iPod Support Not Installed on Apple Devices app for Windows

Trying to sync my iPod and add new music. Downloaded the Apple Devices program from Microsoft store as per the Apple Devices User Guide.

Unable to find where to download iPod support.

Update: A restart of the apple devices program prompted an automatic download of the iPod Support Software. Download and install of the iPod Support software is ongoing.

Update: Issue is resolved.

iPod nano

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 7:47 PM

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