Old iPod Touch, New Computer,

The last time I synced my 1st Generation iPod Touch was back in December. Since then, my Mac Mini has failed (hard drive wore out due to its age). I have since received a new MacBook Pro for college, and my iTunes library now holds all the media my Mac Mini held. Now here's the problem: I have since made several downloads on my iPod touch both before and after my Mac Mini failed. Upon syncing an older iPod, I was told I would need to erase its content before I can sync the new library. What I want to know is that when I sync my iPod Touch, will the content I've downloaded since its last sync be erased, or will it be picked up by my MacBook before it wipes the data?

Without syncing : File>Transfer Purchases
This will move the itunes purchases to the computer.

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I still have my iPod nano 3rd generation, but my old computer crashed and I did not have itunes backed up. Is there a way to get the music from ipod to new computer library and then on to the new ipod ?

Save all the photos from your Droid into a folder on your computer.
Connect your device to your computer. On iTunes left Pane, select iPhone under 'Devices'; then on the right Pane, select PHOTO tab. Make sure Sync Photo box is checked, and "from" box selected the folder that has Droid's photos. Then click the SYNC or APPLY button on the lower right window.

How to load more music to old ipod, on new computer ...

I think I am SOL but gonna ask anyways ...
For years, when I plugged my ipod shuffle into the computer, it would automatically load a screeen where I could see all my music on my ipod, play, add, delete, etc ...
Son rebuilt my laptop (includes new hard drive, new Window's install, etc) and there is NOTHING of the old left ...
So think, oh, I need to install itunes again ... did that ... but the new itunes program, and my ipod will not communicate ...
Son says I probably have to log into itunes (he doesnt use an ipod) .. No dice ... if I ever knew the info, I dont know now ... Tried every combo of email addy and passwords possible .. nope, not working ...
So question number one is ... Is there any way to access what IS on my ipod to make it work as it used to?
or
#2 - I have created a new Apple account, but how do I make the itunes program talk to my ipod? Luckily I DO have most of my songs backed up/stored on a network drive...
Please, if you can help, dumb down your response, as I am not computer savvy LOL.

No not without deleting everything on their with a shuffle. Perhaps you could get the music off first and than reload it?
For windows only
1) If Itunes is already installed disk use may need to enabled so you can see the Ipod in my computer. Itunes hides your ipod from windows otherwise.
2) Make sure you can view hidden files. In MY computer go to tools>folder options>view>show hidden files and folders.
3) Windows should see the ipod and your music should be on your ipod in several hidden folders. To be safe I would copy it all to say your desktop.
4) Install Itunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ and the Ipod updater http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/ (if you don't already have it installed)
After that drag the copied folder to Itunes (drag and drop or in Itunes (File>add folder to library)
You may need to authorise your new computer by playing it in the library first.
There are third party software that will let you take the music of for windows and mac.

HT201269 Transfer songs on on old ipod to new computer.

I am trying to move my songs from an old ipod to a new computer to be able to put them on my new iphone. However it keeps wanting to erase all the songs on my ipod when i try to sync it to itunes. Help!

If you still have Access to the Old computer you used to Sync to...
and to have EVERYTHING as it is Now...
From your OLD computer...
Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Full Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will have a Backup of iTunes.
If not...
See these 2 Links...
Syncing to a New Computer...
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

Old iPod but new Computer

I am having a host of problems with my iPod and iTunes. My old computer that held my iTunes crashed and I cannot restore it. I now have a new computer and I have downloaded a new iTunes. When I plug in my iPod, a message appears telling me it's corrupted and needs to be restored. I have too many songs to simply delete. Please help me find a way to save my iPod and music.

See is this helps
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/789495/howto_transfer_your_ituneslibrary.html
I prefer to copy the iTunes library from the old PC to a new one, once completed, do a sync between your new iPod with the new PC

Transfering music from an old ipod to new computer

I have the guide that was provided on the site on how to transfer music from an older iPod that contains the high capacity drive. My only problem is that I dont have the old computer that is synced to this ipod.
basically I found this old ipod of mine from 4 years ago and it has a bunch of my old music on it. My old computer crashed and will no longer turn on so we got rid of it and bought a new one. My wife and I since then have both bought the new iphones and have created a whole new itunes libary. I figured all of these old songs were lost until last night when i found this ipod with all the music still on it. I want to put it on my new computer but when I plug it in and open itunes it say's it will erase my old songs and replace with my new ones.
Can I transfer this music any way onto my new computer?

Either buy a 3rd-party ipod manager program, start your research here on page 3
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/P2/
Or go back to page 1 of the iLounge article and do it the hard way.

How to get music from old ipod to new computer

I have an old iPod nano and I want to get the music to my new computer (iTunes).
How do I transfer it without losing the music? All the music in the iPod used to be stored in my old computer/itunes, which not longer exists.

Hi rominabate,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like you want to move your music from your iPod to your new computer. The article linked below provides several options for recovering music from your devices and backups, like transferring music that was purchased from the iTunes Store on your iPod to your computer.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
I hope this helps.
-Jason

Old computer crashed how to move songs on my old ipod to new computer

old computer crashed. How do I transfer all my songs on my old ipod with hard drive & video to my new computer. I guess I can reload my purchases. One of them many reasons I hate apple

Maybe you already searched previous discussions and found a post on what you need to do - this gets asked daily.
If not, here's a post by forum regular Zevoneer that will help you
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=7258310#7258310

Stolen Computer - Can I still upload music from old iPod to new computer?

Our computer was stolen last fall, so I'm unable to change the settings in iTunes on the iPods and iPhone we have with all our music files on them. I'm wondering if there is still a way for me to transfer that music (and photos) from our iPods and iPhone to our new computer without being able to access the old computer itself? Please help! I really don't want to have lost all my music and photos!

check this post by Zevoneer.
JGG

Help with Ipod touch + new computer

I've got a new computer, but havent connected my ipod touch as I'm scared it might delete everything on my ipod. I don't have too many music tracks and they are all on cd anyway so I can add the music to the new computer, no problem there.
But what about the apps on the ipod touch. Do I have to reinstall all of them again?
Message was edited by: msvf

Apps can be downloaded over again, see this article for details: How to redownload purchased applications from the App Store

Connecting old iPod to new computer

My previous computer was ruined by a power surge and it wasn't fixable. I no longer have it but I have my iPod with 5000+ songs on it (200+ I downloaded off iTunes). I don't want to lose whats on my iPod but I have a new computer and want to hook up to it and start downloading and managing my iPod again. Do I have any options?

If your iPod is set to update automatically take care when connecting back to your computer and an empty iTunes. If it is set to automatically update you will get a message that your iPod is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press *No* (or "Cancel" if you are using iTunes 7). Pressing "Yes" (or Erase and Sync in iTunes 7) will irretrievably remove all songs from your iPod. Your iPod should appear in the iTunes source list from where you can change the update setting to manual and use your iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. In iTunes 7 Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting: Managing Your Songs Manually
You can also use a keyboard command to prevent your iPod auto-syncing with iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer on Windows hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys (on a Mac hold down the Option and Command (⌥ and ⌘) keys). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 20 to 30 seconds depending on your computer.
If you want to copy your songs from your iPod 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
There's a command in iTunes 7 under File, "Transfer Purchases from iPod" you can check out. A paragraph on it has also been added to this article: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer
If you prefer something more automated then there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod, this is just a selection. Have a look at the web pages and documentation for these, they are generally quite straightforward.
YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
iGadget Windows Only
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
iPod Access Mac and Windows Versions
PodUtil Mac and Windows Versions
iPodCopy Mac and Windows Versions
PodPlayer Windows Only
Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync again. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up in case you have problems again. External drives are comparatively inexpensive these days and you can get loads of storage for quite a small outlay.

Music from OLD ipod on NEW computer

Ok, this is wierd so I'll try to be as descriptive as possible:
1) I have an iPod mini
2) I have all my music on a desktop PC
3) Last week I hooked up my mini to my new laptop to charge the mini
4) All my music now shows on my LAPTOP. Not just the music that is on the mini, but ALL of the music from my desktop
5) Ok, it's not really the files, but tags or placeholders for the music. In other words I can't copy the music to my new Nano.
6) How do I get rid of that? I would think itunes on my laptop would have an empty music library.
Thanks.

Transferring tracks from an iPod back to iTunes has been covered here a number of times already, but again:
First, you need to prevent automatic synchronzation with a blank copy of iTunes. While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift and Ctrl keys in Windows. This should stop the iPod from auto synching with iTunes and the iPod will appear in the source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto sync and then you can let the keys go. This may take between 3 and 25 seconds depending on your computer.
Then if you're using iTunes 7, you can then copy music that you purchased from the iTunes Store back to iTunes directly (use the Transfer Purchases From iPod command under the iTunes File menu).
If you're not using iTunes 7 or want to copy back other tracks, the easiest way will be to search VersionTracker for "iPod". You'll find a number of utilities that can transfer your tracks and your playlists from your iPod back to your PC.
It's also possible to do this manually, but the procedure is rather involved. If you're interested, though, see this thread:
MacMuse: Computer crashed
Hope this helps.

Old iPod on New Computer

My computer is currently down. I want to put a new song on my iPod Shuffle from my parents computer. Both computers have iTunes but my parents computer is not the computer i originally used for my iPod. When i insert the Shuffle into the USB it asks me if i want to switch all the songs on my Shuffle for the ones in the library, but i dont want to lose all of my songs. Is there a way to add a song without losing all my playlist? Thanks in advance.
HP Windows XP

No not without deleting everything on their with a shuffle. Perhaps you could get the music off first and than reload it?
For windows only
1) If Itunes is already installed disk use may need to enabled so you can see the Ipod in my computer. Itunes hides your ipod from windows otherwise.
2) Make sure you can view hidden files. In MY computer go to tools>folder options>view>show hidden files and folders.
3) Windows should see the ipod and your music should be on your ipod in several hidden folders. To be safe I would copy it all to say your desktop.
4) Install Itunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ and the Ipod updater http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/ (if you don't already have it installed)
After that drag the copied folder to Itunes (drag and drop or in Itunes (File>add folder to library)
You may need to authorise your new computer by playing it in the library first.
There are third party software that will let you take the music of for windows and mac.

Old ipod Touch, new hard drive on old computer

My laptop recently crashed and I was unable to get a backup of my music.
It was taken away and a new hard drive was put in, now it's fine.
Here's the problem. My music's still on my ipod, is there any way to get it back on my computer through the ipod?
If not is there at least a way I can put new music on the ipod without deleting the music I had on it before?

Hi,
There are lots of applications for this task available, just Google.
This question has been answered many times on this forum e.g see this post from [Zevoneer|http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8618988&#8618988]
Good luck,
Dud.

Old iPod and new computer won't sync.

I have recently purchased a new Mac computer (OSX 10.7.4) and it won't recognise my old (6years) iPod. I keep getting a message that says my computer can't read my iPod and vice versa. Surely I don't have to buy a new iPod
Is there any way round this problem?

What is the exact error iTunes is giving you? What happens if you do a restore of the device? This will wipe all data from the iPod and reset it to factory settings as well as load a fresh copy of the iPod's firmware onto the device. This should help rule out any sort of software issues/glitches with the iPod.
Restoring iPod to factory settings
B-rock

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