How to migrate iTunes (including music, apps, device backups) from pc to mac
Is there a way to tranfer iTunes from Windows XP to Lion with keeping not only music but also meta-data, apps, device backups, etc?
Most threads here are reaging the music library. Note: The Migration Assistant doesn't tranfer iTunes.
Actually I don't mind to much about the music stuff.
What conserns me the most is the iDevices thing. I don't want to "start all over" on OSX.
So what actually happens, when I sync my iPhone with iTunes on OSX? Will it take all(!) my data from the device?
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Importing iTunes music, apps, device backups from Time Capsule
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GaryHello gpgrim,
I'd recommend using Migration Assistant, as it does all that you've described, and in a simple, relatively automated manner.
OS X: How to migrate data from another Mac using Mavericks
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5872
OS X: How to migrate data from another Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4889
Cheers,
Allen -
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If you still have the old PC, look at this article: Move iTunes from PC to MAC, http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html
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Did you fail to maintain a backup copy of your computer?
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How do i convert my music and pics over from windows to mac using a external hard drive.
New mac user. How do i convert my files from windows to mac using external hard drive. I am using a Seagate freeagent go flex.
leave as is and add NTFS driver to write to the drive / migrate maybe / reading NTFS drives isn't always perfect, some times external drive case has trouble mounting or staying mounted and suffers slow copy speed after awhile or with large files which is why I suggest Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X.
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I just got a new macbook air and I am trying to figure out how to get all of the music, videos, pictures, apps, etc. that I have on my ipod touch and on my old computer onto my mac. I don't want to lose anything. I just want to figure out how to sync my ipod to my new mac without losing any data.
copy the entire iTunes folder (not just the iTunes music folder) from <MacintoshHD>/users/yourname/music on the source to <MacintoshHD>/users/yourname/music on the target (overwriting the iTunes folder in place there).
you can use an external HD or your network for this operation. everything will be as you were used to from the old machine. -
How do i take my music, apps, and photos from one ipod and put it on another ipod?
I got a new ipod but still have my old one, how do i take everything from my old one and put it on the new one?? please help me!! thanks
Sync them to the same computer running the same iTUnes logged into the same iTunes account and stuff should transfer over quite easily
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I have just bought a new Mac book pro and I want to transfer my iTunes (including music, photos and apps on my iPod touch) from my old windows computer to the Mac... any tips? Is this possible?
(iPod touch 4, Mac Book Pro (osx lion))In Addition to the post by ds store...
You may find these Links helpful...
Move iTunes Library from PC to MAC
http://www.macworld.com/article/146958/2010/03/move_itunes_windows_mac.html
Download Past Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Also see this Excellent Link by Pondini on Transferring Old to New...
http://web.me.com/pondini/AppleTips/Setup.html -
How can I ensure itunes purchases (music, apps) are paid using credits which show on the account instead of billed to my credit card? Info indicates credit is used first but I just bought a song and it did not seem to be deducted from my credits shown on account.
Hello how to use this,
The article linked below details how to go about viewing your purchase history in the iTunes Store.
See your purchase history in the iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT2727
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How to migrate iTunes Library from an external hard drive to a new Mac Book Pro?
How to migrate iTunes and iPhoto librarys from an external hard drive to a MacBook Pro?
With iTunes:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
do not confuse moving your whole folder and library with moving just media files as in
iTunes for Mac: Moving your iTunes Media folder - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1449
Quick answer if you let iTunes manage your music: Copy the whole iTunes folder and all its subfolders and files intact to Home > Music on your computer. It will replace the one that may already be there and anything you have in it will be lost -- you could give the folder a different name just in case, and delete it yourself later. Unplug the external and start iTunes. -
How do I empty trash after deleting music, apps and photos from my iPhone to make more room for upgrading to iOS 8.1? It says I don't have enough room to upgrade so I have deleted some of everything but do not see an improvement in my storage space. Help?
No need to empty anything.
You can update by connecting your phone to iTunes on your computer. This way you bypass the space limitations.
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how to transfer itunes purchased music from one account to anither on same family computer?
Move it to the /Users/Shared/ folder.
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how do I copy the same app folder layout from one device to another. We have several apple devices.
It's a challenge when syncing a device for the first time to go through all the apps and apply them back to the same folders as on your other iphone.
I've seen suggestions of taking pictures of the correct layout, then manually applying it to the new device. Big time waister.
What's the work around?
Thank youI'm afraid there is no short workaround. One thing that you could do if you were REALLY desperate is reset your device to factory settings and then restore it from your other device's backup, but that is rather risky and you probably don't want to take your chances just for folder layouts. I would just do it manually.
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How can I get my mail app to sync from my mac to iPhone, I don't have the 'info' option in iTunes?
How can i get my mail app to sync from my mac to iphone? i dont have the 'info' option in itunes!
I have created files within the mail app and want them to be the same on my mac and iphone.You need a mail server that supports this then. Hotmail premium I believe does, but the free version does not. Gmail supports it, and any ISP that offers IMAP supports this capability. iCloud definitely supports it, so if you create a free iCloud email account and switch your primary email to it you would have this capability.
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I can not access my itune/cloud music & apps! My pc crashed & I'm signed on as a temp. user; I can't sign-on ant other way! I lost my icon also.
Re: That garbage is unreadable.
If you really want help, stop messing with the fonts and post so that others can read and offer suggestions.
Or better yet... try a search, I'm certain you'll find a solution to whatever issue you're experiencing.
I have found that many times it is the things that make you most angry that push you to action. This was the case here. Thank you for causing me to get so angry that I found the answer myself.
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