iPod Connection Problem

[matthewbim11]

So, my iPod is acting up. Itouch 4th gen.

Recently, it has been having some trouble connecting to the charger, sometimes I have to work with it to make it work. Now, it wont charge at all. My cord was purchased in 2011, around August. When it dies, it will charge to the 20% mark, and then turn on, but then it wont charge any more. It is jail broken, but it wont connect to iTunes so I can restore it. It wont connect to the computer at all.

Is it my cable, or iPod?

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[K1ng_0f_N0thing]

try buying a new cable... i heard them cheap at some places. If it still doesnt work, its your ipod.

*posted from an ipod

[Ronin]

So, my iPod is acting up.

Recently, it has been having some trouble connecting to the charger, sometimes I have to work with it to make it work. Now, it wont charge at all. My cord was purchased in 2011, around August. When it dies, it will charge to the 20% mark, and then turn on, but then it wont charge any more. It is jail broken, but it wont connect to iTunes so I can restore it. It wont connect to the computer at all.

Is it my cable, or iPod?

You'll have to check for errors within the iPod's folder when it shows up in Computer. I did that and I was able to connect to iTunes and reset it back to defaults.

There's some stuff in google to help, but only if you know how to word your problem right.

[matthewbim11]

You'll have to check for errors within the iPod's folder when it shows up in Computer. I did that and I was able to connect to iTunes and reset it back to defaults.

There's some stuff in google to help, but only if you know how to word your problem right.

It wont connect to the computer. At all. It did say "This USB device is not recognized" error or something in the middle of all this happening.

[Ronin]

It wont connect to the computer. At all. It did say "This USB device is not recognized" error or something in the middle of all this happening.

You can force it to,

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1363

then open the containing folder and check for disk errors. After that it *should* be able to connect to itunes when you disconnect and reconnect.

[matthewbim11]

You can force it to,

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1363

then open the containing folder and check for disk errors. After that it *should* be able to connect to itunes when you disconnect and reconnect.

Ipod touch 4th gen. Sorry for not stating that...

[Ronin]

Ipod touch 4th gen. Sorry for not stating that...

oooh. I should've figured by the jail-broken comment.

Your best bet now is probably within here, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

[matthewbim11]

oooh. I should've figured by the jail-broken comment.

Your best bet now is probably within here, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

Its not connecting to the computer.

Edit: I'll get a new cord soon

[Ronin]

Its not connecting to the computer.

Edit: I'll get a new cord soon

How badly worn is it? I had the same problem with my nano last year (and had to fix an iphone without a screen via itunes)

[K1ng_0f_N0thing]

Its not connecting to the computer.

Edit: I'll get a new cord soon

told you. I heard they come cheap in some places. I have no forgetin clue

[Ronin]

told you. I heard they come cheap in some places. I have no forgetin clue

Resale vendors probably. Any place that sells iphone accessories or parts.

or this! 

http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Cable-Compatible-Apple-iPhone/dp/B0015RB39O

good luck

[matthewbim11]

How badly worn is it? I had the same problem with my nano last year (and had to fix an iphone without a screen via itunes)

It doesn't look worn at all. Its internal, I have stepped on it a few times.