Music on Ipod

I already have music on my ipod I want to add new music without deleting what I have how do I do that?

If the original music is on the computer, and you're only using one computer with the iPod, you can just plug the iPod in, and the transfer will take place automatically or when the songs are dragged to the iPod in the iTunes source list manually depending on the iPod's settings.
If the original music is not on the computer and you're only using one computer with that iPod, hold down the Control and Alt keys while connecting the iPod to your computer, and then follow these instructions.
If you are using multiple computers with the iPod, see here for information.
Options 2 and 3 aren't applicable if the iPod is an iPod shuffle.
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    If you are using iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
    For all other non purchased music (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
    Enable your iPod for disk use.
    See: iPod Disk Use.
    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.
    If this doesn't work (and it may not because officially it's not supposed to), check out the instructions/suggestions here.
    Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it can be messy.
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    One of the most recommended is Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
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  • Lost all my music from IPod, but music is still in library

    Lost all my music from IPod, but music still in my library.  How do I get it back on my IPod?

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  • How can I transfer my music from ipod nano to iphone?

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    2. Will there be an iphone with higher memory capacity than 16gb? If so, when will it be out. (If there will be memory sizes of ipod similar to ipod classic, then i think it's better if i wait a little longer considering that there's only little difference in the price).
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  • Can I move music from IPOD to new computer?

    My old laptop died. So I have a new one. I have 30 GB of music on my IPOD classic right now. But I want to transfer the music to my ITUNES library on my new laptop.
    Is there a way to do this? There should be. I don't want to have to copy all my CDs to my new laptop. Why can't I just transfer the IPOD content to a new computer?

    For iTunes version 7 or later, then you can transfer purchased iTunes store music from the iPod to an authorized computer by using the "file/transfer purchases from iPod" menu. Note that the maximum of 5 authorized computers applies here.
    Find out how to do that here.
    How to copy iTunes purchases from an iPod to a computer.
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    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'.
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    Music from iPod to computer (using option 2). This a manual method using "hidden folders" and although it works, it is a little more involved than other methods.
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    If you want to recover just the structure of playlists from the iPod (and not the actual song files themselves), there's iRepo for Windows. which I understand has this feature along with all the standard features for these programs.
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  • HT204053 We have apple computer and set up 1 apple id and for music on iPods.  Now we have 3 apple phones and want to share the music but keep our contacts separate. what should we do.

    We started with an apple computer and set up 1 apple id and for music on iPods.  Now we have 3 apple phones and want to share the music but keep our contacts separate. what should we do? Right now we have the same apple id on the PC, ipodtouch, ipod, and 3 phones.  They said make seperate clouds?

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    Note:    You can also share the same calendar publicly. For instructions, see the next task, “Share a calendar publicly.” 
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  • Is there a way to put music from ipod into computer?

    Ok, my problem is that I have not got any trace of music on my computer and my music is on my ipod Classic. It is an 80GB one. I want to know if you can still put new music on it without deleting what is already on it. Or, if there is a way to get the music off it and into the computer. I cannot do the method suggested in this link though http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1329?locale=en_AU so any help would be appreciated.
    If you have a solution if you could e-mail me at: ***********@**********.** (no 'e' after the 'w' as I was a bad speller all those years ago).
    Thanks
    <Edited by Moderator>

    Copy from iPod to PC
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    Once you are connected, you need to set your iPod to manage music manually.
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    However this is not allowed for other music.
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    http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/home/
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    http://www.ipodsoft.com/site/pmwiki.php?n=igadget.Homepage
    http://www.copytrans.net/
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparisonof_iPodmanagers
    There is a useful background article on copying from your iPod here:
    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/

  • I have music on iPod touch that isn't listed in iTunes, can't seem to "manage" the content

    Sheesh. I know it's supposed to be simple & intuitive, but I can't quite figure some things out.  Now, I may have reloaded iTunes since I had to rebuild my PC.  Fortunately, my library of music - mainly from CDs - was saved on a backup.
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    Help!  Help! Thanks!!

    - From your description you did something to iTunes on the computer such that the iPod sees ythe iTunes library as a new library.  That is why you are getting the message about erasing when you try to sync.  Yu can, as you are doing, managing music with the computer since you can do that among different conputer.  See:
    Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers
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    - You can transfer non-iTunes purchaed music by using one of the third-party programs discussed here. Some of those may also do synced photos.
    Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities

  • When playing music from Ipod in my car, music suddenly stops and message appears to restore in iTunes.  After a few minutes, it starts to play again.  I hear a click and the apple logo shows on the screen.  Any ideas??

    When playing music from Ipod in my car, music suddenly stops and message appears to restore in iTunes.  After a few minutes, it starts to play again.  I hear a click and the apple logo shows on the screen.  Any ideas??

    You may need to do a Restore in iTunes.
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  • Just got a new iMac my itunes will not sync music to iPod

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  • Adding music to iPod Shuffle PROBLEM!!!

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    An iPod shuffle can't contain content from more than one iTunes library at once. Use the Transfer Purchases command in the iTunes Store menu or other methods to move the music to the new computer and then erase and sync it.
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  • Condense music on ipod that is no longer in my computer's library

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  • No music on iPod after sync

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    Verify you have the itunes/ipad music tab set to sync music and the correct playlists selected.

  • How do I Move Music from iPod Nano(2nd Gen) to Computer with Windows Vista?

    I just got a new computer due to my old computer crashing so I'd like to transfer my music from my iPod Nano 2nd Generation to my new computer so I'll have a backup. I followed the directions listed below but they didn't work. Is it possible that it didn't work because I'm using Windows Vista? Is there anything else I can try?
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    Message was edited by: bethyanne
    I just noticed this question is under the iPod Nano First Generation discussion but I have a 2nd Generation
    Message was edited by: bethyanne

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    Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
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  • Hard drive died, want to upload music from iPod

    my hard drive died a nasty death a few weeks ago and so far, no one has been able to recover any data. (Yes, I am one of those fools who hadn't backed up.)
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    The problem is, only a small portion of my music are purchased. The rest have been copied from my old CDs. How can I transfer those songs/playlists to my new hard drive?
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    Copying from iPod to Computer threads...
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    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=893334&tstart=0
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=797432&#797432
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    http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/
    http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
    http://playlistmag.com/secrets/2006/12/twowaystreet20/index.php
    http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
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