iPod Nano 3rd Generation not showing up on iTunes

I recently got an iPod Nano 3rd Gen, and when I tried to connect it to iTunes, it does not appear. I checked the System Report page and it says that an iPod is connected, however, it does not appear on iTunes. When I checked the iPod's "about" section, it says the version is:

"1.1.2 PC"

Does that mean that it's formatted for Windows? If so, how do I fix this issue?

Posted on Aug 11, 2022 8:11 PM

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1 reply

Bryan_K1

Community Specialist

Aug 13, 2022 12:39 PM in response to rain_man123

Hello ,

If your computer isn't recognizing your iPod, you'll want to follow the various steps listed in this article to see if they help: If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support

Cheers!

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