the ipod software update server could not. The server does not support this version of iTunes be contacted

my iPod is not working.

It doesn't turn on. it is not recognised my my Mac, and iTunes says that sentence.

what can I do?


Thanks in advance

iPod nano, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Aug 31, 2013 2:06 AM

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Sep 2, 2013 8:00 AM in response to vlaura11

Hi there,


I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.


iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694


Unable to contact the iOS software update server gs.apple.com

Error 1004, 1013, 1638, 3014, 3194: These errors may be the result of the connection to gs.apple.com being redirected or blocked. Follow these steps to resolve these errors:

  1. Install the latest version of iTunes.
  2. Check security software. Ensure that communication to gs.apple.com is allowed. Follow this article for assistance with security software. iTunes for Windows: Troubleshooting security software issues.
  3. Check the hosts file. The restore will fail if there is an active entry to redirect gs.apple.com. FollowiTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting to edit the hosts file or revert to a default hosts file. See section "Blocked by configuration: (Mac OS X/Windows) > Rebuild network information".
  4. Try to restore from another known-good computer and network.
  5. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.


-Griff W.

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