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    From Wade Garrett@21:1/5 to All on Thu May 25 09:27:34 2023
    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my wife
    to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only shows as
    an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to set
    it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course no
    longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive using
    Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    Ideas to fix?

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Wade Garrett on Thu May 25 15:03:22 2023
    On 2023-05-25, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:
    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my wife
    to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only shows as
    an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to set
    it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course no
    longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive using
    Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    Ideas to fix?

    I would try resetting it to factory defaults.

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  • From Joerg Lorenz@21:1/5 to All on Thu May 25 19:39:24 2023
    Am 25.05.23 um 15:27 schrieb Wade Garrett:
    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my wife
    to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only shows as
    an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to set
    it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course no
    longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive using
    Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    It is a long long time since I used this neat devices. Are they also
    included in the registered devices in iCloud? If yes then delete it in
    your wife's iCloud-account. Then do a factory reset and register it in
    your account. Then it should sync with your Mac.

    Everything with a full disclaimer!

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  • From Wade Garrett@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Fri May 26 07:26:52 2023
    On 5/25/23 11:03 AM, Jolly Roger wrote:
    On 2023-05-25, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:
    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my wife
    to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only shows as
    an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to set
    it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course no
    longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive using
    Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    Ideas to fix?

    I would try resetting it to factory defaults.

    Yup, that was what I initially tried to do and what led to the problem.
    Tried again, still no joy...

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  • From Wade Garrett@21:1/5 to Joerg Lorenz on Fri May 26 07:51:58 2023
    On 5/25/23 1:39 PM, Joerg Lorenz wrote:
    Am 25.05.23 um 15:27 schrieb Wade Garrett:
    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my wife
    to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only shows as
    an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to set
    it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course no
    longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive using
    Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    It is a long long time since I used this neat devices. Are they also
    included in the registered devices in iCloud? If yes then delete it in
    your wife's iCloud-account. Then do a factory reset and register it in
    your account. Then it should sync with your Mac.

    Everything with a full disclaimer!

    Good suggestion...but unfortunately, not registered :-(

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Wade Garrett on Fri May 26 14:46:51 2023
    On 2023-05-26, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:
    On 5/25/23 11:03 AM, Jolly Roger wrote:
    On 2023-05-25, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:

    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my
    wife to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only
    shows as an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to
    set it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course
    no longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive
    using Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    Ideas to fix?

    I would try resetting it to factory defaults.

    Yup, that was what I initially tried to do and what led to the
    problem. Tried again, still no joy...

    I assume you have also tried rebooting the affected Mac, starting the
    Music app fresh each time?

    I've had similar issues with an old iPod Classic, and restarting
    magically fixed the issue. After that it's been smooth sailing.

    --
    E-mail sent to this address may be devoured by my ravenous SPAM filter.
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    JR

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  • From Wade Garrett@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Sat May 27 10:33:10 2023
    On 5/26/23 10:46 AM, Jolly Roger wrote:
    On 2023-05-26, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:
    On 5/25/23 11:03 AM, Jolly Roger wrote:
    On 2023-05-25, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:

    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac via
    Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership from my
    wife to me after which it would no longer sync with the Mac. It only
    shows as an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able to
    set it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of course
    no longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an external drive
    using Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see the iPod.

    Ideas to fix?

    I would try resetting it to factory defaults.

    Yup, that was what I initially tried to do and what led to the
    problem. Tried again, still no joy...

    I assume you have also tried rebooting the affected Mac, starting the
    Music app fresh each time?

    I've had similar issues with an old iPod Classic, and restarting
    magically fixed the issue. After that it's been smooth sailing.

    Restarts didn't solve it-- but I extended your suggestion and connected
    it to a different Mac which got me to the sync page in Finder.

    Thanks!

    --
    I know things and I fix stuff

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Wade Garrett on Sat May 27 16:04:26 2023
    On 2023-05-27, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:
    On 5/26/23 10:46 AM, Jolly Roger wrote:
    On 2023-05-26, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:
    On 5/25/23 11:03 AM, Jolly Roger wrote:
    On 2023-05-25, Wade Garrett <wade@cooler.net> wrote:

    Got an iPod Shuffle 2nd generation that used to sync with ny Mac
    via Finder just fine. I did a restore on it to change ownership
    from my wife to me after which it would no longer sync with the
    Mac. It only shows as an external drive.

    I connected it to a Windows computer running iTunes and was able
    to set it up and it syncs fine there. But on the Mac-- which of
    course no longer can run iTunes-- it still only shows as an
    external drive using Finder or Disk Utility. Mac Music doesn't see
    the iPod.

    Ideas to fix?

    I would try resetting it to factory defaults.

    Yup, that was what I initially tried to do and what led to the
    problem. Tried again, still no joy...

    I assume you have also tried rebooting the affected Mac, starting the
    Music app fresh each time?

    I've had similar issues with an old iPod Classic, and restarting
    magically fixed the issue. After that it's been smooth sailing.

    Restarts didn't solve it-- but I extended your suggestion and
    connected it to a different Mac which got me to the sync page in
    Finder.

    Oh, shit - you just reminded me: Another thing I did was plug it into a different USB port on the same computer (and definitely not into my USB
    hub). That has fixed many connection problems for me over the years, to
    the extent that it's one of the first things I try any time I have a
    problem getting a computer to see a device. I think I forgot to mention
    it because it's become second nature to me at this point. Anyway, worth
    a shot.

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    JR

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