Problem Solved : Manually updating iPod

AH HA!
For all of you with this problem, you likely have Windows XP... its very simple, scroll down when you are at your iPod section (in the left side) and bob's your uncle...
maybe im late for this and look like a fool... you decide

The Itunes will only read my ipod once after restarting it, but it wont update it unless you format it. After that it refuses to sync saying the required folder doesnt exist. After i disconnect adn reconnect it doesnt show up.

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How to manually update ipod w/ itunes 7.0?

Hello All,
As the subject reads how do you manually update ipod w/ itunes 7.0?
Thank You

See this for a proper explanation.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148

Manually updating iPod on seperate comp

Question, can I update my iPod with songs on a comp that is not my home one? I selected 'Manual Update', but if it'll still delete my songs that aren't in the Library, I don't wanna do anything. If the songs get deleted, I'll be in big trouble, cause I'm far away from home, and I still have a month left til I get back. I'm guessing that 'Manual Update' won't affect any of my current songs, but I just want some assurance.
Thanks -
J4mmer

as long it is in manual update mode before you plug it in, you will be fine. it will not delete any of your songs if it is in manual. you will be able to drag and drop files into your ipod without any problems.

Manually Updating iPod on two versions of i tunes

I use i-Tunes 7 in work and an earlier version at home. Since updating my iPod manually in work I have been unable to drag any music on to my iPod at home.The music is from my own CD collection so it is not purchased and both versions are set to manually update.When I try and drag the folder I get a circle with a line through it as if this is not allowed. Is this because i have an earlier version at home? Is there any way around this as i dont have an internet connection at home.

as long it is in manual update mode before you plug it in, you will be fine. it will not delete any of your songs if it is in manual. you will be able to drag and drop files into your ipod without any problems.

How to manually update ipod?

I have chosen the option to 'Manually manage music and videos'. Previously I updated my ipod by dragging new songs from my itunes library and dropping them in my ipod library. However, since I have updated to itunes 7, I can no longer see my ipod library on itunes, instead I only see the summary of my ipod. How can I manually update the ipod?

Next to the iPod (on the left) there should be a little disclosure triangle.
Click on it so that it points down.
Underneath your ipod you should now see the word "music". Click on that.
Now do you see the songs on your iPod?

Manually Updating iPod

If my iPod is set to automatically update when I connect to my computer, how can I change the setting to manually update instead. I have music that is no longer on my computer, but is on my iPod, and I don't want the iPod to ersase the songs on it when I connect to the computer.

You'll eventually want to Transfer music manually
But first, you'll want to Keep iTunes from automatically updating your iPod
Another Easier Alternative:
While connecting the iPod to the computer, hold down the Shift + Ctrl keys in Windows (CMD + Option keys on a Mac). This will stop the iPod from auto-syncing with iTunes. The iPod will then appear in the iTunes source list. Wait until you are sure the iPod has mounted, and that it will not auto-sync and then you can release the keys. This action may take between 3 and 25 seconds depending on your computer.
You can then ‘right-click‘ on the iPod icon in iTunes’ source column and select iPod Options, then check the box that says “Manually manage songs and playlists”. You can now manage your library without losing any songs on the iPod.
Note: If connecting to a different computer than the ‘iPod’s Home Computer’, iTunes will ask you if you want to update your iPod and give you an opportunity to opt out. This will not happen if you connect to the ‘Home’ computer – iTunes will auto-sync without warning!. Best to know the difference.

Manually updating iPod - Does it update star ratings as well?

I just bought a brand new 5G iPod, and decided to manually update it. So I have to click and drag songs to it. My question is when I connect the iPod, will iTunes automatically update any play counts / star ratings I've added to songs on my iPod, or do I have to do something special in order for those to transfer?

when I connect the iPod, will iTunes automatically update any play counts / star ratings I've added to songs on my iPod
No, it won't.... not if you're using manual updates.
This only works if you are automatically updating your iPod.

Manually updating ipod nano

when i click the update button (manually) it doesnt seem to work. A sign tells me it cant read to or from disk.
I hav no idea wat this means,
plz help.

Which update button are you referring to?
I am not aware of an 'Update Button' in iTunes, do you mean the Update iPod option in the iTunes 'File' menu?
Ian

Problem after OS4 Update- iPod song list deleted.

After I upgraded to the new OS, I noticed in my iPod, at the bottom it lists these categories: "Playlists", "Artists", "Songs", "Videos", "More"
When I go to songs, all my songs are no longer listed in this category, why? All the music I had on it is still there and I can still choose under "Artists". All music is present, but somehow they all disappeared from the "Song" category.
Has anyone experienced this problem after the new update and how to solve it? Thanks.

I fixed my song list now!
What I did was:
Plugged Iphone to computer, started itunes and clicked Iphone/music to display all music on it
Selected ALL songs, right clicked, went to info screen.
Under comment, i input a word and checked box so all songs would be updated with this word and then clicked OK
Waited for my song list to be updated on the computer and for it to Automatically sync with my iphone and then all music came right back.
Note: I have the latest Itunes, windows 7, all autosync OFF and manually manage music ON

Problem transfering music/updating ipod

I recently moved and changed computers. My ipod had my library from home on it but i had a new library at my apt. i plugged my ipod in to see what kind of transfer there would be and it erased my ipod and filled it with the new library. then i went back home, and reversed it with my old library. finally, i had enough at my apt so once more i erased my ipod and built it with the library from my computer. today i tried to traditionally transfer music, adding music into my ipod. it would not update, it said it was finished updating but when i looked, none of the new songs were transfered into my ipod.... please help im so frustrated. ive tried reinstalling but that doesn't solve the problem.

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
What you are trying to do is illegal. You cannot take your friend's music. That is one of the reasons for the message.
Also, even if legal, you cannot use iTunes to move music from iPod to computer.
btabz

[problem solved for me] ipod shows up in windows but not in itunes

hi!
i've got an 2nd gen ipod 10 gig.
after having problems with mine i low level formatted it and ran some diagnostics tools from hddguru.com.
and after installing itunes 7 it didnt showed up and i was pretty ****** of. but formatting the ipod with explorer (fat32, quickformat) solved the problem
hope that will help anyone

Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? It may be of some help: iPod shows up in Windows but not in iTunes

ZyXEL iChat connection problem solved with updated firmware

Hi,
bought a new ADSL modem (ZyXEL Prestige 660H-61) and was unable to do video iChat with one particular person. She was/is using ZyXEL modem as well. Tried every setting with no success and noticed, when trying to find solution here, that other people are having problems as well with ZyXEL modems.
The firmware I had was V3.40(PE.9). As a last resort I updated the firmware to V3.40(PE.10) and it indeed helped. I can now call and receive iChat video calls also from the person using ZyXEL modem.
HTH,
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Hi Seppo,
Welcome To The Apple Discussion Pages.
And this was without changing the port in IChat to 443 ?
Sounds like Zyxel have pulled their finger out at last.
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IPod Mini problems with 2nd computer (Manual Updating)

The laptop I had been using to update my IPod Mini now doesn't let me use ITunes (firewall issues). So, I am now using a desktop.
On the desktop, I have installed ITunes and IPod Updater. The connection seems to be working fine because my Ipod was updated.
I purchased a few songs on ITunes and they will not download onto the IPod. I have it set for manual update (so not to lose all of my other music!) and am clicking and dragging. Yet, when I check my IPod's screen, no new music.
Under File, "Update IPod" is in grey and is not an active option for me to select.
What am I doing wrong? How do I get the new songs on my IPod?

keep us posted on the desktop. we have a number of techniques for getting itunes to open if it's being interfered with by security software.
In the meantime, I just emailed tech support about Deauthorizing that laptop. Do you think that could be my problem?
good point. try playing those songs for a few seconds in itunes on the laptop. (sometimes itunes doesn't realise that they are authorised until you do that.)
do they drag to the ipod properly then?
love, b

Cannot delete songs from iPod when in manual update mode

Hi
I am using iTunes 7 and i'm trying to delete some songs just from my iPod and i have always used the manual update option.
The problem is when i go into the songs on my iPod and go into a playlist and try to delete the songs within a playlist it won't let me. BUT when i search for those same songs within my iPod library (library shows all songs on the iPod) i can delete them.
So my problem is i cannot delete songs within playlists just from my iPod. I know that deleting the playlist on the left hand side navigation bar will still keep the songs there, it will only delete the actual playlist.
Also when i select a song(s) the edit menu is all greyed out except for copy.
Can anyone help please.
iPod 5th Generation + iTunes 7 Windows XP Pro
Windows XP Pro
Windows XP Pro

Try using the key combination Shift-Delete when deleting from a song from a playlist, this will delete it from the library as well.

HT201413 May I know how to solve this problem "iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable"

May I know how to solve this problem "iPhone software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable"
Thank you.

Let's try the following document with that one.
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
(If the "Automatically detect settings" checkbox is already checked, try unchecking and rechecking it and clicking OK.)

Problem Solved : Manually updating iPod

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