Just got new ipod to replace old one. Can I transfer songs?

I just replaced my broken ipod mini with a new one. I want to transfer my old songs if I can, but I don't know how. When I plug my ipod into my PC it continually says DO NOT DISCONNECT. Also, it told me to restore my ipod, but that it would erase everything I had on there. Itunes still has my old songs, but I can't figure out if or how to transfer them. I click restore but I am still not able to get my songs or buy new ones. Do I need to go through the whole process like I did when I got my first ipod? And is there a way to transfer all my old songs onto my new ipod?

If you have all your songs on iTunes, then you need to setup the new iPod and then sync it to iTunes.
First, make sure that the iPod is fully charged.
iPods come pre-formatted for Mac, so you will need to format it for Windows.
Make sure that you have the latest iPod Updater software
You also need to install the Updater software by double-clicking on the file that downloads.
After you install the Updater to your PC, reboot your computer.
After rebooting, run the Updater.
Go to: Start ==> Programs ==> iPod.
It should initialize then ask you to connect an iPod.
Connect the iPod when asked (not before) and you should have two options available: Update or Restore.
-- Choose the Restore option and it will update your iPod's firmware to the latest version
b and
format your iPod's hard drive.
Disconnect the iPod from the PC when permitted. Reconnect it and iTunes should open and register the iPod. Then sync it as normal.

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So my old ipod got stolen. Yesterday I bought a new nano. I get home, and it turns out my computer cant even find the new ipod. I am using the new one with the same itunes account as the old one. What do I have to do to get the new nano hooked up??

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I just purchased new shuffle thinking my old one was done (battery, etc...it was old). plugging in the new shuffle yielded the same loop message "ITunes detected device in recovery mode, you must restore this ipod before it can be used with Itunes".

I'm having the same loop message appear when trying to sync my new Ipod Shuffle "Itunes has detected a device in recovery mode. You must restore this device before it can be used w/ Itunes".
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Okay so here is my problem - I'll try and describe what I've done as best I can. I've been through all the Apple help and can't see any error message info like the one I've had.
Recently got new 30gB black iPod to replace a stolen one. As they only come with USB chargers I decided to charge mine on my work PC computer which does not have any iPod/iTunes software (this is where I think it started to go wrong...)
I then plugged it into my laptop with iTunes already installed from previous iPod. Error message came up on laptop saying iPod recognised, but there may be a problem with the new hardware and it may not work properly. Then the icon disappears and I can't access the iPod through anything - not seen in iTunes, My Computer - nowhere. Hmm...
Incidentally my wireless internet at home is down and I can't get online on my laptop (which might also be part of the problem).
However, I plugged the new iPod into a colleague's work computer with iTunes installed, it recognised my iPod, and I was able to register it online and give it a name. Tried it back on my laptop again to update my iTunes library and nothing. Incidentally I have got the latest iPod update on my laptop but seeing is it's not recognising it in the first place other than saying there's a problem, I can't do anything with it.
I've tried putting the iPod into disk mode when attached to the laptop but it says Ok to disconnect, there's no other change in the screen. And I don't see a folder with an ! nor a sad face so all in all I'm totally stumped.
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before? I'm really worried about totally uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling because I don't have an external storage drive yet and I'm frightened I'll lose all my music.
Please please please can anyone help? thanks x
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hiya!
interesting. was the previous ipod also a video? the videos and nanos have more features, and that seems to make them a bit more sensitive to a slightly flaky USB connection than some other models.
let's check to see if this is an issue for you:
iPod not recognized when connected to Windows laptop over USB
... i've also seen the Toshiba treatment work on a Dell (note that the video probably won't charge off the Dell if you try this).
iPod not recognized correctly on Toshiba laptop
keep us posted.
love, b

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Brand new iPod vid. Xmas present. Very happy.
Installed software, plugged into iMac, songs update onto the iPod flawlessly UNTIL a message informs me some songs have not been updated, because my iPod software is out of date... please visit apple.com/ipod etc etc.
What the ****? How is it out of date. It's brand new. What's more: the newly installed iPod updater can't see any ipod, even though its mounted on the desktop. AND: in iTunes, under the iPod options, there are no options for videos or photos, and lo-and-behold, there are no photos or videos on my ipod.
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6.0!!!!!!!!!!!
Version 6.0 of a 5th gen VIDEO iPod. I think not you scumbag computer.
My 3rd gen was I believe on software version 2.3, so i have no idea why it says 6.0, but i know that my 5th gen definitely shouldnt be on 6.0. But perhaps itunes does in fact believe that this is my old ipod and is therefore refusing to put videos and pictures on it. How the **** do i convince it otherwise?
This is fairly crap from Apple i must say. I cant be the only person in the world to plug in a 5th gen after using a 3rd gen so why all the hassle? Its ridiculous and my ENTIRE christmas is ruined......
Seriously tho, somebody help me

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Hi all,
I just received a new iPod classic, 160GB, to replace my old wheel-type iPod, which froze up last year. I still have my iTunes library and software from the previous iPod, and wish to transfer that library to my new iPod. When I hook up the new iPod to my PC, it does not go to any sort of set-up process....just sits there saying 'connected'. Battery is charged.
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HT204266 how much is a new ipod if your old one doesn't work

Please answer as soon as possible

- If you purchase a new iPod apple will give you a 10% discound for turning in an old iPod.
- Apple will exchange a broken iPod for a refurbishd one of same model and capacity for this price.
Apple - Support - iPod - Repair pricing

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I have a new iPod 80GB Classic the I purchased to replace the stolen iPod I had before. Is there anything I have to do to connect it to my current iTunes so I can get all my songs from my current iTunes Library?
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