How to Connect the iPod to iTunes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect your iPod to your computer using a USB cable.

   The iPod icon or the name of your iPod device will display at the upper right corner of iTunes.If iTunes does not automatically recognize your iPod, continue troubleshooting using the following steps until iTunes successfully recognizes your device. ,,, Tap on “Trust” if the “Trust this computer” notification displays on-screen. iTunes will not recognize your iPod if you fail to enable this feature. , Attempt to use another USB cable to rule out problems with the original USB cable, if possible. , This can help determine whether the USB port on your computer is defective. , In some cases, iTunes may be corrupted and require reinstallation.
   
   If using iTunes on a Mac, click and drag the iTunes application to the trash icon to uninstall the application. , In many cases, mobile phone software by Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, Android, and other manufacturers could be preventing iTunes from recognizing your iPod.
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   Step 2: Wait for iTunes to launch and recognize your iPod.

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   Step 3: Power off your computer and iPod

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   Step 4: and restart both devices to see if iTunes recognizes your iPod.

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   Step 5: Click on “Help” at the top of iTunes

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   Step 6: then click on “Check for updates.” iTunes will check for and install any new updates.If using iTunes on a Mac

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   Step 7: click on “iTunes

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   Step 8: ” and select “Check for updates.”

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   Step 9: Look at the front screen of your iPod to determine whether a ”Trust this computer” notification is displayed on-screen.

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    Step 10: Examine the USB cable to look for signs of physical damage or debris attached to the connector port.

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    Step 11: Insert the USB cable into a different USB port on your computer.

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    Step 12: Uninstall the iTunes application from Control Panel

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    Step 13: then reinstall the latest version of iTunes at https://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.

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    Step 14: Uninstall any third-party applications that may be interfering with iTunes.

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