting advice, I've tried using all USB connections on my computer, I've continually uninstalled itunes and reinstalled the current itunes, I've checked all firewalls, all security settings, and my anti virus protection, and authorized my computer for itune use. Don't know what else to do. PLEASE HELP!!!

Hello rebakahloper,
It sounds like you are getting a messages saying your device could not be recongized correctly. You've done a great amount of troubleshooting, and I dont know if you have done these steps specifically, but I recommend the following troubleshooting:
iPod nano: Error message saying that iPod 'could not be identified properly'
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3218
Verify that Apple Mobile Device Support is installed
iPod nano requires Apple Mobile Device Support, which should be automatically installed with iTunes. To verify whether it is installed, follow the steps appropriate for your Windows operating system below.
Windows XP: Click Start and select Control Panel. Open the Add or Remove Programs control panel and verify that Apple Mobile Device Support is visible in the list of currently installed programs.
Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click Start and select Control Panel. Click Uninstall a program (or if using Windows Vista's Classic View of the Control Panel, click Programs and Features) and verify that Apple Mobile Device Support is visible in the list of currently installed programs.
If Apple Mobile Device Support is not listed, remove iTunes, QuickTime, Apple Software Update, and Apple Application Support, and then reinstall iTunes. Follow the steps appropriate for your Windows operating system below.
Reinstall iTunes for Windows XP
Reinstall iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7
If Apple Mobile Device Support is still not installed, follow the steps in this article.
Verify the device's USB connection
Disconnect all USB devices from the system with the exception of the iPod nano and any USB keyboard and mouse. Then restart your computer.
Verify that you are using a high-powered USB 2.0 port. Do not use a USB hub to connect your iPod.Determine whether your computer has USB 2.0.
Test with an alternate iPod USB cable if one is available. Remove any USB extension cables, and verify that the iPod USB cable is connected directly to the computer.
Verify that the Apple Mobile Device Service and iPod service are both running
iPod nano (5th and 6th generation) require both the Apple Mobile Device Service and iPod service.
Refer to this article to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service.
Next, refer to this article in the section titled "Restart the iPod Service".
Verify that the Apple Mobile Device Driver is installed
iPod nano (5th and 6th generation) requires the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver (usbaapl.inf or usbaapl64.inf for 64-bit). In some cases, you may need to update or reinstall this driver. Follow this article, in the section titled "Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed".If the issue remains, repeat this step in safe mode. To start your computer in safe mode, see the appropriate Microsoft article below, depending on which version of Windows you have:
Safe mode for Windows XP
Safe mode for Windows Vista
Safe mode for Windows 7
Once in safe mode, repeat the steps in this article in the section titled "Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed." Once complete, restart your computer as usual to get out of safe mode.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

Why are my devices not recognized on itunes

None of my devices are coming up when I plug them in to my computer. They are on my computer but not on Itunes

Hy there,
In order for you to solve this problem you have to follow these stept if your running windows:
1'st step is to go into the device manager
2 step is to go to portable devices (it is rught under network adapters)
3 step is to right clic apple device and click update drivers (do this step for all your devices)
4 step is to brows your drivers from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers
After that your itunes will pump up alown and youl see your iphone right there.
Good luck and sry for my bad righting.
Andrei

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Try:
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or
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What have you tried so far in terms of troubleshooting this issue? Are you plugging the iPod into a high powered USB 2.0 port on the back of your PC? Have you tried a different USB cable?
What happens if you try to reset the device with it still connected to the PC?
How to reset iPod
Has this iPod ever worked on this PC or is this the first time you have time you have tried connecting it?
Have you carefully worked through each and every single suggestion in this Apple support document?
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HT1369 I updated itunes now my ipod or phone wont sync devices not recognized by itune. windows 8 sees the device what changed?

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if I uninstall and reinstall itunes will my backups and library be lost?

Hi meccamark,
If you are having issues with your iOS devices not being recognized by iTunes on your Windows machine, you may find the following article helpful:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
Regards,
- Brenden

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Hey there andrijfrommississauga,
I have an article here for you that will help you troubleshoot this issue with iTunes not recognizing your iOS devices:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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I did an iPad1 IOS5 update and on the reboot could not get iTunes to recognize my iPad.
I did all the recommended troubleshooting to no avail. So I called this morning and while on hold I put my password back on my device just as before and BAM iTunes now recognizes device and is doing my restore.
So if you do a backup of your device before the update and you have it password protected, it won't recognize the device until you go through and setup a new device and put your password back to what is was before, then BAM you're good! Good Luck and hopefully you won't have to spend the day I did figuring this out.

Hey there andrijfrommississauga,
I have an article here for you that will help you troubleshoot this issue with iTunes not recognizing your iOS devices:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

TS1538 iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows doesn't fix my issue

I followed the instructions in this link but it has not fixed my problem. After I have done the screenshots and go into the device manager, my iphone is still not recognized in any of the devices. Any suggestions?

Hey there andrijfrommississauga,
I have an article here for you that will help you troubleshoot this issue with iTunes not recognizing your iOS devices:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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Both my ipad and iPhone are not recognized in iTunes for Windows 8.1.
Both are seen by windows explorer but not iTunes.
iTunes wi-fi sync does not work either.
I reinstalled iTunes and it still doesn't work.

Hey there andrijfrommississauga,
I have an article here for you that will help you troubleshoot this issue with iTunes not recognizing your iOS devices:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

TS1538 Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows I wasted about 1.5 hours with Apple on this issue. It all started happening after I updated to the latest version of iTunes. I haven't been able to sync my iPhone 4 in 1 month and am freaking out about p

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I wasted about 1.5 hours with Apple on this issue. It all started happening after I updated to the latest version of iTunes. I haven't been able to sync my iPhone 4 in 1 month and am freaking out about possibly losing my pictures, video, text messages and music.
Windows XP user.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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If might be helpful if you actually told us what the problem is.

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Hello kwesiaddai,
I understand that your iPhone 5 is not recognized by iTunes. The following article may help to resolve your issue:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Thanks,
Matt M.

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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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So what you can do is put your ipod in DFU mode or device firmware update mode by connecting your device to the computer your using and then hold the sleep/power button for 4 seconds then while still holding the sleep/power button down hold the home/middle button down and holding that for 10 seconds after that release the sleep/power button and continue to hold the home/middle button for about 15 seconds, hope this helped.

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