How do you manage an Ipod and Iphone on the same computer

Hi how do you manage an Ipod and Iphone on the same computer?
I have my ihpone but for running and cycling i also have my ipod nano, every time i connect one or the other it wipes songs that i want to keep?

create a playlist for each device and sync only that playlist.
i'm syncing four mobile devices to iTunes and each has its own playlist. works like a charm.
JGG

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How to manage multiple ipads and iphones on the same computer

Any advice on how to manage multiple iphones (iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 & iPhone 3G) along with an iPad & iPad 2 on the same computer?
Thank you

The article that AnaMusic references assumes that you sync automatically I believe. Turn off auto sync and select whatever you want to put on each device. As Philly said, it really is a snap. I have never synced automatically and I never selected iTunes to start up when my iDevices are connected. I want the control over all of that.
Launch iTunes on your computer and go to Edit>Preferences>Devices>Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically. Check that box and then quit iTunes.
Connect your iPad to your computer, launch iTunes, click on your iPads name on left sidebar under the devices heading and then click on the summary tab in the iTunes window on the right. Select - Sync only checked songs and videos. If you really want to "live dangerously" - uncheck Open iTunes when this iPad is connected. Now you can control what you sync and when iTunes starts up. iTunes will not start up when you connect the iPad and it will not sync anything on its own.
Go into each tab in iTunes, Info, Music, Apps, .... All of them - check what you want to sync in each section. After you have made all of your selections (and you have checked all of the headings - Sync Music, Sync Apps and so on) click on Apply in the lower right corner on iTunes and the sync will take place.
Do this with each iDevice and iTunes will remember what you selected for each device the last time that you synced. You can make changes to this configuration any time that you want for each device and if you do just remember to click on Apply in the lower right corner of iTunes in order to apply the changes.

IPod and iPhone on the same computer

This sounds like it's a frequent question, but I can't find the answer.
I have an iPod and an iPhone and I've had them synced to two different computers with iTunes. However, I started to think about it. It would be a lot easier if they were both synced to iTunes on one computer. Can this be done? How?
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Yes you can use your iPod and iPhone with one iTunes library, I use two different iPods with mine. I have a friend who manages two iPods and and iPhone. iTunes will recognise each device and you can set them to sync in whatever manner you choose (or update manually): How to use multiple iPods with one computer

HT1589 Can I use more than 1 device ie iPod and iPhone on the same iTunes account and have different music on them

Can I use more than 1 device ie iPod and iPhone on the same iTunes account and have different music on them

Yes. Use the option to sync with selected playlists on the music tab when your devices are connected.
tt2

Hi, I backed up my ipad and iphone on the same computer, will it be shown on the same folder or different? Mine is window 7, try to find the back up file follow the step that apple provided, it shown only iphone instead of ipad. Pls help.

I backed up my ipad and iphone on the same computer, will it be shown on the same folder or different? Mine is window 7, try to find the back up file follow the step that apple provided, it shown only iphone instead of ipad. Pls help.

What do you see under Edit > Preferences > Devices?
tt2

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Am I able to sync to iphones to the same computer, but have both phones and information on both stay separate? I do not have a computer at this time and want to sync my phone on my brother's computer for backup purposes. Is this possible?

Create a new user login (with a password) for your stuff.
This way, your data won't get mixed up.

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Hello weeshaza,
It sounds like you are wanting to sync more than 1 device to your iTunes Library. This article will help you do that:
How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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This is my first time using this forum, and I apologize if my post isn't "normal" or if my question is too long. My old acer computer had become corrupted and I had to reinstall my copy of windows. When I tried to sync a new ringtone to my iphone, which was only ever synced to this same computer, I was prompted to delete everything I had so I could install one ringtone. That does not sound ideal, and I refuse to delete everything I've put on my phone and my data to sync to itunes. There has to be another way to show my phone that this is the same computer. So I do not have to go through the hassle of doing everything again. I could not find an answer in the forums, and hope you can help me. This is pretty close to being a deal breaker for me. I'm beyond frustrated with this policy.
I don't believe it matters, but I'm running the latest version of itunes, as of today, and I have an iPhone 4 CDMA iOS 7.4.

Thanks, Lawrence. I figured that was what I was going to have to do in the end. I have a few games with quite a few hours invested, and I worry that I'll lose the progress I have as they do not save to the cloud. I may have to bite the bullet, and just take the plunge to resolve this. I just want a way to easily transfer my "Home Computer" for my iPhone. My laptop is years old and in need of being replaced, and it's about time to upgrade my phone. These life events piling up are making me consider switching to a friendlier OS. I'm not using this as a threat. I just hope some apple high up will read this, and realize that we need alternatives. Life happens.
Thank you both Paul and Lawrence. I clicked "This helped me" not knowing it would remove the option to choose "This fixed my problem" too. For anyone else reading this thread. Using the guide provided has done both. It has helped me and given me a fix to my current problem. Lawrence has also provided me with the last bit of information I feel is missing from wjosten's guide. That syncing will completely erase all of your data and reinstall it in one fell swoop. It's a great fix. Even if it isn't the exact one I wanted. Thank you again!

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I am syncing my iPad and my iPod Touch using iTunes on the same computer.
It's even possible to connect both devices at the same time to iTunes.
Yes, apps are shared between devices, but only if those apps are actually able to run on both devices.
You therefore only need to buy a certain app once and use it on your two devices.
Your devices are in fact administratively attached to your Apple ID.

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You can also set up separate playlists for the two devices for music, or create separate iTunes libraries : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495

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HT1386 Re: My new iPhone5 won't finish syncing.
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(stiil have a blank "purchased" page at itunes store, though).

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