Play count wont update between itunes and ipod nano 7th gen

I have an iPod nano 7th generation and have the latest version of iTunes on my MacBook Pro... when I play music on my iPod and connect it to my computer, the play count doesn't update on my iTunes... The same can be said for when I play music on my iTunes...the play count wont update on my iPod... any ideas how to fix this? AK

If you want to make song files from your iTunes library available on your car audio system, and it connects using a USB port, a new iPod nano is a very expensive way to do it. If that's the only reason for getting the iPod nano, you should return it and get a cheap 8 or 16GB USB flash drive instead, which costs less than $20. Here's one that barely sticks out of the USB port.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/SanDisk/SDCZ33016G/
You can then leave it connected in the car all the time, except for when you want to update the songs. An iPod is more fragile (especially screen and battery), and you'll have to always remember to remove it, in case the car overheats or freezes. It would also be a target for thieves.
For the audio file format, I can't believe any car audio system would ONLY play Window Media files, and not the most common type of audio files, MP3. Songs purchased from the iTunes Store, and those ripped from music CD (using the default settings), are in AAC format. It's possible the car system does not play AAC. So, I would try songs from your iTunes library that are in MP3 format.
You can use iTunes to convert songs from AAC (or any iTunes supported format) to MP3. So, if MP3 works, and you need details on how to convert audio format using iTunes, please post back. You cannot convert to WMA format (which is Windows Media audio) using iTunes.

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HT1386 Play count wont update between iTunes and iPod Nano 7th Gen

I have a iPod nano 7th generation and have the latest version of iTunes on my MacBook Pro... when I play music on my iPod and connect it to my computer, the play count doesn't update on my iTunes... The same can be said for when I play music on my iTunes...the play count wont update on my iPod... any ideas how to fix this? AK

If you want to make song files from your iTunes library available on your car audio system, and it connects using a USB port, a new iPod nano is a very expensive way to do it. If that's the only reason for getting the iPod nano, you should return it and get a cheap 8 or 16GB USB flash drive instead, which costs less than $20. Here's one that barely sticks out of the USB port.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/SanDisk/SDCZ33016G/
You can then leave it connected in the car all the time, except for when you want to update the songs. An iPod is more fragile (especially screen and battery), and you'll have to always remember to remove it, in case the car overheats or freezes. It would also be a target for thieves.
For the audio file format, I can't believe any car audio system would ONLY play Window Media files, and not the most common type of audio files, MP3. Songs purchased from the iTunes Store, and those ripped from music CD (using the default settings), are in AAC format. It's possible the car system does not play AAC. So, I would try songs from your iTunes library that are in MP3 format.
You can use iTunes to convert songs from AAC (or any iTunes supported format) to MP3. So, if MP3 works, and you need details on how to convert audio format using iTunes, please post back. You cannot convert to WMA format (which is Windows Media audio) using iTunes.

Transferring from pc to itunes and ipod nano 7th gen

when i transfer music files from my pc i get the message to convert from wma or mp3 into aac format which is fair enough but often when they appear in my ipod the albums get split into two or more, sometimes 12 albums and also a lot of the titles of the tracks dont appear so that my ipod show blanks under an album or artists name when there are tracks there. any help out there please.

You have a few things going on that are not clear.
You can import your music into iTunes from the iTunes File menu, Import to Library. You can select a folder or a set of tracks. You do not have to import them individually. You can also just drag a folder of music and "drop" it on iTunes.
You can then, if you want to, copy your music to the iTunes folder. You don't have to, but if you want to go to File/Library/Consolidate Library.
If it says that music cannot be found this means that the music file has been moved since it was last played in or imported into iTunes.
To sync your music to your iPhone you can connect your phone to your computer, click on its name in iTunes, then either check "Manually Manage music and videos" in iTunes and drag your music onto your phone, or, what I think is much easier, UNCHECK this option, then click on the Music tab. Select the music you want on the phone, then click Sync.

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It still doesnt answer my original question.
I want my library on there (manually so it doesn't update it with itunes). But I want the Top 25 Most Played List updated with my iTunes and Nano playcounts (So if I play a song on iTunes, it will also count on the Top 25 Most Played list on the Nano).
If I try to do the Top 25 list automatically, I can't add my library to it, unless I just make all songs and playlists automatically. But again, I dont want my library on there autmoatically, just in case i do change a song.
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Hi,
I'm using the "Lightning to 30-pin Adapter":
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter?fnode=1e b5dbbbc417e42c9d5c85ad38b0cb951dc80d6054381d7f530051efef136dbad0960eb1d387d8716c 97e08fe01e80c9025f1e692b09495b32e2b4bb1501171e6e6a178178015a8fbca470ec86a07e4652 b9061a49e88f8d462c3efafd77e3aee65f59711abf3c6bfee1475eea96331b
and tried on my Yamaha PianoCraft MCR-640. Sorry but I hear no music at all. Anyone has an idea what's wrong?

Hi,
the Yamaha support says:
it may work or it may not, as the iPod nano is not mentioned in the user manual.
So I'm stuck and have to buy an iPod touch...
Should I like apple or yamaha more for these answers?
that's apple life...

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Go to www.ecamm.com and d/l PhoneView.
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2. Click on your windows start menu. Type in "services". Click on it and when it pops up, on the bottom of it click on "standard". Now Scroll down to find "Apple Mobile Device" Right click it when you see it and click on "Start". When it has started, close iTunes and replug in your iPod and it should show up.
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Much appriciated,
MissC@t

Hey MissC@t,
Although the following article says 6th generation, most of the troubleshooting steps should still apply to your 7th generation nano. I'd go through the troubleshooting steps and see if that resolves the issue:
iPod nano (6th generation): Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3474
Have a good one,
Delgadoh

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This is how it's displayed: http://i50.tinypic.com/nd7vk7.jpg
And this is what happens when I click properties and 'search for solutions': http://i47.tinypic.com/2iu3vrc.jpg (the box disappears after that, apparently having done nothing, when I search online for software it informs me my computer already has the best/latest installed)
I use a Toshiba Satelite L350-170, my Vista is a 32-bit Thankyou!
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iPod nano (7th generation): Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4433
Will not turn on or screen remains dark
Connect iPod to power for at least ten minutes to ensure that the battery has enough charge to allow iPod to turn on.
If iPod does not turn on after ten minutes, try resetting it while it is still connected to power. Reset the iPod by holding down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button for at least six seconds or until you see the Apple logo appear.
If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
If the screen remains dark and will not turn on, then your iPod may need service.
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If the issue is still not resolved, please read this information on servicing your iPod.
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