Not enough free space when syncing iPod touch?
Hi all!
I'm having a seriously frustrating issue with my iTunes (Windows 7) when syncing with my 5th gen iPod touch:
It seems to me like it wants to sync my whole library twice, seeing as the whole thing is 26.33GB, and I'm not sure why!
I've tried:
backing up and restoring my iPod
deselecting 'Sync Music'
syncing it through both wired connection and Wi-Fi
Bearing in mind I really don't want to restore it completely, well, you can see why from the usage!
So if anyone has any ideas or you want me to provide more information please ask. (I desperately want to get some new albums on there!)
Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
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