Updating without losing

I have a 2nd generation ipod that hasn't been updated for over a year. As all my music is on my old laptop, and the battery went out completely.
I don't want to plug it into the main computer and update it, because I am afraid of losing all my songs on it.
Is there anyway to update it, without losing my music and apps?

Move the music to the "new" computer before updating. See:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2713942&tstart=15

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How can I switch from Automatic to Manual update without losing songs?

I have on my ipod songs from another computer, however I'm afraid to plug it into my computer because my computer is set to automatic update for my ipod. Is there a way for me to switch my ipod to manual update without losing songs on my ipod when plugging it in? thanks.

Here is what you do:
Open iTunes.
Plug in your ipod.
hold control and shift at the same time. this stops your ipod from updating automatically. Hold this until your ipod is finished docking.
Then go to edit>preferences>ipod
then change the setting from update automatically to update manually.

Go from manually update to auto-update without losing songs?

I was trying to delete some podcasts from my ipod, and was following the directions on the help menu which told me to go to preferences and choose manual update, then delete. I tried it, and it didn't work. When I decided to go back to auto update, I received a message that everything on my ipod would be deleted and the update would be just what is on the itunes on that machine. I have more than one computer, and have itunes on each one. There are different songs on each computer. If I go to manually update on this computer, it will erase the songs I've put on from other computers. All this and I still have the unwanted podcasts. Can anyone help me to go back to auto-update without losing songs? If worse comes to worst I guess I'll have to update, lose the songs, and then re-update at my other computers. thanks.

Afraid that's not possible. If you go to auto-update, the iPod gets cleared and replaced with the current contents of the iTunes library.

I have a Mac G4 with a 10.3.9 OS and I want to update without losing any filters from my Photoshop 7. Should I go to 10,4 or higher?

I have a Mac G4 with a 10.3.9 OS and I want to update without losing any filters from my Photoshop 7. Should I go to 10.4 or higher?

Why do you need to update at all?
In order to upgrade you will have to purchase a retail copy of either Tiger or Leopard neither of which are easy to come by, and they tend to be a bit expensive. And, there's no assurance that the version of PS you now use will be compatible with a newer version of OS X.

I want to download the new Firefox version, but everytime I update to a new version I lose my RoboForm and I have to buy it again. How can I update without losing RoboForm????

I want to download the new version of Firefox for my laptop, but every time I update Firefox I lose Robo Form and I have to buy it again..How can I update without losing Robo Form????

Hi Livi 2412,
You can re-download apps again if you wish by using your past purchases list:
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!
-Braden

My iCloud is full and I don't want to buy more storage. Can I clear my current cloud and then update without losing anything on my phone?

My iCloud is full and I don't want to buy more storage. Can I clear my current cloud and then update without losing anything on my phone?

This article provides some suggestions: Managing your iCloud storage. In addition to what's mentioned there, deleting photos and videos attached to your text messages may significantly reduce the size of your iCloud backup and the storage it occupies.

HT4972 What if I can no longer sync with the original computer i sync'd with before because it died. How can I update without losing my media?

My old computer died and will not turn on. Now that i have a new computer I do not know how to sync/update my Ipad/ipod without losing my media

Sync Your iOS Device with a New Computer Without Losing Data
http://www.howtogeek.com/104298/sync-your-ios-device-with-a-new-computer-without -losing-data/
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
 Cheers, Tom

HT4972 update without losing all info

I really need to update my iphoe 4 but I don't want to lose all my music, photos and apps, how do I back them up first?

If things went correctly your phone should look the same. But now you are able to sync with your new computer without losing your data. If you succesfully synced your phone with iTunes and still have all your apps and other data intact then you're all set. (If you didn't get a merge or replace prompt for calendars or contacts you may not have chosen to sync these by selecting to do so on the Info tab of your sync settings.)
Updating is another thing; it does erase the phone but restores from backup later. Read "The Update Process" here: https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/updating- ios so that you understand what to expect before updating your phone. Also, as a precaution, before updating your phone you should always import all your photos to your computer and back up your contacts. If you don't have any other way to back up your contacts use the app My Contacts Backup.

Updating without losing music

The laptop that has my original iTunes has gone to computer heaven & can no longer be used. Is there anyway I can update my iPad without losing ALL of music? If not it will never get updated.

By design, the iPhone will synch with only ONE computer at a time.
Before synching, with your phone connected, you can open iTunes and File>Transfer purchases move purchased iTunes media to the computer. This will not move any media you did not purchase through iTunes.
There is no supported way to move the other data over. You'll have to see if there are 3rd party apps.
In this day an age, it's comprehensible that you didn't have a backup of your crashed computer.

HT4972 Trying to update iphone to ios5 but my main pc crashed and I got a new laptop. How do I update without losing my info?

It says that if I use the new laptop that I will lose everything. I have been using the new one for downloads, sync's and purchases for a while now but I forgot when I first got the phone it was the other laptop that crashed. Can someone please help me on this?
Thank You

If things went correctly your phone should look the same. But now you are able to sync with your new computer without losing your data. If you succesfully synced your phone with iTunes and still have all your apps and other data intact then you're all set. (If you didn't get a merge or replace prompt for calendars or contacts you may not have chosen to sync these by selecting to do so on the Info tab of your sync settings.)
Updating is another thing; it does erase the phone but restores from backup later. Read "The Update Process" here: https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/updating- ios so that you understand what to expect before updating your phone. Also, as a precaution, before updating your phone you should always import all your photos to your computer and back up your contacts. If you don't have any other way to back up your contacts use the app My Contacts Backup.

I recently received an ipad 2 from my brother i want to update my software to version 6 is there anyway i can update without losing the apps he sent it with?

i received an ipad 2 from my brother in Germany
i want to update the version of the ipad from version 4 to 6
i was wondering if there is any way that i can update it without losing the apps that he sent it with??

You can create an iTune and App Store account without credit card details
1. Sign out of current Apple ID if you are sign-in to one (important)
2. Go to App Store and select a free app
3. Tap INSTALL APP
4. Create New Apple ID
5. Confirm Your Country
6. Agree with Terms and Conditions
7. Fill in your Apple ID and Password (you must create a new Apple ID; don't use your old Apple ID)
8. Create and answer your secret question
9. Select NONE for Payment Method
10. Fill in Billing Address
11. Submit application for new Apple ID
12. Wait for verification email
13. When email arrive, verify your account
14. Start downloading your free apps

My Iphone4 will not back up, there for I can not update without losing everything. I tunes tells me something is currupt and can not back up.

My I phone 4 will not back up to my computer, i tunes says somethinig is currupt.. there for I can not update my phone to the newest software so I have the original, a year and a half, and it is causing me issues. I dont want to update without backing up and lose everything!?

What does it say is corrupt?
What have you tried?

I have an IPad 2 and no computer at all (it broke). I want to download iOS 5 off a friend's Mac but can't lose music, apps, etc as my iPad is my only technology right now. Is there a way I could update without losing my data??

So basically I've been living computer-less for 8 months now, doing everything on my iPad 2. I want the iOS 5 update so my iPad will be more independent and not having a computer will be less of a problem. Can I update on a friend's Mac/pc without syncing my iPad to their computer? I can't lose all my data, it's all my contacts photos music and school work for the past months. Also I'm studying abroad so losing everything would be even worse considering I'd have to wait months to figure it out. Help!!

These are the options you have.
Budget $1299.
http://www.apple.com/macbookair/
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Best.

HT201272 Updating without losing material from iPad??

My mother has bought several books directly onto her iPad, but they don't show up when connecting to iTunes via laptop. Her books list is blank, but has 17 titles on her iPad list. Why aren't they in her iTunes account?
We want to upgrade her iPad, but it warns of losing all her apps and purchases...
How does one save things on iPad before upgrading the iPad??

Welcome to the Apple Community.
What do you mean by upgrade, updating the OS on the iPad shouldn't cause any apps or purchases.
You can re-download content purchased from the iBook store (availability varies depending on location) using the purchased option from the Quick Links section in the top right corner of the iTunes homepage in your iTunes application on your computer.

I want to download Beta 6.0 but it says RealPlayer Browser Record Plugin 14.0.3 and avast! WebRep 6.0.1203 will be disabled. Is there a way to download the update without losing these add ons?

If not, is there any way to stop the software update notice until these add ons are accepted?

Hi blabla12345,
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with this:
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