Hi,
My 4th generation iPod Shuffle is not being recognised by iTunes. When I plug it into my Macbook Pro, running Mountain Lion, the indicator light on the iPod will be continuous orange. This will switch off after a couple of minutes.
iPod shuffle (4th generation), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
I have just noticed that the indicator light is switching off for a couple of minutes, then on for a couple of minutes and repeating this.
I left the ipod plugged into my Mac over night. The iPod doesn't seem to be charging. The Mac was set to stay on all the time. Looks like the iPod is faulty? or Could it be a faulty cable?
Could it be a faulty cable?
Yes. If possible, find a new one to test with.
The continuous blinking orange light indicates that the Shuffle is either in the middle of a sync operation with iTunes or is being read by another system process, but only if Enable Disk Use is enabled from under the Shuffle's Summary tab.
Is the connection nice and snug on both ends as can be seen from this article?
iPod shuffle (4th generation): Not seen in iTunes
B-rock
Hi, thanks for the advice.
Yes, the connection is snug. Just to confirm, the light doesn't blink, it's on for a couple of minutes, then off for a couple of minutes.
I'll try and find someone with a shuffle, so I can test it with there cable.
Sounds good. Keep us updated.
B-rock
The iPod is working again! Just started charging as normal and can be recognised by iTunes. :-)
Could it be because I had accidentally left the iPod on and the battery had totally emptied? Maybe a problem with the battery?
Could it be because I had accidentally left the iPod on and the battery had totally emptied?
More than likely. I wouldn't be too concerned about it being the battery unless it happens again or more frequently.
B-rock
iPod Shuffle Not Recognised by iTunes
