I want to update my IPODtouch, but it will erase all my data. How do I sync my ipod to a new computer so itunes will not erase my data???

I want to update my IPODtouch, but it will erase all my data. How do I sync my ipod to a new computer so itunes will not erase my data???

Follow these instructions. When you restore the iPod from backup as the article says your iPod will also be updated.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

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    https://iforgot.apple.com/
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    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
    B-rock
    B-rock

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    I just updated to XI, but it will not accept the serial number

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    i have a i tunes account but laptop is broken . how do i sync my ipod to a new laptop?

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    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
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  • Had to buy a new PC as the hard disk of the old one broke and lost all purchases, but still have them on the iPhone. How can I sync them back to the new PC in iTunes?

    Had to buy a new PC as the hard disk of the old one broke and lost all purchases, but still have them on the iPhone. How can I sync them back to the new PC in iTunes without losing them?

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    May also be prudent to attempt a backup to iCloud directly from the device before you start... Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > iCloud Backup > On. It won't save any media but it would preserve the general account settings and documents in case anything goes wrong while you are trying to extract your other data.
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    I have an iPod Nano and I have a new computer. I want to sync my iPod with my new computer. It tells me all of my current music will be erased from my iPod. How do I prevent that from happening?

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    I cannot get my sons iPod touch to unlock. He has forgot his password and I have not synced his iPod to my new computer. I put it in recovery mode but it is still asking for his password. Any idea what to do next???

    Try DFU mode instead.
    http://www.iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=1034
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  • I updated my phone but it will not restore so I have a bunch of apps that wont open and all my music and videos are gone.

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  • Laptop stolen but iPod ok - how can I upload my iPod to my new computer

    Laptop containing my iTunes was stolen. iPod (thankfully) OK but 1800 plus songs on it. If I load iTunes on my laptop and connect to iPod, I presume it will wipe my iPod? (since there will be no tunes in the library). How can I upload my iPod onto my new laptop? (Apologies if this is an easy question but new to iPod and dont want to have to upload 120 or so CDs again !

    Laptop containing my iTunes was stolen. iPod
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    iTunes on my laptop and connect to iPod, I presume it
    will wipe my iPod? (since there will be no tunes in
    the library). How can I upload my iPod onto my new
    laptop? (Apologies if this is an easy question but
    new to iPod and dont want to have to upload 120 or so
    CDs again !
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    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
    B-rock

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  • I want to sync my Ipod with my new computer.

    My last computer was stolen in the fall, and I've managed to get a new computer.
    I know that connecting my ipod will erase all of my music already on their, but I also have new music on my computer that I want to sync onto my ipod without losing anything.
    I've transferred purchases, but not all of the music on my ipod was transferred (only1/10 was transferred.)
    I do not know how to put the 4 new albums I've bought into my ipod, and I'm terrified of losing the music already in there.
    Help?

    Hey there, this may have been answered since May 2012 but I will give you my solution that always works for me.....  I have 2 ipods synced with one computer.  I just received another one from my sister with cool music on it.  I wanted to add that music to my itunes library, but of course if I sync it with my computer all the music will be lost unlesssssss.........................
    -- Plug in new ipod to your computer (make sure your iTunes is set to "not" automatically sync when ipod is plugged in)
    -- minimize itunes window if it opens
    -- on your desk top, make a new folder and call it whatever you want.... let's say, "new ipod"
    -- go to start.... my computer... double click on the ipod icon
    --See ipod control folder??  If it is faint, right click on it... go down to properties... in attributes, UNcheck the hidden box... apply.. ok
    --go back and double click ipod control folder...
    --double click on Music folder...
    --select all the folders... copy them... open that "new ipod" folder on the desktop and paste them in there... perfect
    --open itunes... click file... add folder to library... click desktop... find "new ipod" folder... select folder and voila!!!!
    --all the songs from the ipod will now be added to your iTunes library, You can make a new playlist of those new songs.
    --now when you sync the ipod with this computer, it will replace all the songs on it, but who cares, you have those songs in your library!!  This does work perfectly without buying any program to do it for you!!
              Sorry for being long winded, but it works... try it.. I have done this several times!

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