Can I transfer my ipod music onto a new computer just by plugging in the ipod?
Can I simply create a new music library on a new computer by simply plugging the ipod in? I wish to transfer my music library from an old computer but not sure how to do this?
No. You can transfer your library from the old computer if you still have it:
How to move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Support
Otherwise you'll need a third party software to extract the music from the iPod.
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How can i move my itunes library onto my new computer if i dont have the old computer?
i have installed i tunes on my new laptop and when i plug in my i phone it syncs fine but when i go into my library there is only music i have purchased from i tunes, the old library itself is not there (no uploaded music via old cd's ect) and i can only up load photos i have taken with my phone, not the photos from my old computer/library. all my music and photos are still on my iphone but i want to upload everything onto my new computer not just my i tunes purchases and photos only taken with my iphone.......help please its driving me mad!!!!!!! surely there is a way to move items from my phone to my computer and not by sending 500 photos via email and waving goodbye to my music i no onger have the cd's for?!?!?!?!?!?! madness!!!!!
thanks :-)Why didn't you transfer your iTunes library from your old computer to youir new computer along with all other important data, and where is the backup for your old computer that should include your iTunes library along with all other important data?
Photos transferred from your computer are optimized for viewing on your iPhone via the iTunes sync/transfer process - the original resolution of these photos is reduced. This is why Apple doesn't provide a way to transfer these photos in the opposite direction and why photos available on your computer should be included with your computer's backup along with all other important data - iTunes library, documents, etc.
There are 3rd party paid utilities that provide for transferring these photos in the opposite direction but the original resolution of these photos will be forever lost, and the same for transferring music from your iPhone that was not purchased from the iTunes store. -
How can i transfer my iphone music to a new computer?
I have a new work computer and I want to put my iPhone music in my iTunes on that machine, but it won't let me. Why???
iTunes includes an option to transfer iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store from an iPod, iPad, or iPhone, but this is for iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store only.
First you need to authorize the computer with your iTunes account with iTunes. With your iPhone connected at the iTunes menu bar go to File and select Transfer Purchases From - the name of your iPhone. -
Hi, I am trying to upload all my music from my Ipod Nano to my new laptop, it recognises the name, but there is no music there. I did the same with my bf's and it recognised all the music no problem. Help please x
You need a third-party program lke one of those discussed here:
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I have a new apple MacBook Pro. All my music is on my old computer and my i-pad. What is the easiest way to transfer my music onto my new
computer?apps
If you have an iPod touch or iPhone with iOS 4 or later software, or an iPad, you can use iTunes to transfer files between your computer and an app on your device that supports file sharing.
You might want to do this if, for example, you want to save files you create on your device to your computer, or take files with you so you can use them when you’re away from your computer.
You don’t need to sync your device to transfer files, but your device needs to be connected to your computer.
For information about supported apps, see the documentation for your apps.
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To transfer files from your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to your computer:
Connect your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad to your computer.
In iTunes, select your device (below Devices), and click the Apps button.
Below File Sharing, from the list on the left, select the app on your device that you want to transfer a file from.
From the list on the right, select the file you want to transfer, and click “Save to.”
In the window that appears, select the destination where you want to save the file, and click Choose.
The file is saved to the selected destination on your computer.
SImport music and video already on your computer
If you have audio or video files on your computer, you can import them into iTunes so that they appear in your iTunes library.
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Here are ways to add items from your computer to your iTunes library:
Drag a file or folder from the Finder to the iTunes window.
If you add a folder, all the files it contains are added to your library.
In iTunes, choose File > “Add to Library,” locate a file or folder, and then click Choose.
By default, iTunes places a copy of each audio file in the iTunes folder (Home/Music); the original file remains in the current location. For information about adding an alias to the file (instead of creating a copy), see Add items to your library without copying them to your iTunes folder. -
How can I get my old iTunes music onto my new computer without access to my old computer? I left my previous job and forgot to transfer my music. I bought iTunes match and it shows my old Mac as a device, but I cannot access any of the old music. All I can find are what was on my iPhone, but that's not what I want. I need all my old music from my old Mac, which has been wiped clean by IT at my old job. BUT, I did have iCloud at that time and I thought all my music would be accessible through it. I don't understand the Cloud! And I'm thinking spending $24.99 on iTunes Match was a waste of money because I still can't access my old music.
When you are done with this issue, consider the computer back at the office may still
have access to your iTunes account, and it should be de-auhorized. You can do that
remotely, but be sure you carefully do not mess up your other computer iTunes libraries.
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How do i transfer music onto a new computer ios7
IOS7 iPhone 4 need help transferring music onto a new computer so i can add music to my phone
Copy eveything from the old computer or your backup copy of your old computer.
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I am a bit of a computer/Internet/iTunes dummy....
I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but:
1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one...
and
2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I have not yet 'copied/'saved'/otherwise protected my account, as is? -- I have already had my computer crash once and had one of your people help me restore all of the paid for songs (none of the uploaded from my own collection of CD songs, of course, so I had to spend a long time rebuilding that) -- and I believe I was told you could only help me recover that material one or two times altogether, no?
WithOUT purchasing a Mach or iCloud (I actually think I have one of the later, but rarely have checked it) account, is there anything I can do to responsibly protect my account?
Thanks for any time taken on this!!!These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Note if you have iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
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How do i put my apps and music onto my new computer
How do I put apps and music onto my new computer.
If your apps are stored on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad read here.
iOS: How to transfer or sync content to your computer
Backup your iTunes media, instructions here.
How to back up your media in iTunes
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How could I transfer all purchased music to a new computer
I need to transfer all purchased music to a new computer.. Can I download them again or sync to the new computer??
Anything you want to transfer, just copy it to a USB flash drive or external hard drive, and from there to the new computer.
If you want to keep your iTunes library intact, as far as playcounts, playlists, etc, a few extra steps are required. First, on the old machine, run Library > Consolidate. Then copy the entire iTunes folder to the external device, and from there to the new machine. -
The computer I started my itunes account on crashed. I would like to put all my old music onto my new computer but I cant get into the old computer to import. Is there anyway to get my old music another way?
Welcome to the Apple Community.
Pis your content purchased, do you have a back up. -
I bought a student version of CS 5 a few years ago, and just got a new computer (a MacBook Air). The computer doesn't have a CD drive, so how can I install my CS 5 onto my new computer?
Download CS5 products
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Can I transfer my photoshop cs6 to a new computer
Can I transfer my photoshop software to my new computer?
You are allowed up to 2 activations on the same platform. So if you have a Windows laptop and desktop you install and activate on both.
De-activate and uninstall only when you are satisfied the new install works before you give away or recycle the old PC, otherwise you can use the old one if the new one goes in the repair shop. -
How do I transfer my itunes library to a new computer from my iPhone. The old one no longer works.
How do I transfer my itunes library to a new computer from my iPhone. The old computer no longer works.
You should be able to:
Backup the device to the new installation
Transfer your purchases into a newly authorized library
Recover any other media using third party tools as suggested in this post from forum regular Zevoneer
Restore the device from the backup
This process should switch the association of the device to the new library, preserving the data and settings in your apps.
May also be prudent to attempt a backup to iCloud directly from the device before you start... Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > iCloud Backup > On. It won't save any media but it would preserve the general account settings and documents in case anything goes wrong while you are trying to extract your other data.
When you get it all fixed, make a backup!
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Can I redownload my music onto a new computer?
My PC crashed this past December and I just bought a Mac to replace it. I would like to move the music I had on my ITunes account onto the new computer. I went to the "Store" menus and selected "Check for Available Downloads". The computer said I had download everything I had waiting for me but my music isn't on this computer. Ideas thoughts and advice greatly appreciated. Also is there any way to get the music I imported or do I have to start from scratch. The old computer is toast completely unaccessible. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
The old computer is toast completely unaccessible
Is the hard drive dead?
If not, take it out and put the hard drive in an external case and plug it into your new computer.
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