My computer I synced all iphone information with has broken beyond repair.. What do i do next in terms of syncing my info on another computer? Just download itunes again and activate ??? Appreciate any feed back
Laptop has been broken.. so I need to download Itunes on a new computer so I can sync media, back up apps etc and also update software... Is it as simple as that.. download Itunes then re register my phone?
You also need to restore the itunes library, along with any other relevant data from the backup you made of your old computer before it died.
You can NOT sync music TO the computer from the iPhone unless it is music that was purchased from iTunes.
You may want to take a look at More Like This, to the right, as this subject comes up on very nearly a daily basis and has been addressed extensively here.
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I need to know if i just downloaded itunes to my new computer and synced it with my ipod touch if all me songs would transfer over?
No, they won't transfer over, however, there are third party PC/Mac programs which will transfer the content of your iPod to your computer. Just do a Google search on this topic and you will find them (e.g. senuti)
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I just bought a new computer and set it up. Downloaded itunes again and logged in; however, all of my old content is not there. I just created a new playlist and want to sinq it to my phone but get a message saying it will delete all of my old songs. Please help
These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data. If you don't have any Apple devices then see HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store.
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The computer I usually pair my iphone 4 with has BROKEN. How do I change the pairing to another computer. I tried to pair it to my other computer and it tells me I have to delete everything on the iphone to continue. I have alot of items purchased so I dont want to do that? Can someone please help me.
Read http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236
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I just downloaded iTunes 9 and i do not want to upgrade any further, so when i plug in my iPhone iPhoto recognizes it as a iPhone/camera but iTunes does not recognize it. any help would be appreciated.
ThanksThank you so much. Guess i just have to upgrade now.
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Hi, I just downloaded mountain view and i want my money back, is it possible?
Hi, I just downloaded mountain view and i want my money back, is it possible?
Glad to hear they made an exception for you; here is a screenshot from the ToU:
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How do i get back my audio book if the computer i used to sync with is broken beyond repair
How do i get back my audio book if the computer i used to sync with is broken beyond repair
get it back from the backup which I'm sure you made.
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My iTunes operating files were somehow corrupted on my pc. Is there a way to download iTunes again while preserving my playlists?
I cannot open iTunes at all right now.
My playlists are intact on my iPod.
ThanksHi, InsaneCharlie.
Thanks for the question. I see you have uninstalled iTunes and want this program back. Start with completely uninstalling iTunes if present and all of it's components in the order specified in the article below. Once this is done, download and install iTunes. If none of your data was modified in the iTunes media folder, then your data should be present upon installation.
Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
If you receive any errors when uninstalling any components of iTunes, try the steps in the article below for each component that gives you an error.
"The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable" alert appears when removing Apple software in Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3704
If you experience issues during installation, see the article below.
Trouble installing iTunes or QuickTime for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1926
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Jason H. -
Having troble to open my iTunes, all I get on my screen is half of it is black. I want to know if I delete iTunes after i have saved my playlits can I download iTunes agin and add my playlist, Thanks for your help, Upthefloor24
Well you first download the latest version of iTunes, after installing it restart the computer once and then try opening it!
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My old Computer crashed and I lost my old library of recorded CD's and tunes. iTunes says I must delete everything off my iPod in order to add a new CD. It also said I already have an account which I was able to locate. I don't know how to get into my old account. I think that would solve everything. I have Windows XP. I'd appreciate any input.
No.
All iTunes content on your iPod Touch should be in your iTunes library on your computer, and your iTunes library on your computer should be included with your computer's backup along with all other important data - stored on an external drive or some other external media used for backup purposes only.
When music was purchased on a CD, if the CD was lost and you returned to the store where the CD was purchased with your receipt, were you given a replacement CD?
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When I try to sync my iTunes with my Ipad now the alert comes up that I am already synced with another computer and I have to restore and sync my iPad if I want to continue. I have already lost alot of music that I had purchased and I don't want to lose anymore.
Was your iPod associated with a different mac or pc previously is all. And was it backed up or sync'd on this mac with iTunes previously.
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I had to rplace my hardrive, redownload itunes and I got my purchased back from itunes online! However, i am scared that if plug my ipod touch into my computer, is my music going to be erased? Help me please...
Yes, it will be erased. You need to first transfer the music to iTunes on your computer using a third-party utility such as Phone to PC | macroplant.com
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This is the only forum I had access to post, so I apologize if my question is not relative. Hopefully some kind soul will have an answer for me.
Thanks Randers4. You are right - I neglected to tell all the stuff I've tried. I did as you suggested about resetting the sync history - I even closed and reopened everything, and tried syncing with Outlook open, and then closed. The only change is it did download (sync) one new calendar event I added to my Outlook calendar and it put it on my iphone calendar, but it did NOT put my new iphone calendar items on my Outlook calendar. Not sure what else to try!
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So today I update my iTunes on the laptop to iTunes 11. But, now all of my music is GONE. It's still saved in the laptop but now I have no idea how to import it all? Plus, all of my old music that I had previously deleted, reappeared.. So I deleted all of it and now I have nothing..
I had the same problem, cloud purchased music was gone from my computer after upgrading. But I read some more support stuff and they suggested removing the songs from your computer but don't delete the file and then you can download again from the cloud. Otherwise I wasn't getting the option to download - no need to rebuy music. Apple needs to know this was a problem though! Hope this is helpful to you. It is a pain but saving alot of frustration as to how to get it back. Good luck.
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