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.

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HT201249 After syncing music from my iphone onto the computer how can I retrieve and place into my ipod

Equipment transfering music from Iphone 6 via the itunes program to 80 GB ipod.
When the copying from the ipone is complete and disconnect we cannot find what has been copied!!
Please forward the steps to do so.
Also can we transfer CD and mp3 discs onto the ipod.
Cheers

See:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

I would like to play music from my iPhone 5 on the speakers attached to my computer at work. I don't have the authority to download itunes onto the computer. Can I play the music from the phone without having itunes on the computer?

I would like to play music from my iPhone 5 on the speakers attached to my computer at work. I don't have the authority to download itunes onto the computer. Can I play the music from the phone without having itunes on the computer?

KiltedTim wrote:
The cable would be much cheaper than the Scotch!
But much less fun or satisfying.
Signed,
An IT guy

Just downgraded back to iTunes 10.7 and copied music from ipod classic to itunes using houdini, but how do i copy the playlists from the ipod when itunes says that my ipod has been synced to another itunes library?

Just downgraded back to iTunes 10.7 and copied music from ipod classic to itunes using houdini, but how do i copy the playlists from the ipod when itunes says that my ipod has been synced to another itunes library?

Thank you again for all of your help!! I really appreciate it!
I think I am following -- I was able to upload to my iPhoto and all photos and videos are there that is a plus! I tried to create an Event in my iPhoto and put all of my photos in that event but for some reason, now my iTunes it not recognizing that Event in my iPhoto. It is not allowing me to import just that event at the moment but I may be doing something wrong. At least all of my pics and vids are in iPhoto so that is a plus and I know they are at least saved somewhere. Just for some reason, my iTunes it not locating the event that I created with only those photos.
Thank you for letting me know about my contacts! How do I know if I have the contacts app?
Also, I had no clue that my iCloud could be backed up via cellular data! However, is this a new feature with the most updated iOS?? Unforutnatly I am like 2 iOS updates behind because I don't have enough storage on my phone. I still get the notification that my phone needs to be plugged in and connected to wifi in order to back up to the cloud :-(
How can I sync using USB? Right now when i click on the info tab for my iPhone in my iTunes this is the answer that I get -- I am a little unclear as to what it means.
Sync Contacts:
Your contacts are being synced with you iPhone over the air from iCloud. Over-the-air sync settings can be changed on you iPhone
Sync Calendars:
Your calendars are being synced with you iPhone over the air from iCloud. Over-the-air sync settings can be changed on you iPhone

I am trying to connect my fathers ipod touch to itunes on my computer, how can i sync itunes on my machine with the ipod such that his songs don't get deleted and i could add new songs to it (mp3 on my computer)

I am trying to connect my fathers ipod touch to itunes on my computer, how can i sync itunes on my machine with the ipod such that his songs don't get deleted and i could add new songs to it (mp3 on my computer)

You cannot merge accounts. Frequently asked questions about Apple ID - http://support.apple.com/kb/HE37
One computer using multiple iTunes Store authorizations - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1206

Auto sync is not working. How can I manually transfer music from my macbook pro iTunes to iphone 5?

Auto sync is not working. How can I manually transfer music from my macbook pro iTunes to iphone 5? My iMatch is turned on and I can direct downlad my music to the iPhone from the Cloud; however, I want to direct import All of my music from iTunes to my iPhone 5 via the connecting USB cable and it is not working. Yes, I have tried restarting both devices, and no autosync is not working nor is is it providing the avaialbile option to select music in iTunes on my Mac to then sync. Please help. Thanks

Please disregard. I figured it out. Answer for anyone else running into this problem: You have to turn off iTunes Match on both devices. Apparently, if you activate iTunes Match it deactivates your abiltiy to direct sync.

HT4623 what if i download iOS 7 and save in my itunes on my computer, how can i install later

what if i download iOS 7 and save in my itunes on my computer, how can i install later

Simply connect your iPad and it will prompt you to update.

My laptop recently broke and I had to buy a new one. How do I sync my iphone 4 with the new laptop without losing all data?

Hi there,
Well the title says it all really.
I have to sync my iphone 4 with my new laptop as the old one broke. How do I do this without losing all my pictures, music, contacts & things purchased form the itunes store?
It seems really silly that everything gets wiped off the phone when using a different laptop. This problem must happen quite often as I am sure I am not the only person who has had a pc that has broken.
I hope you someone can help. All the stuff on my phone is important to me.
Many thanks

Please search the forums. This has been covered here extensively.

I would like to download itunes onto my new work computer as i am sellin gmy personal computer. If I download Itunes onto new computer how do I get my account and music/contacts to come up?

I would like to download itunes onto my new computer but be able to open my existing itunes account where all of my my music/videos exist. I am getting rid of my old computer but still have it. Can I transfer my existing itunes account to my new computer...how? DOnt want to lose everything! Thanks

This info will only be where you put it.
You would have to copy from your old computer or your backup copy of your old computer

Got a brand new computer how do I get my music off my ipod to itunes

I recently had to get a new laptop due to my previous one crashing. Even though I did a back up, I still am missing a lot of music. Is there any way I can get my music off my ipod to my iTunes?
Alysha

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

HT2715 How can I get a playlist from my iPod to iTunes without syncing to my whole iTunes library?

iTunes on our computer has at least 2000 songs and I previously went through it and made a playlist of about 700 of songs that I like, so everytime I wanted to add the songs that I like onto another device I would not have to go through 2000 songs again. Sadly I directly put my playlist onto my phone which gave me all of my music but an extra useless playlist that included all of my songs, so I deleted it off my iPhone. This wasn't a problem until I reconnected it to my computer. Because I deleted the playlist off of my phone it also deleted it off of my itunes on my mac as well as deleting multiple random songs off of my phone. Luckily I have the playlist on my iPad and it would be great if I could find a way to get it from my iPad back onto my iTunes. PLEASE HELP ME!

iPod touch User Guide (For iOS 4.3 Software)

I just got a new computer and im having trouble syncing all my stuff onto my computer. how can i authorize it?

i recently just got a new computer. im trying to sync all my music into my itunes but for some reason its not working. it says my computer is not authorized. i have no idea what to do can someone help me?

If you're using iTunes 11 on Windows, press the Alt and S keys. Otherwise, click on Store at the top of the iTunes application window(Windows) or the top of the computer's screen(Mac OS X).
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Ok how can i get songs back into my ipod with itunes 7

alright well heres the deal ever since i updated my itunes its been saying my ipod is corrupted and wouldnt update it...EVER...so i tried pluggin it n unpluggin it bout 5-9 times to c if it wud work again..i gave up and just restored it...and now it gives me an "the contents of this ipod cannot b read" and it says to restore it..but the ipod does not show up in the preferences tabs or in the source list...so i dont kno how 2 restore it...HOW CAN I GET MY IPOD WORKING AGAIN?!?!?!?!?!?!? plz help =(

i have had the same problem with my ipod nano... i updated my itunes to itunes 7 and since then - it says that i have no internet connection - and my ipod won't even show up at all... it says to restore it - did that, but still wont work...
I need help with this too!!!

Ipod not recognised in itunes or my computer.how can i restore/format then?

on my work pc i can't see the ipod. when i connect it to an usb port, nothing happens, the "do not disconnect" screen does not appear, but it charges for a few minutes and it suddenly stops, and the battery is at minimum.
on my laptop, windows xp pro too, but a poorer configuration, i can see it, but still it wont charge. itunes says to restore, but i have some files that i dont want to loose, and when i go into disk mode and try to open the folder the laptotp freezes. is there anyway i can recover those files (photos) ?
and why my office pc, which has better requirements than my laptop, cannot see it? (both have xp pro)

Just in case this problem is affecting anyone else - I have since found the following post by 'Thegua' and it has worked so thank you so so so much!!
(I only had to get as far as reinstalling my iPod, didn't have to continue on to doing the 5Rs, and I didn't lose any music) THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!.....
The solution 2 ur problem is the ipod 5R's . u will need 2 reset ur ipod and if possble reinstall de ipod and itunes softwares. but first u will need 2 try reseting ur ipod , it will not delet the songs on ur ipod, it refreshes ur ipod. try that first. move de hold button near de earphone hole. it has a red sign. move that switch back and forth about three times and press de select button (middle ) and the menu button all at de same time , then hold dem both until u see de apple logo appears (apple sign). the release all buttons, ur ipod is reset. if this work then do the 5R's.to know wat de 5R's are go to apple.com and u will see it at de left hand corner of ur screen. it is five steps that will correct any problems u r having with ur ipod. it should correct them. it involve resetting ur ipod, restarting ur computer, reinstalling ur ipod and itunes softwares and runing de updator files, and all that. try it, if that dont work it means u will have 2 send the ipod 4 repairs.
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How can I manually transfer a song to a new device without turning iTunes Match off & on again?

I purchased a new cd & imported it into my iTunes library on my computer but I don't have access to amazing internet. iTunes match ran for two hours without managing to finish sending my library's information to Apple & so I still don't have access to my new album on any of my devices. The last time I turned off iTunes match to sync a song manually to a device I discovered upon turning it back on that iTunes apparently had to re-match my entire library from scratch which took days. Very not cool. Any suggestions?

If you wish to sync music to your iOS device via USB it is not necessary to disable iTunes Match in iTunes. You only need to disable iTunes Match on the iOS device and restart the device.
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