Ipod unreadable error when accessing an Ipod with an Exclamation Mark

You can use an IPod as a disk drive on a computer to store and Transfer files (generally called disk mode). iTunes is the interface software use to perform this task. But similar to another disks, IPod can get corrupted due to unexpected removal while read/write process. To restore the missing information you can check the status of your backup. If it is valid then restore the data otherwise use some IPod Recovery tools which can help identify and restore your data.

One day, you start your iPod and find it does not start as expected. You see a folder icon with an exclamation mark. Another attempts of iPod fails, if it is a windows formatted iPod, it gives the same error.


Cause

- ipod is locked up
- You have improperly removed your iPod from system while system was actually accessing it for read/write operation. Such events might introduce disk structure errors.


Solution:

• Try to reconnect the IPod to your computer and if it doesn’t give any error suggesting that you need to repair or reformat the iPod, reset your iPod. It might have locked up.


• If you get any such error message, you can simply restore the ipod using latest version of iTunes. In case the data is not accessible from your iPod (backup failure), you can use iPod Data Recovery tools.

iPod Recovery software are powerful applications that use advanced scanning algorithms to locate and recover lost information from iPod. Such software are interactive in interface, provide automated iPod Data Recovery features and are designed as read-only. These applications serve as efficient, safe and sure solutions to recover data from logically crashed iPods.


Stellar Phoenix iPod Recovery is an unmatched recovery solution for recovering lost data from iPods. Available for both Windows and Mac operating systems, this read-only product supports iPod generations like iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Shuffle and iPod Mini. It comes equipped with advanced features like File Mask, File Filter etc. It can restore all music files, pod casts, audio books, documents and graphic files.