Can I sync my iPad to two computers?

My iPad is synced to one computer and I have various songs on a different computer. Is there a way to get these songs on my iPad without erasing any data. I have lots of songs that I got off cd's on my iPad and I dont want to lose these. Thanks!

Put all of the music on one computer.
The ipad will sync with one computer at a time. Syncing to another will erase the current content.

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Can I sync my iPad with two computers

I have an iPad 2 which I use at home with MobileMe and my MacBook. Is it possible using the same iTunes account to also use the iPad and add apps etc with my office Windows laptop?
Ie run the same iPad with content on two computers?

Using iPad or iPod with multiple computers
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202

Can I sync one iPhone via two computers (MacBook and Windows XP) using iTunes?

My idea is the following:
Sync one iPhone using iTunes installed on two computers:
from Windows XP:
* Outlook 2010 contacts
* Outlook 2010 calendar
* music
from MacBook:
* contacts
OR
from Windows XP:
* Outlook 2010 contacts
* Outlook 2010 calendar
from MacBook:
* contacts
* music
Can I do this?
How would I have to do the set-up?
Additional question: Can I buy apps from iTunes App Store on either of the two computers and having them downloaded automatically on the iPhone?

You can't. You can only sync with one library at a time. I is possible, though not recommended, to sync contacts with one computer and media with another. There is no way to sync contacts with more than one computer.
The best idea would be to sync it with your MacBook and the cloud, and sync Outlook on the PC with the cloud.
Since iCloud requires Windows 7, you would probably be best to sync contacts and calendars with Google or Yahoo.

Can I Sync My iPod on Two Computers?

I have two computers (Windows) with my account. My main one has a USB issue, so I upgraded to iOS5 on the other. Is there still a way to wirelessly sync to my main computer? My iPod is looking for the secondary computer and thus is not seeing my main one. Thanks!

Is there at least a way to change which computer it syncs with without a USB cable. I figured with iOS 5 and iCloud I could sync to my laptop wirelessly, but I guess it doesn't work if the music I have isn't from iTunes. (Most of mine is, so that's good, but not all.)

Can I sync IPhoto albums between two computers via ICloud?

I have some pictures on my MacBook Pro, and some on my desktop. Other than offloading to a hard drive and trying to duplicate the two drives, is there a way to create albums and have them show up on both computers via the cloud??

brettjbyers
No you cannot sync an iPhoto library between two macs. If you do you will corrupt the iPhoto Library file. iPhoto is a consumer level app, and this feature is not supported.
What you can do is share the photos but not the library. Each machine will need to have it's own library file.
The easiest way to do it this is to enable sharing (in the iPhoto Preferences) on both machines (one sharing the library, the other looking for the share). When you do this the shared library will appear in the Source (or left-hand) pane and pics can be dragged from that to the library in the other machine.
Regards
TD

Can you sync one iPhone to two computers?

I usually sync my iPhone to an iMac where I download new apps, keep my music, etc. But when I'm not at home I have a MacBook and I want to use its iTunes (same account) to download apps instead of using iPhone battery to do that. Can I do it without messing up?
I also have an iCloud account, if that helps.
Another question, probably related:
What's the purpose of WiFi sync if you have to use the cable? Does a WiFi sync update the computer or the iCloud?
thanks

I sync each of my iOS devices to two different Macs. I haven't had any problems syncing apps and backups of each device to both Macs. Both copies of iTunes are logged in under the same iCloud account, so there's no conflict with the list of authorized apps. I would not attempt this if each iTunes was logged into a different account.
If you want to sync anything else, you could get into trouble real fast. You need to be very aware of the different sync categories across the top in iTunes. For example, you can sync photos to one computer and podcasts to another, as long as you never turn on the same category on both Macs because that will cause each computer to overwrite the other's data. But since you said you don't want to sync music or photos, that shouldn't be a problem for you.
WiFi sync exists so that you don't have to grab a cable just to do a sync. It's convenient, but it's a lot slower than cable sync.
Ralph9430 wrote:
iOS devices are designed to sync with only one computer.
It's probably more accurate to say that iOS devices are designed to sync with only one account.

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Is it possible to sync them using both my MBP and my iMac?

I've detected a slight difference in iTunes behavior trying to sync an iPhone & iPad on two computers. There's been much written about doing this with the iPhone and I've settled into groove over the last year and a half where I sync music and photos at home and just sort of use the work set up to backup and charge. But syncing Apps is something I've always done in both places. However, when I tried this with iPad the dual set up doesn't play nice and even unchecks the Sync Apps box at work.

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I have a 1st generation ipad and recently my company purchase ipad 2 for me. Can I sync them both to my home computer or do I need to sync the work ipad to the work computer and my personal ipad to my home computer?

You may use your own content purchased through the iTunes stores on any device that you own or that is in your control. So, as long as you are not sharing the iPad 2 with other employees, you can sync it with your home computer. It is a bad idea to sync the iPad to both computers, as each will completely erase what the other computer synced before syncing.

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Ever since I upgraded my iPad 2 to iOS, I have two problems.
First off, I can't sync my iPad 2. This error message keeps popping up: "The iPad '(my ipad name)' could not be synced because the sync session failed to start. My iTunes is the lates version 11.1.1.11. I even tried to deauthorize the computer and reauthorize it. I also tried to log out and log in again. I also tried to re-install the iPad driver from the Device Manager of my Win 7 (browse to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers and click OK > next.) I tried all possible ways suggested in the communities discussions but still can't get the sync to start.
Second problem, since I can't sync from the iTunes database, I purchased the app from App Store on my iPad. After downloading the app, I touched the "OPEN" button but the app could not be launched. This happens to all app's purchased after I upgraded the iPad to iOS 7, not matter the app is free or costs money. Apps purchased BEFORE iOS 7 update can be opened without any problem.
Any suggestion?

Just think of the third problem. I can't do backup neither, so I dare not restore my iPad to its default as I didn't do the backup the moment before upgrading it to iOS 7 (which I regret very much now). I have trusted Apple for years and didn't think of such problems could happen after iOS upgrade.

I have a new ipad air and my own apple id. My wife has iphone and her own apple iD. All our music is in her apple id. can i sync both ipad and phone for music but keep my ipad separate from her iphone ?

I have a new ipad air and my own apple id. My wife has iphone and her own apple iD.
All our music is in her apple id. can i sync both ipad and phone for music but keep my ipad separate from her iphone for everything else?

How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
How to Share a Family iPad
http://www.macworld.com/article/1163347/how_to_share_a_family_ipad.html
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202
iOS & iCloud Tips: Sharing an Apple ID With Your Family
http://www.macstories.net/stories/ios-5-icloud-tips-sharing-an-apple-id-with-you r-family/
How To Best Use and Share Apple IDs across iPhones, iPads and iPods
http://www.nerdsonsite.com/blog/2012/06/07/help-im-appleid-confused/
 Cheers, Tom

How can I sync my iPad 2 with my new MacBook Pro when it is already synced with my old MacBook? I am getting a message on the new MacBook Pro that says I am not allowed to sync the iPad 2 because it is synced to another iTunes library.

How can I sync my iPad 2 with my new MacBook Pro when it is already synced with my old MacBook? I am getting a message on the new MacBook Pro that says I am not allowed to sync the iPad 2 because it is synced to another iTunes library.

1) ensure iTunes is authorized for your iTunes store account(s)
2) connect your device and right-click or control-click it in the iTunes Source list, then choose transfer purchases from the shortcut menu that appears.
3) sync the device
iTunes will wipe the iPad but, since you transferred your purchases in the previous step, your content will be in your library and you can re-populate the iPad with it.
above works for purchases from the iTunes store. for everything else, check out this post by Zevoneer.
also, there are PhoneView and iRip.

How can I use an iPad with two itunes accounts?

How can I use an iPad with two itunes accounts?
Hi there
My partner has a works iPad, which has her works Apps on (ones that are specifically made by her company and are NOT available in the App store).
What I want to be able to do is to ALSO have my itunes account on there so that I can put all the apps I have purchased previously from my iPhone on it.
This is so I can put on VLC player (thats already in my itunes account) so I can add videos to the iPad.
How do I do this please?
I tried it before by connecting it to my mac, but it wiped everything off the iPad completely and also deleted the data settings for using 3G.
So I want to avoid this happening again the future as it had to be sent back to her head office to be sorted again.
Any advise please?
Thanks

You can't. The iPad is desgined to be a 'one user' device and only really works with one apple ID at a time.
The only way would be if she, at work and with her work apple id, downloaded your apps (repurchasing them of course).
It's not meant to be a multiple user/multiple ID device.

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Can I sync the songs from two different Apple IDs (HK and JP) into one iPhone?

I want to buy some songs from a HK Apple ID and a JP Apple ID.
I just hope the songs of two Apple ID can appear in one iPhone.
But I don't want can I sync the songs from two different Apple IDs (HK and JP) into one iPhone.

Are you currently in Japan or Hong Kong ? You have to be in a country (and have a billing address in that country on your account) to buy or download from its store, that is included in the store's terms.
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Can I sync my iPad to two computers?

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