iPod stuck on 'connect to iTunes' and iTunes stuck on 'The iPod software update server could not be contacted'

I have downloaded the latest iOS 6.1.3. for iPod Touch 4th Generation last night and I installed it this afternoon. At first, it was working as usual but then, it showed connect to iTunes. I did what it want to, but my iTunes gave me the iPod software update server could not be contacted.


I have tried (on iTunes):

  • Changing laptop to computer
  • Reinstalled

    Got a problem on iTunes Library.itl newest version. But, fixed it and still not working.

  • Unplug and plug my network back
  • C:/Windows/System32/Drivers/Etc/Host

There is still no luck.


I have asked Uncle Google and Youtube and I haven't found one.


Do anyone know to fix this?


Thanks.

iPod touch, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Oct 20, 2013 1:26 AM

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Oct 20, 2013 3:02 AM in response to jehas

Update Server

Try:

- Powering off and then back on your router.

- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server

- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers

Public DNS — Google Developers

OpenDNS IP Addresses

- For one user uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes resolved the problem

- Try on another computer/network

- Wait if it is an Apple problem

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