The hard drive-based iPod classic doesn’t use Apple Mobile Device USB Driver to connect with iTunes. If your iPod classic won’t connect to iTunes, follow below iPod guide to have a try.
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iPod classic is a drive-based MP3 player. Differing from other iPod models, this series doesn’t require Apple Mobile Device USB Driver to connect to your computer. So when you found somehow your iPod classic won’t connect to the iTunes, uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes probably cannot solve the problem. Below are some suggestions for you.
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Connect iPod classic to iTunes
Most problems with iPod will be solved by resetting it. To reset an iPod, you can:
Click Wheel iPod classic Won’t Connect to iTunes
4. Connect the iPod to your computer; the screen on the iPod will say “Do not disconnect”.
Click Wheel iPod classic Won’t Connect to iTunes
If you are having difficulty putting your iPod into Disk Mode, set it on a flat surface. Make sure that the finger pressing the Select button is not touching the Click Wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Play/Pause button toward the outside of the Click Wheel and not near the center. If you are still unable to put your iPod into Disk Mode, use one finger from one hand to press the Select button, and one finger from the other hand to press the Play/Pause button.
If the above tips didn’t work for you, then you can try AnyFix – iOS system recovery to repair iTunes. It is designed to help iOS/iPadOS/tvOS/iTunes users to get out issues in minutes. With AnyFix, 130+ iOS/iPadOS/tvOS problems can be fixed, including device stuck issue, won’t restart/open, etc. Also, if you’re meeting iOS device won’t connect to iTunes, iPod error 1415, and other 200+ iTunes errors, use AnyFix anyway.
Now, follow the steps below to try to fix the iPod classic won’t connect to iTunes:
Step 1. Download AnyFix – iOS system recovery on your computer (Mac & Windows). Launch it and click iTunes Repair.
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Step 2. Choose Other iTunes Error from the repair list below. And tap on Scan Now button.
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Step 3. Next, the iTunes component error will be detected and listed below. Head to Fix Now to continue.
iTunes Component Errors will be Detected
Step 4. Then, give AnyFix permission and the repairing process will begin immediately. Wait a minute and you will see a Repair Completed page. Open iTunes to check if the problem is resolved.
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That’s all about how to fix iPod classic (Click Wheel) won’t connect to iTunes. Try AnyFix – iOS system recovery to solve system problems of your Apple devices, and fix iTunes errors with ease. If you have any questions about the article, feel free to leave your comments below.
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