i tunes wont initiate when i plug in my ipod Solved/Closed

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Hello,
My itunes does not initiate when I plug in my ipod.It doesnt even show up as a devise on My Computer.This is a new problem.I cant think of anything ive done to cause this problem.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

jack:) · Accepted Answer

or if its frozen(black screen) flick the hold button and flick back then hold both the middle button and menu...happy listening

studentguide · Answer

Hi Roger,


I think it is a cable problem since ipod use and system of plug and play device.

PLEASEHELP · Answer

Heya, 

I sort of have the same problem as you...

When I plug My Iphone in to my laptop the iphone starts chargin but it doesnt come up as anything in itunes...

It doesnt even come up in my devices on my laptop

Please help... I would be really appreciated

Kyle · Answer

hey wen I plug in my ipod shuffle nutin shows up on itunes..why is that?? write me back and help!

baman · Answer

I think this problem start from this few days.My friends have same problem but Apple no feedback.
i have this problem from 3 days ago and ask from App but no any feedback.owo

Andy · Answer

Hey had the exact same problem, yesterday it wouldnt register at all on my computer. And today its not even chargin when I plug it in. Has anyone figured out how to get it working yet?

Amy(: · Answer

just reinstall itunes nd if tht doesnt work wich it shud den yhu need a new one(:

Amy(: · Answer

just reinstall itunes nd if tht doesnt work wich it shud den yhu need a new one(:

Sa · Answer

I have the same problem, my ipod doesn't even show as a device.  I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes, and still nothing.  This seems to only have happened since I updated itunes the other day.  Anyone else update before they had this problem?  And has anyone found a solution?

MarkyMark · Answer

i Have also had the same issue with my ipod touch since the upgrade to vrsion 8 the ipod classic works fine

Fuat · Answer

Thanks all for trying to help, but the only thing to do is to restart ipod, or reinstall itunes..

I found out that the problem is my computer, the USB port is broken after using ipod..

nanos · Answer

Hi. I had that same problem. And I thought I lost my Ipod since I plugged another Ipod and worked on the same pc... Then I had this idea to restart my Ipod. u can do that by Pressing and holding the menu key on ur ipod... and then it worked again....

kaine · Answer

Mine started doing this before I updated. I just updated 2 days ago to try and fix the problem. I thought it was the cable I was using while I loaned my good one to somebody, but I got the good one back and it still doing it....i have almost 50 new songs I need to put on it..

megan1378 · Answer

so which one is it? get a new cable or reinstall it? because my ipods working fine but it wont charge and it wont let me do anything like add new songs??

julia · Answer

Hello everyone! I had the exact same problem with my iPod touch, it would charge (it wouldn't say it was charging though) and when I plugged it in it would say "Device not Recognized". I then called Apple support and they told me to do a whole bunch of things that weren't helping. In the end they told me to try and plug it on another computer and it worked. The problem was my USB ports on the computer, they weren't powerful enough for the iPod and they had worn out. To fix this problem you'll need to call your computer company.

hello1111 · Answer

Hello,
i have got the problem and can't seem to fix it as I tried a new cable and I reinstalled itunes but still nothing. The ipod is working fine and it charges but it won't reconise it for some reason. please help! thank u

ps... I need new songs!

theunforgiven · Answer

Reset your ipod. Works every time.

Cadence · Answer

Hi everyone! I had the same problem with my iPod nano, it would charge but it wouldn't say it was charging and when I plugged it in it would say "Device not Recognized" plus now I'm having problem to add new songs to my iPod because it don't even show my iPod's name or what like usual!!! My iPod still in good condition and I already remove iTunes from my computer and re-download it but it still remain the same!!! What can I do??? I really need new songs for my iPod.... Help from u guys really appreciated!! Plzzzz

Ollieee · Answer

I just had this problem, I have another ipod wire from my ipod nano 2G. I plugged my iTouch into the computer with that and it recognized it and is now charging. When I go back to the other cable it wont do that. So this being the problem if anyone dosnt know.

lumpy123 · Answer

I had the same problem, and I just reset the ipod (menu and middle button...i think) and then it came up on itunes after that :-)

jordyn · Answer

heyy I had the same exact problem!!! it took me 4 hours straight to figure out how to fix it. on your ipod press the menu and center button at the same time and hold. between 6 and 10 seconds the screen will go black and have the apple symbol. after it resets itself you can sync it to your computer. hope this helps.

xoxo jordyn

tian26jack · Answer

Guys,,, the "reset your ipod" thing really works,,, I rili tot i'd lost my ipod..haha... but its fine now,, just reset the ipod by holding the menu and center button both at the same time..

Eddierific · Answer

Hey there I had this same problem, what you have to do is make sure its not already connected , disconnect everything from your itouch connect the cable to your laptop/computer and then connect the cable to your ipod touch/phone :) hope it helps :D Also it could be that theres a new update :P

Bellamariposa11 · Answer

I was having the same problem.  Reset your ipod by holding down the center button and menu button at the same time, once your ipod resets, plug it back into your computer, it should work. Good luck!

XXXX · Answer

i had this problem tooo, resetting the ipod worked i'd try that before you go through the bother or installing itunes again:) XXXXX

Fouad · Answer

I got the same problem as you all, but I dont got the answers, as I said before, my computer cant reconize ipod, maybe the USB ports are burned..

CMpunkLover · Answer

If your computer detects the ipod go on your ipod summary and make sure the 'sync only checked songs and videos' box is checked off, after that it will sync

seb · Answer

im trying my sisters cable

thanks

jesse · Answer

hey everyone, what worked for me was that I uninstalled then installed itunes. it works

sdclams · Answer

On a mac, no need to uninstall anything. Just run a system Updates (from the Apple menu) and update to the latest version of iTunes. They fixed some sort of bug with this new version that resolves the not recognizing certain ipods.  Beware though, the new version has to run an update to your iTunes library, so it may take a while to start up after running the update.

anonymous · Answer

Hey
My problem is that when I plug-in my Itouch, Itune reads it but the icon on "my comptuers" wont come up... 
need help ~_~

Rich · Answer

hold down the middle and menu button down for 10 seconds it will restart your ipod then try it it worked for me!!!

Amanda B · Answer

I just read this cause my new used I pod would not show up, I was becoming discouraged, I grabbed my boyfriends usb cord and holy crapped it really worked. Mine must be broke a little but can still charge. I am so greatful!!!!!

iprincess · Answer

I had the same problem multiple times.  The first time it happened it was because I had installed my Blackberry software on my computer, so I had to uninstall my itunes software and reinstall it, and then it recognized it.  What I learned is that itunes wants to be your main music player for your computer, so the next time it happened after I downloaded some different music software, all I did was open itunes and made it my default player.  I then plugged my USB back into my computer, and it worked fine.  Basically you just have to trick your itunes program.  It wants to be number 1 music program.  Hope this helps :)

MarkWood · Answer

basically, if you are on windows xp still, download windows service pack 3 otherwise I cant think of anything and sorry

Green_Kyooty27 · Answer

Hi!

I have a simialar problem to yours but more.

My iPod is black. I'm not sure if its frozen. It won't turn on.
I've tried the flicking the hold switch and pressing Menu and the Middle button. 
Still nothing works. But the strangest this is My Computer or iTunes wont sense it.
Now my mom (I'm 14) called the internet people, and they said it could be the wind.

(We're having a lot of wind lately.)

Please write me back.
I just want to listen to music quietly.

Thankyou!

Jackiee · Answer

HEY YOU GUYS I GOT IT! 
I just fixed my problem cause when I plugged my Ipod in to my computer

the ipod would just start chargin but it didn't come up as anything in itunes. 

Turns out the cord was a cord that was broken a long time ago that my brother switched on me >:(

Just change your cord and don't listen to anyone else!

claybay · Answer

I just fixed the problem I had with this. So I thought i'd post my way of fixing, just in case anyone else has the same issue as me. All I had to do was restart my computer, so some automatic updates could install. Easy as that. Haha

matt · Answer

well I got the same problem but it says download 64-bit of itunes I do and still wont work plz help =)

xy and z · Answer

i also have the same problem.  my cable and ipod work fine because my ipod will charge with the wall adaptor.  I thought it might be the usb plug but I connect my mouse to both plugs on my laptop and it works, also I did the same for my flash drive and it also works. what can be the problem?

Lexi · Answer

I have the same problem. I erased my whole iphone and when I plug it in it will charge but when I take it off it shows the apple, the turning on screen, and then shuts completely off? I need some help.

sandi · Answer

i had this problem so I went to device manager, I uninstalled all usb hubs and controllers (one at a time) and then I restarted the computer.  I let everthing regenerate and when computer was quiet, I plugged in my itouch and it then opened itunes and it began to sync!  PROBLEM SOLVED!  Good luck!

ahhther(: · Answer

on my ipod there is a picture ssaying to plug it into itunes and I do and nothing happens!!

munchancha · Answer

hey I dont hav an answer but please can u help get my ipod fixed I am seriously crieing!

girl · Answer

whyi cannot connect my iphone in my laptop?

juan · Answer

I have an ipod I wanted to restored everything but all of a sudden it told me I need to plug it in to like a square thing with like a charger I plug it in but it still says the samething over and over I need help bad email me at juanfromchicago57@gmail.com

Karen · Answer

If anyone can help me figure out this problem with my sons Ipod it would help so much.His computer is not recognizing it are charging it. We have tried on 2 computers and can't get the I tunes to come up either the apple symbol will pop up but thats all it will do.
Thanks....Karen

coolmike · Answer

same problem can anyone help PLEASE

bruce · Answer

Hello,
My itunes does not initiate when I plug in my ipod.It doesnt even show up as a devise on My Computer.This is a new problem.I cant think of anything ive done to cause this problem.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ashley · Answer

So has anyone found an answer to this problem yet because, I am too having the same problem. Please email me back if you have the answer.  x3_ferstlers_ladii@yahoo.com

izzy · Answer

yes if you pluged it in to someone lap top or they pluged there ipod in your laptop it will delet your place on itunes

swimgill · Answer

Yes I am having the same problem has any one figured it out yet?

smell · Answer

i have had the same problem what am going to try is redowling itunes software again incase there anything wrong with that if not to make another appoiment in the apple shop to get the problem fixed there a pain they are !

tiff · Answer

i am having the same problem as well. anyone figure out how to fix it?

max · Answer

yes there is a problem with your cable most likely

23 is my favorite number · Answer

[WARNING THIS WILL DELETE ALL YOUR FILES IN YOUR IPOD ALL YOUR MUSIC AND EVERYTHING!]
hi I had the same problem and while your charger is plugged in to both your ipod and the computer you hold the menu and center button for a while until the apple mark comes up and then you may have the option to fix the problem and that's what I did because I desperately wanted to put some new music and delete some off my ipod. This process deleted my whole library and even the playlists (my girlfriend is going to be pissed) well once this is done you disconnect and connect again and you are ready to sync. For me the orange bar showed up on the meter where it shows how much music you have left.. just press sync once and the orange bar will go away.. I really hope this helps
P.S if you think its the cable its best to borrow a friends and try it on the same computer..if the ipod shows its charging that means the cable still works

franny1988 · Answer

find an apple store near you, they will take it and tell you what is wrong withit for free.  but they will charge you if it needs to be fixed. updating and reseting are fre though

sal · Answer

my laptop is an hp mini and I can not get my ipod touch to charge! its frusterating!
theres nothing wrong with my cord because it works on a different computer. is it hp? my otther hp laptop wont show its connected and wont charge it either.

billly · Answer

hey guys,
i do not know if this will help you guys but I was using a duracell cable to connect iphone 3gs 32gb to itunes, latest version, I switched from that cable  back to apple cable and it worked, so this worked for me, hope this helps someone

smartypants · Answer

i had the same problem and looked this up but what happened for me was that I jus needed to let it charge for a second because it was so dead that it wasnt triguring so I let it sit and then it turned on itself and then showed up.... hope this helps

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