How can i sync ipod with new computer?

bouight a new computer and want to sync ipod to new computer, not to the old one any more

Launch iTunes on your new computer.
From the menu bar click Store / Authorize This Computer
Now go to the iTunes File menu and click: Transfer Purchases From...
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer

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  • How can I sync IPod, with lots of music, to ITunes empty library?

    I lost my entire ITunes library when I had to format the hard drive. Now I want to sync all the info in my iPod into this new library. I wory that the sync may go the other way and empty my IPod. When I connect the IPod to the computer it tells me that it is synced with a different library. (This must be the one that was deleted when I formatted the disk).
    Please help

    1). 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.
    2). When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone
    3). Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. 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 read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
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    TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
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    YamiPod Mac and Windows
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    Floola Mac & Windows
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    TouchCopy Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content only from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
    There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
    4). 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.
    5). 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: Back up your iTunes library by copying to an external hard drive

  • How do I sync iPod to new computer?

    My daughter has a 4gb Nano that I manual sync because I do not want her ratings to mess with mine and because the library is bigger than 4gb. She now has a used labtop that I have set up with iTunes, I have copied all the music from my pc to her labtop and put it into iTunes.
    What is the best way to sync her nano to the new computer? Can this be done without her losing her ratings and play counts that are only saved on the iPod? Is there a way to auto sync when the memory on the iPod is smaller than the library? Thanks, Robert

    I'm not sure about the ratings and playcounts on her ipod, since it has always been set for manual sync. I think if you change it to auto sync, it will tell you it's going to erase everything....you could always try a 3rd-party ipod manager.

  • Trying to sync ipod with new computer and add music frrom my ipod to

    my new desktop.
    I apologize in advance if this question gets asked all the time. I am trying to move all the music on my ipod to my new desktop. I am currently using my ipod as a HD on my new computer. I would like to be able to add the new songs i've downloaded on my new computer to my ipod, but i'm not sure if i can do that without losing all of my old songs.
    Can someone help me out?
    Again, my apologies. I'm sure this gets asked all the time.

    "I would like to be able to add the new songs i've downloaded on my new computer to my ipod, but i'm not sure if i can do that without losing all of my old songs"
    If your iPod is set to update automatically take care when connecting back to your computer and a different iTunes. If it 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 and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it.
    You can also 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
    You can't sync or drag your music back directly from an iPod to iTunes, the transfer of music 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 but not playlists 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 music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward.
    iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
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    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.

  • Sync ipod with new computer

    my old dell just crashed. we got a brand new hp S2031 and my old computer had all mine and my sisters itunes stuff stored on it. itunes gives me a message saying my ipod touch 4G is synced with another computer and it gives me the option to erase and sync but I dont want to do that. is there any way to fix this? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

    try to authorize the computer, so that it can sync to two computers
    after doing so, enter your Apple ID. You can have 5 computers synced to your ipod.

  • Cannot sync ipod with new computer.

    I just bought a new computer a few days ago. I went from a windows XP to a windows vista. I own an 8GB ipod touch. I authorized the computer and transfered my purchases already. Itunes keeps giving me the option to transfer purchases, or to delete and resync. If I delete and resync, I'll loose all my music that I got from CD's I borrowed from friends, which I don't have anymore since I returned them. It won't let me add the new CD that I bought today to my ipod. Is there anything I can do?

    It is absolutely stealing. "They paid for it". You did NOT.
    When you buy music (cd or download) you buy the right to personal use. It is absolutely stealing to distribute this music to others. Borrowing others cd's is EXACTLY what limewire is. Other distribute music that they bought to others.
    From the L.A. TIMES:
    "Actually, attorneys say, copying a purchased CD for even one friend violates the federal copyright code most of the time."
    http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/la-fi-pollmusic9aug09,0,2672402.story
    Also see this:
    "Contrary to popular opinion, illegally downloading or copying copyrighted music is the same as stealing; there is no difference."
    http://www.cmta.com/brochure.htm
    "It’s a Criminal Act
    Copyright law protects the value of creative work
    When you make illegal copies of someone’s creative work, you are stealing and breaking the law."
    http://www.riaa.com/physicalpiracy.php?contentselector=piracy_online_thelaw

  • How do i sync iphone with new computer when old computer is unavailable?

    I want my iphone content on itunes on a new computer.  My old computer crashed and is unavailable.

    No backup is a big mistake.
    If you sync iphone to a blank computer, then the current content will be erased.
    The iphone is not a backup device.
    The music and pics sync is one way - computer to iphone.  The only exception is itunes purchases:  File>Transfer Purchases
    You can e-mail the pics to yourself.  They will never be of the original resolution.
    If you enter one unique contact and calendar item, then you should get the option to merge the data when you first sync.

  • Sync ipod with new computer - How?

    My computer died and had been re config. therefore my old itunes does not exsist. I have installed v7 but when i connect my ipod I get the message " the ipod is synd with another itunes libary. I have transfered my puchased music to the new libary but how do I transfer all my tunes that were not purchased from the store.
    I do not have access to my original itunes libary. Only have it all on my ipod.
    Help!! I am pretty much a virgin user.

    Yes that will erase the songs but it would be illegal file sharing to keep them anyways.
    No harm, no foul.

  • HT4235 mt computer crashed that my itunes is on how can I sync to a new computer

    I have 2 pc's but my phone is synced to the one that just crashed... I have downloaded ituners on the other pc and it recognizes it but wont fins my iphone when I plug it in to sync

    I didn't say anything about your old computer. I said restore the BACKUP of your old computer. Surely you backed it up regularly? If not, there's a lot more lost than your iPhone content.

  • Trying to sync ipod with new computer

    but songs wont load on to computer what am i doing wrong????HELP

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  • HT201269 Where are the notes from my iphone backup and how can I sync them with my new macbook and ipad. And my galaxy 3g if someone is feeling especially generous with their time and attention. Many thanks.

    Where are the notes from my iphone backup and how can I sync them with my new macbook and ipad. And my galaxy 3g if someone is feeling especially generous with their time and attention. Many thanks.

    - The iTunes backup that iTunes makes included photos in the camera roll. If yo go to iTunes>Preferences>Devices what is the date of the backup? Is it when the photos were on the iPod? You have to restore from that backup.
    - What may have happened is that you backup the iPod after you restored the iPod but before restoring from backup. iTunes only keeps one backup and overwrites the previous backup with the changes.

  • HT1386 how do I sync manually, with new update it doesn't show option?

    How do I sync manually, with new update it doesn't show the option?

    For iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Sync you device>Setup syncing
    Sync your device manually
    If you use manual syncing, you can sync items from more than one iTunes library to your iPod. (You can sync iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad with only one iTunes library.)
    You can manually sync music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and iTunes U lessons. You can’t manually sync photos and info (contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and so on).
    Connect your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to your computer and select your device.
    Click the Summary button and select “Manually manage music and videos” (below Options).
    Click the On This Device button.
    Click Add To on the right side of the iTunes window.
    Drag items from the left side of the iTunes window to the pane on the right. To add other types of content, choose a category from the Library pop-up menu.
    Click Done.
    If you use automatic syncing, you can also add items to your device by dragging. To drag items to an automatically synced device, follow the instructions above, but skip step 2.
    The picture from the iTunes Help do not display.

  • HT2486 My address book only displays e-mails. How can I sync it with my i-phone to display the address book the same way as my contacts in my i-phone?

    Currently my address book only displays e-mail addresses. It uses the portion of the address in front of the @ as the name. How can I sync it with my i-phone 4S that has name/numbers and addresses of my contacts?

    Hello there, Seta.
    You are correct that this can be done with iCloud. The following Knowledge Base article provides some great instruction for syncing contacts:
    iOS: How to transfer or sync content to your computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1296
    Particularly:
    Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, and Notes
    You can sync contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and notes with other applications on your computer. This allows you to keep all your information in sync across multiple computers and iOS devices. The settings for these items are all in the Info tab for your iOS device in iTunes. With your iOS device connected to the computer, select your iOS device. Then click the Info tab.
    For details on syncing content on your iOS device with your computer, click the sections below.
    Contacts
    To sync contacts with your computer, choose "Sync Contacts with" within iTunes for Windows, or "Sync Contacts" in OS X v10.8, or "Sync Address Book Contacts" in OS X v10.7 and earlier.
    You can sync your contacts with:
    Microsoft Outlook 2003, Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft Outlook 2010 (Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8)
    Windows Address Book (Windows XP)
    Windows Contacts (Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8)
    Address Book (Mac OS X v10.7 and earlier)
    Contacts (Mac OS X v10.8)
    Microsoft Entourage 2004, Microsoft Entourage 2008, or Microsoft Outlook 2011 for Mac
    Notes:
    When syncing contacts, you can choose to sync all of your contacts or only selected groups. The option to sync selected items may not show up until after the first sync.
    You can select a group of contacts to which all new contacts created on your iOS device will be added.
    Additional options for syncing include syncing your contacts with Yahoo or Gmail/Google Mail. You will need to configure it with the user name and password for your Yahoo or Google account.
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Pedro.

  • Ipod is disabled for 22,849,620 minutes how can I open ipod with this message?

    Ipod is disabled for 22,849,620 minutes how can I open ipod with this message?

    Disabled
    Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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    If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.                        
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    For how to restore:
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    To restore from backup see:
    iOS: How to back up     
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    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store        

  • Transferred my Library to new laptop, but how to associate/sync iPhone with new laptop?

    I got a new laptop. The old laptop is still working. I transferred my library using the Home Sharing method and all of my items were moved except my apps. I plugged in my iPhone to the new computer and used "Transfer Purchases from iPhone" option and all of my apps were added to the library. But, now I don't know how to associate the iPhone with the new computer. When I plug in my iPhone to the new computer. It starts to sync. It says steps 1 through 3, spins for 20 seconds and says complete, but nothing was done. I do not get the "this iPhone is associated with another library" message when I plug it in to new computer, perhaps because I've authorized both computers. All I can find in my searches is how to avoid losing all of your data and how to transfer your library, but none has dealt with this exact situation. I am stumped as to how to get iPhone associated with new computer. Can I transfer my backup from the old computer and restore from backup? Other thoughts? Sorry if the answer is somewhere (I'm sure it is), but I have spent two days looking.

    Randers4, so I carefully followed the directions (only one that confused me was about adding a fake address/calendar entry, is that for Macs, I'm using a PC?.)  I restored it from the backup and everything looked good. I had hope, the final step says to sync it and when I did, I had the exact same problem. It spun, went quickly through only 3 steps (even though there were 7 sync steps with my old laptop) and nothing changed. It clearly didn't sync.
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