itunes is taking forever restoring my ipod (or how ios update wrecked my ipod)

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itunes is taking forever restoring my ipod (or how ios update wrecked my ipod)

I tunes told me a new update for my ipod touch was available (currently 6.0.1) so I hit go and download the stuff. Apple kindly asks me if I want to back up my ipod. Ah, I don't feel like like it so.... no!

Then I hit update, and the progress bar starts moving very slowly. So slowly that 12 hours later, its still updating. I let it go for a few more hours before I unplug the ipod and and reconnect to itunes. Now itunes wants to restore my ipod, all data will be lost. Oh well, I guess that's when my back up will be useful...

restoring...............restoring................restoring..............restorin g............ 16 hours later...... still restoring!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Mar 24, 2013 5:00 AM

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lllaass

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Mar 24, 2013 7:20 AM in response to Klondike Joe

- Try DFU mode and a restore

How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

- Try on another computer

- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Klondike Joe Author

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Mar 24, 2013 1:44 PM in response to lllaass

I tried to activate the DFU mode, but as soon as I connect the ipod to my computer, it turns on and gives a symbol to connect to itunes. I tried the button combination a few times, but it didn't really do anything, all I got from itunes was that it wanted to restore my Ipod.

But now I just upgraded my OS to mountain lion from Lion and just hit restore my ipod in itunes and in two minutes it was fixed. I guess we have to stay on the edge now to keep everything happy.

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Klondike Joe Author

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Mar 24, 2013 2:23 PM in response to lllaass

I would give you points Illaass, but I can't find the button

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lllaass

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Mar 24, 2013 2:28 PM in response to Klondike Joe

There should be a button/check box by each reply to your post.

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Klondike Joe Author

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Mar 24, 2013 2:31 PM in response to lllaass

I know but they are missing...

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Klondike Joe Author

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Mar 26, 2013 7:49 AM in response to Klondike Joe

Resetting my ipod was a good thing. I went on app store and all my apps were there ready for download. It was a good opportunity to clear up a bunch of space. And change a bit my music selection. As for pics, settings and contacts, everything was on the cloud. My ipod is happier than ever!

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