How to fix error 48 in itunes

Wont read what ?

Sometimes, you might find that your computer does not read that the iPod is connected to the USB port, preventing the synchronization of new files.

There are several potential causes for this lack of hardware recognition and many steps can be taken to troubleshoot the causes.

Reset your iPod's internal software using the key combination appropriate for your model. Apple's support documentation details how to do this for each available model.

(See Resources)

Install all iTunes software updates and restart your computer.

Connect your iPod directly to a USB port on the computer.

Do not attach through a keyboard port or USB hub.

These might not provide enough power to operate the iPod.

Connect the iPod to a secondary USB port.

If the iPod is recognized now, the original USB port might be damaged.

Connect the iPod using a secondary iPod USB cable.

If the iPod is recognized now, the original USB cable might be damaged and should be replaced.

Restore the iPod using a computer that can read it as a last resort. Connect the iPod to another computer, launch iTunes and select "Restore" from the iPod information screen.

This will erase all data and restore default settings.

Contact Apple support or visit an Apple store for further help if your iPod still cannot be seen. An advanced hardware issue might be present and a warranty hardware replacement might be indicated.

Hope this helps

Actually I would try putting the ipod into disc mode and restoring it to see if it a software issue. I know computer/ipod stuff can be very frustrating sometimes too; so i posted a step by step on both the putting the ipod into disc mode as well as restoring it. Generally you will need to use itunes to add music to the player. I only know of super computer wiz's being able to sync using the media player. I also posted a how to on adding content to your ipod. I hope that this does resolve the issue your having. :)

If you do not already have itunes, you will want to go to the web page listed below and download it for free.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/



Putting ipod into disc mode http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363 Putting iPods with a Click Wheel into disk mode Before placing the iPod into disk mode, you should verify that it is charged. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Set it to Hold, then turn it off again.) Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons for at least 6 seconds until the Apple logo appears. When the Apple logo appears, release the Menu and Select buttons and immediately press and hold the Select and the Play/Pause buttons until the Disk Mode screen appears.
Connect the iPod to your computer; the screen on the iPod will change and say "Do not disconnect" If you are having difficulty putting the iPod model 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 with a Click Wheel 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.



How to restore iPod (ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.

After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.

Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software.

The 4 possible restore options are: Restore Option

1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod. Restore Option

2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available. Restore Option

3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software available. Restore Option

4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.

A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started.

When this stage is completed, iTunes will present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).


Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).

During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.

Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.

After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

The ONLY way to resolve this issue without the code is to restore using iTunes.
How to restore iPod (ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.

After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.

Click the Restore button. You will be prompted with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software.

The 4 possible restore options are: Restore Option

1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod. Restore Option

2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available. Restore Option

3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software available. Restore Option

4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.

A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started.

When this stage is completed, iTunes will present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).


Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).

During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.

Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.

After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

If for any reason at all this does not resolve your issue please do let me know :)

hi dear

Following is list of iPod and iTunes Error messages or Alert messages you may come across while trying to open or install iTunes, update, sync or restore iPod, making a purchase from iTunes Store, or perform any other activity in your iPod/iTunes:

1. "Unable to Check for Purchased Music because an error occurred (-5000 error)."
2. "Error (-35)"
3. "There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later."
4. "-5000" and "-35"
5. “Error 1415” “Error 208” “Error 1418” “Error 1413” “Error 1427” “Error 200” “Error 1402” “Error 50” “Error 1406” “Error 1407” “Error 1428” “Error 1417” “Error 60” “Error 42” “Error 48” “Error 39” “Error 1417” “Error 53” “Error 69” “Error 50” “Error 3221””Error 2738” “Error1921” “Error 1607” “Error 5000” “Error 9006” “Error 9800” “Error 9814” “Error 9815”
6. "Failed to locate Supported File Types or There Are No Photos Found on this Device"
7. "the iPod ** cannot be updated, the required folder cannot be found"
8. "Cannot connect to the iTunes Store. An unknown error has occurred”
9. “Disk is locked”
10. "iTunes folder cannot be found"
11. “Disk cannot be read from or written to”
12. “Firmware update failure”
13. “Drive not formatted”
14. "The iPod "username's iPod cannot be updated. The required folder cannot be found"
15. "Folder cannot be found or created"
16. “Attempting to copy to the disk [iPod name] failed. The disk could not be read from or written to.”
17. "Sync failed: unknown error (-124)"
18. "iPod cannot be synced: required folder cannot be found"
19. “iPod Service Error”
20. “Cannot Import to Itunes - error 2002”
21. "Attempting to copy to the disk (iPod name) failed. The disk could not be read from or written to"
22. “The iPod "Customer's iPod" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1418)”
23. "The iPod "Customer's iPod" cannot be updated. An unknown error occurred (-50)"
24. “iTunesSetup.exe is not a "valid Win32 application"
25. "Internal manager error”
26. “iTunes 7.02 not a valid Win32 application”
27. "itunes.exe - Corrupt File"
28. "An Unknown Error occurred (-39)"
29. "Could not complete your iTunes Store request. The store may be busy. Check your Internet connection or try again later."
30. "There was an error downloading your purchased music. An unknown error occurred (-50)."
31. "-9800, -9815, -9814"
32. "Unable to Check for Purchased Music because an error occurred (-5000 error)."
33. "There was an error in the iTunes Store. Please try again later."

If you come across any one of the above Error or Alert messages, then either your iPod/iTunes has gone corrupted and your iPod may be in for a crash or maybe you’re already facing an iPod crash. iPod might crash or get corrupt due to any of the reasons from hardware failure to corrupt iPod cache to damaged Files or to damaged disk structure.

You must be cautious and try to recover lost data from your iPod from reliable and proved software which is non-destructive and can recover all data—damaged or deleted. Any compromise can thwart your recovery process. Try Stellar Phoenix iPod Recovery Software.

from this site

http://www.ipoddatarecovery.net/download-ipod-recovery-software.php

oke