iTunes is "unable to read the contents" of my iPod.

iPerson · iPerson #1 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 12:08 AM

For a while now, everytime I try to sync my iPod to iTunes, a message pops up saying that iTunes is unable to read the contents of my iPod and that I should restore it to return it to it's factory settings. I would prefer not to restore it because it is jailbroken and restoring it would un-jailbreak it. Also, recently it seems like my iPod has been losing memory randomly for no reason. Perhaps if I manage to sync it to iTunes, the memory problem will go away. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me solve this. Thank you in advance.

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 02:40 AM

I suspect the jailbreaking may have caused this. I would restore it and then break it again if you want it that way.

iPerson · iPerson #3 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 12:05 PM

If I restore it will restore it to 4.2 and I can't jailbreak that.

Kevriano · Kevriano #4 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 12:19 PM

Why? It is perfectly possible.

iPerson · iPerson #5 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 12:47 PM

Oh...what jailbreak would you recommend?

Kevriano · Kevriano #6 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 01:02 PM

Greenpoison, very very easy to use.

iPerson · iPerson #7 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 02:52 PM

Is it a tethered jailbreak?

Kevriano · Kevriano #8 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 03:31 PM

Meaning what?

iPerson · iPerson #9 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 03:46 PM

Meaning every time I want to reboot my iPod I would have to connect it to my computer.

Kevriano · Kevriano #10 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 04:06 PM

No idea. I never reboot my iPod. What exactly do you mean by that?

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iPerson · iPerson #11 (**permalink**)

05-08-2011, 06:13 PM

Ok I'll try greenpoison, thanks.

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Member Since: May 06, 2011 Posts: 7	05-08-2011, 12:08 AM For a while now, everytime I try to sync my iPod to iTunes, a message pops up saying that iTunes is unable to read the contents of my iPod and that I should restore it to return it to it's factory settings. I would prefer not to restore it because it is jailbroken and restoring it would un-jailbreak it. Also, recently it seems like my iPod has been losing memory randomly for no reason. Perhaps if I manage to sync it to iTunes, the memory problem will go away. I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me solve this. Thank you in advance.
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iPerson #5 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2011 Posts: 7	05-08-2011, 12:47 PM Oh...what jailbreak would you recommend?
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iPerson #7 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2011 Posts: 7	05-08-2011, 02:52 PM Is it a tethered jailbreak?
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Member Since: May 06, 2011 Posts: 7	05-08-2011, 03:46 PM Meaning every time I want to reboot my iPod I would have to connect it to my computer.
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Member Since: May 06, 2011 Posts: 7	05-08-2011, 06:13 PM Ok I'll try greenpoison, thanks.
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