Downloading songs from two different computers?

Can you just download music from another computer on you iphone or would that just mess everything up?

The iphone can only download music from one computer at a time.
If you connect the iphone to a second computer and download music, it will erase all the music from the first computer.
However, if you have music on 2 computers that you wont to combine into one itunes music library, this article might help out.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
Also, if the music you want to combine is purchased music from the itunes music store, this article might help out.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93063
Hope this helps.

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Downloading songs from two different computers, and not recognizing songs

On my home computer, I downloaded about 40 songs onto my IPod from CDs. Then, I installed the program on my work computer, and purchased four songs from ITunes. When I plug my IPod into my work computer, it is not recognizing the songs I downloaded from my home computer. However, if I plug my IPod into my work computer, I can listen to these four purchased songs, but once I try to listen to them without having it plugged into my work computer, only the songs I downloaded from home are on the IPod.
Has this happened to anyone else who has tried to put songs from two different computers onto their IPod?

Just to elaborate a bit, you need to copy the purchased files and put them on your home computer.
Don't burn them as an audio CD as you will lose quality when you re-import them.
You can use the Shuffle (instead of a CD) to do this
Check out this link.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61131

How can I transfer songs from two different itunes?

I want to transfer songs from my brother's itunes library to my shuffle, but when I plug it in his computer, a message saying that his library is not linked to my library (or something to that extent) and whether I would like to replace the songs. If I click yes, all my existing songs are replaced with HIS songs. If I click on NO, the Shuffle icon does not appear at all and I cannot transfer any of his songs to my shuffle. How can I transfer songs from two different computers into my shuffle without replacing any of my existing music?
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You'll have to setup your iPod to manual instead of automatic update (I'm not sure, though, if it works with the Shuffle as well).
Alexander.

Can I download songs from a different itunes account onto my ipod?

Can I download songs from a different ipod account onto my ipod without affecting anything?

Different account or different computer? It is two completely seperate things.
While it is possible to have media on the device from multiple accounts it is not possible to sync with multiple computers.

I purchased songs from 2 different computers using itunes with the same apple id. I had 1 iPod I used for these but I just recently got an iPhone and I was wondering why it wasn't letting me put my purchased songs on my iPhone?

I purchased songs from 2 different computers using itunes with the same apple id. I had 1 iPod I used for these but I just recently got an iPhone and I was wondering why it wasn't letting me put my purchased songs on my iPhone?

You can transfer iTunes content from an iTunes library on a single computer only.
Since these songs were purchased with the same iTunes account, you can download the song that is not in your iTunes library on the computer you will be syncing your iPhone with. Or you can download the song or songs direct on your iPhone.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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.
You can sync content from different accounts from your computer's iTunes library.

Downloading songs from a different computer with out reformatting my i pod

Hey there, it's probably a common question. Is there any way to download songs from a different computer with out having to reformat the ipod and lose all my songs i have on there. I've tried it once and it wiped my ipod clean of all my songs. Very annoying. cheers

Hello noboo79,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
On the computer you have initially the set the iPod up on and for, you can enable the "manually manage music and videos" option from under the iPod's Summary tab in iTunes. This will allow you to sync contect to the iPod from multiple computers. Otherwise, there is no other way.
Here is more on using your iPod with multiple computers as well as manually managing your iPod's contents.
[Using iPod with multiple computers|http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1202]
[Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535]
B-rock

Can I run two applications at once from two different computers?

Good Evening,
I would like to use the cloud service. I have read over the FAQs and they were quite clear, however I did not seem to find something to the effect of what I need answered.
If I were to download the apps on a backup computer and my personal computer, can I run for example a photoshop application on one computer, while running an encore application on the other computer at the same time?
The FAQs state that I can pick and choose which apps I want on a computer. Will I be able to download a portion of the apps on my personal computer and the remaining on a backup computer, while being able to use a portion on computer and another portion on another computer at the same time?

You could be working in two different applications on two different computers, going back and forth between them.
You can install any of the applications that you wanted to use on either of the computers but still only on two computers overall.
Hope that helps,
-Dave

Can I download itunes on two different computers using the same apple id?

Can I download itunes on two totally different computers using the same apple id and go back and forth between them (ie home computer and work computer)?

You can use a laptop to set up multiple devices with the same apple ID and you can maintiain different content on each device.

How do I combine two libraries from two different computers?

My wife and I have two libraries on two windows computers. She wants to add my songs to her library. I do not wish to add her songs to mine. Can we do this? How is it done?
All songs on my iPod have been purchased from iTunes. Her library is half purchased from iTunes, using the same iTunes account, and half from CDs that she's loaded.
OK, rookie question. But we're headed on vacation and I want my iPod back for the trip.
Thx!

You can transfer the iTunes songs from your iPod to her computer, just remember two things.
1) Set your iPod to manual management before connecting to another computer so you don't accidentally erase it. You can change it back to auto-syncing on your own computer when you are finished:
Using iPod with Multiple computers
Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone
2) Authorise your wife's computer to play songs from your iTunes Store account:
About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation
Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer

Can I import songs from two different Macs using home sharing?

I have two MacBooks and a IMAC G5.
I set up home sharing but can't seem to import songs from PC one to another.
I was able to do it but now 2 of my PCs are using Yosemite.
I want to move my music from, Macbook, to iPAD, to iPhone to iPOD.
Any help with this will be appreciated
Thanks
Chuck

You can't use home sharing to put music on your mobile devices from your iTunes library, you will need to sync them.

Is it possible to work on the same files/catalog from two different computers?

My wife and I are photographers and work on two separate iMacs. We just purchased an NAS and would like to know if we can both access the same files AND the Lightroom catalog from our respective computers. All of the files are on the NAS but I can't figure out how to get her computer to recognize the catalog. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
-Brent

Another option, since you already have the nas, is to get something like "Synchronize! Pro X",and use the nas to transfer the catalog back and forth. You don't have to USB the catalog, just transfer it to the nas each time you are done, and before you start...
Of course, I think both solutions are based on you not editing at the same time... i.e., both of you are making changes, as neither approach will work for that!
Cheers!

How do I enable opening firefox from two different computers sharing the same home directory without having to delete a lock file (linux).

I just don't want to have to delete a lock file - which has a purpose - in order to use firefox simultaneously from two locations on the network - where the home directory, i.e. .mozilla directory - is located

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Purchased Songs on Two Different Computers

I have two computers, one at home and one in my office. I have purchase about 30 songs on the computer in my office using the same itunes account I use at home. When I open itunes at home, I only see the two songs I have purchased at home. Once I buy a song, shouldn't I be able to access it on both computers? Do the songs get saved to my account on only the computer used to make the purchase? Thank You for your help...not crazy about itunes support. Danielle C.

To transfer, I would just save the songs to a folder and send them to my other computer for download?
Right-click an item, locate it, copy that file as well as any others in the same area of the hard disk to the new computer, and then drag them into the open iTunes window. Alternatively, back up the library to CDs or DVDs and restore the backup on the other computer.
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Can iphone 3gs sync songs from 2 different computers without erasing existing data?

Im wondering if i can get the songs i want frm my brother's itunes library onto my phone and then add the songs frm my library (separate computer) witout erasing the initial songs???
thxs

Hey Mike2793,
Thanks for the question, I believe the following article has the answer you are looking for:
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1202
iPod shuffle and iPhone are intended for use with a single computer. You cannot load music from multiple computers or iTunes libraries onto iPod shuffle and iPhone like you can with other devices.
You might find that Home Sharing may meet your needs:
Understanding Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3819
Thanks,
Matt M.

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