"Obsolete" iPod Shuffle

Apple officially classifies my otherwise perfectly functional iPod Shuffle as "Obsolete." I assume this is why my 10-yo Macbook Pro will not recognize the device. What is the company's justification for writing software that no longer recognizes the device? Is there a work around?

MacBook Pro 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 2, 2020 8:32 AM

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Jan 2, 2020 12:27 PM in response to firebug2006

Hello,

Please refer to the following Apple Support document.

If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support

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