How do i transfer content from my ipod to itunes without losing it?

My laptop crashed and as a result i've reinstalled vista, and subsequently itunes. I have re installed all my music onto the reinstalled itunes. However all the tv shows, movies, photos etc that are currently on my ipod are not backed up. Therefore i'm assuming the next time i plug in my ipod, the music will update but my tv, movie and photo content will be wiped from my ipod? Is there any way i can transfer that content from my ipod to my laptop/itunes without losing it?

See this post from Zevoneer:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9990366#9990366

Similar Messages

  • How do you transfer content from an iPod touch to iTunes?

       How do you transfer content from an ipod touch to itunes without buying another software?

    You can't.  Mobile devices are not set up to transfer most items to a computer and if that's what you want to do (with the noted exception) then you have to pay for it.
    Some of the information below has subsequently been summarized and duplicated by turingtest2 in the document: Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
    Your i-device was not designed for unique storage of your media. It is not a backup device and media transfer was designed for you maintaining a master copy of your media on a computer which is itself properly backed up against loss. Syncing is one way, computer to device, updating the device content to the content on the computer, not updating or restoring content on a computer. The exception is iTunes Store purchased content.
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - only media purchased from iTunes Store
    For transferring other items from an i-device to a computer you will have to use third party commercial software. Examples (check the web for others; this is not an exhaustive listing, nor do I have any idea if they are any good):
    - Senuti - http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
    - Phoneview - http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
    - MusicRescue - http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/products/musicrescue/
    - Sharepod (free) - http://download.cnet.com/SharePod/3000-2141_4-10794489.html?tag=mncol;2 - Windows
    - Snowfox/iMedia - http://www.mac-videoconverter.com/imedia-transfer-mac.html - Mac & PC
    - iexplorer (free) - http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/ - Mac&PC
    - Yamipod (free) - http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/downloads/ - PC, Linux, Mac [Still updated for use on newer devices? No edits to site since 2010.]
    - 2010 Post by Zevoneer: iPod media recovery options - https://discussions.apple.com/message/11624224 - this is an older post and many of the links are also for old posts, so bear this in mind when reading them.
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141 - dates from 2008 and some outdated information now.
    Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide - http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/ - Information about use in disk mode pertains only to older model iPods.
    Get Your Music Off of Your iPod - http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Get_Your_Music_Off_of_Your_iPod - I am not sure but this may only work with some models and not newer Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
    Additional information here https://discussions.apple.com/message/18324797

  • How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes?

    How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes?
    Ive recently had to put my computer back to factory settings therefore have lost all my music.
    Is there anyways that you can transfer the music which is currently on my ipod touch onto my computer onto itunes????
    Cheers Kaci

    how to transfer file from ipod touch to...: Apple Support Communities
    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

  • HT204406 How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes match?

    How do you transfer music from your ipod to itunes match? I recently bought itunes match and it wont allow me to add songs from my ipod to the music library and match. Before I bought it, it would not allow me to transfer it either. After my purchase, I thought it would solve the problem but it did not. Any solutions?

    You can't do it from an iPod, you can only do it from your computer's iTunes
    http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4914

  • I recently had to redownload itunes onto my computer, how can I safely transfer everything on my ipods to itunes without losing it all?

    I recently had to redownlaod Itunes onto my computer, how can I safely transfer everything on my iPods onto itunes without losing everything?

    The ipod is not a backup device.  The music sync is one way - computer to ipod.  The only exception is itunes purchases:  File>Transfer Purchases
    It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer, particularly before any restore, update, etc.
    Use your backup copy to put everything back.

  • How do I transfer songs from my iPod to iTunes?

    Okay. At this point I am SO frustrated with Apple. I just hate the company so much right now. Such a simple simple question. How do I transfer songs from my iPod Nano (1st Gen) to iTunes. There is nothing about it in any manual. Apple has no way for you to contact them via email. And it appears the only way to get any answers is to sign up for this ridulous apple account and then sign up again for a posting id or whatever. Anyways. I would simply like to know, how do I transfer the songs from my iPod to my iTunes. Thank you.

    If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
    For all other non purchased music (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
    Enable your iPod for disk use.
    See: iPod Disk Use.
    Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
    Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
    Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
    The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
    If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
    Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
    Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
    One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
    Another free program is Pod Player.
    SharePod is also freeware.
    What's so hard about asking for help here? It's one if the best support forums on the net.

  • How to i transfer playlists from my iPod to iTunes? They are all on my iPhone but not on iTunes how do i get them on there?

    How to i transfer playlists from my iPhone to iTunes? They are all on my iPhone but not on iTunes how do i get them on there?

    iTunes will only transfer purchases back to your computer using the iTunes > File > Transfer purchases from XXX's iPhone.  It will not transfer playlists or non-purchased songs.
    Here is an application that will transfer playlists and non-purchases (from iTunes) songs.  There is a free demo limited to 1,000 songs or you can buy the full featured version for $18.99.  http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/

  • How do i transfer content from my ipod touch to my new PC's iTunes?

    I recently purchased a new laptop. I wanted to know how I can transfer all my content from my ipod touch to my new PC.

    Ideally you would have backed up the library from your old comupter on a regular basis, and have restored that library to your new computer...
    You should be able to:
    Backup the device to the new installation
    Transfer your purchases into a newly authorized library
    Recover any other media using third party tools as suggested in this post
    Restore the device from the backup
    This process should switch the association of the device to the new library, preserving the data and settings in your apps.
    May also be prudent to attempt a backup to iCloud directly from the device before you start... Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > iCloud Backup > On. It won't save any media but it would preserve the general account settings and documents in case anything goes wrong while you are trying to extract your other data.
    When you get it all fixed, make a backup!
    tt2

  • How do I transfer music from my iPod to iTunes?

    My prior laptop died and I need to transfer all music (not just purchases made through iTunes) from my iPod to my new laptop. How do I do this? Thank you for your help!

    See this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 outlining the different methods and software available to help you copy content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
    B-rock

  • How do i transfer songs from my ipod to itunes or my pc for free?

    I just inhereted an iPod Classic (160GB) from my brother-in-law who passed away in July 2014.  I have downloaded the latest version of iTunes.  I want to transfer and/or view the content of the iPod on my PC (Windows 8.1) and/or iTunes.  How can I do that?

    You can't sync or drag your music back 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 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 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
    YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
    PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
    PodPlayer Windows Only
    iGadget Windows Only

  • How do I transfer songs from an IPOD to ITUNES on a computer?

    I had to restore my computer to its original factory settings, which deleted ITUNES from the computer.  I downloaded the current version of ITUNES.  How do I transfer songs from a 160gb IPOD to ITUNES on a computer?  The OS is Windows 7. 

    You cannot transfer song files from iPod to computer using iTunes (except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store).  However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer.  If you do a Google search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links.
    Once the song files are on your computer, you can add them to the iTunes library.
    NOTE:  Songs previously purchased from the iTunes Store can be re-downloaded at no cost, from the iTunes Store Purchased screen.  The link to Purchased is on the iTunes Store Home screen, under QUICK LINKS.

  • How can I transfer playlist from my ipod to itunes

    Can I transfer plylist from my iPod Classic to iTunes w/o having to download 3rd party software?

    If you are talking about just the playlist and the music in the playlist, then yes.  See this older discussion thread for more information and instructions.
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/12256388?messageID=12256388#12256388?messa geID=12256388
    B-rock

  • How do I transfer content from my ipod to my computer

    I got a new computer and downloaded a new verion of Itunes.  My ipod touch has all of the files that were part of my itunes on my old computer.  I just want to transfer everything that is currently on my ipod to my itunes on my new computer.  Looking for tips on how to do this because my old computer is not easily accessable,

    See Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
    tt2

  • How do I transfer ratings from my iPod to iTunes?

    Hi, I've read this same question about a billion times on multiple sites, and the two most common answers are
    1) you can't, use some 3rd party software, duplicate your whole libary, start over, etc
    2) turn on auto sync.
    Here's my confusion: I have no problem turning on autosync, as my library and ipod have the same songs, but I have been on "manually manage" for a long time and I don't want to lose the thousands of ratings I have done since I stopped using autosync. I'm cool with going back to autosync as long as my ratings stay, but I am not confident that they will.
    Thanks to anyone who can confidently let me know if clicking autosync will or will not delete the ratings from my ipod.

    If this is a different computer from the one you originally set the iPod with then yes, changing to Autosync will erase all content from the device and replace it with what it is in your iTunes library. The erasing of content includes your ratings.
    Your only option is third party software at this point as you are already aware.
    B-rock

  • How do i transfer files from my ipod to itunes?

    my computer crashed recently, but before it did i was able to save a number of uncorrupted media files on my ipod (some of my favorite albums in fact...). i installed a new hard drive and reinstalled itunes...but now i can't seem to get the music from my ipod back onto my computer! can anyone help me? i'd really appreciate it...

    See Buegie's post in this thread. There are several options described.
    Cheers!
    -Bryan

Maybe you are looking for

  • My app store  (iPhone 6) doesn't refresh since november 1st in the screen appears i have already 11 updates but i cant see it

    My app store  (iPhone 6) doesn't refresh since november 1st in the screen appears i have already 11 updates but i cant see it

  • How to use collect statement for below

    data : begin of itab,          n(3) type c,       n1 type n,       k(5) type c,       end of itab. select n n1 from into itab table /zteest. *internal table has n      n1    k gar    100  uji hae    90   iou gar    90   uji hae    87   iou I want gar

  • JavaFX with external libraries

    Hi, I would like to get some help about compiling a JavaFX code with external libraries. I've searched around a lot, but cant find the solution. Basically I have a JavaFX application, that uses images (they are under the src/ folder as they suggest i

  • Drawing document in Production Order

    Hi, My scenario is as follows - There is a drawing  number for each material produced in-house. So when we are making a production order (manually or thru MRP) for each in-house produced material, I want the drawing document to automatically appear i

  • Creating custom hierarchical data provider

    Hi, I'm trying to create a custom dataprovider for a 3rd party chart control. As far as I can tell, it works just like any Flex-provided hierarchical dataprovider control. My problem doesn't have to do with the control directly, as I haven't yet even