Created: February 23, 2023

My itunes will not sync with any ipod that I hook up to my computer

Last Edit: February 23, 2023
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Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?
Customer Reply
*****
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Nice to meet you, *****!
Tell me please model of your iPod.
Customer Reply
It is 120 GB but I dont know what model it is. I have another that is 120 gb
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
What troubleshooting have you done so far?
Customer Reply
I reset the ipod and then restored factory settings and tried to sync it from that point and the words sync were lighter than anything that was available for you to do meaning I cannot sync it
I cannot think of anything else aside from one of the ipods might need a new battery soon
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Got it.
*****, can you please tell me how do you sync your iPod, step-by-step?
Customer Reply
I have itunes open and then I plug the ipod in then I go to the file menu and then highlight devices and it brings up a menu that has Sync, Transfer Purchases Back up and Restore from Back up options, but none of these options allow me to use them
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ah, I see.
Thanks for clarifying that.
Customer Reply
It wont even charge
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
May I please ask you to restart your computer, then open iTunes, and connect your iPod again?
Customer Reply
okay
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Take your time.
Customer Reply
The computer started to update , so it will take about three minutes or so
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
No problem.
Customer Reply
It may take a little longer because it is only at 30% now
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
No worries.
Customer Reply
I am not sure how long it will be because it finished counting up but it is processing now on the main title screen
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Don't worry - take as much time as you need.
Customer Reply
It is almost finished
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Great.
Customer Reply
It is doing the exact same thing. It wont let me sync the ipod
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
I see, thanks for clarifying.
May I please ask you to follow these steps?
Click Summary on the left-hand side of the iTunes window.
Select "Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi".
Click Apply.
When the computer and the device are on the same Wi-Fi network, the device will appear on iTunes. The device will sync automatically whenever it's plugged into a power source and iTunes is open on the computer.
Customer Reply
I dont see where it says summary
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Is there a way you could take a screenshot of your iTunes?
Customer Reply
I see File, Edit, Song, View Controls, Account, Help
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
To take a screenshot you need to press the Windows + Print Screen keys on your keyboard at the same time. For some keyboards, you may see other signs marked along with Print Screen. In this case, you need to press the Fn key simultaneously when capturing. The captured screenshot will be saved in C:UsersADMINPicturesScreenshots as a PNG image.
To attach your screenshot to our chat, you need to press the paper clip button in the lower right corner of the chat window. Then you have to choose an image and confirm sending.
Customer Reply
ok
It is on a separate computer than I am on now
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Ah, right. Can you please send the screenshot to help@howly.com ?
Customer Reply
I am trying to send it now
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Okay.
Customer Reply
It should have sent by now
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Can you please click on the "Account" and tell me what you see?
Customer Reply
It has my name, then my email address then view my account, authorizations sign out, Apple Music, Wish List Purchased Check for available downloads redeem
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
I see, thanks for clarifying.
Are you sure the cable you're using is working?
When you connect your iPod to your computer, is it charging?
Customer Reply
I tried two different ones
no
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
I see.
Customer Reply
I plugged in another and it is charging, but not synching
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Understood.
May I please ask you to try these steps?
Customer Reply
Yes
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Restart your iPod, iTunes, and computer. Re-Authorize iTunes on the computer by going to iTunes > Store. Update iOS and iTunes to the latest version. Run iTunes in the Administrative mode in Windows.
Customer Reply
Ok
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Take your time.
Customer Reply
It actually just started syncing on it own. I think that the computer just had to update and after that occurred the Itunes seems like it is working like it did before
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Oh, really? Great!
Is it working normally now?
Customer Reply
It looks like it is
Ivy Davis
Ivy Davis Tech Expert & Writer
Wonderful!
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