IPod (4th gen 20G) Problem
I just bought a new laptop. How do I convert the songs on my iPod (2100+) to the iTunes on the laptop. I can't get anything I've tried to work. The iPod shows up on iTunes, but I can't get the two to "talk" to each other.
"How do I convert the songs on my iPod (2100+) to the iTunes on the laptop"
If you mean how do you transfer the songs from iPod to computer, check out the instructions/suggestions here.
Music from iPod to computer.
There's also another method I've seen posted. I've successfully tested this across several different Windows PCs.
Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
However it appears that no playlists or any other info such as ratings/last played etc will transfer.
If this is important to you, you may want to use other options.
There's Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer.
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iPhone and iPod touch: Charging the battery
- Try another cable.
- Try another charging source
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2802
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Error message?
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Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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See this article for the steps to restore an iPod:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
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