Transferring music on the ipod back to a Mac
I am using a Shuffle and love it. I have all my data on my IBM PC and now am using a G4. I really want to just download my shuffle playlist into the established iTunes on the Mac but it doesn't seem quite as easy as plug and play. Any suggestions for transferring ipod to MAC???
You can't trasnfer music using an iPod Shuffle since it is linked to ONLY one library, however you can transfer the files in Disk mode, set your iPod to Disk mode and asign the whole space for data (Itunes preferences/iPod)
So you can transfer (and no listening in iPod) the files from the PC to the G4, after all your music is on the G4, add it to iTunes and now you can asign more space for music on iPod preferences.
good luck
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yamipod http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/
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Transfering Music from the ipod to the computer
Hello all I am new in this, i just get my first ipod this week, is a 30Gb Video. i want to know how can i transfer the music that i have in the ipod to my computer, to burn it in CDS or something.
thank You
RubensCheck out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer.
There's also another method. I've successfully tested this across several different Windows PCs.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), there's Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
The above methods will depend on what version of iTunes you are running.
I can't vouch that any of them will work with iTunes version 7. -
Transferring music from the iPod to iTunes
I had been using a friend's computer for my iTunes because I did not have one of my own at the time. I put all of my music and bought all of my music onto that computer, and then sync'd it onto my iPod. Now I have my own computer and want to be able to transfer my music from my iPod to my iTunes library so that I can play the music from my computer as well. Is this possible? If so, how?
If you have any iTMS purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows. The procedure is a bit involved and it won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. This is just a selection, you'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, they are generally quite straightforward. You can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
TuneJack Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only
If your iPod is set to update automatically take care when connecting back to your OWN computer and a different iTunes. You will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button: Managing content manually on iPod
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. -
my computer crashed and I lost all my music in iTunes, I still have all of it on my Ipod Touch, how can I restore my music back to iTunes from the Ipo Touch?
How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
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How do i Get my music off my iPod back onto my hardrive where it originated
How do I get my music off the iPod back onto my computer after a crash....? There has to be a way. Other wise what's the point of the **** thing.
RDMHow do I get my music off the iPod back onto my computer after a crash....?
Restore the music form your most recent hard drive backup.
You do make backups of your hard drive, right?
There has to be a way.
There's many ways. If you search the forums, you'll find dozens of solutions. You can use the search box in the upper right portion of the discussions website.
Other wise what's the point of the ** thing.
It's an audio player... not a backup device.
If you rely on your iPod as a backup of your music.. then you are misusing the device. It's not intended to be used in this manner. Apple makes it difficult to get music off the iPod as a method to hinder music piracy. -
Is there any way to put all the music FROM my iPod back onto my computer? My school tech person not only wiped out my iTunes, the wiped out my back-up hard drive.
Hello cgbuehling
You can, but only the purchases that were made from the iTunes Store. Other content that was imported from a CD or other sources will not transfer over.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
Regards,
-Norm G. -
I transfered music from my ipod to a new itunes library (new PC). The music plays in itunes but when I sync my ipod and try to drag songs from the itunes library to the ipod it wont load. It shows a circle with aline through it.
Have you selected manually manage music?
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Can I Transfer Music From My iPod Back To The PC?
My PC was recently wiped, and I have lost a music album that was stored on there. However, this album is still on my iPod mini. Is there any way I can transfer it back to my computer from the iPod?
I've only recently got my iPod so am unsure as to whether this is possible or not.
Any help would be appreciated.It certainly is possible.
If you want to transfer the entire contents of the iPod back to the computer, use these directions:
MacMuse, "Computer Crashed" #4, 11:49pm Feb 7, 2005 CDT -
Ipod classic has been wiped saying 'no music'etc.
Cannot see it on the 'device list' in my itunes. I have tried restoring to factory settings and reloading...it reloads some of the music, but when I plug the Ipod back in, it wipes it again. Ocassionally Itunes freezes when I plug in the Ipod.Make sure your headphones are plugged in all the way, meaning you cannot see any of the silver still showing from the headphone's plug.
A feature of the Nano is to put it to sleep when the display goes out and it does not detect any headphones.
B-rock -
neither my ipad or ipod are being recognized by itunes so i can't transfer songs from itunes playlists to the two devices. this is new, as far as a week ago i transferred music from the computer to the ipod. can anyone help?
Hey lightc,
If you are having an issue with iTunes not recognizing your iPad and iPod on your Windows computer, I would suggest that you troubleshoot using the steps in this article -
iPhone, iPad, or iPod not recognized in iTunes for Windows
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Happy computing,
Brett L -
My ipod is no longer connected with my mac air and I wish to transfer all the music from my ipod back to my computer. What should I do?
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
or
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities -
After reformating my computer isit possible to get the music from my ipod back on the computer and to add new music that I have downloaded?
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
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my pc was stolen and now i want to transfer the music from the ipod touch to the new computer, but sync only allows the other way. How can i do that? I need to back up the music!
If it is purchased music from itunes you can redownload it.
Follow instructions at link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519 -
My laptop crashed and I had to get a new hard drive. How do I get the music from my iPod back into iTunes Library?
See this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 outlining the different methods and software available to help you copy content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
B-rock
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