Old accessories, new iPod?

I'm considering getting a new iPod classic. Will the home dock I currently have for my Fifth generation work with a new classic? How can I find out?

For music playing and charging, you are probably fine. For video output, if your dock is an Apple manufactured one (not a third party dock) see here...
iPod: TV out support
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300233
Regards,
Patrick

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Transferring from Old to New iPod

I just got a new 80GB classic iPod, and I'm trying to copy the songs from my old 1st generation nano to this new iPod. I tried the select all then drag method, but it didn't work. In place of the usual dashed box and plus sign under the cursor, the circle-with-a-line-through-it came up.
Is it even possible to sync between iPods? Thanks for your help.

You cannot copy directly from one iPod to another. The music must first be transferred from your old iPod back to the computer and iTunes, and from iTunes to your new iPod.
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.
For all other non purchased content (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 is a little more involved than other methods.
Much easier ways are to use one of the many 3rd party programs that copy music from the iPod to the computer.
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.
Another free program is Pod Player.
SharePod is also freeware.
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.
iPodRip also has the feature enabling you to reconstruct playlists.
There is also CopyTrans. This does preserve ratings/playcounts etc if those are important to you but this program is not free. It also supports video transfer.

Moving from old to new iPod -- what is '5th generation' ???

I got my first iPod (40GB) in late 2003, and have been enthusiastically using it since 2004.
The battery on the old iPod is shot. I plan on having Apple install a new battery, but for now, I've bought a new 60GB iPod and plan to treat it as my "main" iPod.
I've been surfing Apple's site to get the info I need about getting the new unit up and running -- but really I'm accumulating more questions than answers.
My new 60 GB iPod (purchased about two months ago) doesn't say 5th generation on the packaging or hardware -- how do I tell if it's 5th generation?
What the heck is 5th generation?
Nothing on the packaging or in the instructions of the new iPod says the new iPod will play videos. My main goal, anyways, is to listen to music. But I'd like to know -- will it play videos, or does one buy a special "video iPod" for that purpose?
Can I use my old docking station for this new iPod? It was bought in '04.
I currently run iTunes version 7.0.2.16 for Windows XP. The (scanty) docs that accompany the new iPod say to install the new iTunes software from the disk included in the box, so I plan to do that.
Will the software register the new iPod as separate device, distinct from my old iPod (which I plan to keep using, once it's fixed?) So that I can manage BOTH my iPods from within iTunes on my PC?
Any answers you can provide are greatly appreciated.
iPod Windows XP

1. You can use the information in this article to determine which type of iPod
you have.
2. The latest version of iTunes will recognize both
iPods individually. You can use these instructions to transfer different
music to each iPod.
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Thanks much! Those articles answered most of my questions. I now know exactly which iPods I have.
What about the docking station?
My new 5th Generation iPod is slimmer than the older one -- shorter and thinner.
Does this mean I must get a new docking station for it? Or can I just plug it into the docking station for my original iPod?
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Old Library New Ipod Nano

Hi Im about to purchase the new nano because my old (2nd generation) nano's battery died. I was told that i needed to download the software from the apple website and upload on my laptop. Just a little bit concerned that my old library wont recognise the new ipod. By the way i dont have internet connection so i will have to download and save the software to disc and then transfer to my computer. Will this work ok? The existing itunes i have hasnt been updated for about 2 years because i dont have internet at home.

You will need to update iTunes likely, especially if it is not even in the 7.x range of versions. Normally when you update your iTunes version, you entire library should remain intact and ready to use after the update.
You didn't mention if you use Windows or Mac but on Macs, you would also need to be running at least Tiger (10.4.x).
Good luck,
Patrick

14 yr old with new iPod touch, is there software to track internet & chat

Hello all,
I have a 14 year old with a new iPod touch, is there an application to track/log facebook/chat. Even if it is an application that will dump data from iPod to my email. Not sure what is available. Thank you so much.

Hi,
There are a couple parental controls apps like a browser called "K9 Web Protection Browser," and stuff like that. But it only blocks images and stuff like that. If you go into Settings>General>Restrictions you can block Safari altogether. But I don't think any of these answer your question.
Hope this helps anyway!

Old Computer - New iPod Touch

I'm considering the purchase of a new iPod Touch. The Apple Store website says I need a Mac with a USB 2 port. Does this have to be a factory installed port? Specifically can I connect the iPod Touch to either of these:
1. G4 DP 800 QuickSilver Mac with USB 2.0 PCI card installed running OS X 10.4.11.
2. G3 Pismo Laptop (Firewire ports) with PC USB 2.0 card in the slot. The Pismo is running OS X 10.4.11.
Thanks for your help.
Ralph

I have connected a number of ipods to a 733 Mhz Quicksilver G4 Tower with an aftermarket USB2 PCI card - no problems. The last time I tried it also worked on the native USB 1 ports as well, just very slow when syncing large amounts of data.

Old computer new ipod

i just bought a new ipod. i have an older computer, running 10.2.8 and itunes 4.9. is my new ipod completely incompatible? is there any way i can get it to run, or do i need to return my ipod?
thanks

The newer iPods require iTunes 7 and OS X 10.9 as a minimum, as far as I am aware you won't get away with less than this:
System Requirements - Mac
•USB 2.0 port
•Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
•iTunes 7 or later
• Internet connection (Broadband recommended).

Old User/New IPod

I have an old 20G HP/Apple Ipod thats dead - purchased new 30G Apple IPod - do not want to lose itunes (2100 songs) how do I install new itunes with out losing all my songs. Terrified of losing music! Help Me

You can just plug your iPod in with your current iTunes. It should update just fine.

How to transfer music from old to new IPod

I recently bought a new 30GB IPod Photo. How can I get the music from my old IPod to this new one?

If your music is only on your iPod and you have no back up or the original computer to sync to, there is a manual method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the files from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward.
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
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My 13 hour old brand new iPod touch 5g 32gb won't turn on!

I just got my iPod 13 hours ago and when I woke up and tried turning it on the screen just stayed blank

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- If not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
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Old user New IPod touch

I'm of the older generation and need some help in downloading songs from ITunes.
The grand children (who gave me the "touch")are not around enough for me to ask for help. I need detailed instructions from start to finish. Where can I find this info. Thanks.

Go here: http://www.apple.com/support/ and play the video tutorial on the bottom half of the page titled "Ipod: Syncing Music"

Can I use my old accessories for a 40GB (4G) iPod with new 160GB iPod Classic?

I just purchased a 160GB (7G) iPod Classic. I had been using a 40GB (4G) iPod.
The male connectors on the accessories I used with my 40GB iPod seem to fit into the female connector on my new 160 GB. So, I am wondering if I can use these old accessories with my new 160GB iPod Classic. The old accessories I used with my 40GB (4G) iPod are as follows.
1) Wall charger made by Apple. It has a firewire connection at one end of the charger cord which connects to the small white plastic box of the charger that plugs into the wall. The other end of the charger cord seems to fit my iPod 160GB Classic.
2) Dock made by Apple. It uses a firewire connection cord to my computer, in contrast to the USB connection cord that came with my 160GB iPod Classic.
3) Car chargers that worked with my old 40GB, 4G iPod. The car charger connectors seems to fit my new 160GB iPod Classic. One car charger is made by Apple. The other is not made by Apple.
So, could you please tell me if I can use any or all of these old accessories with my new 160GB Classic without damaging it.
Thanks.
Richard

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How can a new iPod touch use the same account as an old one?

I use one Mac and sync multiple iPods and iPhones to it and use just one iTunes account.
Recently, my daughter killed her iPod touch. (Sad, I know.) Now she's getting a new one for Christmas.
How will I sync the new iPod touch to pick up the songs, videos, apps, etc. that were used on the old iPod touch?

Plug it in, choose what you want to sync and sync.

I have many very old songs on my PC and want to move them to my new IPOD Nano 7th. How do I do this?

I want to put all of my real old songs in my PC library onto my new IPOD Nano 7th generation. How do I do this?

Import them into an iTunes library if needed, and then sync the iPod with that library.
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HT201269 hi I have ipod just purchased a new one ipod touch 5th gen. I also have ipad,iphone how do i transfer old to new without losing all of my stuff, on other devices? help

hi, I just purchased ipod touch 5th gen.. I have a 4th generation here..How do i transfer my old to new..I have also ipad 2 and iphone 4 plz. help
I don't want to lose all my infomation from the other devices..phone ipad and ipod touch 4 I think
thank you Someone Help julie

Old to New http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109
jules dee wrote:
I have also ipad 2 and iphone 4...
.. I don't want to lose all my infomation from the other devices.
These Devices should not be effected.

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