IPod and Ford Sync

I have a 60GB 4th-generation iPod that isn't working correctly with the Sync software on my Ford Escape. I need to find out what version firmware it has. How do I do that?

Hello AuburnTigersFan,
This article should be able to assist you.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2188
B-rock

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So you also rebooted your router correct? Does the iPod still connect okay to other networks?
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I, too, hate this. Another thread said to switch audio source to line-in, but I haven't verified if it works.

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I plug in my iPod to charge from my computer and it syncs with my iTunes, but I've been getting a message that a list of 13 of my apps cannot be loaded onto my iPod because it doesn't have the latest software to support them. I have done all the software updates for my iPod and iTunes says it is completed up-to-date. Do I need to delete the apps and redownload them or what?
Any help is appreciated! Thanks.

ok well like lllaass said, most apps require 4.3 or later iOS software. chances are since the apps worked before, the apps themselves got updated and will no longer work with your software version.

I helped my grandson update the OS on his ipod touch but now none of his apps are on the device. We used their computer but he had only previously downloaded purchases directly to his ipod and never synced it. HELP

My Grandson has a latest generation touch. Up to this time the only way he downloaded apps was directly to the device via wifi. We just recently installed itunes on their home computer and wanted to be able to sync purchases. When we plugged the ipod in to the computer it prompted us to install the new OS which we did but now his apps are not on the ipod. They do not show up in the itunes library either? They have an Apple ID and the account (and gift card balance) shows on both the ipod and computer. How do I get his apps back and then how do I sync things between teh two??????????

Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
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How can I keep my apps (several unauthorized) on my ipod and computer synced?

Most of my apps were bought by an account I do not have access to anymore. I have a new Macbook. My old PC where I used to sync my iPod was authorized by this account. All these apps are in that PC and on my iPod. Obviously I cannot authorize my Macbook because as I have said, I cannot access the account anymore. It's a long story but basically, I can't.
Now, I have transferred all apps that I purchased by an account of mine (different one) that has athorized my new Macbook. Transferred from my old PC to new Macbook (actually just the apps I decided I still wanted). By the way, I haven't synced the apps yet on my new Macbook. So this is how it all looks like: The apps that I need (purchased by my active account and the other one) are all on my iPod; All the apps on my new Macbook (purchased by active account) are on my iPod; The "unauthorized" apps are all on my iPod and my old PC.
When I try to sync the Macbook and my iPod, I cannot because it tells me I will lose these hundreds of apps (I'm not sure if it's because tey are unauthorized and/or the ones on my Macbook are supposed to replace the ones in my iPod). My goal here is to just allow both devices to sync smoothly everytime without losing any data. It can be the unauthorized apps stay in the iPod but it can still sync with the Macbook. Although if you have a way the unauthorized apps to be transfrred to my Macbook then all the better.
So how can I attain that?

So what I've done was delete all existing apps in my new Macbook and transferred all apps from my old PC to the new one. It was successful...until I try to sync it. This message comes up:
This computer is no longer authorized for apps that are installed on the iPod “Lauren”. Would you like to authorize this computer for items purchased from the iTunes Store?
If you do not authorize this computer, 137 apps, including “...™”, and their data will be deleted from this iPod.
So I have all apps on my iPod and my Macbook. Only problem is the Macbook cannot be authorized so whenever I try to sync them, it "threatens" to delete all "unauthorized" apps from my iPod.
Oh, and if I continue, I'm guessing those apps and their would really be gone from my iPod, but will they stay on my Macbook and sync the next time I try to sync them? Though if that works I still bet I will lose all data from my apps...

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My iTunes is doing the most frustrating thing.
I'm trying to sync a new album I've downloaded and every time I drag it across to my iPod (I manage my music manually) it begins to sync and then finishes almost instantly. Checking in the "on this iPod section" the music is there in that greyed out state with the dotted circles next to each item as if it were to sync but it never does it. Its so frustrating
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"iTunes cannnot add any songs to the iPod because it already contains all the song in (titled) playlist."
So it thinks the songs are on there but they're not actually synced.
If you'd like any further info it is an iPod touch 3G i believe, 32G, OS 6.1.6.
almost filled up but space is definitely not the issue. The files are MPEG audio files 320Kbs
For the record I hate iTunes and all its f**king antics there has to be a better way...

Alrite simple fix if anyones having the same problem sorry, just gotta delete all the greyed out material on your iPod and re - add it seemed to work

Iphone 6 and Ford Sync Bluetooth Does Not Work

Brand new iPhone 6 paired with My Ford Sync in a 2014 Escape.
Bad news, the bluetooth phone features simply do not work. You can initiate a call form the Sync and the phone will dial and connect, but 5 seconds into the call the bluetooth disconnects the phone audio and returns you to your radio or whatever source you were listening to.
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3) Re-pairing the iPhone 6 with Sync.
Apparently the same phone name stored in Sync from the iPhone 5 was corrupting the settings for the iPhone 6 using the same device name.
I hope this helps. Good luck!

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IPod and iPad sync new computer

I have the original iPad and a touch. Desktop recently crashed, no backup. When I sync for first time w new computer, can data be transferred to iTunes from pad/pod? Or have I lost everything?

iTunes includes an option to transfer iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store from an iDevice, but this is for iTunes content that was purchased/downloaded from the iTunes store only.
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http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
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Hi, After the latest update of Spotify on the 26 June, Spotify no longer seems to work with my Ford Sync system that it has been working fine for the last few months. When i say not working Spotify no longer appears in My mobile apps screen, I have tried to readd it but say no apps found also I have uninstalled form the phone and re-install but still no joy. Any one have any suggestions or has the same happened to them too.Regards,

It seems like you have the same issue as me. My phone was broken and got Fixed, and returned to me yesterday. I downloaded Spotify and had to Update it straight away. As i'm going on holidays in 2 weeks i want to download all my numbers so I can listen offline to it. Somehow it's saying that i have to setup Sync on my mobile. My Sync is online, and when I go to my phone settings and then to accounts there doesn't stand Spotify. When I try to Add the Spotify account it can't find spotify.... I reallyy hope I can get a solution within time so I can listen my music on holidays :( Regards,

Protect or keep whats on ipod and just sync new stuff? How?

Can you just sync new things to your ipod somehow? I have stuff I have downloaded to my ipod that when I sync again to add new stuff will say the files arent there so I will lose them - so can I set these to stay and only sync new content??

If you want to delete songs from iTunes and keep them on the iPod you need to change the update option of your iPod to "manually manage music and videos" (this setting isn't available for an iPod shuffle, you can't delete from iTunes and keep the songs on the shuffle). The content of iTunes and the iPod are not syncronised in this mode so the two can be different, you can get details here:
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One major word of caution. If you delete songs or videos from your computer and have no back up other than the iPod you will risk losing them permanently if your iPod fails or you find you have to restore it to solve a problem. You should consider investing in an additional internal or external hard drive to store/back up your music. Alternatively at the very least back up anything you can't replace such as iTunes downloads to CD or DVD or an external drive:
How to back up your media in iTunes
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Something else to be aware of when using an iPod in manual mode is that the "Do Not Disconnect" message will remain on the display until you physically eject the device: Safely Disconnect IPod
Don't delete anything until you have changed the update option. If by any chance you do however you can use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows with iTunes installed hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys together. 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. Once you are connected the settings can be changed: iTunes - Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows

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