I cant sync songs on a new computer because it'll replace my ipod with only the songs on that itunes
Every time I try to sync my music, it says itunes will replace ipod contents with contents from itunes library but i have alot of songs on there so I don't want to lose them. I do have a new computer but my old one is dead so I can't do that "home sharing" thing
- Transfer iTunes purchases to yur new computer by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other stuff by using the information provided in this previous discusion:
Best iPod to PC
- They let iTunes erase your iPod and replace its contents with what is now in your itunes library.
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Sorry the question was in the title. A new laptop for christmas...I thought by downloading itunes to it when I plugged in the ipod it would just download the music to het itunes library as they are on the same apple id. does not seem to be the case....is there an easy way or not? It is a compaq CQ58 and has all the itunes up to date.
Connect the new iPod to the computer she used to sync with the old iPod. The restore from backup. The apps and music have to be in the iTunes library to be restored to the iPod.
For how to restore see the restoring topic of:
iOS: How to back up
If the computer does not have her iTunes purchases they can be redownloaded by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store -
I just downloaded the latest version of iTunes (11.0.4). Now I both unable to make purchases on iTunes and unable to sync my iPhone with my computer without restoring it to factory settings (which will erase my data). Is there someway to revert back to 11.0.3 version of iTunes?
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar and Control+B to show the Menu bar
To sync to your iPod go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Sync your iPod....>Sync You Device>Set up Syncing and follow the instructions. -
i just tried syncing music to my ipod and it says that it cant sync , to see itunes for details . whats wrong ? help !
Do apps sync to the iPod? What is the exact wording of the error message?
Is the computer suthorized for the iTunes account(s) used? -
want to sync music from brand new computer as old one was damanged. says all my songs will be deleted. solution, please?
Do you have all of your content in that computer's iTunes library ? There are some instructions on this page for syncing to a new computer : Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive
And if you have music on your device that wasn't purchased from iTunes and you don't have a copy of it on your new computer's iTunes then there are some programs listed half-way down this page which should be able to copy it back (iTunes will only copy iTunes downloads back from a device) : Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device -
My Ipod is syncd to my old computer and I want to sync it to my new computer without losing the content on my Ipod
Transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
Transfer other music by using on of the thirdt party programs dicsussed here:
new PC: Apple Support Communities
Theaftr transfering the stuff, restore the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod and then sync.
If you can move the iPod backup file to the new computer you can restore from backup.
The backup file is located here:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ -
My computer crashed with all my itunes files. I was able to get some off and transfer them to another computer. I am afraid to sync my ipod to the new computer becaused I do not want to loose all of my playlists and other music. Will this happen?
To import music into your iTunes library on the computer go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Add items to iTunes and follow the instructions
Delete the "songs" that do not play in your iTunes library and reimport them. -
Trying to sync ipod with new computer and add music frrom my ipod to
my new desktop.
I apologize in advance if this question gets asked all the time. I am trying to move all the music on my ipod to my new desktop. I am currently using my ipod as a HD on my new computer. I would like to be able to add the new songs i've downloaded on my new computer to my ipod, but i'm not sure if i can do that without losing all of my old songs.
Can someone help me out?
Again, my apologies. I'm sure this gets asked all the time."I would like to be able to add the new songs i've downloaded on my new computer to my ipod, but i'm not sure if i can do that without losing all of my old songs"
If your iPod is set to update automatically take care when connecting back to your computer and a different iTunes. If it is set to automatically update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No*. Pressing "Yes" will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it.
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer. Then go to Preferences>iPod and check the "Manually manage songs and playlists" box: Managing Your Songs Manually
You can't sync or drag your music back directly 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 but not playlists 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 music files and playlists 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
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. -
I just downloaded I tunes on my new computer, I've had an apple I'd since the iPod mini came out, I signed in and went to download purchases from my iPhone. It downloads apps fine but when I click on a song it says "your computer is not authorized" ***??
Authorize the coumputer. Go to store in the top of the screen and authorize it.
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How to sync iPhone's to new computer without losing everything?
I got a new computer (windows not mac) I moved my music to the new computer but I am unsure how to sync without losing my apps and everything else. I have 2 devices connected to my account with different apps and music. Can anyone help me?
Copy everything from the old computer to the new one (entire itunes library -apps and all, contacts, calendars, files, docs, pics, etc).
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I have an iPhone and when I got it, I had a Toshiba laptop. Now I have a MacBook Pro, but when I try to wi-fi sync my iphone and new computer, it doesn't work because on my iphone it is still trying to sync with my old computer. How I can fix this?
Move the content from the old computer to the new computer.
Sync the iPhone via cable to the new computer and enable Wi-Fi syncing.
It should now be possible to sync via Wi-Fi to the new computer. -
I have an ipod nano and would like to sync it to a new computer but when I try to do it, it tells me that i will loose all my music and pictutes in my nano to be replaced with what I have on itunes. can anybody help?
See:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities
Basically you will have to transfer its contents to the new computer and then restore the iPod and then resync. An iPod can only sync to one iTunes library.
BTW you posted in the iPod touch forum. -
my iphone is disabled and locked due to my 2 year old pressing too many numbers on my lock screen, but my computer had died and I need to sync it to open it and use my phone. Can I sync it on a new computer, or how can I get it to work and open again as I have text messages and EVERYTHING on my phone I need.
Sorry, just getting back. Since it is a used phone, you may have to contact the prior owner to see if they cleared their Apple ID and passcode. You could not force it into recovery mode? It sounds like it is still locked with someone's passcode. This may not help but I will link it here anyway: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
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Syncing iPhone to a new computer (No backups)
So I have two Macbook Pros - one personal, one for work. The personal Macbook Pro died earlier this week. And so I need to sync my iPhone up to the work system.
I didn't have a backup for the iPhone -- my hard disk data, music library etc. were mirrored across both computers manually -- so no problem with lost files -- just wanted to figure out how to sync the iPhone to the new system? -- How do I make this the new primary computer and get iTunes to start backing up the phone here?
I've already authorized the work Mac, so purchases are syncing across both -- just don't want to do something that erases the iPhone memory - Address Book, Notes, Messages etc.
Advice, pretty please?Best way: Back up your iTunes library (to DVDR's, Thumb drives, ext. HD, etc.) and restore it to the new computer.
If too late or unable to backup the old iTunes:
1. Authorize your new computer in your iTunes account and log in.
2. Disable automatic syncing on connection: iTunes Prefs > Devices > Disable....
3. Connect phone to a USB port directly on the computer (not an external port)
4. Right-click the device tab of your phone (left border of iTunes window) and select "Transfer Purchases." This will transfer all iTunes purchased music, media and apps to the iTunes library on your computer. Note that is will NOT transfer music/media not purchased from the iTunes store, which you had ripped yourself. You will now be sync the phone without losing your apps and iTunes media, but you will lose the non-iTunes store media on the phone. -
How do I retrieve my itunes songs on my new computer because my old one crashed?
How do I retrieve my itunes songs on my new computer because my old one crashed?
Thanks!Copy everything from your backup copy of your old computer.
If for some odd reason you have failed to backup ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases from an ipod:
File>transfer Purchases
In the U.S you can use the newly released icloud, beta version, to get itunes purchases. open itunes store, click Purchased under Quick Links
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