ITunes On New Computer Won't Sync To iPod Touch
A couple months ago I got a new laptop. I was able to transfer all my songs over from the iPod Touch (5th Generation) to the computer successfully (including plays w/ a program I downloaded). I made changes to the library since then (deleting some songs and adding some new ones). Today for the first time since I got the new laptop, I tried to sync iTunes (updated) to the iPod 3 times but it wouldn't make any changes. I've yet to update the iOS (my iPod is 2 iOS's behind). If anyone can help, thank you in advance.
You can only sync with one computer/iTunes library. To make this your syncing computer:
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
If ll the synced media like apps and music are on the new computer, just backup to iTunes and restore from that backup
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
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Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
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TuneJack Windows Only
iPod2PC Windows Only
iGadget Windows Only
iDump Windows Only
SharePod Windows Only
iPodRip Mac & Windows
YamiPod Mac and Windows
Music Rescue Mac & Windows
iPodCopy Mac and Windows
iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
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I've used an external hard drive to move my iTunes from my old computer to my new Windows laptop following the instructions on the Apple website. I authorised the computer as it asked. When I try to connect my iPod to the new computer to sync my iTunes again I get this message
"This computer is no longer authorised to play purchased items that are on the iPod "XXXX XXXX". Would you like to authorise this computer for items purchased from iTunes store? I you do not authorise this computer 222 items will be removed from this iPod."
I press authorise and it says that 2 computers are now authorised to use this iTunes library. But once I press Ok the same message comes up again that I haven't authorised it.
I haven't got a clue why this has happened I'm no tech-head and I'm getting really frustrated! Any help would be much appreciated!It should be working fine. Perhaps your cable has gone bad or the USB port has waffled. Hard to say without trying a few different things.
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The transfer of non iTMS content such as songs imported from CD 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 back to iTunes on Windows. The procedure is a bit involved and it won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353
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my pc crashed...and i purchased a new one and installed itunes...how can i sync my ipod touch 2 my pc? when i connect it 2 itunes on my new pc..by defualt it will rerase everthing on my ipod
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
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I haven't uses this computer before to sync my iPod touch, will i loose the music i currently have if I try to download new music?
You can sync music and videos from multiple computer/iTunes library if you sync manually. Manually syncing is included here:
iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad -
My computer won't recognize my iPOD Touch even though it does recognize my Clasic and Nano. Any suggestions?
Well, now I feel like an idiot. I was using TWO CORDS. Ya, don't make my mistake. The one I had a problem with was made by a company that was not apple, and it was for CHARGING. I bought it with charger, and that's all it can do. It doesn't send data like the real cable. So, check your usb cables. :S
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I would like to transfer the music that is already on my iPod touch to a new computer. At present, my iPod touch is not recognised on the new computer. How do I resolve that so I can literally connect it to my new computer and transfer all my music? Any help is much appreciated.
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iTunes: How to move your music from one computer to another:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527 -
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I have a couple of suggestions for you to attempt to resolve this issue. First, I would try re-creating your iTunes library following the instructions listed here:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
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iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
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Braden -
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Did you setup the SYNC without error?
REMOVE your SYNC, restart your mobile and reSYNC it -
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Connected Device Information:
DiePod, iPod touch running firmware version 3.1.3
Serial Number: 1A922MAE201
** iPhone/iPod Touch Sync Tests **
Sync tests completed successfully.Are you on a Mac? I found this [Type -36 error (I/O Errors (bummers)|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2433]
This file is having difficulty while either reading from the drive or writing to the drive. The file
may have been improperly written data to the drive or the hard drive or disk may be damaged.
This is almost always indicative of a media error (hard error on the disk). Sometimes (rarely) it is transient.
Solutions: Try copying the file to another drive. Use a disk recovery software, such as Disk First Aid to examine the disk. You can try rebooting with all extensions off. Once in a while this will allow you to read the data. The file in question should be restored from a backup that was stored on a different disk. Regular backups can reduce the time to recover from this error.
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Updated apps won't sync to Ipod Touch
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Message was edited by: foodpro- Have you tried a reset. Nothing is lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- NextI would restore from backup.
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