Won't Let Me Edit iTunes!

iTunes will not let me edit my music on my iPod when I have it hooked up to the computer. All typing is gray and will not let me select it. It will not let me delete any playlists or move anything. I don't know what's wrong, please help.

If your iPod is set to sync automatically (either your whole Library or selected playlists) instead of "manually manage", then you cannot edit the songs on the iPod. Instead, you should edit them in your iPod and then sync your iPod.

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Sounds like the ID3 tags are messed up on those songs.
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Never mind, I fixed it. Disregard this.

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or
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Hello, TonyanAsia.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here are the steps that I would recommend going through when experiencing this issue.
Troubleshoot issues on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Store:
Make sure your date, time, and time zone are correct in Settings > General > Date & Time.
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Make sure that your iOS software is up to date by tapping Settings > General > Software Update (iOS 5 or later) or connecting your iOS device to iTunes and clicking Check for Update on your device's Summary page.
Check and verify that you're in range of a Wi-Fi router or base station. If you're on a device with cellular service, make sure that cellular data is turned on from Settings > General > Cellular.
Note: If connected to cellular data, larger items may not download. You may need to connect to Wi-Fi to download apps, videos, and podcasts.
Make sure that you have an active Internet connection. You can check the user guide for your device for help with connecting to the Internet.
Make sure that other devices (portable computers, for example) are able to connect to the Wi-Fi network and access the Internet.
Try resetting (turning off and then on again) your Wi-Fi router.
If the issue persists, try troubleshooting your Wi-Fi networks and connections.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1368
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