How do I get iTunes to recognize my old iPod?

See If iTunes doesn’t recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod – Apple Support or try How to use disk mode on your iPod – Apple Support and put the device in disk mode, connect it to USB, and launch iTunes. The device should show in iTunes and allow you to restore it.

What does the iTunes symbol and USB cable mean?

It means you are in recovery mode. You need to restore the device through iTunes on your computer.

Why is iPad showing iTunes logo and USB?

A: Typically, if your Apple device is displaying the iTunes logo upon startup and that logo doesn’t go away, it means the device needs to connect to iTunes so it can update or sync to your account.

Are old iPods compatible with new iTunes?

Each version of iTunes should be fully compatible with all models of iPods that were available when it was released.

Why won’t my iPod touch connect to iTunes?

Restart your computer, as well as your iPod, iPad, or iPhone. Make sure the time and date on your computer are correct. Disable third-party security software and make sure Windows Firewall isn’t blocking iTunes. From the Windows Device Manager, update iTunes drivers and restart the Apple Mobile Device Service.

How do you fix a disabled iPod touch on iTunes?

Restore your iPod touch

Locate your iPod touch on your computer. When you see the option to Restore or Update, choose Restore. The Finder or iTunes will download software for your iPod touch.
Wait for the process to finish. Then set up and use your iPod touch.

How do I view my iPhone screen on iTunes?

Press and hold down the volume down button on your iPhone 7. Plug your iPhone 7 into your Mac or Windows PC and make sure iTunes is running. Release the volume down button when you see the Connect to iTunes screen.

How do I get iPad screen off iTunes?

2. Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to turn off. 3.

How can I copy music from iTunes to a flash drive?

In this case, to copy-protected iTunes music to USB flash drive, you are supposed to get a smart iTunes Converter. There is no better software that can be used to transfer music from iTunes to Flash Drive other than NoteBurner iTunes Audio Converter.

How do I transfer my iTunes library to a USB?

Step 1. Plug the USB into your computer > Create a new folder. Step 2. Open iTunes > Select the playlist you want to transfer > Click File > Library > Export Library. Step 3. On the file browser, choose the USB as the destination to save the playlist file. Step 1. Plug your external drive into the computer and open iTunes.

Can You charge an iPod with a USB charger?

There are several makes of USB charger which will not charge an iPod because they don’t supply a high enough current. A USB charger may well work with every other device you can find, but that does not mean it will work with an iPod. If I remember correctly, some USB chargers supply 300mA, but an iPod requires 500mA.)

What should I do if my iPod battery is drained?

If your iPod battery is fully drained, it will not respond when you first plug it in. Typically, it needs to be left alone for at least thirty minutes, after which time you should see some life in in. If you have connected it to your computer, then once again, the computer will not see the iPod for at least thirty minutes.

How do I get iTunes to recognize my old iPod?