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My apple tv 3rd generation appears to be in need of a restore. I tried plugging into my computer, but the device doesn't show up under location. And my newer computer doesn't have iTunes. How can I resolve?
Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support
Read the details on powering the device at the right moment. You can’t restore the 3rd generation unpowered.
Read the details on the USB cable. The cable must support data transfer, which a charging cable from another device may or may not do.
Macs with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later do not have iTunes. For restoring on those computers, the Apple TV will appear as a device in the sidebar of a Finder window. When the Apple TV is selected there, then the Restore option will show in the main window.
Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support
Read the details on powering the device at the right moment. You can’t restore the 3rd generation unpowered.
Read the details on the USB cable. The cable must support data transfer, which a charging cable from another device may or may not do.
Macs with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later do not have iTunes. For restoring on those computers, the Apple TV will appear as a device in the sidebar of a Finder window. When the Apple TV is selected there, then the Restore option will show in the main window.
I'm using a power cord and a micro-USB. I've tried everything and searched through my stash of cables to see if I have another micro-USB option, but that's not to be case. Maybe the micro-USB is the issue, or perhaps the Apple TV is dead. Thanks for your reply. I'm trying to find another computer to try it on.
My apple tv 3rd generation appears to be in need of a restore. I tried plugging into my computer, but the device doesn't show up under location. And my newer computer doesn't have iTunes. How can I resolve?
