hector0913

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Q: Why does my computer give me an alert message when I plug in my 5th gen. IPod Touch?

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Oct 28, 2012 9:00 PM

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Q: Why does my computer give me an alert message when I plug in my 5th gen. IPod Touch?

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by John Galt,

John Galt Oct 28, 2012 9:06 PM in response to hector0913
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Oct 28, 2012 9:06 PM in response to hector0913

Plug it in directly to the Mac Pro or use a powered hub. Read

Apple Computers and Displays: Powering peripherals through USB:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4049
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by hector0913,

hector0913 Oct 28, 2012 9:51 PM in response to John Galt
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Oct 28, 2012 9:51 PM in response to John Galt

This is the error message that was shown when I plugged my ipod into my computer. Im not familiar with what a powered hub is but I assume by its name that it is a usb port or extention which has it own external power source. I can afford something like that at the moment. Ill read up on the link you send me. Thank you for your help.
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by lllaass,

lllaass Oct 29, 2012 2:56 AM in response to hector0913
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Oct 29, 2012 2:56 AM in response to hector0913

I would make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. SOme other uses have reported same problem and it was due to a bad cable. The Lightning cable includes active components and not just wire.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/12/10/16/lightning-cables-authentication-chip-f ound-to-offer-just-enough-security
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