Removing music from itunes without affecting music on ipod

How can you delete music from the itunes library as well as the itunes folder, but not have these same songs deleted from the ipod that syncs with the computer?

You can do this if you turn off automatic synchronization. Connect your iPod and go to the iPod Options and select the "Manually manage" option. It will then not automatically remove the items from the iPod if you delete them from iTunes. You'll have to drag songs and videos from your library or playlist to iPod in the Source list to add new tracks.
Note that it's not a good idea to depend solely on your iPod to have your only copy of items that you've purchased from the iTunes Store or that would otherwise be difficult to replace. I strongly recommend that you make a backup copy of such material (on CD, DVD, or an external hard drive) before you delete it from iTunes.

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Removing songs from itunes without removing them from ipod

Is it possible to remove songs from iTunes without removing them from iPod? When I attempt to delete songs from iTunes I get a warning that they'll be deleted from iPod as well. I've got Manually manage music and videos checked under Options in the Summary window.

You can delete songs from your iTunes/computer hard drive after transferring them to the iPod, and for this you need to set your iPod to manage the iPod content manually.
However, this is an extremely risky option because when (and not if) there comes a time to restore your iPod, which is a very common fix for iPod problems, then all the music would be erased. If you no longer have the music in iTunes (or any other back up), then all that music would be lost.
What if the iPod were lost/stolen/needed repair? Again, the music would lost. I strongly recommend a back up, and if computer hard drive space is in short supply, you should seriously consider an external hard drive. They are not expensive, and the cost is well worth it when compared to the loss of all your precious music.
At the very least back up your music to either cd or dvd before deleting it, particularly any purchased music/videos, as this would have to be bought again if it were lost. See these about backing up media.
How to back up your media in iTunes.
Buegie's complete back up strategy.
To move music from iPod to computer, 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 can be messy.
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 and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer. However, it does not transfer playcounts/ratings etc.
Another free program is Pod Player.
There is also CopyPod. This does preserve ratings/playcounts etc if those are important to you but this program is not free. It also supports video transfer.
If you are using 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.

HT1848 I had my Iphone in sync with iTunes in my desktop PC. I had purchased musics from iTunes Store and musics I did transfer from original CDs (legacy ones). How can I recover my whole music assests on Iphone to my iTunes in my notebook PC ?

I had my Iphone in sync with iTunes in my desktop PC. I had purchased musics from iTunes Store and musics I did transfer from original CDs (legacy ones). I no longer have my CDs once I did donate it to a public library. How can I recover my whole music assests on Iphone to my iTunes in my notebook PC ? At this time I only know how to transfer Apple Store purchased items.

iTunes will only import music purchased from the iTunes store. If you need to import music to iTunes from your phone that wasn't purchased from iTunes you will need to use 3rd party software to do so, such as Touch Copy.

How do I move music from itunes store for an old ipod to a new itouch device

I just bought a new itouch, and wanted to transfer my music from itunes to new device. do I just plug in and go or will it be a security issue?

That's basically what you do...
Connect the iPod and select it in iTunes. If the iTunes sidebar is not showing, from the iTunes menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar. The iPod should appear in the sidebar, under DEVICES. Click on it to select it.
With the iPod selected in iTunes, there is a row of buttons toward the top, starting with Summary. Click on Music next to Summary. This the iPod's Music screen, where you tell iTunes how to sync songs to the iPod.
Check the box for Sync Music. If the iTunes music library is small and fits completely on the iPod, you can choose to sync Entire music library. Then click Apply. With this setting, everything in the iTunes music library syncs to the iPod. Whenever you make a change to the iTunes library, such as adding new songs, iTunes automatically updates the iPod with the same changes, the next time it is connected (or when you click the Sync button). If this works for you, you don't have to read the rest.
Otherwise, you can choose to sync Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres. A convenient way to use this setting is to create a new playlist in your iTunes library. You can call it "iPod Songs," or whartever you want. From the iTunes music library, add the songs you want on the iPod, such as those iTunes Store purchases, to that playlist. Back on the iPod's Music screen, find "iPod Songs" under Playlists, and select (checkmark) it. When you click Apply, the songs from your selection sync to the iPod. Going forward, when you want to update the songs on the iPod, just update that playlist in your iTunes library (add/remove songs). The iPod does not need to be connected. The next time you connect the iPod (or when you click the Sync button), iTunes automatically syncs the same changes to the iPod.

How can I use an iPod nano to obtain music from iTunes without an email account?

I recently gave my 9 year old grandson an iPod Nano for Xmas. He does not have an email account and his parents don't want him to have one, which I think is a good idea.
When I purchased the iPod the salesperson told me that it was possible to download music/set up an account, without a valid email account, but I don't remember the details.
Some direction to address this issue would be great.

If you are going to purchase music on a computer for him from the iTunes Store then it is necessary to set up an iTunes account which will require an email address. It does not have to be his, you can use the parents iTunes account if they have one.
But you can use the Nano without music from the iTunes Store. Just rip music from CDs the parents own into iTunes and sync those to the Nano.
Here is the manual for the Nano: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iPod_nano_6thgen_User_Guide.pdf

How to save and restore Music from iTunes without using library ?

Could yous help me please ?
I use an 60 giga iPod I started to fill it with my CDs without using library, just directly in it, I delete the Music in the library after record to save place on may computer. I have nearly 7 megas of Music stored. To fill 60 Giga it wille takes at least 6 months on my rest time. At the end if i loose my iPod or if stolen or broken or if i want to buy a new iPod of 80 Giga for example to store more Music ? How can i save Music in my iPod on a Hard Disk or DVD and restore on it or on a new one ? Is it possible or not allowed by iTunes to avoid Music copie ?
Thank you for your help....

Frank31,
Syncing music to the iPod is a one-way street, as discussed in this article:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302155
If you are concerned about using up your computer's hard drive for music, and are using iTunes 7, you might consider creating your library on an external drive if one is available.
This article discusses creating an alternate iTunes library in another location, such as another drive:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304447
Thank you,
Nathan C.

I have lost purchased music from itunes when I reset my ipod

I recently reset my ipod due to a software issue. As my laptop with all my songs which I had purchased from itunes is no longer with me, i can not reload those songs.
Will iTunes be able to resend those songs to me that I had bought from iTunes or atleast give me the same credit so that I can go back to the store and buy them again?

The policy on lost songs is that you have to pay to download them again:
"Once a Product is purchased and you receive the Product, it is your responsibility not to lose, destroy, or damage the Product, and Apple shall be without liability to you in the event of any loss, destruction, or damage."
You could try contacting the iTunes Music Store Customer Service and you might be able to persuade them to sanction a second free download however they are not under any obligation to do so. If you click on any of the links on this page you'll find a space at the bottom to email your query: iTMS Customer Service

How do I get my music from iTunes Match to my older ipod that doesn't support iTunes Match

I have an old ipod ios 4.2 that doesn't support iTunes Match how do i get my music from the cloud to my computer library in order for me to put the music onto my older ipod for the car

Setup iTunes Match on your computer. Download the songs to your iTunes libary and then sync to your old iPod.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/

HT203167 I HAD SOME MUSIC I BOUGHT THE FIRST SEMESTER O FTHIS YEAR & IT DOES NOT APPEAR ANYMORE YN MY MUSIC FROM ITUNES...MUSIC FROM JESUS ADRIAN ROMERO & OTHERS...WHAT CAN I DO??

I ´VW BOUGHT SOME SONGS FROM ITUNES & NOW I CANT SEEM TO FIND THEM ON MY PURCHASE ITEMS
SOME SONGS ARE FROM JESUS ADRIAN ROMERO
WHRE DID THEY GO?
THANK YOU

So why does missing music justify SCREAMING AT YOUR FELLOW USERS????
Seriously, turn off the freaking CAPS lock.
If they are not in your purchase history, they were not purchased with that Apple ID.

TS1717 Since upgrading my ipad to os7 I can no longer get my ipad to load up my music from iTunes. Same with my ipod. I have an iMac OS 10.5.8 Help desperately needed please

Can anyone help please.? Since upgrading my Ipad to OS 7 I can longer access my music on iTunes. iTunes says upgrade to version 11.1 but my IMac will not allow this. My Ipod won't upload either. Help!

You need to buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD, install it, and run the 10.6.8 combo updater. Mac OS X 10.6 requires a Mac with an Intel CPU and at least 1GB of RAM.
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Remove files from iTunes, but leave them on iPod?

I have an 80GB iPod, but only 70GB on my computer harddrive. I want to remove some movies from iTunes to make space on my computer, yet leave those movies on the iPod. Is that possible? If so, how do I do that?
Thanks

You can if you turn off automatic synchronization. Connect your iPod and go to the iPod Options and select the "Manually manage" option. It will then not automatically remove the items from the iPod if you delete them from iTunes. You'll have to drag songs and videos from your library or playlist to iPod in the Source list to add new tracks.
Note that it's not a good idea to depend solely on your iPod to have your only copy of items that you've purchased from the iTunes Store or that would otherwise be difficult to replace. I strongly recommend that you make a backup copy of such material (on CD, DVD, or an external hard drive) before you delete it from iTunes.

Is there any way to put music from itunes onto your 5th generation ipod touch without running iTunes 11?

Hi everyone...hoping someone can help me!
I have an older Macbook (I think 2008?) and I have Snow Leopard 6.8 but now the iTunes store is saying I cannot download Mountain Lion because my computer doesn't support it. I recently got a new iPod (the newest iPod touch) and would like to use it to actually listen to music as opposed to just using it for apps and Skype! Is there any way to get around this issue?
Thanks for the help!

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What files format do i need to use to export music from itunes to play on another ipod???

can anyone help - i want to be able to attach the exported files to an email and send to a friend!

This forum is for questions from those managing sites on iTunes U, Apple's service for colleges and universities to post educational material in the iTunes Store. You'll normally be most likely to get help with this issue if you ask in the general iTunes forums.
Answering quickly, the formats an iPod can play can be found in the specifications:
http://support.apple.com/specs/
Regards.

Erasing videos from iTunes without losing them on iPod

hey, i got a 30g 5.5, ive put lots of movies on it using iTunes, now my problem is this, i want to erase the movies from my computer hard disc and iTunes library, but not from my iPod, when i do erase them from my PC hardrive they get erased from the iPod on next sync =( !HELP!

In order to do this, you need to set your iPod to manage the iPod content manually.
This will allow you to store stuff of the iPod without the need to keep it on your computer.
I hope you have a back up of these movies?

Removing podcasts from iTunes 11.1 without removing subscriptions

After recently upgrading to the newest version of iTunes and selecting the Podcasts item in the left column I selected to sync my subscriptions with my Mac after being prompted. All of my podcasts now show up in iTunes, however I'd now like to turn this off as I never listen to them on my Mac and don't need iTunes keeping subscriptions up to date. I haven't found a way to turn this off and when I delete a podcast from the "List" view in iTunes it also removes them in the Podcasts app on my iPhone. How can I remove them from iTunes without affecting the ones that are on my phone?

I'm having the exact same issue with this version of iTunes.
I have podcasts dating all the way back to 2006, my library is unmanageable now.
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Removing music from itunes without affecting music on ipod

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