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Issue with iPod linking to iTunes Store

Issue with iPod linking to iTunes Store

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DingbatPlayzMC
Senior Member
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02-10-2026, 03:43 AM
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Hi, I saw an old iPod in your basement, possibly around ten years or older. You want to pass it on to your mother so she can enjoy music or Spotify in her kitchen. The problem is that whenever you try to open the App Store, it keeps saying "Cannot connect to iTunes Store." The same happens when you click the iTunes link. But Safari works fine. When you go to settings and log in with your email and password, the same error appears. You've already reset it to factory settings twice and changed your network settings, yet the issue persists. Why can't you open the App Store now? Thanks for sharing this iPod.
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DingbatPlayzMC
02-10-2026, 03:43 AM #1

Hi, I saw an old iPod in your basement, possibly around ten years or older. You want to pass it on to your mother so she can enjoy music or Spotify in her kitchen. The problem is that whenever you try to open the App Store, it keeps saying "Cannot connect to iTunes Store." The same happens when you click the iTunes link. But Safari works fine. When you go to settings and log in with your email and password, the same error appears. You've already reset it to factory settings twice and changed your network settings, yet the issue persists. Why can't you open the App Store now? Thanks for sharing this iPod.

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SkyInsane
Senior Member
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02-15-2026, 07:00 AM
#2
This question seems unclear. Are you checking if the WiFi is active when you attempt to use it? It looks like the image doesn't show the setting, and your suggestion hints at Apple possibly removing compatibility with older devices.
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SkyInsane
02-15-2026, 07:00 AM #2

This question seems unclear. Are you checking if the WiFi is active when you attempt to use it? It looks like the image doesn't show the setting, and your suggestion hints at Apple possibly removing compatibility with older devices.

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Red_Ranger08
Junior Member
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02-15-2026, 07:24 AM
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Certainly, it is as you mentioned, the safari browser functions properly.
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Red_Ranger08
02-15-2026, 07:24 AM #3

Certainly, it is as you mentioned, the safari browser functions properly.

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ArchangelZ21
Member
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02-16-2026, 08:39 AM
#4
Likely removed support, so today only you can download mp3 files onto it for an old iPod.
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ArchangelZ21
02-16-2026, 08:39 AM #4

Likely removed support, so today only you can download mp3 files onto it for an old iPod.

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BlaizenBoy
Member
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02-16-2026, 08:48 AM
#5
The dates and times appear accurate. Ensure the SSL certificates haven’t lapsed and were not updated properly. You can test by connecting to a desktop and using iTunes.
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BlaizenBoy
02-16-2026, 08:48 AM #5

The dates and times appear accurate. Ensure the SSL certificates haven’t lapsed and were not updated properly. You can test by connecting to a desktop and using iTunes.

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zCalebG0D
Junior Member
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02-16-2026, 05:06 PM
#6
It's probable the iOS version available for the app is no longer maintained by the app store.
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zCalebG0D
02-16-2026, 05:06 PM #6

It's probable the iOS version available for the app is no longer maintained by the app store.

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Slide7
Member
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02-22-2026, 09:50 PM
#7
yes
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Slide7
02-22-2026, 09:50 PM #7

yes

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008luc
Junior Member
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02-23-2026, 04:43 AM
#8
Yes, you can still add Spotify to your device.
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008luc
02-23-2026, 04:43 AM #8

Yes, you can still add Spotify to your device.

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hotcone33
Member
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02-23-2026, 06:12 PM
#9
I remember during that time with iPods and iPhones many folks had their devices unlocked. I don’t know the details of how to do it, where to find instructions, or I wouldn’t suggest linking it online because it’s outdated. To be honest: Spotify likely stopped supporting older devices for security reasons. iOS 7 was released around 2015 and full support probably ended by about 2019. I can’t support jailbreaking and won’t help with it.
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hotcone33
02-23-2026, 06:12 PM #9

I remember during that time with iPods and iPhones many folks had their devices unlocked. I don’t know the details of how to do it, where to find instructions, or I wouldn’t suggest linking it online because it’s outdated. To be honest: Spotify likely stopped supporting older devices for security reasons. iOS 7 was released around 2015 and full support probably ended by about 2019. I can’t support jailbreaking and won’t help with it.