Erase iPod w/o computer

Can I completely erase and restore my iPod without connecting it to my computer?

No, you can't.
You need a computer to do a restore.

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  • Is there a way to use ipod with new computer without erasing entire library

    I'm not really tech-savvy, but I'm tossing my old computer and getting a new one - is there a way to use my ipod on my new computer without erasing my existing library? It won't let me make changes to my ipod and wants me to erase everything that is on there right now - HELP!

    Connect your iPod to your computer. When you get the message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. When your iPod appears in iTunes enable it for disk use, this is required for most if not all the utilities listed below so they can access the files: Using your iPod as a storage drive
    Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. If you have any iTMS purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was 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 are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can also read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    TuneJack Windows Only
    iPod2PC Windows Only
    iGadget Windows Only
    iDump Windows Only
    iRepo Windows Only
    iPodRip Mac & Windows
    YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
    There is also a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows or a Mac. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available at this link: Two-way Street: Moving Music Off the iPod
    Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up, relying on an iPod as your sole backup is not a good idea and external drives are comparatively inexpensive these days, you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

  • Computer Crashed,how do I get music back into itunes w/o erasing Ipod?

    My computer crashed, and I had to get a new hard drive. I was able to save all of my music on cd, and it is all still currently on my Ipod. I have downloaded Itunes again, but how do I upload all the music on my ipod into Itunes without it automatically erasing my Ipod when I plug it in? Am I able to save my play lists when I reload my music to Itunes?
    Dell PC   Windows XP  

    If you are using the iPod in manual update mode it is safe from being accidentally erased when you connect to an empty iTunes after reinstalling your operating system. However if your iPod is set to automatically update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No*. Pressing "Yes" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual.
    You can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box: Managing Your Songs Manually
    While you can't sync your music back from an iPod to iTunes, if you want to check this out, there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows 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 files from an iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward and will copy songs and playlists.
    iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
    YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
    PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
    PodPlayer Windows Only
    iGadget Windows Only
    Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again.

  • Just got my computer back, reset my itunes and added new music. how can i sync my ipod with the computer as I do not want to erase what I have on my ipod

    Just got my computer back. How can I reset my itunes so it matches my IPod settings? I have my favorites and files on my IPod that I want to keep and when I try to sync it gives me the option to erase and sync with computer. How can I sync without loosing any music or files at all?

    - Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    - Transfer other music by using a third-party program like those discussed here:
    Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities
    - Make a backup of the iPod by connecting the iPod to the computer.  Right click on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up.
    - Restore the iPod from backup

  • I have erased my ipod as i am selling it on. I wanted to check all my stuff (pictures, notes ect) had been erased, but everytime i plug my Ipod into the computer it isnt recognized. it says plug into Itunes, and i have. Nothing happens. what do i do? HELP

    have erased my ipod as i am selling it on. I wanted to check all my stuff (pictures, notes ect) had been erased, but everytime i plug my Ipod into the computer it isnt recognized. it says plug into Itunes, and i have. Nothing happens. what do i do? HELP

    Start here:
    iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

  • My computer got reset. How do I sync my iPod to my computer without erasing all it's contents?

    I had my iPod synced to my computer. My computer wasnt working properly, so it had to be reset.  Now when sync my iPod to my computer, it brings up that the only way to do so is to "Erase and Sync". Of course, I'd rather not result to that. Is there any other way getting songs from my computer onto my iPod??

    - Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
    - Transfer other music by using a third-party program lke one of those discussed here:
    Copy music
    - Connect the iPOd to the computer and make a backup by right clicking one the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select back Up
    - Restore the iPod from that backup
    Note that the backup that iTunes makes does not include media like app and music.

  • If i sync my ipod with another computer to get more music on it. Will it erase all my apps, app data, and pictures?

    If i sync my ipod with another computer to get more music on it. Will it erase all my apps, app data, and pictures?

    All synced media that is not already in the iTunes library on the second computer will be erased. This second computer will be your syncing computer
    You can only sync with one computer/iTunes library.

  • My computer crashed and i lost itunes. redownloaded itunes if i erase and snyc my ipod to my computer will i l;ose everything on my ipod?

    when i go into itunes in the library it shows all my music i purchased but not the music i put on there with cds i had. if i erase and snyc it to this computer will i lose all that music and everything i purchsed???

    I believe so.  You can transfer the songs from your iPod to your computer though.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1329
    Hope this helps.

  • If i sync'd songs to my ipod from a computer that i didnt have my accout on, is there a way to download songs from my account with out erasing the songs from the other account

    if i sync'd songs to my ipod from a computer that i didnt have my account on, is there a way to download songs from my account with out erasing the songs from the other accounts

    go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Sync your iPod....>Sync You Device>Set up Syncing>Sync your device manually and follow the instructions.

  • HT1212 i never connent the iPod to the computer . i still can not get to erase or restore the iPod

    i never connent the ipod to the computer. my son change the passcode and forgot it .

    Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
    iOS: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen                         
    If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.                        
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings        
    For how to restore:
    iTunes: Restoring iOS software
    To restore from backup see:
    iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
    If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
    You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        
    If problem what happens or does not happen and when in the instructions? When you successfully get the iPod in recovery mode and connect to computer iTunes should say it found an iPod in recovery mode.

  • Why am I asked to erase IPOD and resync after loading onto new computer

    After loading Itunes and my library from my IPOD on to a new computer I now get a message: An IPOD can only be synced with one Itunes library at one time. Erasing and syncing replaces the contents of the IPOD with the contents of this library. If I choose the erase IPOD and resync option am I going to loose my music? I don't understand why it is showing I have more than one library.

    if you do it on a different computer its considered to be a different library even if it has all the same songs
    just make sure you have all the music on the new computer before you sync it and it will be fine and not lose anything

  • Our old computer crashed which had all the kids ipod touch library on it. Now when I connect ipods to new computer it says I have to erase all the app, etc to sync with new computer. Is there anyway to sync to the new computer w/out losing all data?

    Our old computer crashed which had all the kids ipod touch library on it. Now when I try to connect them to new computer it says I need to erase all data, apps, etc. to sync with new computer. It is saying that it can only be connected to one library at a time. Is their anyway around this without having ot erase all their stuff?

    - Transfer iTunes purchases to the new computer by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
    - Transfer other music by using a third-party program like on of those discussed here:
    newer copy
    - Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
    - Restore the iPod from that backup.
    Note that the iPod backup that iTunes makes does not included synced media like apps and music.

  • IPod connected to computer cannot erase contents

    i connected my ipod to my computer , it registered and showed it onscreen, but i could not erase the audiobooks that i had put on it, i have put more books on it and they show as loaded but i cnnot access them, can anyone tell me why?
    Terry

    MODEL MD479QB is an iPod Nano, this is the iPod touch forum.
    The only way to remove media is to unsync the media.There is no erase except that there is a restore button that erase the entire iPod.
    To sync/unsync see:
    iTunes 11 for Mac: Syncing overview
    iTunes 11 for Mac: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad

  • If I update my ipod on another computer will it erase everthing I have on my ipod touch?

    If I update my ipod on another computer will it erase everthing I have on my ipod touch?

    Yes. If you have to do this:
    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
    You will have to repeat it when you what to go back to your syncing computer.

  • Does anyone know if i plug my ipod into my computer will songs b erased?

    Greetings,
    Is there someone who knows the answer to this question please?
    I was having so much trouble with the 7.5 upgrade that I ended up uninstalling itunes, then reinstalling an older version of it but I ended up losing many songs in my itunes library.
    If I plug my ipod into my computer now, will the songs that are on my ipod automatically transfer over to my computer? Or will my much smaller itunes library be imported into the ipod erasing the larger ipod library?
    Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me out!

    Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=5044027&#5044027
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=893334&tstart=0
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
    Also these useful internet articles...
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
    http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
    http://playlistmag.com/secrets/2006/12/twowaystreet20/index.php
    http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
    Patrick

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