RossMilner

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

Old iPod Classic has had a world of problems in the past connecting to iTunes. I used have have to reset it every time I wanted to sync it (by holding down Center button and menu button).

 

Now it won't connect to iTunes at all. It says 'connected' on the iPod but doesn't pop up in iTunes. My MacBook recognises it however, because I can find it in disk utilities. Tried resetting it multiple times, and done all the obvious methods. How can I get this to sync up now?

 

Updated to iTunes 12 now and it still won't work.

iPod classic, 5th gen

Posted on Oct 18, 2014 3:04 PM

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  • by utvols2007,

    utvols2007 utvols2007 Jan 4, 2015 7:03 PM in response to utvols2007
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    Jan 4, 2015 7:03 PM in response to utvols2007

    Adyer you download Yosemite again, don't let your computer restart and install updates or you will be back right where you started.

  • by mwagg123,

    mwagg123 mwagg123 Jan 4, 2015 8:39 PM in response to utvols2007
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    Jan 4, 2015 8:39 PM in response to utvols2007

    Where can I download it again?

  • by Hotrodguru,

    Hotrodguru Hotrodguru Jan 4, 2015 8:49 PM in response to RossMilner
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    Jan 4, 2015 8:49 PM in response to RossMilner

    What's the point of installing the OLD version again? Apple needs to fix this. Doesn't matter what older version you revert too, you'll still need to update it. Unless you want to roll with a OS without critical updates or fixes that are needed for a secure OS.

     

    Everyone needs to email Apple or open a support case.

  • by utvols2007,

    utvols2007 utvols2007 Jan 4, 2015 8:49 PM in response to mwagg123
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    Jan 4, 2015 8:49 PM in response to mwagg123

    I went to https://developer.apple.com/ and signed in.  I have a developer account.  I went to member center and then to Mac.  I scrolled to Yosemite and downloaded it.  There are two on that page.  One is the original and one is the update.  Get the original.

  • by hudson_lowboy,

    hudson_lowboy hudson_lowboy Jan 4, 2015 9:58 PM in response to Hotrodguru
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    Jan 4, 2015 9:58 PM in response to Hotrodguru

    For those that are confused...


    The 10.10.2 version isn't an "official" update, it's the Beta release of what will be the update at some point in the future. There are no critical updates or fixes inside this version of Yosemite. That was all done with the official 10.10.1 version, which is the one that myself and many others have reverted to.

     

    If ANYONE has downloaded 10.10.2 it means you are part of the volunteer Beta test team that we all all signed up for prior to the release of Yosemite. You can opt out of receiving these Beta releases if you want. If you do consent to using the Beta version they warn you that you may experience system issue since we are all part of a team that has agreed to test an operating system that has been unused by more than a few hundred people.

     

    We are here to expose flaws and issues with the software. This issue with the iPods is one of but a dozen I have come across until I reverted back to 10.10.1 since it was behaving too erratic. I use my computer for work and there were too many glitches for me to work effectively. I have done my duty and provided feedback in regards to these problems. Then I reinstalled the last official release from the App Store.

     

    All we can do is wait for another Beta version to come around or an official 10.10.2 update that fixes the issue.

     

    Hopefully sooner than later. 

  • by mwagg123,

    mwagg123 mwagg123 Jan 4, 2015 10:12 PM in response to hudson_lowboy
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    Jan 4, 2015 10:12 PM in response to hudson_lowboy

    Thank you very much for the explanation! So if you download Yosemite from the App Store will you: 1) Have all your data erased 2) Have to set up your mac from new 3) Be opted out of the developer beta program -Thanks guys

  • by Hotrodguru,

    Hotrodguru Hotrodguru Jan 4, 2015 10:26 PM in response to hudson_lowboy
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    Jan 4, 2015 10:26 PM in response to hudson_lowboy

    Thanks for breaking it down hudson. Totally forgot about me being part of the beta program and hence the reason I have .2 installed instead of .1. Anyway, didn't quit the Beta program but stopped the Beta software updates.

     

    https://appleseed.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/unenroll

  • by hudson_lowboy,

    hudson_lowboy hudson_lowboy Jan 4, 2015 11:21 PM in response to mwagg123
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    Jan 4, 2015 11:21 PM in response to mwagg123

    mwagg123...

     

    If you go to the App store via the Applications folder you will be able to d/l 10.10.1.

     

    It will not erase your data and you will not have to re-setup your Mac as new.

     

    I'd still do a back-up just in case of a glitch. Which can always happen.

     

    You can still be part of the Beta program but you can opt out of updates. I've still yet to be asked to install 10.10.2 since reverting back to .1 and that was 5 days ago.

  • by mwagg123,

    mwagg123 mwagg123 Jan 4, 2015 11:18 PM in response to hudson_lowboy
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    Jan 4, 2015 11:18 PM in response to hudson_lowboy

    Alrighty..downloading now

     

    Thanks again

  • by RobertSWUK,

    RobertSWUK RobertSWUK Jan 5, 2015 1:27 AM in response to mwagg123
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    Jan 5, 2015 1:27 AM in response to mwagg123

    Hi All

     

    I have the same issue, and was also a member of the Beta program, I will wait for a update to fix the issue.   Do Apple have it in for us Classic owners :-( by no longer manufacturing them and now not being able to put any new music on them :-(

  • by Otakuwolfx,

    Otakuwolfx Otakuwolfx Jan 7, 2015 7:35 PM in response to RossMilner
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    Jan 7, 2015 7:35 PM in response to RossMilner

    Update: After Updated to the version 10.10.2 (14C94b),My iPod works again .

  • by hudson_lowboy,

    hudson_lowboy hudson_lowboy Jan 7, 2015 8:13 PM in response to Otakuwolfx
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    Jan 7, 2015 8:13 PM in response to Otakuwolfx

    Same. Did the new Beta update and the iPod is now showing.

  • by MiMe Adele,

    MiMe Adele MiMe Adele Jan 8, 2015 6:38 PM in response to hudson_lowboy
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    Jan 8, 2015 6:38 PM in response to hudson_lowboy

    Same here, Thanks Apple

  • by Trev1138,

    Trev1138 Trev1138 Jan 12, 2015 9:26 PM in response to RossMilner
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    Jan 12, 2015 9:26 PM in response to RossMilner

    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!!!!

  • by BIGNOAH256,

    BIGNOAH256 BIGNOAH256 Jan 13, 2015 2:11 PM in response to RossMilner
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    Jan 13, 2015 2:11 PM in response to RossMilner

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

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