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Apple TV is asking to be plugged into itunes, but itunes (or any computer) is not recognising it....?

Apple TV is asking to be plugged into itunes, but itunes (or any computer) is not recognising it....? Just a blinking light.....

Apple TV, iOS 7.1

Posted on May 2, 2014 8:49 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2014 9:55 AM

Have you followed the insructions exactly? Unplug all cables, then connect to iTunes via micro usb and run itunes. If using a 3rd gen connect power.


http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4367?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US


Make sure to connect directly to computer and not a keyboard port or USB hub. Try a different cable.

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Apple TV is asking to be plugged into itunes, but itunes (or any computer) is not recognising it....?

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