Connecting Multiple iPods to single iTunes?

I have a Shuffle and the latest iTunes software, My sons just got iPod videos for Christmas and we want to register these into the existing iTunes. How do we do this?

You can just plug the new iPods into your computer and go through the iPod setup assistant when prompted. See this article for information if you want to transfer different songs to each iPod.
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Multiple iPods on one iTunes

Is it possible multiple iPod with one iTunes?
Thank you.

Yes. Click here for options if you want to transfer different music to each.
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My iPod touch is permanently disabled and it says to connect my iPod to my iTunes yet when I do that, it tells me to type in pass code even though it's still disabled. i cant go to DFU mode cause my home button is broken PLEASE HELP ME GOD I MISS MY IPOD

My iPod touch is permanently disabled and it says to connect my iPod to my iTunes yet when I do that, it tells me to type in pass code even though it's still disabled. i cant go to DFU mode cause my home button is broken PLEASE HELP ME GOD I MISS MY IPOD TOUCH PLEASE :'((

i cant do that sir ,my ipod touch 4g keeps rebooting and rebooting all over again until the battery is empty HELP GUYS PLEASE

My iPod touch is permanently disabled and it says to connect my iPod to my iTunes yet when I do that, it tells me to type in pass code even though it's still disabled. PLEASE HELP ME

My iPod touch is permanently disabled and it says to connect my iPod to my iTunes yet when I do that, it tells me to type in pass code even though it's still disabled. PLEASE HELP ME

I have the same problem with mine... but im trying to find a way to fix it without restoring it...
but one fix is to shut it down completely ... then press and hold BOTH the power button and the home button .. hold both of those 4 ten seconds .. then release the power button but still hold down the home button .. and then it'll show something that says "connect to itunes" once u get it connected to itunes , click the restore button ... BEWARE THIS WILL WIPE OUT EVERYTHING ON YOUR IPOD!!! IT WILL RESTORE IT BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS , AS IF U JUST BOUGHT IT !!!!! then it should work fine again .. but u will lose all data on there besides the things you have synced with itunes already..
Thats y im iffy with doing this , im trying to find a fix where i wont have 2 restore it but i dont think there is 1 :'(
good luck tho
~sam

When i connect my ipod shuffle to itunes i get an error message the ipod cannot be synced, the required disk cannot be found anyone have this happen?

When i connect my ipod shuffle to itunes i get an error message the ipod cannot be synced, the required disk cannot be found anyone have this happen? How do i get past it?

I seem to recall that this may be cause by overloading the USB bus (lack of power to go around). Shut down your computer. Reset the iPod shuffle using this procedure.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1655
Disconnect ALL peripheral USB devices, including keyboard and mouse. Power up the computer. If you need your mouse, connect it and launch iTunes. Connect the iPod shuffle to a direct USB port and try the sync again. See if there is any difference.

Is it possible to find the serial of the last connected device (iPod Nano) in itunes?

Is it possible to find the serial of the last connected device (iPod Nano) in itunes? Was stolen, trying to get info on my device.

iTunes will only show the serial number for iOS devices backed up using iTunes (and the iPod nano is not an iOS device). For alternative ways to find the serial number, see:
On your iPod packaging
If you still have the original packaging for your iPod, you can find your serial number on the barcode label that's affixed to the packaging.
On your iPod invoice or receipt
Some retailers may include the serial number of your iPod on the receipt.
Online at My Support Profile
If you used your Apple ID to register or purchase your iPod, you may find the serial number listed in My Support Profile (available in the United States and Canada). Log in with your Apple ID and find your iPod in the My Products box on the main page:
From iPod: How to find the serial number.

HT201269 i want connect my ipod to the itunes

i want to connect my ipod to the itunes because its atomatically off and its show me to connect with itunes so plz would u help me////

Connect the iPod to your computer and restore via iTunes.
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
There is no way to get any data off the iPod now.

TS1372 when connecting my ipod nano to itunes, it states unknown error (2005) ? Thank you

When I connect my ipod nano to itunes it shows an error, unknown (2005) and it my ipod doesn't appear. I have a shuffle and it recognises that fine. Has my nano given up or is there something I can do?
Thank you for any help

Did you already try the suggestions mentioned in this article? iTunes: Error 13019 during sync

I connected my iPod Classic while iTunes Library was open, bu t no "device" sign or word appeared anywhere

I connected my iPod Classic while iTunes Library was open, bu t no "device" sign or word appeared anywhere.
What did I do wrong and what should I do right?

Hello Peramia,
The following article provides tips that can help get your iPod working with iTunes again.
iPod not recognized in My Computer and in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
Cheers,
Allen

On connecting my iPod NANO to iTunes the music list of songs is FADED I cannot change of listen to except through the earphones.

on connecting my iPod NANO to iTunes the music list of songs is FADED I cannot change or listen to the music except through the earphones.

Was it ever in this iTunes library?
What happens when you try to redownload it via:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
What happens when you try to sync?
If the songs are not in your iTunes library how do y expect them to sync to the iPod?
Was the iPod previous synced to another iTunes library/computer?
Have you successfully synced from this iTunes library/computer before?
Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
Try syncing using the manual method

Multiple iPods on one Itunes account

I have had an iTunes account on my laptop for years, and have it currently hooked in withan iTouch.
My fiance just recently bought a new iPod, and I am wondering if I can hook her new iPod to my laptop w/ the iTunes account, and not ruin anything?
Also, she is about to buy a new laptop, so if she can put music on her new iPod from my iTunes account, when she puts her new iPod on the new laptop, will it wipe it off?
Thanks for your help in advance.
JM

Make sure each iPod has a unque name and just connect the iPods to the computer one at a time. Check the apps and other items that you want synced to each iPod. Also see:
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
And the previous posts on the right-hand side of this page under the heading: More Like This.

Multiple iPods on single PC not working on v7.0.2.16

At some later version of iTunes 6.x I bought my partner a Nano. Everthing worked fine, so my daughter got a Mini and I got a Video 30GB.
Each user is in a separate Windows user account and has their own iTunes library.
Then v7 struck and loads of problems came, and then went as I upgraded versions, right up to v7.0.2.16. My Video works fine with iTunes - it's now back to "normal". The Nano only managed to sync once since the upgrades.
One problem persists and it's a show stopper.
The Mini, the Nano and also a new Nano (Nano2) are not seen by iTunes.
Windows recognises them and mounts them as USB drives but the iTunes diagnostics shows that the iTunes "mount" is failing.
Looking at the Windows process list, I also see iPodService.exe running at 25-40% of CPU, after connecting the iPod. Once you have got iPodService.exe in this state, it doesn't respond to "stop" requests.
I've tried all manner of combinations over several hours (running through the 5 R's until I went mad!) and am now stuck with a bunch of useless iPods and irrate users who aren't being very complimentary about Apple!
My view is that there is a problem with iPodService.exe when it comes to multiple iPods on the same computer.
To support this, I clean installed iTunes 7.0.2.16 on a different PC, recently built with XP and all Windows updates - This was a first time install. The Nano2 worked first time and my other daughter (whose birthday present it was) is very happy. When I tried the Mini on the second PC I observed the USB mount and an iPodService.exe that chewed the CPU but did nothing else.
Has anyone else seen this and found a work around?
If not, how do we log support requests with Apple?
Are they good at fixing things like this?
Rgds
Gordon

Try this:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93716
(particularly the "Restart the iPod Service" and "Disable conflicting System Services and Startup Items" steps
This may help also:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93499
Also try disconnecting all other USB/FireWire devices from the computer and have only one ipod physically connected at a time.
Good Luck!

How to connect 3 ipods to one itunes account?

We have 3 ipods ( 2* nano and 1 mini) in the family each belonging to people with differing musical tastes but only one computer. Can we set up 3 different profiles in itunes so when we each download music we only download our own respective choices. The nanos are being extended to their memory capacity.
Rob

There are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Have a look at the article linked below. Method one is to have three Windows user accounts which by definition would give you three completely separate libraries. Method two is to set your preferences so each iPod is updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look anyway and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer
If you go for method two, you can choose the update option "automatically update selected playlists only" which would mean you could create a playlist specifically for each iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used by the other iPods. Make your playlist a Smart playlist and limit the size to just below the advertised capacity of your iPod Mini or Nano (around 3700MB for a 4G). You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes

Connecting 2 ipods to 1 itunes - can this be done?

basically, the subject says it all. can i plug my ipod into my boyfriends itunes. what if we have one pc but 2 ipods - how does that work?
dell Windows XP

There are a couple of recommended methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Method one is to have two Mac or Windows user accounts which by definition would give you two completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one.
Method two is to set your preferences so that either one or both iPods get updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look at this article and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer
Another option when using a single library is to set one or both of the iPods to manual update: Managing content manually on iPod
Choosing the update option "automatically update selected playlists only" (called Sync Music - Selected playlists in iTunes 7) allows you to create a playlist specifically for each iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used by the other iPod. Make your playlist a Smart playlist and limit the size to just below the advertised capacity of your iPod ( for example, around 3700MB for a 4GB or 1800MB for a 2GB Mini or Nano). You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes

Connecting multiple ipods to one computer

Is it possible to connect more than one ipod to a single computer without wiping the contents each time?
Tried this before and lost all downloads.

If you don't have the songs in iTunes, and you want to keep them on the iPod, you need to stop the auto-sync:
To connect the iPod without iTunes doing the auto-sync.
1. Hold down the Shift and Ctrl keys while connecting the iPod to your computer. Don't let go of Shift+Ctrl.
2. If iTunes doesn't automatically open after connecting the iPod, open iTunes. Don't let go of Shift+Ctrl.
3. Wait until the iPod comes up in the Source list under DEVICES (it may take awhile, but don't let go of Shift+Ctrl)
4. For iTunes 7, under the Summary tab, scroll down and check "Manually manage music and videos."
Using "Manually manage":
To add new music to the iPod, you will now have to drag those onto the iPod from the iTunes music list.
After a song is on the iPod (to confirm, eject the iPod and listen to the song), you can now delete it from iTunes.

Connecting Multiple iPods to single iTunes?

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