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      • Thread iPod Classic recognized by iTunes but won't sync

        iPod Classic recognized by iTunes but won't sync

        I just bought a refurbished iPod Classic (6th Gen. 160GB). The iPod looks and functions as if it were brand new. I connected the iPod to my laptop and iTunes recognizes it. However, when I try syncing the iPod, nothin...view more
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        • Thread I get an error message that says my ipod classic is not linked to my itunes library but I am not linked to any other itunes library.

          I get an error message that says my ipod classic is not linked to my itunes library but I am not linked to any other itunes library.

          iPod Classic.  MacBook Pro. OS X El Capitan, version 10.11.6. iTunes 12.4.3.1   I tried to transfer (manual manage) some new purchased TV shows from iTunes to my ipod and I received an error message: &nbs...view more
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          I get an error message that says my ipod classic is not linked to my itunes library but I am not linked to any other itunes library.

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          • Thread Ipod reads No Music

            Ipod reads No Music

            Hi! ITunes froze while syncing/trying to add songs to my iPod Classic. And then the Finder froze while I tried to eject it that way. I wound up having to just disconnect it.   Now my iPod reads No Music! Argh. ...view more
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            Ipod reads No Music

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            • Thread about my ipod160GB is mot working in itunes

              about my ipod160GB is mot working in itunes

              my ipod classic 160GB     serial number 8K***79U MODEL MC297LL VERSION 2.0.5 DEAR SIR PELEASE HELP ME TO RESOLVE MY PROBLEM OF IPOD NOT  CONNECTING WITH ITUNES  HAVE UPDATED ALL SOF...view more
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              about my ipod160GB is mot working in itunes

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              • Thread 160GB iPod classic won't mount in iTunes

                160GB iPod classic won't mount in iTunes

                Hello,   I'm hoping someone out there can help me.  I have a 160GB iPod classic which still works perfectly well.  Until a few months ago I was able to connect it to my 2012 Mac and sync music to it th...view more
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                • Thread iPod Video 5.5 Generation, Sound From Dock - None From Headphones

                  iPod Video 5.5 Generation, Sound From Dock - None From Headphones

                  Hello, I've been browsing the forum here among other places trying to figure this somewhat strange issue out and I finally decided to see if someone here has an answer. I recently bought an used iPod Video 5.5 Generat...view more
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                  iPod Video 5.5 Generation, Sound From Dock - None From Headphones

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                  • Thread Ipod classic 5th Gen is not recongnised by macbook pro (OSX El Capitan) or iTunes (12.3)!

                    Ipod classic 5th Gen is not recongnised by macbook pro (OSX El Capitan) or iTunes (12.3)!

                    Since updating my mac and iTunes it doesn't recognise at all my iPod 5th gen classic. Really frustrating seeing as I can not add or change any music on the device. Can someone help me out??view more
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                    Ipod classic 5th Gen is not recongnised by macbook pro (OSX El Capitan) or iTunes (12.3)!

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                    • Thread How do you erase all content on an IPod in preparation for transferring owneship?

                      How do you erase all content on an IPod in preparation for transferring owneship?

                      I am preparing to sell my old IPod Classic on eBay and wondered what steps I need to take to take it back to factory settings (so all my content and personal information is erased).view more
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                      How do you erase all content on an IPod in preparation for transferring owneship?

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                      • Thread Classic won't sync anymore / iTunes failed

                        Classic won't sync anymore / iTunes failed

                        Hello all,   I have an older iPod classic 160gb, which I am unable to synchronise with new music. I had the first time trouble in April when I was told, that my whole music on the iPod was from a different devic...view more
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                        • Thread ipod classic fully charged shows black screen when disconnected from USB

                          ipod classic fully charged shows black screen when disconnected from USB

                          I have an ipod classic a few years old, and I didn´t use it for some time. I connected it to my MAC to charge and add podcasts, updates... All seams well and works fine until I disconnect it, it then goes into a...view more
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                          • Thread iPod Classic Sync Issue

                            iPod Classic Sync Issue

                            I would start a sync with my iPod classic and it can start successfully but part way through it will stop all of a sudden and say "iPod not ejected properly". So for some reason it disconnects and I have tried using t...view more
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                            • Thread iTunes 12 will not recognize a iPod video 30G. Why?

                              iTunes 12 will not recognize a iPod video 30G. Why?

                              iTunes version 12.0.1 iPod Video 30g (5th gen)   Issue: iTunes will not recognize the iPod. Desktop still does. Double checked that iTunes will still recognize a device (iPhone 5). iTunes will still sync or reco...view more
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                              iTunes 12 will not recognize a iPod video 30G. Why?

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                              • Thread Anyway to use apple music with iPod classic?

                                Anyway to use apple music with iPod classic?

                                Been googling but found nothing. So you can only use apple music with ipod touch???view more
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                                Anyway to use apple music with iPod classic?

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                                • Thread ipod classic connectivity

                                  ipod classic connectivity

                                  i have just upgraded my computer to IMAC OS X ElCapitan Version 10.11.5 but it does not show my 'ipod classic (late 2009 i believe) is there any way i can get the two to talk - or is it time for a new ipod?view more
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                                  • Thread ipod classic 6th generation won't sync to itunes

                                    ipod classic 6th generation won't sync to itunes

                                    I plug my iPod classic to iTunes it won't sync movieview more
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                                    • Thread iPod Classic won't mount in OS 10.4.11

                                      iPod Classic won't mount in OS 10.4.11

                                      Greetings friends, When I connect my iPod 160gb Classic to my Mac G4 Desktop, the iPod does not mount. iTunes does not open and the iPod does not show when I open iTunes manually, but the iPod screen shows that it is...view more
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                                      • Thread How do I download tracks from my ipod classic into itunes 11.4

                                        How do I download tracks from my ipod classic into itunes 11.4

                                        Hi, My ipod Classic works perfectly well. My itunes library and mac computer work perfectly well too now. However, for some reason I have lost access to about 25 albums in the itunes library. ( Problems began some...view more
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                                        How do I download tracks from my ipod classic into itunes 11.4

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                                        • Thread Backup photos when traveling

                                          Backup photos when traveling

                                          I have an iPod A1136 (old 30gb) that I want to save photos to while traveling. My camera has wifi which I can connect and upload the photos to either my iPhone 6S or iPad Mini 2. I would then like to move them to the ...view more
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                                          • Thread 160Gb classic slow to respond and now won't sync.

                                            160Gb classic slow to respond and now won't sync.

                                            First sign of problem was iPod slow to respond when skipping to next track. This only happened occasionally and still happens every 4th or 5th attempt to skip. Next problem was not being able to sync. Had various mess...view more
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                                            160Gb classic slow to respond and now won't sync.

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                                            • Thread Is it possible to download songs from my iPod to my mini mac?

                                              Is it possible to download songs from my iPod to my mini mac?

                                              Is it possible to download songs from my iPod classic to my mini mac?view more
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                                              Is it possible to download songs from my iPod to my mini mac?

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