iPod Touch Not Recognized In iTunes

Hi.
Today I will be writing about a very common issue with the iPod Touch and that is, iPod not showing up in iTunes.

Most of the time when we plug our iPod Touch to the computer, iTunes will pop up and the iPod gets recognized in iTunes  and then we can go about syncing the iPod with our favorite musics and applications.
At the same time due to some reasons, the iPod will never show up in iTunes and we get worried.
Here is the best solution to get this issue fixed.

The steps here will be time consuming one, buts its pretty much sure that it will help you fix the issue. There are few additional steps included to take care of certain small issues which you might face during the troubleshooting of the issue.

1. Make sure your iPod is fully charged. When you plug your iPod to the USB port of your computer, check what does it show in the iPod display. Usually it will show charging/do not disconnect message. If it shows this message , it means your iPod is well and fine and the issue is with iTunes.(GoTo Step )

2. If iPod display does not show anything, but the normal main menu with icons, then we have to follow following steps to get things fixed.

3.Reset your iPod Touch by following the steps given HERE.

4. Try plugging your iPod in different USB ports and check out if iTunes recognizes your iPod.

5. Update USB driver by following steps given HERE.

6. Put your iPod in the RECOVERY MODE by clicking HERE.

7.If you do not see an iPod driver or Apple mobile device driver in the device manager list, then we will have to restart Apple Mobile Device. Click HERE. to restart the Apple Mobile Device.

8. After you do this, you have to restart your computer leaving your connected to the computer.

Additional steps you can try are:

* Try different USB cable, to check if the issue is with the cable
* Try on a different computer which is running iTunes 8.0 or later.

Still you are facing the same issue, well it seems something is seriously wrong. Why dont you call APPLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT to get a FREE replacement or repair only if your iPod is within one year of its one year hardware coverage period.

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