2 iPods and 1 iBook

How can my husband and I share iTunes on one iBook to update our 2 iPods? We each have an iPod.
Do we transfer our music manually or automatically?
Do we need to create a log-on profile for each of us before we transfer our music to the iPods. We share the same Apple store account and computer now with one log-on.

I found the answer to my question in 'connection query' (dated Oct 28 posted by Brian Murry 2) in this same discussion.
Thanks to all.
-Marlene

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When you updat your ipod, it will mirror what's in your itunes library.
If you have all your music in your itunes library, erasing your ipod won't matter because it'll just put all the songs back on again.
If you dont have all your songs in your itunes library, and you only have them on your ipod, there are 3rd party softwares that can get the songs off your ipod onto your computer. I've never used any so i dont know what they are called..

I have an iBook G4 running on OS X 10.4.11 and I just got a new ipod and can't figure out how to get it updated to be able to sync my ipod PLEASE HELP

I have an iBook G4 running on OS X 10.4.11 and I just got a new ipod and can't figure out how to get it updated to be able to sync my ipod PLEASE HELP

You could go hunting for a fair price on a refurbished or restored Intel-based Mac or MacBook, as most early models of CoreDuo and Core2Duo can run Snow Leopard 10.6.8, and some much more recent.
The Apple Store's Special Deals section that is online has some fairly recent examples of hardware with an OS, original accessories as noted, power cord, and complementary one year coverage. Eligibility for extended AppleCare plans are noted & may be available for various items in the store. Subject to availability. Refurbished. Like new. The price difference can be about the same as the additional two year AppleCare plan may cost, so get that too.
Third party repaired restored or available through other channels vary in quality, quantity, condition, and may be lacking in some or most original accessories; they should include basic hardware as originally equipped and have the boot-install software disc set as intended for that build model & year specification, included.
Auction sites rarely have that much of a kit together, w/ missing discs, scruffy, extra fees, etc. On the other hand, companies that restore and repair Macs for a living and are authorized Apple service centers may have something, if you aren't in the market for something holiday new or really quick. Older models if reasonably refurbished can still shine years later.
Hopefully this helps somewhat.
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thank's

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- Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
- You can only download the current version from the App store.

I recently downloaded an album from Amazon (a gift) directly to iTunes. I also recently pruchased a song from the iTunes store. In both cases, the songs in the album appear in a lighter print on my iPod and won't play when selected. Will play on comput

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Hello zayasva
I would delete the songs and download them again, or plug it into iTunes to resync them back on.
Downloading past purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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I'm very new to all things Apple, but not a computer/tech newbie...it's just that all my experience and knowledge has been aquired with Windows and Android. I received an iPod Touch 5th gen as a Xmas gift, and I'm (mostly) enjoying it...but I've hit the following problem:
About a year ago, a friend used iTunes on my computer (WinXP Pro) using HIS account/Apple ID, and connected HIS iPod to my PC to "sync" (I'm not sure what he was trying to accomplish, but my computer and his iPod were definitely conected via cable). He no longer needs to use my computer to access iTunes.
So, now I want to use MY iPod and iTunes account with the same computer that he used. My friend and I "authorized" my computer using my Apple ID, DE-authorized it using his, we signed him out, signed me in, (not necessarily n that order, heheh). BUT... in my iTunes library still show HIS apps, HIS books, and his iTunes-U courses. None of my apps/books/courses etc. appear in iTunes on my computer. (They ARE all on my iPod). I tried un-installing iTunes and re-installing the latest version, and that did not solve the problem.
I have heard or read, somewhere, that if I connect my iPod to a compter that has someone else's iTunes account on it, my iPod could be un-intentionally "sync'd" to that persons account, and I would lose my apps/music/etc and wind up with the other persons "stuff" on my device (I'm sure there are some subtleties to that that I'm clueless about). My hunch is that the solution lies somewhere in connecting MY new iPod to my computer, but I'm afraid of losing what I've already put on my iPod and/or messing up my friend's devices.
I appreciated you taking the time to read this; I'm hopeful the solution is simple...thanks!

Hi lllaass, thanks for your reply. Here are my results, and related follow-up questions, so far:
lllaass wrote:
- Make sure your computer is authorized for your iTunes account.
OK, done, AND DE-authorized for his account (tried this even before I posted).
lllaass wrote:
- You said your friend no longer uses your computer. Therefore just delete his media *apps, music etc) for the computer
When I highlight one of his apps (for example) and select DELETE, a pop-up window opens, warning me that the app will ALSO be deleted from any device "which syncronizes with your iTunes library". How can I be certain that this is not affecting his stuff? Is that ONLY possible if he connects one of his devices to my computer via cable? Is there NO chance that it happens via wi-fi (we share the same wi-fi connection regularly), or even via the cloud?
lllaass wrote:
- Redownlod your media to your iTunes library.
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
I followed the instructions in the link above (computer authorized, signed in under my account, & "Show iTunes in the Cloud Purchases" enabled in iTunes preferences by going to iTunes > Preferences under the Store tab). However, none of MY "purchases" (all free apps, books, etc, so far) show up in the library...only my friend's. For what it's worth, when I try to open any of his books, a pop-up opens telling me that the book "can't be viewed using this computer. You can view this book using iBooks on your iOS device".
Illaass wrote:
-Then just sync to as necessary to your iPod.
- However, yo may have to backup the iPod to your computer and restore from that backup if the iPod sees the computer/library as a new iTunes library. The instructions are here:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
With iTunes 11 you may have to do a Control+B to show the Menu bar and a Control+S to show the Sidebar.
I have not tried these steps, given the status of the situation being unchanged so far.
Thanks again Illaass, hopefully there is another approach to try.

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I just recently bought a new computer equipped with Windows Vista. I have a 12" G4 iBook that was my main computer from which I ran my 30G Video iPod, and now I am wanting to sync my iPod with my new Windows computer, and this will be the only system I use with my iPod.
I realize there are many problems with compatibility of iTunes/iPods with Windows Vista.
My question is, barring the problems with iTunes, I downloaded the latest iTunes anyways and tried to use Yamipod to bring my 1600+ songs onto my computer from my iPod by bypassing iTunes. Problem is, my computer doesn't even recognize the iPod at all. iTunes does, but when I cancel the box asking me to reformat my iPod to Windows format and try to use Yamipod, Yamipod doesn't even recognize an iPod existing. I thought maybe it was just the program, so I tried about 4 others, but nothing. I also used the cd that came with my iPod and put the drivers onto this computer, but the actual computer still doesn't even recognize it plugged in.
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And given that Vista has been available in Release
candidate version for ages and that the release date
has been known for ages, shouldn't apple have made
the effort to make itunes compatible with Vista?
After all, the vast majority of itunes users live in
Windows land.
perhaps you should familiarise yourself with the common usage and implications of the symbol string
but as you clearly aren't familiar with it, if i took your question seriously, which i don't, then the answer is no...
your argument is that being first and being in the majority rules
that'll be apple then won't it
i) i can't be bothered to check the itunes release date, certainly it was out in 2001, which is several years before microsoft even figured out what to call the os formerly known as longhorn, let alone finished sawing off the pieces it couldn't make work
ii) the majority of people with portable music players use ipod/itunes, so it is for microsoft to conform with the majority and not make changes that impair the products used by the majority
so, by your own argument, it is microsoft's responsibility to maintain compatibility

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It should stay on that format and work on both computers.
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I think it's fixed. I followed the instructions on this thread:
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and reinstalled 7.0. First I put iTunesX.pkg and iTunes 7.0.2 in the trash, then I ran the installer. iTunes still behaved badly until I emptied the trash. Now iTunes and my iPod play nicely together unless I click on the iPod while it's still loading, in which case iTunes crashes again.
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I have a brand new Ipod Video 30 gig. I used a Firewire connection to my also new Imac Intel computer and all was well. However now when I try to connect with the Firewire cable the ipod gives me a message that Firewire in not supported on this ipod and to use the USB cable.
Has anone else had this problem. Okay I can use the USB and it is just as fast from this computer because of it having USB 11, but **** it should be able to use the Firewire cable as well.
I don't want to have to restore the ipod and wipe everything but I may have to unless there is a problem with the ipod itself. (I have tried doing the same thing on an ibook, with the same result, so it is not my Intel Imac causing the problem.)

I have a brand new Ipod Video 30 gig. I used a Firewire connection to my also new Imac Intel computer and all was well
You didn't use Firewire to sync the iPod.
The iPod does not have Firewire.
You can charge (but not sync) with a Firewire cable.
Okay I can use the USB and it is just as fast from this computer because of it having USB 11
You mean it has USB 2.0.
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- Just transfer the apps and iBooks to the computer by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
In iTunes 11 use Control+B to show the Menu bar then go to iTunes>File>Devices>Transfer Purchases
- Preferences and photos taken by the iPad are included in the backup that iTunes makes
nursebones wrote:
No music. All my music is on my computer and my iPOD. Just need to backup apps, preferences, iBooks, and photos taken on the iPAD.

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I just got a new video ipod and an Ibook g4 and I need to transfer my music from my old computer and old ipod onto the new ones how can I do it? I read the tutorial on how to transfer the library from computer to computer but won't this sync my old ipod with my new computer leaving my new ipod out? HELP!!

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Here is the feedback I sent to Apple :
Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to complain about serious bugs after upgrading to iTunes 7.0 on a G4 iBook, with OS X 10.4.7 :
1) The first time I connected my iPod (20GB 3rd gen. with firmware up to date), it appeared completely erased, with no music at all on it. I have had to download all my music again.
2) All my playlists are present, but there are all empty. I have lost a lot of work.
Needless to say I am very upset, for these problems are simply NOT ACCEPTABLE from a company that advertise the ease of use of its devices. I guess you have QA policy, but I wonder if this software has realy been tested. I have been owning Apple devices since 1993 (LCIII, G4 Quicksilver, iBook, iPod) and I am more and more disappointed by your company : with your products' prices, I expect much better quality (i.e. don't Dell computers have 3 years warranty?).

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Is there any way to have iTunes completely ignore iPods that are not synched to it! I would prefer to not even have it show up in iTunes or on the desktop. Although this would be exceptable over what i have now.
TIA
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"Is there any way to have iTunes completely ignore iPods that are not synched to it!"
No there's not, iTunes will always give you a message if you sync to a "foreign" library. However, you can set the iPods up so that iTunes doesn't open when they are connected. Connect the iPod and when it shows in iTunes click on the icon to bring up the preference tabs. In the Summary tab uncheck "Open iTunes when this iPod is connected". You have to do this for each of your iPods in turn.

I have 3 different itunes accounts and would like to combine them into just one for all my devices, a macbook pro, an iphone 4S, an older IPOD, and a ver sion one Ipad. how can i do this on all devices ?

i have 3 different itunes accounts and would like to combine them into just one for all my devices, a macbook pro, an iphone 4S, an older IPOD, and a ver sion one Ipad. how can i do this on all devices ?

i had one for a long time, then when i got the ipad i didn't realize they would all still work under one so i set up the second one on that
then when i got the new iphone i put in the info for the first and main one from my mac pro and it would not work at all, and i knew it was right, then it asked me to create a new one or i couldnt finish the setup
hence why i have 3 now
hard to believe you cannot combine into one
oh well, i will just make them all accessible for all 3
thanks

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I have three iPads and one iPod and one iPhone. How can I message between them without sending the message to all of them. You send the message to your email address but all of them are set up under one account.

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