ipod shows I need to plug it in with a cable when it already is
ipod shows that I need to plug it in and it is already pluged in. Appears to be frozen and iTunes does not show as a device is plugged in to sync it either
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Have you restarted your computer?
Locate and view your connected device in iTunes - https://support.apple.com/HT203060 - "After you connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple TV to your computer, you can view it and access its settings in different areas of iTunes depending on the version you're using."
If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - https://support.apple.com/HT204095
Device not listed immediately after upgrade - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6573744 - try restarting
Check you are using the original or Apple replacement cord. Some third party cables only transfer power and no data signal.
LincDavis June 2015 post on other things to try - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7082555?answerId=28397802022#28397802022
New phone not recognized when given exactly the same name as old phone. - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6577994?answerId=26760759022#26760759022 - delete all backups from old phone.
Device not recognized because of cable issue (although user initially assured it was a good cable) - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6912051?answerId=28002758022#28002758022