Add new songs to ipod nano

I was given an ipod nano with lots of songs, podcasts, etc that I want to keep but want to add more songs. From what I can tell, the ipod is synced with another itunes account and if I want to put my songs on it my only alternative is to wipe our everything on it and add my stuff.
SOme stuff on the ipod have not been purchased at itunes.
What can I do to keep all data and add to it?

Never mind. I was mistakenly using the 'Add To' button instead of just dragging the songs onto the ipod icon. All is good.

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Since all of your music came from your computer in the first place, then it should still be there and should be included in your backup copy of your computer.
" it told me when i pluged hers in 2 ipods could not use the same account"
This is not true. You have misunderstood.
You can sync as many ipods/iphones/ipads as you like to one one library.

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I am using ipod shuffle. Now it's having some songs.these songs was synchronised with my old desktop itune library. Now i changed to laptop and downloaded latest itune software. Now i need to add more songs to ipod without change old songs on ipod. How it's possible? Please help.

The way iTunes and iPods are designed is not compatible with what you want to do. The best approach would be to open iTunes on your old desktop, and make a backup of your iTunes library, from which you can copy across all the songs from your old library onto your new laptop - not just the ones that were synced to the shuffle. One place to start for instructions on how to do this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
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While adding new songs to ipod touch, all was fine.
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when i originally sync it, it worked fine. but i have other songs i want to add. i cant drag and drop the songs to the play list. i do see it in the device, and even if i go to file>add file to library and pick one, it still wont add it to the play list.
thanks

If that's the case and you were able to drag songs to it previously then the only other thing I can suggest is that you try restoring the iPod. Just be aware that restoring will erase the iPod's hard drive, reload the software and put it back to default settings, so if you have songs on your iPod that aren't on iTunes you will lose them if you have no back up. Once the restore is complete follow the on screen instructions to name the iPod and automatically sync your songs and videos onto the fresh installation. Uncheck the box beside the sync automatically instruction and press Done, it will default to manual mode and you can choose whatever setting you like: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iTunes

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Hi NYYJMM,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may want to reset your iPod nano and then sync again. If the issue persists, restore your iPod and try again. See these articles for the steps:
How to reset iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1320
Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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You cannot merge accounts. Frequently asked questions about Apple ID - http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
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http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0

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Hello there, LeowenRich.
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iOS: Syncing your data with iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
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Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535
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How can I add new songs and videos...?

How can I add new songs and videos to my ipod without syncing as it wants to wipe out the ipod and replace all the existing media?

On the ipod itself? If so how?
I've tried checking on box by the sync music to deselect "Entire music library", but get the message about "Are sure.... All existing content on the iPod will be removed and replaced...". However, I don't want to do that as there is music on my ipod I don't want to loose, got it from a previous computer that crashed and could not be recovered.

Add new songs to ipod nano

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