my ipod touch 4th gen wont be recgonized on my laptop. everytime i plug it in it says unrecognized USB no matter what i do. please do not refer me to the support page because it wasnt any help. i need a step by step guide on what to do.
iPod touch, gen 4
Not knowing what you did
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
Or
See
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows
- I would start with
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
or
However, after your remove the Apple software components also remove the iCloud Control Panel via Windows Programs and Features app in the Window Control Panel. Then reinstall all the Apple software components
- Then do the other actions of:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
paying special attention to item #5
- New cable and different USB port
- Run this and see if the results help with determine the cause
iTunes for Windows: Device Sync Tests
Also see:
iPod not recognised by windows iTunes
Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates
- Try on another computer to help determine if computer or iPod problem
ipod touch 4th gen not recognized on laptop
