I want to erase everything in my library on iTunes and replace the content with what is on my ipod
I have done something to mess up my iPods ability to sync with my computer. In attempt to fix it myself I downloaded a whole lot of stuff onto my iPod iTunes that I don't want. When itry to sync it tells me that i cannot. Now I just want everything off iTunes so that I can reload what is on my device into iTunes. It won't let me. Help! Thx
If the information is in iTunes on the computer you have synced with in the past another sync, being sure you select the items you want on the iphone, should copy those things back to the iPhone.
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This is a post from a user named edgar999 and it worked PERFECTLY:
"OK - this is how it works:
In order to backup from iCloud you cannot use iTunes!
Therefore disconnect your device from your computer.
Turn on your device and go to Settings and then go to General.
At the bottom of this submenu there is a buttom "Reset"
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If you are restoring from a backup because you have run into problems with your device that can only be solved by restoring it, you can first choose your latest backup. If you still have problems, you can move on to the next latest backup, repeating the process until (hopefully) the problem is cleared."
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can no longer find my music and apps on itunes and when i try to sync it tells me its going to erase all that is in my phone and sync the new itunes which has nothing in it
See Empty/corrupt library after upgrade/crash or
Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.
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