Q: Apple TV 3 fast blink and blocked

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Loreman78

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Q: Apple TV 3 fast blink and blocked

From yesterday My apple TV 3rd generation started to blink fast the white led , I see an image on TV (the image suggests to connect the Apple tv to iTunes) but iTuns doesn't see the Apple TV. Tried the restore (menu button + down on remote) but nothing... what happening?? Can someone help me?

Apple TV (3rd generation), iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 3, 2016 11:23 AM

I have this question too

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vazandrew

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You need to follow the steps exactly (remove all cables, connect micro USB, reconnect power). Connect directly to computer. Try another cable, making sure it is capable of data transfer and if it was bundled with another device then it may only be designed to work with that device

Posted on Mar 5, 2016 8:53 AM

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by Vinceassociate,

Vinceassociate Mar 3, 2016 12:06 PM in response to Loreman78
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Mar 3, 2016 12:06 PM in response to Loreman78

Read this:
Restore your Apple TV through iTunes - Apple Support
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Loreman78 Mar 3, 2016 12:08 PM in response to Vinceassociate
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Mar 3, 2016 12:08 PM in response to Vinceassociate

No possible to connect the Apple TV with the USB Cable... iTunes doesn't recognize the device...
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Vinceassociate Mar 3, 2016 12:30 PM in response to Loreman78
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Mar 3, 2016 12:30 PM in response to Loreman78

DId you read the entire page?
DId you power up the ATV when connected to iTunes?
DId you read the note about some cables not working?
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Loreman78 Mar 3, 2016 12:34 PM in response to Vinceassociate
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Mar 3, 2016 12:34 PM in response to Vinceassociate

Yes, I tried to connect the Apple TV to iTunes and power Up before , after... but nothing absolutely nothing... strange
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Loreman78 Mar 3, 2016 10:09 PM in response to vazandrew
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Mar 3, 2016 10:09 PM in response to vazandrew

I already tried two different usb cable but today I will try with another cables...
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Loreman78 Mar 5, 2016 8:53 AM in response to vazandrew
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Mar 5, 2016 8:53 AM in response to vazandrew

I tried with a different cable (new one) and I restored my Apple TV !! probably the previous cable was only for power and not for data... Now all seems ok! Thanks very much!
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vazandrew

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Mar 5, 2016 8:53 AM in response to Loreman78

You need to follow the steps exactly (remove all cables, connect micro USB, reconnect power). Connect directly to computer. Try another cable, making sure it is capable of data transfer and if it was bundled with another device then it may only be designed to work with that device

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