How come when i sync music to my ipod it says its on there but when I go to play it, it says there is no content in it??, How come when i sync music to my ipod it says its on there but when I go to play it, it says there is no content in it??

I have looked at loads of sites and there is no information for how i can do it

In itune did you play any of the songs downloaded. If so plug your ipod back in an manualy check off to sync all music. If that doesn't work you might have to restore the ipod.

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Hey CarlyR_,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues related to iTunes Store authorization. The following resources may help to resolve these issues:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
iTunes: Missing folder or incorrect permissions may prevent authorization
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1277
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The music does not belong to you. You have no legal right to it and there is no way to keep it.
Sorry

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
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Hi CarlosMBM,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
With Home Sharing, you can stream music from your computer to your iPhone. If you'd like to transfer the music to your iPhone, see the steps in this article to set up syncing using iTunes:
iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12313
For more information about Home Sharing, see this article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3819
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If you do not have access to the iTunes Library on your Old computer... or its Backup...
See these 2 Links...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
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HT1296 itunes recogizes my iphone, but says if I sync, the music will be replaced by what is in the library (not what I want). How do I get what's on the iphone to the library?

This happens everytine I get a new computer - I am trying to upload the music on my iphone to itunes. The device shows in itunes, but when i ask to sync, it says the music on the phone will be replaced with what is in the library. I want the phone's library imported to the itunes on my computer. How do I do that?
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f it happens every time you get a new computer, one would think you would have figured it out by now...
Media sync is one way. Computer -> Phone. Copy the media from your old computer to the new computer. Then let iTunes wipe it off of your phone and re-sync.
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