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      • Thread iPod classic won't connect

        iPod classic won't connect

        My friend and I were sharing headphones the other day and she found she liked a lot of the music i have on my iPod Nano. She gave me her iPod classic earlier to sync to my iTunes that way she had the same music as me,...view more
        Kenichi Watanabe
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        iPod classic won't connect

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        • Thread iPod 5th gen is frozen and won't shut off

          iPod 5th gen is frozen and won't shut off

          Plugged up my iPod (5th Gen) to my MacBook, and where normally it would sync, it just froze at the "Do Not Disconnect" screen. Now i can't turn it off nor restart it in anyway... please HELview more
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          • Thread iPod Classic no longer goes below half volume

            iPod Classic no longer goes below half volume

            Recently my iPod classic, which has worked perfectly throughout it's existence, does not lower below half of maximum volume. The volume bar will go all the way down to mute when you use the scroll wheel, but the volum...view more
            Kenichi Watanabe
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            iPod Classic no longer goes below half volume

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            • Thread iPod Classic Disk Format

              iPod Classic Disk Format

              I accidentally reformatted my iPod Classic on my new Surface.  The new format of ExFAT appears and the iPod will no longer sync on my iMac.  How can I reformat my device to be recognized on my iMac where all...view more
              Kenichi Watanabe
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              iPod Classic Disk Format

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              • Thread ipod classic files erased

                ipod classic files erased

                I have a 6th generation ipod classic. All my music files were erased when I connected to itunes (12.3.3.17). itunes froze and I ended up having to hold the off button on my Mac to restart, as force quit wouldn't work....view more
                joe_7399
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                ipod classic files erased

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                • Thread Problem with backlight on my ipod classic 6th Gen

                  Problem with backlight on my ipod classic 6th Gen

                  The backlight on my ipod classic has gone out and won't come on again.  I have tried increasing the brightness through the settings menu, but it doesn't work, so I assume the light is actually broken.  Can i...view more
                  nodoubtdan
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                  Problem with backlight on my ipod classic 6th Gen

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                  • Thread iPod classic 160 GB will not appear in iTunes

                    iPod classic 160 GB will not appear in iTunes

                    My iPod Classic 160 GB all of a sudden stopped showing up in iTunes yesterday. It still shows up on my computer, though. I tried resetting my iPod. Then I tried restarting my computer and iPod. Then I tried updating t...view more
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                    iPod classic 160 GB will not appear in iTunes

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                    • Thread My iPod Classic won't sync to my new MacBook Pro

                      My iPod Classic won't sync to my new MacBook Pro

                      I just purchased an early 2015 MacBook Pro 13 inch. It runs on OSX El Capitan, version 10.11.4.   I'm running iTunes version 12.3.3.17 on it, and the Apple Store did a migration for me and transferred all my pre...view more
                      Kenichi Watanabe
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                      My iPod Classic won't sync to my new MacBook Pro

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                      • Thread Old iPod won't show up in iTunes

                        Old iPod won't show up in iTunes

                        I found my first iPod. Not even sure what year I got it but I'm guessing 12 years ago... It charges when I connect it to the computer and it works like a charm but it won't show up in iTunes. iTunes must have had a ...view more
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                        Old iPod won't show up in iTunes

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                        • Thread when i transfer my songs the iPod restarts

                          when i transfer my songs the iPod restarts

                          i transfer songs one by one and when the song is added the iPod restarts and the song does not get added.view more
                          Kenichi Watanabe
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                          when i transfer my songs the iPod restarts

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                          • Thread Can I charge my iPod with my iPad charger or is the voltage different

                            Can I charge my iPod with my iPad charger or is the voltage different

                            Can I charge my iPod Classic with my iPad wall charger or is the voltage different?view more
                            olefromlibertyville
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                            Can I charge my iPod with my iPad charger or is the voltage different

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                            • Thread iTunes freezes when iPod Classic is connected

                              iTunes freezes when iPod Classic is connected

                              Today I was putting some music on my iPod Classic 160gb...the files were transferring and I was editing some information in iTunes at the same time and iTunes froze and then I had to restart the computer...now two thi...view more
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                              • Thread iPod Classic Gen 7 got wet !!!

                                iPod Classic Gen 7 got wet !!!

                                I got it completely wet last Monday. And the worst thing is I left it about 10 minutes until I found out. I quickly put it in a rice bow. I left it overnight and the next day, I checked it and it seemed ok. The batter...view more
                                gail from maine
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                                iPod Classic Gen 7 got wet !!!

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                                • Thread My ipod classic isnt being recognized by my macbook pro

                                  My ipod classic isnt being recognized by my macbook pro

                                  I connected my iPod classic to my Computer but the computer does not recognize it. Usually the ipod icon comes out on itunes but the past couple of times that i have tried it, it hasntview more
                                  Kenichi Watanabe
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                                  My ipod classic isnt being recognized by my macbook pro

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                                  • Thread iPod Classic not detected by iTunes

                                    iPod Classic not detected by iTunes

                                    My iTunes is not detecting my iPod classic. I've tried following instructions from all over the place but still having no luck so far.   I'm running the latest version of iTunes (12.3.3) and El Capitan (10.11.4)...view more
                                    Kenichi Watanabe
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                                    • Thread Syncing SD TV shows

                                      Syncing SD TV shows

                                      I have a 120 GB iPod classic which I use to watch TV shows.  I recently purchased a second season of a SD series of TV shows - I cannot seem to get them to load to my iPod.  Any suggestions?  I have sea...view more
                                      joe_7399
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                                      • Thread iPod classic doesn't hold charge

                                        iPod classic doesn't hold charge

                                        I just purchased Universal Media Interface for my old Mercedes C300, and it came with iPod Classic.   It's okay while plugged to the car / wall usb, but it doesn't hold charge (it shut down immediately after unp...view more
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                                        iPod classic doesn't hold charge

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                                        • Thread Just downloaded el capitan and now my old iPod won't synch. Ideas? Thanks!

                                          Just downloaded el capitan and now my old iPod won't synch. Ideas? Thanks!

                                          Just downloaded el capitan and now my old iPod won't synch. Ideas? Thanks!view more
                                          Kenichi Watanabe
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                                          Just downloaded el capitan and now my old iPod won't synch. Ideas? Thanks!

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                                          • Thread I want to recycle my iPod classic but can't figure out how to wipe the content clean.  Also, even though it syncs with iTunes, it does not appear on my authorized list.  Do I have to reauthorize it?

                                            I want to recycle my iPod classic but can't figure out how to wipe the content clean.  Also, even though it syncs with iTunes, it does not appear on my authorized list.  Do I have to reauthorize it?

                                            I want to recycle my iPod classic but can't figure out how to wipe the content clean. The settings list does not have any reset choice.  Also, even though it syncs with iTunes, it does not appear on my authorized...view more
                                            Kenichi Watanabe
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                                            I want to recycle my iPod classic but can't figure out how to wipe the content clean.  Also, even though it syncs with iTunes, it does not appear on my authorized list.  Do I have to reauthorize it?

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                                            • Thread Tracks not in right order

                                              Tracks not in right order

                                              I have an album on mu iPod where the tracks are listed: Song 2 Song 3 Song 4 Song 5 Song 6 Song 7 Song 1   In iTunes, the track order is correct, but I tried everything to correct it and can't find the re...view more
                                              turingtest2
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                                              Tracks not in right order

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