“Why won’t my iPod touch show up on my Itunes as a device? I plug my iPod into my computer, but it doesn’t even appear up on the screen as a device. My iPhoto opens up, but my iPod doesn’t show up on my iTunes.”
There could a number of different reasons to why iTunes does not recognize your iPod touch. Here are some general tips:
- Verify system requirements – USB 2.0 port, latest version of iTunes installed
- Recharge iPod touch – low iPod touch battery causes issues with iTunes. Use a high-power USB ports like the ones in your computer.
- Check USB connections – try different usb ports.
- Restart iPod touch and or Reset iPod touch
- Restart your computer – Restart your computer and reconnect iPod touch.
- Reinstall iTunes
- Third-party software conflicts – some security software might be the cause. You may need to update or temporally disable security software and anti-virus software.
Need more help? Check out Apple’s iPod touch support page.
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