Why won't my ipod connect to itunes?

I try to connect my iPod touch to itunes and it just says "iTunes cannot connect to this iPod because an unknown error occured (0xE8000003).

See this article.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3221
B-rock

Similar Messages

Why isn't my ipod connecting to itunes?

Why wont my ipod connect to itunes? id rather not restore it so any suggestions?

It says it cannot read the contents of my ipod and it suggests that i restore it

Why won't my iPod work on iTunes or my computer? It shows up (not on iTunes) and the iPod shows connected but it has to be "formatted." And why are half my songs unable to play on it anymore? It just skips them!

I've read through several discussions and I've seen a lot of similar issues but none that were quite like mine. Every time I plug my 3rd gen. iPod nano in it shows it connected on the iPod screen and iTunes opens up but the device does not show up in iTunes. The icon on the iPod shows connected and gives the arrows circling showing syncing even though it still says connected. But it won’t show up in iTunes. It shows up on my windows computer but I can’t click it or make it do anything. It keeps saying “You need to format the disk before you can do anything.” And when I hit cancel it beeps and says "Location not available. Dara error (cyclic redundancy check)." As if I know what that means!! And I have 800 songs on it but they aren’t all on my computer and some are on my parents’ computer but I can’t get to that one. It shows it is a “FAT32” which I have no clue what that means but I’ve never noticed that before.
Windows "can't access the disk" and I don't know why. It gives me that notification if I try to check the drive or disk or device for problems. And if you click it on Windows it pops up a screen with formatting things (which I don't know anything about). And then it closes and says that it CANNOT format the device.
The iPod works almost okay when it isn’t plugged in, but I’ve noticed that half my songs won’t play. You click on it and it plays the next one in the album. And it isn’t always the first song in an album but random songs. And songs I listen to a lot. You can’t go back (you can only go forward and you can’t skip over the ‘missing’ song) or even click to select those songs. But other songs play normal, just not half of them that are on the iPod but all of a sudden no longer work. And I don’t know why. I have another 3rd gen. iPod nano that doesn’t have ANY of these problems. It hooks up, it doesn’t need formatting, and all its songs play. I don’t know what is wrong or what to do. I’ve tried re-downloading iTunes and everything. I don’t want to have to reset my iPod and lose everything.
I’ve tried locating the device in iTunes and it shows the iPod but it gives this weird symbol and I can’t select it. It’s like a white box with a box that is outlined in blue with six random icons in the middle. I’ve seen it before and it always means something is wrong or a file (which is where I have seen it before) is corrupted. And like I said I have a second iPod nano of the same generation and it does not give this weird symbol. Plus it connects just fine. It’s this one iPod.
I don’t understand what is going on. It worked just fine and then all of a sudden I noticed songs wouldn’t play so I went to plug it into iTunes and nothing has worked. I’ve searched discussions and none of the tips help. But I want my songs to play again and I want my iPod back.

Hey briannagrace96,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities! I'd check out the following article, it looks like it applies to your situation:
iPod: Appears in Windows but not in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1363
You'll want to go through the following troubleshooting steps, and for more detail on each step follow the link to the article above:
Try the iPod troubleshooting assistant:
If you have not already done so, try the steps in the iPod Troubleshooting Assistant (choose your iPod model from the list).
If the issue remains after following your iPod's troubleshooting assistant, follow the steps below to continue troubleshooting your issue.
Restart the iPod Service
Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service
Empty your Temp directory and restart
Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed
Change your iPod's drive letter
Remove and reinstall iTunes
Disable conflicting System Services and Startup Items
Update, Reconfigure, Disable, or Remove Security Software
Deleting damaged or incorrect registry keys
Take care,
David

Why won't my 5c connect to iTunes?

My iPhone 5c won't connect to iTunes can anyone help?

Also, before I could not connect to itunes. I tried to sync my music like I always do and...goodbye music!!! Without warnings my playlists were gone from the imac and from the phone.
I cannot write what I said but the face might help . And Yes, I have been a mac user for over 7 years.

Why won't my iPad connect to iTunes

For some reason in these past few days my iPad won't connect to iTunes all my Info is rightbut it won't conne t. What do I do

Can't connect to the iTunes Store

Why won't my ipod sync with iTunes?

I have a first gen iPod Touch, running iOS5.1.1
When I connect to iTunes, it is recognized, and I can manually sync. However even when syncing, no new music or photos move onto the iPod. It just rattles through the sync stages & nothing changes
I used to think this was a memory issue, but I still have 1GB free space & I am not trying to add so much that it will completely fill (as far as I can tell)
Any suggestions?
thanks

1 GB of free space is not much.
You must have a 3G iPod since those can go to iOS 5.1.1. A 1G can only go to 3.1.3
First verify your sync settings
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
Next backup and restore from backup via iTunes
Last, restore to factory settings/new iPod via iTunes
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes

Why won't my phone connect to iTunes so i can re-able it because its disabled but says it wont connect?

It says it need connected to iTunes so i tried to connect it to there but it wont connect what do i do?

Open iTunes on you computer plug the phone into it and then try a hard reboot while connecte. To do this hold the power button and the home button down together. The phone will **** down and restart keep holding the buttons until the phone starts back up.

Why won't my phone connect to iTunes when I plug it in?

My iPhone will not connect to iTunes even though I plugged it into my PC and it worked a couple weeks ago.

Device not detected in iTunes for Windows

Why won't my iPad connect to iTunes anymore?

My iPad would connect to the iTunes store when I first got it 6 months ago. Now it comes up with a message saying 'cannot connect to iTunes store' my Internet connection is working fine. If anyone can please advise me on what to do
Thanks!

Can't connect to the iTunes Store

Why won't my ipod sync into itunes? it doesn't show a device is connected when i connect my ipod.

my ipod wont show up on itunes, it says there is no device connected even when my ipod is connected to my computer.

Hello gespinal94,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
1. Update iTunes
2. Check the USB cable
3. Verify that Apple Mobile Device Support is installed
4. Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service
5. Verify that the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is installed
6. Check for third-party software conflicts
Have a nice day,
Mario

Why won't my iphone connect to itunes?

Any time me or any normal human being tries to connect the iphone to itunes the device doesn't show up on itunes. It is connected to the computer and both softwares are up to date. WHY is it not working? I don't understand why itunes has to be so difficult to use and isn't in the slightest user friendly. PLEASE HELP.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538

Why doesn't my ipod connect to itunes?

I connect my ipod to my laptop it connects cus it makes the sound and opens up for the pictures but it wont open in itunes??? This started happening after the new update. I already uninstalled and installed again and still doesnt want to work.

Hi,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
See if this helps:
Your Windows PC doesn't recognize iPod
Regards,
Colin R.

Why won't my IPod sync to ITunes?

My IPod won't sync to ITunes anymore. It comes up as being recongnized as a camera but that's it. I've tried updating ITunes, restarting the IPod and computer, and even using a different USB plug but nothing is helping. Does anyone know how to fix this?

Type "ipod touch not recognized in itunes" or similar into the search bar at the top of this page by "Support".

Why won't my iPhone connect to iTunes? It shows up in "My Computer" though., Why won't my iPhone connect to iTunes? It shows up in "My Computer" though.

I'm trying to update my music on my iPhone but when I connect my phone to my computer and open iTunes, a message pops up and says that the phone cannot be connected. It also says that its an "unknown issue". Has this happened to anyone before? Is it my computer? What should I do?
I think I'll probably go to the Apple store this weekend.
Any and all help is appreciated.

Hi Si,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
See this article for some troubleshooting tips that can help if your iPhone isn't recognized in iTunes:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Best,
Jeremy

Why won't my iPad connect with iTunes, Why won't my iPad connect with iTunes

I have iTunes on my system version 10.6.0 and when I connect my iPad it charges and immediately tells me not charging,when I open I tunes it will tell me to download version 10.6.3 ... But the computer recognizes the iPad without iTunes but I can't copy or paste anything on it...please help..... Owe and where can I at least get 1song free on my iPad itunes

iPads don't work like that.
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipad

Why won't my ipod connect to itunes?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for