iPod Classic not recognised by iTunes - Can't sync.

This is not just a Yosemite issue, it has to be a iTunes 12 issue... I am running Mountain Lion on a 2007 MacBook and I am having the same issue.. iPod classic mini shows in finder and on desktop but not in iTunes... Lovely!!!!

This issue has been fixed for me with the new update for beta that came out a few days ago.

Just got my first mac and running Yosemite 10.10.1

Just plugged in my iPod Classic for the first time after setting up iTunes and transferring all my files from my old Windows laptop, gutted that it's not recognised. Being a complete Mac novice I'm pretty confused on how to proceed, can someone please explain what i need to do to get iTunes to recognise my iPod?

i think this is one we will have to wait for apple to figure out!!! Anyone tried uninstalling 12 and installing itunes 11 to see if that works?

Following a system reboot it's now picking up fine. 🙂

what is the fix? I just got a new hard drive installed and now have Yosemite, ipod comes up in iTunes but will not sync new songs... help...!

I had this problem…intermittently. BUT my iPhone had trouble charging because of the cord. Bought a new cord. Used the new cord to connect the iPod Classic to the Mac and iTunes. Problem solved, at least for the moment. So try a new cord!

Hi rowanbeth,

check in iTunes that the checkbox iPod > [Settings] Music > Sync Music is marked.

Cheers,

Awlo.

Thanks it's sorted I was being stupid because I had my hard drive replaced it thought it was a new device.

I have Yosemite and a Ye Olde Click wheel 2nd Gen iPod. When I plug in with a after market Firewire - USB converter my MacBook says -

"USB Devices Disabled

Unplug the device using too much power to re-enable USB devices."

HMM what to do plse?

Hi - sorry to bother but curious if Apple ever sort the issue with the ipod classic? I'm suddenly having the same issue with it where itunes (on home mac) won't sync with my classic - shows connected on the classic screen but nothing showing up in itunes. I'm not seeing a fix on this communications stream. Thanks!!

Thanks. it worked for me.🙂

I solved this same problem by: • resetting ipod, • reinstalling iTunes, • restarting computer

For most of us, this was resolved once 10.2 was released. This was a Yosemite problem with the 10.2 beta. I had to roll my system back to 10.1 and every GM release since has been fine.

Hi,

First off, I have 5th Gen IPod (aka iPod Video); this device has served me faithfully for several years. Recently, however, I have had a problem.

Thinking it was a battery, I purchased a new one. Well, the battery arrived and, following a YouTube video, I installed it in about 10 minutes. I tried to use iPod, but still got the same problems so I let iPod charge overnight.

I continue to get the following three screens appearing, somewhat randomly:

• White screen with warning triangle and a sad-faced iPod and IPod support URL
• Dark screen with universal no-go circle over a battery icon, saying Please wait battery very low
• Dark screen with Apple icon

I followed instructions (posted in several places) to get iPod in Disk Mode. Most of the time, I get no where, but on a few occasions:

• The screen comes to life and says plug iPod into computer in several languages;
• Plug iPod into my PC, my PC recognizes the iPod (the hardware icon in the lower left system tray lists the iPod)
• Taking several attempts, activate iTunes
• iPod screen starts flashing white and says do not disconnect
• After about 30 seconds, however, the iPod is disconnected from PC and iPod never recognizes the iPod.

I have tried stopping & restarting Apple Mobile Services

I have gotten the above sequence to occur several times, BUT always with same fruitless outcome.

What am I doing wrong? Is there anything else I can try or is it time to bid my adieus to my faithful iPod?

Appreciate any further help

Thank you very much