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iPod Touch 4G not recognized by iTunes and Windows 8

my ipod touch 4g is not recognized by computer (windows 8) and itunes but it's charging when I plug it in. what to do? already did everything that's said here:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
please help 😟 Thanks

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.6

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 9:03 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2015 9:21 AM

Did it connect before?

What version of iTunes is installed?

Have you tied another cable?

- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic. Different contacts are used for charging and data

- Try on another computer.

- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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Oct 13, 2015 9:21 AM in response to odnumled

Did it connect before?

What version of iTunes is installed?

Have you tied another cable?

- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic. Different contacts are used for charging and data

- Try on another computer.

- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Oct 13, 2015 9:29 AM in response to lllaass

Hi..I tried to connect it many many times before, but nothing works. iTunes 12.1.2 is the version of my itunes. I tried many cables too. Everytime I connect it, it only says "USB Device Not Recognized" so I troubleshoot it. Nothing happens. it says that its not working properly. says "device descriptor request failed." What to do? thanks 😟

Oct 13, 2015 9:50 AM in response to odnumled

Did you do this:

- Inspect the dock connector on the iPod for bent or missing contacts, foreign material, corroded contacts, broken, missing or cracked plastic. Different contacts are used for charging and data

- Try on another computer.

- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

iPod Touch 4G not recognized by iTunes and Windows 8

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