iTunes doesn't detect the device at all, but once the connect/reconnect loop gives up the iPod appears as a mass storage device - but iTunes continues to ignore it. The iPod appeared to connect, then disconnect and reconnect again in a loop until eventually Windows gave up and said the device had malfunctioned. However, I plugged in this newly purchased iPod to the family PC (via USB) and strange things began to happen. By this I understand that syncing has worked on their family PC (running Windows 10) in the past, but updates may have been run / fiddling may have taken place since the last successful sync. One of the parents already has an identical model which was "working fine" (although hadn't been synced for over a year). After the update or restore is complete, choose iPod Sofware 1.3.1 Updater > Quit to quit the application.įor help with downloading, see Software downloads: Formats and common error messages.Īll software available from this site is covered by a software license agreement included with this software.I have a used iPod Classic 5th Generation (A1136) that was purchased for a parent as it is compatible with all their 40-pin gear.Restoring iPod's software erases all of the music and other data currently on the iPod. If you choose Restore, you will see a message asking if you are sure you want to perform a software restore. Click the lock icon in the iPod Software 1.3.1 Updater window and enter your admin password.
If the iPod is not connected to the Macintosh, plug it in.Open the iPod Software 1.3.1 Updater in Applications/Utilities.You can also update to iPod Software 1.3 manually by following the instructions below: If your iPod requires updating, the iPod Software Updater will open the next time you plug in your iPod and open iTunes. WARNING: The Restore command erases all of the music and other data currently on the iPod. It erases and reformats the iPod before downloading new software. Restore: The Restore command returns an iPod to "factory fresh" condition. The Update command may be disabled if the iPod does not need to be updated because it already has up-to-date software. Update: The Update command downloads new software to an iPod. The iPod Software Updater has two functions, update and restore. If you install this update and your iPod requires updating, the iPod Software Updater opens and allows you to install iPod Software 1.3 the next time you plug in your iPod and open iTunes.įor more information about iPod, go to About iPod Software Updater
Install this update if you have an original or second-generation iPod (all iPods without a dock connector) with iPod software 1.2.6 or earlier. This updater installs iPod 1.3 software on your iPod.
This document contains information about the iPod Software 1.3.1 Updater for Mac OS X and a link to the software download.
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