iPod won't sync to PC

Never_Enough · 08-24-2016, 09:21 AM

I know it's the iPod itself (5th gen classic) because my other iPod syncs fine.
Other than syncing to my computers, the iPod works fine.

I've tried updating iTunes, resetting the iPod itself, restarting both computers, etc. Nothing works.

Anyone else have this problem? If so, how were you able to fix it?

kprocivic · 08-24-2016, 09:36 AM

Honestly just plugging and unplugging till it recognised.

turbo_joe · 08-24-2016, 10:05 AM

Check the charging port for pocket lint or other debris

Never_Enough · 08-24-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Check the charging port for pocket lint or other debris

I wish it was that easy to solve this

turbo_joe · 08-24-2016, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

I wish it was that easy to solve this

Has fixed the same issue with my phone many times lol. Have you done a hard reset on the ipod?

gtron · 08-24-2016, 10:52 AM

How can you ever expect to fix your iPod when you can't even post in the correct forum?

I will help you anyway because I'm some type of nice person.

Solution in the form of lyrics because iPod: "throw it in the gutter and go buy another"

jtodd_fl · 08-24-2016, 10:56 AM

In the interest of creative solutions, I will offer a solution that contains your probable response to gtron 's proposed solution.

DFU restore.

RedlinePSI · 08-24-2016, 10:56 AM

Apple has deemed your iPod a brick because they have decided for you it's time to buy a new one. Accept the fate bestowed to you from the Gods, open your wallet, and go to church; er i mean the Apple Store.

UncleWede · 08-24-2016, 11:03 AM

Resistance is futile

Truly though, you gotta know how to blow on the contacts and fix it.

Biorin · 08-24-2016, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Resistance is futile

Truly though, you gotta know how to blow on the contacts and fix it.

It's not a Nintendo 64 cartridge!

UncleWede · 08-24-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Biorin

It's not a Nintendo 64 cartridge!

UNIVERSAL plug truth

Never_Enough · 08-24-2016, 02:19 PM

It played fine in the Z06 Monday & today would not sync there, but still syncs in the Speed6 fine W...T...F?!

Never_Enough · 08-24-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Has fixed the same issue with my phone many times lol. Have you done a hard reset on the ipod?

I blew on the contacts & of course no change. You mean the menu & center button hold down? Yes.

Crimson92 · 08-24-2016, 02:26 PM

Did you try a different cable. The cable I had charged fine but would not connect to a pc.

Banana Hammock · 08-24-2016, 03:35 PM

Hold the Menu and middle button down for a couple seconds until the screen fades out, wait for the iPod to reboot, then try again.

If this doesn't work, repeat the same process but this time around, instead of waiting for it to boot completely, quickly hold down the Play and middle button. The iPod will boot into Disk mode. It should work at this point. Once you're done, eject as usual then hold Menu and the middle button to reboot and allow it to boot normally.

Never_Enough · 08-25-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by duck fat

Hold the Menu and middle button down for a couple seconds until the screen fades out, wait for the iPod to reboot, then try again.

If this doesn't work, repeat the same process but this time around, instead of waiting for it to boot completely, quickly hold down the Play and middle button. The iPod will boot into Disk mode. It should work at this point. Once you're done, eject as usual then hold Menu and the middle button to reboot and allow it to boot normally.

Been there done that. No change

Never_Enough · 08-25-2016, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

Did you try a different cable. The cable I had charged fine but would not connect to a pc.

Yup.

jtodd_fl · 08-25-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

Yup.

Did you try the DFU restore?

https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/DFU_Mode

Banana Hammock · 08-25-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

Been there done that. No change

Bummer

Never_Enough · 08-25-2016, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

Did you try the DFU restore?

https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/DFU_Mode

Yup

jtodd_fl · 08-25-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeZ06

Yup

And THAT didn't work?

Diagnosis: Well and truly fucked.

Never_Enough · 08-25-2016, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

And THAT didn't work?

Diagnosis: Well and truly fucked.

Seems like I am!

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Banana Hammock Beefcake 3738 Rep 711 Posts Drives: R32 GTR Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Hold the Menu and middle button down for a couple seconds until the screen fades out, wait for the iPod to reboot, then try again. If this doesn't work, repeat the same process but this time around, instead of waiting for it to boot completely, quickly hold down the Play and middle button. The iPod will boot into Disk mode. It should work at this point. Once you're done, eject as usual then hold Menu and the middle button to reboot and allow it to boot normally.
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