Can't get old songs into iTunes library

When I first started downloading iTunes it was going through my computer and putting my old songs into the library. Once it got done with the first 34 songs it quit putting any other songs into the library. Now I can't get any more of the songs into the library. How can I get the other songs into iTunes?

If you have any iTMS purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7. A paragraph on it has been added to this article: Transfer iTunes Store purchases using iPod
The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows. The procedure is a bit involved and it won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. This is just a selection, you'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, they are generally quite straightforward. You can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
TuneJack Windows Only
CopyPod Windows Only

Similar Messages

  • I lost songs on my itunes library n i have same songs kn my iphone. So how can i get them back to itunes library?

    I lost songs on my itunes library n i have same songs kn my iphone. So how can i get them back to itunes library?

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • Can I drag Spotify songs into iTunes? (After purchasing Premium Spotify.)

    I am thinking about buying Premium Spotify but before I do I was wondering if there is a way to drag songs from Spotify to iTunes after downloading them? I know you can take iTunes songs to Spotify. But I want to buy Spotify but keep using iTunes. So is there a way to get Spotify songs into iTunes?

    No. Spotify says here...
    "Can I listen Spotify music with my own music player?
    No. Why? This is simple. Spotify use a protected files, so music player like iTunes or WMP can not read those as music files. Only Spotify can understand those files. Also you need to use Spotify, because only this way Spotify can pay for right holders."
    Spotify is like Netflix, you can have access and listen to all the music, but you can never own them and do whatever you please with them.

  • I have about 800 more songs on my nano than itunes, due to a crash. How can I get the songs onto itunes from the ipod, or at least get the new music ive gotten since the crash onto my ipod without deleting all the other songs when it syncs?

    i have about 800 more songs on my nano than itunes, due to a crash. How can I get the songs onto itunes from the ipod, or at least get the new music ive gotten since the crash onto my ipod without deleting all the other songs when it syncs?

    It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for just such an occasion.  Use your backup copy to put everything back.
    If you have failed to bakup, then you can transfer itunes purchases from an ipod: File>Transfer Purchases

  • I can't import any songs into iTunes.

    I can't import any songs into iTunes. I can drag and drop but nothing will happen. Songs show up when a search is done but songs cannot be played or located in iTunes. I think this has something to do with the recent update because I have songs imported into iTunes from December.

    I found the problem. I have VMware fusion that is hosting Window XP on the iMac. When the fusion is running the CD player is not seen in OS. By quitting Fusion I can now insert a CD and the disk icon appears on the OS screen. Now I can bring up iTunes and import the audio and continue as before. The one exception is I cannot bring in a photo of the album cover as before I have to drag the photo out of iPhoto and onto the desk top. Then I can drag it into the artwork patch in the iTunes/ info window.

  • Can't listen to songs in iTunes library on computer

    When I double click on a song in iTunes library, it says I need to authorize computer (even though it's already authorized)so I enter my p/w again and get the msg that's this computer is 1 of 5 authorized but it still won't play the song. Please help. It worked fine on my old computer...Santa just brought this one! Thanks.

    Thank you for quick response and link. Unfortunately, I tried all the things it said but to no avail. It's only 2 songs I bought about a year ago that won't play so I will probably just buy them again. I've spent so much time trying to figure this out, it's worth the $1.98. Thanks anyway.

  • How can I get music from my itunes library onto an ipod that is registered to someone else?

    How can I copy music from my itunes library to my daughter's ipod?  Her ipod is registered to a different itunes library in a different state.

    By following the instructions here.  Note that you can't backup the iPod or sync apps.
    Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers

  • Can't import songs into itunes library...

    For some reason it isn't working. I took a couple of songs off my ipod via ephpod and i tried opening them using the import function in itunes. I open it, but the songs aren't added into the library at all. Maybe it might be the file format? Anyone have anyway to convert the songs into the accepted format?

    Yep,
    I have been having the exact same problem now for over a year. First, it was like six hundred songs--wouldnt play on my ipod and then wouldnt add into my itunes library. It happened to correspond with an update of itunes and the ipod firmware. It has only gotten worse and now I am in fear of updating anything further. I have been looking for answers to this problem for a long time, if you happen to get an answer that works would you let me know about it too?
    Thanks!

  • How can I get a song into my iPhone with iTunes match on?

    I have some spanish learning tracks, and it wont upload to the cloud.
    I cannot access my music in the sync mode of my phone. it just says I have match on.
    How can I get these track on my phone so I can learn spanish?

    Much like the act of putting your old chumbawumba cd in a box in the attic to make space on your shelf for newer and better music, you should cleanse your iphone of old music files regularly.  Songs aren't gone forever, you can still dust them off and listen to them later if the mood strikes.
    Open settings click general>usage>storage>music>edit
    Then delete all locally stored music
    If your in the mood you can always download that catchy "I get knocked down, but I get up again... You ain't ever gonna keep me down" track and rock out like its 1998 (or whenever that **** song came out)

  • Can't get iPad to play iTunes Library from LaCie Fuel

    Hi All,
    First time poster here so I hope I'm posting in the right section!
    I bought a Lacie Fuel specifically for my husband to be able to access our iTunes library when he's off working at remote sites for weeks on end. I followed all the instructions on how to copy the library to the drive and install the Seagate media app on the iPad. The app recognises the library and all the media files - even the artwork - but when we go to play something, it opens a internet browser screen, says it's loading then just comes up with a grey strip across the screen and a 'play' arrow... however it will not play no matter what you do from this point.
    IVe spoken extensively with LaCie support and they've exhausted all their options in trying to assist me. They eventually told me to speak to Apple as they can only assume it's an iTunes/iTunes Store permissions issue. Apple fobbed me off saying it's not their hardware so not their problem.
    Apparently this device works fine for 'everyone' else!
    So the facts are as below;
    * any file that is in the library but not bought from the iTunes Store plays through the iPad fine.
    * I ensured I copied the entire iTunes library and all associated files across to the LaCie Fuel - I.e: not just the actual movies and TV files themselves. I was careful about this as I'm gathering the permissions would be tied into files associated with the library somehow?
    * my iTunes Library is stored on an external hard drive but still works fine through iTunes on the Mac Desktop and our various Apple TV's.
    * the Mac desktop is running OSX 10.9.5 and iPad mini (brand new as of a month ago) is running the latest software. iTunes is 12.1.0.50. The Seagate App is also the latest version.
    Has anyone else had the problem? I'm so frustrated at having spent so much money on this - and disappointed my husband so much as it was the perfect solution for him - only to be unable to get it to work!

    Unfortunately I don't have first hand experience with the Lacie device but reading your question you said you installed the Seagate media app. I checked the App Store and there is also a LaCie app by Seagate. Check also the link below. I,m going to ask the hosts to move your question to the iPad Forum, hopefully someone has an answer for you.
    LaCie Media by Seagate Technology https://appsto.re/us/XWzOZ.i
    https://www.lacie.com/us/products/product.htm?id=10618

  • How can I get my songs on itunes

    I'm trying to find out how I can get my songs onto the itunes website, so they can be purchased from there. I am a BMI affiliate and also have a publishing company. I have not been able to find any apple related site that provides information as to how to do so. Please help.

    I typed "itunes content provider" into the search bar and found:
    iTunes - Partner Programs -Content Providers
    iTunes - Partner Programs -Content Providers - Frequently ...
    iTunes - Partner Programs - Affiliates

  • Can't get a Movie into my Library?

    I've tried every way, the movie files were originally .avi files and i used a free converter to convert them to MPEG4.
    I have tried to drop the file into my library, tried to import, add file to library. everything.
    i used to have an HP using vista and that worked, I just got an MacBook yesterday. i don't know if i'm doing anything wrong. or its the computer. please help. thanks

    Your post doesn't give much detail about the file you're trying to add to your library, but you should first check to see that it plays in QuickTime Player. If it doesn't, it's probably a no-go. You can also try changing the extension to .m4v if it currently has a different extension and see if that does anything.
    If you still can't get this straightened out, then I would suggest converting the original AVI to an iTunes-compatible format using Mac software specifically designed for generating iTunes-compatible videos. There are lots of these programs out there, so have a look on versiontracker or macupdate.

  • Can't get any videos into itunes

    I have a few that were already there, but I have some new shows I have converted to Mp4 and I can't get them to import into iTunes. Any idea why they won't import?
    Jason

    I'm having the same problem. I've got 2 test videos: 1 from handbrake using the iPhone settings and the other is a quick movie recorded in iMovie and exported to iPod.
    When I try to drag them into iTunes the cursor changed to the green "+" but nothing happens. I've also tried going through File>Add to Library... with similar the same lack of result.
    iTunes is 7.4.2 freshly re-installed.
    ??

  • Can i upload ipod music into itunes library?

    I want to put my ipod music back into the itunes library, and i dont know how. Is there any way to copy and paste, cuz it doesnt seem to be working..I want to upload the ipod music into the library so i can put the music onto my cell.
    well i hope i can get some help, cause its frustrating me.

    Syncing between iTunes and iPod is intended to be one-way: from iTunes to iPod. The exception, with recent versions of iTunes, is that content purchased from the iTMS can be copied from iPod back to iTunes.
    There are (nearly) countless third-party utilities for recovering music and other content from iPods, however, so perhaps you should have a look around the Internet for something that meets your needs.

  • Getting ipod songs to itunes library please help

    ok i did a system revovery on my computer and i was woundering how i get my songs from my ipod to my library
    gateway   Windows XP   ipod 30gb vid

    I see you use windows xp. you could go out and pay 30 something bucks to get your songs back...or you could do it yourself. first allow hidden files to be seen then go to YouriPodHere>ipod_control>music. take that whole music folder and copy and paste it to your computers hard drive. go to itunes then go to file>add folder> then add that folder wherever you saved it. or you could always bother with paying for things that are done manually at a faster rate for free
    hope this helps,
    Dan

Maybe you are looking for