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Q: Micro USB options

I'm trying to sync my new ATV device and when setting it up I neglected to input my iTunes information prior to installing a software update. When the device restarted, it wanted me to sync it with iTunes but I don't have a micro USB cable. Is there a way to sync the device without the micro USB?

Apple TV (3rd Generation)

Posted on Jul 18, 2013 3:58 PM

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Q: Micro USB options

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  • by lkrupp,

    lkrupp lkrupp Jul 18, 2013 4:07 PM in response to subet
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    Jul 18, 2013 4:07 PM in response to subet

    The micro USB port is not for syncing. It is for troubleshooting and diagnostics only. To sync to iTunes you need either WiFi or Ethernet.

     

    See this article...

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1586?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

  • by subet,

    subet subet Jul 19, 2013 8:24 AM in response to lkrupp
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    Jul 19, 2013 8:24 AM in response to lkrupp

    I appreciate your willingness to help lkrupp, but the micro USB can be used for syncing. The ATV was already connected to my WiFi network (that's how it downloaded the software update) prior to asking me to sync with iTunes. I found a micro USB cable from an old blackberry I had for work and so I hooked it directly to the computer via the micro USB and launched iTunes. Then took it back to the TV and it was golden. Thanks though.

  • by Rudegar,

    Rudegar Rudegar Jul 19, 2013 1:24 PM in response to subet
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    Jul 19, 2013 1:24 PM in response to subet

    the microUSB can be used for 1 thing only and thats to restore the firmware if the appletv crash

     

    also the only devices which have the microUSB connector are the 2generation and up black apples tv's which does not support sync at all being they have no harddisk you can sync to they 100% rely on access to a shared lib of a computer running with itunes running

  • by Jeff9760,

    Jeff9760 Jeff9760 Aug 15, 2015 11:08 AM in response to subet
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    Aug 15, 2015 11:08 AM in response to subet

    Question: I'm looking for the fastest way to transfer 140 gb of pictures and music to my ATV 1st Generation. Wifi is too slow and most of the time it doesn't even work due to mysterious firewall issues. Is there a way to transfer direct from my laptop via crossover ethernet if Ethernet is enabled on the ATV?

  • by vazandrew,

    vazandrew vazandrew Aug 15, 2015 12:08 PM in response to Jeff9760
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    Aug 15, 2015 12:08 PM in response to Jeff9760

    You are responding to a 2 year old thread on an unrelated subject. Best to start a new thread