Reregister ipod touch but keep apps

I bought an iphone and gave my ipod touch to my son.  I want to register the ipod in my sons name but still keep all the apps that I bought for it.  If they do wipe out when we re-register, can we get them back on since we are using the same computer?

The apps are tied to the the iTunes account that purchased the apps. That can't be changed.  I would restore the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod and then sync the items you want on the iPod.  The iPod has to be signed into the iTunes account that purchased the music/apps etc.  You can change the sign in by going to Settings>Store and log out of the existing account and signing into the one you want.  You can change the name of the iPod in iTunes by right clicking on the name in iTunes and change the name like you change a file name.

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  • I upgraded my ipod touch but my apps have disappeared

    I upgraded my ipod touch but my apps have disappeared

    If in the USA you can redownload them here:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    If not, yur can just repurchases them.  Yu will not be chared again as long as you are signed into the same iTunes account that originally purchased them.
    Were the apps in the iTunes library of he computer on which yu did the update?  If not they will not be n the iPod after the update. Apps themselves (app data is) are not in th backup that iTunes make as the first step of the update. They are synced from the iTunes library to the iPod at the end of the update.

  • The app store opens on my ipod touch, but no apps show up in featured, charts or search. Help? I cn see my purchased apps.

    It is very frustrating as I want to spend money but I cant see any apps to buy. All of my purchased apps are available.
    Annoyed in NJ

    The RC helicopter's directions say its available in the App store for Apple and here it is in the iTunes store:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icess/id558793179?mt=8 (released on 6/19/2013)
    How do I get this to show up on my iPad and/or iPod touch app stores so I can then download and install it as needed?

  • I have HP Pavilion TouchSmart with Windows 8.1 and current version of iTunes. I downloaded 2 apps to my laptop and am attempting to sync my iPod Touch but keep getting an error stating my computer is not authorized but it is. How do I fix this?

    Each time I try to sync I get the same error message. Each time I authorize my computer. And each time I get a reply that my computer is already authorized. I cannot get this to sync.Any ideas?

    Maybe:
    iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases

  • Trying to restore ipod touch but keep getting various errors

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    Errors related to third-party security software
    Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 1000, 9006
    Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
    There may be third-party software that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause these errors. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance or follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
    Verify that access to ports 80 and 443 are allowed on your network.
    Verify that communication to albert.apple.com or photos.apple.com is not blocked by a firewall, or other Internet security setting.
    Discard the .ipsw file, open iTunes and attempt to download the update again. See the steps underAdvanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations.
    Restore your device while connected to a different network.
    Restore using a different computer.
    Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 40
    These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. FollowTroubleshooting security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
    The "device may need service" means a hardware problem. In that case make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • Im in the military and im deployed right now i got a ipod touch but it wont let me down load apps . i put all my billing info in and my address but it keeps telling me to contact the support to complete my transaction

    im in the military and im deployed right now i got n ipod touch but it wont let me download apps . i put all my billing info and address in but it keeps telling me that i need to contact the support to complete my transaction

    it keeps telling me that i need to contact the support to complete my transaction
    Then contact Support.
    http://apple.com/support/itunes/contact/

  • HT4972 I want to upgrade my iOS 4 to 5 on my Ipod Touch but I no longer have the original computer I used to sync with so it keeps saying I will loose all of my apps and stuff on my new computer

    I want to upgrade my iOS 4 to 5 on my Ipod Touch but I no longer have the original computer I used to sync with so it keeps saying I will loose all of my apps and stuff on my new computer..... SO how do I tell it that my new computer is now my regular computer so that I can upgrade my iOS on it without it wiping all of my music, films and apps on it??? HELP please I am desperate to know what to do.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - just media purchased from iTunes Store
    Post by Zevoneer: iPod media recovery options - https://discussions.apple.com/message/11624224 - this is an older post and many of the links are also for old posts, so bear this in mind when reading them.
    Commercial software utilities for transferring songs from i-device to Mac:
    Senuti - http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
    Phoneview - http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
    MusicRescue - http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/products/musicrescue/ - Mac & Windows

  • Any way to keep apps on my ipod touch but not keep copies of them on my PC?

    Is there any way to keep apps on my ipod touch but not keep copies of them on my PC? I have space issues on my PC, so I don't want to have to keep copies there. I deleted the apps from my PC, but when I synced my ipod to add some photos, all my apps were deleted from my ipod. Is there any way to be able to just sync photos and music, and not apps? Seems I am able to manually manage music, which allows me to not have to keep my music library stored on my PC, but can't get the photos to sync without the apps syncing too.
    Any help here would be greatly appreciated. I'm new at this.
    Thanks.

    marcy5 wrote:
    Is there any way to keep apps on my ipod touch but not keep copies of them on my PC?
    though purchased apps can be re-downloaded for free, i strongly advise against such a practice !
    I have space issues on my PC
    you would be better off to move your iTunes library to an external drive, thus freeing up space on your startup disk. this read will tell you how http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1364.

  • I am trying to download music on to my 4th gen Ipod touch but it keeps saying that It is unable to download song/ could not download at this time. Can anyone tell me how to download my music?

    I am trying to download music on to my 4th gen Ipod touch but it keeps saying that It is unable to download song/ could not download at this time. Can anyone tell me how to download my music?

    Try This...
    Close All Open Apps... Sign Out of your Account... Perform a Reset... Try again...
    Reset  ( No Data will be Lost )
    Press and Hold the Sleep/Wake Button and the Home Button at the Same Time...
    Wait for the Apple logo to Appear...
    Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... (But can take Longer..)
    Release the Buttons...

  • I downloaded apps from the itunes store and tried to sync them to my ipod touch but its not syncing..... please help!

    i downloaded apps from the itunes store and tried to sync them to my ipod touch but its not syncing.i even restarted my ipod several times but it doesnt seem to work....i tried to delete and re-install the apps but that too doesnt seem to work... and while syncing,the apps are shown in my ipod and after the ipod is synced the apps disappear... dunno wat to do .................please help........

    Do you have Restrictions set that prevent adding the apps? (Settings>General>Restrictions).
    What happens whenyou tru to download the apps directly to the iPod.
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

  • Delete app from iPod Touch, but still shows up in iTunes

    I've deleted a couple of apps from my iPod Touch, but after a sync they are still showing up in the iTunes apps tab with my iPod plugged in. They are both unchecked, so that they will not sync, but I can't seem to delete the app itself from my computer. In the previous version of iTunes, you could manually delete an app from iTunes and it would be gone, not just unchecked.
    Any advice?
    Using latest version 9.

    Try going into your iTunes/Mobile Application folder (wherever that is on Win XP) and deleting the .IPA for that particular app. Thats how I permanently delete my unwanted apps as simply deleting them in itunes or on the touch desnt get rid of them completely and iTunes always trys to put them back in there as it stayed stored in my application folder.

  • I am trying to download an app for my ipod touch, but its not showing up in the app store. Its the icess app for controlling a bluetooth helicopter

    I recently got my daughter an iCess RC helicopter. It works via bluetooth and can be used with Apple and Android devices. She has a ipod touch, but when trying to do a search for "iCess" in the app store, nothing comes up. It shows up on my PC in the itunes store, but how do I get it on the ipod touch or its apps store?
    Also having the same problem when trying to locate the app with my iPad and its app store. I got it installed on one of my android devices via the Google Play store so I know its there & works. Any ideas or suggestion on what is going on here with the iPod and iPad app stores?

    The RC helicopter's directions say its available in the App store for Apple and here it is in the iTunes store:
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icess/id558793179?mt=8 (released on 6/19/2013)
    How do I get this to show up on my iPad and/or iPod touch app stores so I can then download and install it as needed?

  • I have connected to the wi-fi with my ipod touch but it wotn let me browse safari,app store and itunes

    i have connected to the wi-fi with my ipod touch but it wotn let me browse safari,app store and itunes

    Sounds like it might be something more to do with your network rarther that the iPod its self.
    Try reseting the iPod networking connections by going to:
    Settings > Genreal > Reset > Reset Network Settings
    After this you will need to re-join your wireless network agian
    If this doesent work you could try reseting your wireless router/modem
    Syther101

  • I restored my ipod touch however the apps will not sync.  I tried to re-download but I changed my apple id as my old id is no longer a valid email address.  Any ideas out there please

    I restored my ipod touch however the apps will not sync.  I tried to re-download but I changed my apple id as my old id is no longer a valid email address.  Any ideas out there please?

    It might be logical to someone, but not to me. I agree it's a pain.
    How did you change your Apple ID? Creating a new one is not what you want to do, but if you changed the ID associated with your purchases then that might have worked. You would need to sign in with the Apple ID on both your iPod Touch as well as in iTunes. I'm not sure how you changed it but clearly they need to match.
    If it's just your password that is not getting recognized reset it here: http://iforgot.apple.com/
    It will send an email confirmation to the email address associated with that Apple ID. The email address you elect to use might not look anything like your Apple ID. If you don't appear to get an email check your spam filter.

  • How to create backup file on itunes for ipod touch 4g game apps data? Is there a way to do it? I want to try an app on my friend's computer, but you can't add apps on another computer without having your own ipod's data being deleted. Thx for any help!

    How to create backup file on itunes for ipod touch 4g game apps data? Is there a way to do it? I want to try an app on my friend's computer, but you can't add apps on another computer without having your own ipod's data being deleted. Thx for any help!
    I want to know how to create a backup file (because I'm pretty new with itunes, and it's hard to use it for me still), how to store my app data/media/videos, etc. And how I can retrieve them back when I'm done with the app I tried on my friend's computer.
    If anyone can help, it'd be great! Thank you so much!

    Sure-glad to help you. You will not lose any data by changing synching to MacBook Pro from imac. You have set up Time Machine, right? that's how you'd do your backup, so I was told, and how I do my backup on my mac.  You should be able to set a password for it. Save it.  Your stuff should be saved there. So if you want to make your MacBook Pro your primary computer,  I suppose,  back up your stuff with Time machine, turn off Time machine on the iMac, turn it on on the new MacBook Pro, select the hard drive in your Time Capsule, enter your password, and do a backup from there. It might work, and it might take a while, but it should go. As for clogging the hard drive, I can't say. Depends how much stuff you have, and the hard drive's capacity.  As for moving syncing from your iMac to your macbook pro, should be the same. Your phone uses iTunes to sync and so that data should be in the cloud. You can move your iTunes Library to your new Macbook pro
    you should be able to sync your phone on your new MacBook Pro. Don't know if you can move the older backups yet-maybe try someone else, anyways,
    This handy article from Apple explains how
    How to move your iTunes library to a new computer - Apple Support''
    don't forget to de-authorize your iMac if you don't want to play purchased stuff there
    and re-authorize your new macBook Pro
    time machine is an application, and should be found in the Applications folder. it is built in to OS X, so there is nothing else to buy. double click on it, get it going, choose the Hard drive in your Time capsule/Airport as your backup Time Machine  and go for it.  You should see a circle with an arrow on the top right hand of your screen (the Desktop), next to the bluetooth icon, and just after the wifi and eject key (looks sorta like a clock face). This will do automatic backups  of your stuff.

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