I want to connect my Apple TV to my computer using the USB but it won't work. When I plug it in it doesn't light up and doesn't show up on iTunes. Note that this Micro USB works with my other devices like phone or Kindle!
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No problem. Just to give context, the data transfer would occur when wiping the device and also to reload the firmware.
Feel free to give Apple feedback directly
HTC One M8 charging micro-usb cable works with Apple TV Restore.
Just tried it with no problem.
Just one more thing... I also had problems connecting with the micro usb cable (two different ones) and how I finally made it work was by unplugging the apple tv (while still plugged into the computer) and then replugging it. It finally showed up on iTunes! 🙂
This solved my problem as well! I didn't think NOT to plug in the power. But once I plugged directly via USB and that's it, it works fine!
Same issue, but following the instructions from Apple exactly (point by point, plugging usb first into ATV, then computer, then connecting power) works perfectly.
Just a quick note to everyone.
I too had the same problem with my ATV Third Generation.
I tried several Micro USB cables, none of which worked. I was almost ready to give up believing my ATV was simply not serviceable.
I then remembered that I had a Samsung Micro USB cable that came with my new work phone. I tried this cable and it immediately worked and enabled me to recover my ATV through iTunes.
The cable I used was the charging cable, but I assume it also passes data as it worked fine..
Good luck to anyone still having problems..
The actual cable is called USB c cable -- that is the correct one and I have tested several and they all work great.
this worked for my apple tv 3rd gen. power cable needs to be connected to the apple tv, thanks for this answer
Apple TV won't connect to computer with Micro USB
