HT1296 Syncing Your Music and Other Content

How do you sync your new music to your iPod without erasing all of your stuff you already have on it?

Follow the instructions here for manually managing music and videos.

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  • I bought an ipod touch at a pawn shop and it has account registered to another person on itunes. i was wondering since i started my own account with itunes and tried to sync the music and other apps to my account would it erase everything on the ipod

    i bought an ipod touch at a pawn shop and it has account and registered to another person on it and i don't know the password. and i started my own itunes account on the computer and when i connect the ipod to the computer the other persons account shows up to be synced to the computer and when i hit the sync button it says that the ipod can only be synced to one library at a time. then it says that it would erase his library contents and all other apps in order for it to be synced to my account. so i was wondering if there is anyway to sync all the music and other apps to my account with out it erasing everything on the ipod.

    Do what iTunes is telling you to do.  Wehn you purchased the iPod the apps and other media do not transfer to you.  Then are permently locked/lienced only to the person who purchased them.  Using the stuff on the iPod is stealing.

  • How do you Sync your music and not erase your movies?

    I purchased my first movie from Itunes via my laptop. I synced it to my Ipod Touch along with syncing my music, and everything was fine.
    Today I wanted to sync just my music (different playlist), and I got a message that my movies would be removed from my IPT (or something to that effect). The movie took quite long to sync to the IPT, and I was in a rush, so I didn't do anything.
    How can I sync my music without having to re-sync the movie?

    go to your iphone un itunes > music and put all the music or select the song and itunes will put the songs that are not on the iphone, if it's an iphone which has been synchornized with another itunes it will ask you to erase all the songs and sync the songs you have

  • Syncing photos, music and others with iPhone wirelessly.

    Heya - so I want to sync my iPhone's photo's and music wirelessly but I'm not sure if this is possible. I have a new iPhone 3G (not S). Can anyone help?
    If not via Bluetooth, how about Wifi? Or MobileMe?

    It's not possible for music, videos and photos. You can use MobileMe for contacts, calendars and Safari bookmarks.

  • HT1473 Adding items into iTunes (music and other contents)

    Would I be crossing lines (breaking the law) if I wanna collect music I already purchased from iTunes, put them in one album and name the album and upload it into iTunes Store? I need help.

    According to the DMCA.... yes. Unless you have express written permission from:
    The artist(s)
    The record labels
    The promotion company
    You purchased the right to play the songs for personal listening, not redistribution... whether for sale or not.

  • I just bought a brand new iPhone 5s and a huge problem is that when i try to sync my music to my iPhone 5s, under the music tab it says that i can only access my music via iCloud. is there anyway to sync your music from your computer?????

    I just bought a brand new iPhone 5s and a huge problem is that when i try to sync my music to my iPhone 5s, under the music tab it says that i can only access my music via iCloud. is there anyway to sync your music from your computer?????

    The ! sign before the song means that the actual song is no longer on your computer and/or iTunes library.

  • ITunes Fix for Manually Moving Music and other Media

    Intro
    Any iTunes 7.x user who manages their own music library outside of the "iTunes Music" folder might be able to tell you that iTunes DOES NOT respond well after manually moving tracks from one place to another on their computer systems. In fact, any file you move becomes immediately unplayable in iTunes. And, if you're anything like I am, losing several years worth of song rating metadata and playlists is not a good incentive for change. However, one thing others might not be able to tell you is that there's an easy workaround for the problem and you get to keep your playlists, ratings and other info. Read on to learn about the workaround.
    About the Workaround
    The workaround is a simple hack I devised after recently transferring a good portion of my music library between hard disks and running into problems with iTunes. The fix steps provided below are intended to circumvent the problems with iTunes and give users the freedom to move songs and other media files on their computers while maintaining the integrity of both the ratings and the playlists. Meaning you won't need to manually update the song locations in iTunes one-at-a-time, which, at version 7.02 is the only way to accomplish this task using the program.
    Please be aware that not all information is retained using this workaround. What will be lost are the following: the "Recently Added", "Recently Played" and "Top 25 Most Played" iTunes Smart Playlists; any media file play counts; last played information; and possibly some other data used only internally by iTunes.
    So, if you're comfortable parting with some metadata while keeping your cherished song ratings and playlists intact during file relocation, read on to learn how to use the workaround.
    Workaround Steps
    The following instructions walk step-by-step through the process of this workaround.
    Note: All backslashes used in file paths have been converted to forward slashes so that they will adhere with MySpace XSS security validation checks. These altered paths can still be copy/paste into Windows Vista's Explorer program once the Username is changed to the User Account where the iTunes files reside.
    Preparing for the Move
    Before you move your files, do the following:
    1. Close iTunes.
    2. Create a backup copy of the following files:
    iTunes Library XML (iTunes Music Library.xml)
    Note: Vista users can find the Library XML at C:/Users/Username/Music/iTunes
    iTunes Music Database (iTunes Library.itl)
    Note: Vista users can find the Music Database at C:/Users/Username/Music/iTunes
    Moving Your Files
    This part should be self explanatory, but while you do it make sure to note the following two things:
    1. The path where the files were previously stored (e.g. D:/Music).
    2. The path where the files will end up (e.g. E:/Music).
    Execute the Fix
    After your files are moved, complete the following steps to implement the fix.
    Note: Do not open iTunes during this process.
    Hack the iTunes Library XML
    Once the files are moved the Library XML file locations will be out of sync. Follow the steps below to update them so that they now reference the correct file locations.
    1. Open the iTunes Library XML with a Text Editor with a Find/Replace function.
    Note: Vista users can find the Library XML at C:/Users/Username/Music/iTunes
    Tip: Do not try to do this with Dreamweaver if your Library XML is greater than 10MB.
    2. Perform a Find/Replace using the following inputs:
    Find: Path from Step 1 of Moving Your Files
    Replace: Path from Step 2 of Moving Your Files
    3. Confirm your results, and then save and close the Library XML.
    Delete the iTunes Music Database
    Hacking the iTunes Library isn't enough to fool iTunes. Like the Library XML, the Music Database also holds the file locations of all of the media stored within the program. And it's smart enough to wipe out the Library XML hack if iTunes is opened before completing this step.
    Ensure you have backed up the iTunes Music Database (iTunes Library.itl) and delete the file.
    Note: Vista users can find the Music Database at C:/Users/Username/Music/iTunes
    Back in iTunes
    Once the fix is in place you can now open iTunes again. You will notice that all of your playlists, music and other items have vanished. In order to recover them all (with the exception of the Smart Playlists mentioned in the About the Workaround section above) we'll need to import the hacked Library XML file back into iTunes.
    1. Open iTunes and press CtrlShiftO or go to File > Import…
    2. Navigate to and Open your modified Library XML (as pictured below).
    3. iTunes will then begin importing the contents of the XML file (as pictured below).
    Note: This process may take a while, depending on the size if your library.
    Wrapping Up
    Once the import process is complete iTunes will look almost exactly the way you left it, with the exception that some playlists have been duplicated and the number of songs may be a hair off. To fix this problem delete any duplicate playlists in the "Library" panel in iTunes. You can now test out the changes by selecting an item moved earlier and testing it out. All that's left from there is to let iTunes perform any automated analysis it needs to do and rock on.
      Other OS  

    Holy Smokes:
    I appreciate your detailed workaround post. My question is this: I use iTunes to keep everything organized (though I'm well aware of the shortcomings...) and can use the simple solution that Chris from CA posted, but I don't have room to consolidate everything. My read on consolidating is that you copy from wherever you have your music located (and right now my music is outside of the MyMusic/iTunes folder, as that backs up to my work server) and so you have to have enough room for all of your music to be copied (and then you delete it from its prior location). That's how Apple describes it in, e.g., http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301748. I ain't go that kind of room. Is there any way to make the move to a completely different PC by following the simple option? From the posting I just linked it sounds like you MUST consolidate whether you use you iPod to move things or use an external drive.
    Of course, I can use your workaround, but I thought I'd ask first. Many thanks.
      Windows XP Pro   iPod Video 60gb

  • Sharing apps,music ,and other information on 2 different pc and iphones.

    my wife brought here 3g iphone first and has put appts, music and other information in itunes ,can I transfer the information to my itunes and scynch with my iphone?

    The only data stored by iTunes in the iTunes library is iTunes content - music, video, podcasts, etc. including 3rd party apps. No other data is stored by iTunes. iTunes serves as the sync conduit between your iPhone and the supported applications on your computer for syncing contact info, calendar events, Safari bookmarks, and for transferring photos from your computer to your iPhone, but iTunes does not store any of this data.
    You can transfer an iTunes library from one computer to another, but you will need to use your wife's iTunes account with iTunes on your computer if you currently have your own separate iTunes account.

  • Just got 4s and synced my music and only about half went to my phone.  the rest wont sync.  says unknown error.  help!

    just got 4s and synced my music and only about half went to my phone.  the rest wont sync.  says unknown error.  help!

    Unless as part of a backup, or stored somewhere else, they are gone.
    Your son needs his own Apple ID for iCloud, FaceTime & iMessage. He can continue to use yours for iTunes content, but for everything else, he needs his own.
    When you did what you did, as far as iCloud knows, this is the same person with multiple devices, and that's they way things are supposed to work: keep everything in sync.

  • Hi - HELP PLEASE - I have had a bad bug, now fixed, But Have Lost the Library in iTunes - how can I transfer the music and artwork content of my iPone back to iTunes so that I have a base library again

    Hello - can someone help me please - I am not really well versed in modern electronics
    So, as I mentioned in my heading which is rather long (sorry lol) I have had a bad computer virus, now fixed, which has lost me a lot of information. This includes the content of ,my iTunes Library and my ability to access it.
    So, can someone help me by telling me how I can gethte music currently in my iPhone back in to the Music Library in my new version of iTunes. Aslo hiow do I now get Album Artwork in to iTunes as well - iI recall that it was really easy when I set it up but this new version is causing me all sorts of heartache when I tried just now - hence my plea for help.
    I hope you can help and that I can hear fromoyuvery soon
    Thanks guys 
    Keith

    iDevices are not backup devices.
    Use the backup of the computer to put the content back on the computer.
    If not backup exists and the content was purchased via iTunes, connect the device and select File > Transfer purchases.  This will not restore playlists, playcounts or any other library specific data.
    If the media was not purchased via iTunes, search google for ways to extract it from the iPhone.
    Whatever you do, going forward make sure you back up your media and other important files regularly.

  • Trying to move my iTunes Music and other media from the main drive on my pc to an external hard drive but iTunes is not recognizing the new file location?  Ideas?

    Trying to move my iTunes Music and other media from the main drive on my pc to an external hard drive but iTunes is not recognizing the new file location?  Ideas?

    Hello there, Underwriter.
    The following Knowledge Base article provides in-depth instructions on how to migrate your content to an external drive:
    iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
    Particularly of note for your situation:
    External drive
    This option requires more work than Home Sharing, but it creates a backup of your iTunes library on the external drive in addition to moving your content.
    Notes before you start:
    You can use most iPods as an external drive.
    Windows operating systems don't recognize Mac OS-formatted disks (HFS or HFS Plus formats). Because of this, you can't use a Mac-formatted iPod or external drive to move your music to a Windows PC. See iPod: How to determine iPod's hard disk format if you're not sure how your iPod is formatted.
    Mac OS X can read Windows-formatted iPods and drives. This means there are many ways to migrate your information from your old Windows-based PC to your new Mac.
    Mac OS X: To be sure external drives appear on your desktop, choose Preferences from the Finder menu. Be sure the options for "External disks" and "Hard disks" are enabled.
    Part 1: Locating and consolidating the iTunes Media folder
    Part 2: Copy iTunes folder from the old computer:
    Part 3: Get iTunes ready on your new computer
    Part 4: Back up any music that's already on your new computer
    Part 5: Copy music to your new computer
    Part 6: Add preexisting music that was on the new computer back into the library
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Pedro.

  • How do you sync your music from iTunes to your iPhone without easing the songs already on your phone

    how do you sync your music from iTunes to your iPhone without easing the songs already on your phone

    go to your iphone un itunes > music and put all the music or select the song and itunes will put the songs that are not on the iphone, if it's an iphone which has been synchornized with another itunes it will ask you to erase all the songs and sync the songs you have

  • Syncing only music and playlists

    Why can't I just sync my playlist and music between my iMac and my iPad? It always wants me to sync my apps and everything. I would like to only allow iTunes to sync my music and playlists, bottom line. Can anyone suggest anything? Thank you!

    iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351 - detailed example: https://discussions.apple.com/message/18860187
    iOS: Syncing with iTunes - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1386 -  You can sync everything or selected playlists.  "WIth iTunes 10, when automatically syncing, you can also manually drag items to the iDevice. These will show up in Manually Added Songs at the bottom of the Music tab after Playlists, Artists Genre, Albums." - https://discussions.apple.com/message/18919754

  • I want to sync just music and video. Why It make backup with (Step 1 to 7)

    I want to sync just music and video. Why It make backup with Steps 1 to 7. And I add 10 more songs in Liberary and synced.
    But iPhone is showing 91 songs instead of 103 Liberary shoes 103. Why these new song are not syncing.
    What should I do? What is proper procedure ? What is the true procedure to add music and videos accept any other thing.
    Please solve my problem.
    Waseem

    Plawexki wrote:
    ...  do you know if the contacts, photos, messages etc will be wiped?
    Yes... Everything will be Wiped and Replaced with what is currently on Your Mac.
    SYNCING with iTunes
    See here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
    From Here  >  http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/syncing/
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    Have a read here...
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
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    How to Use Multiple iDevices with One Computer

  • Is it possible to have your music and videos saved on different external drives and use the same iTunes library?

    Is it possible to have your music and videos saved on different external drives and use the same iTunes library?
    I am running out of space on my external hard drive and would like to split the movies and music between two external drives while using the same iTunes library is this possible.
    My library is stored on the external drive all of my music etc is stored.

    Yes.

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