Sorting and Updating my own music
I organize my own music on my hard drive by Genre, and make playlists from the folders.
However, I sometimes download mp3s onto my hard drive from places like NRK Urørt. But I'm constantly having to re-import my folders to get them recognized by iTunes.
Is there way to get iTunes to automatically update every time I put new music in a folder, or just update every so often?
It doesn't break apart (into folders) CDs that have multiple artists on them, doesn't recognize some artists, and breaks up CDs that shouldn't be broken up
You can do most anything in iTunes. What are you doing "special" that you need to access the folders directly instead of thru iTunes? I'm not saying you can't or shouldn't but what's the benefit?
#2, it makes it hard to export music. If I want to bring all of my Classical music to work with me on my external drive, iTunes is no help for me.
Select the music and drag it to external drive, new folder, pen drive, whatever.
#3, it makes it a pain to delete stuff. If I want to delete a song I don't like, I then have to go and delete the folder that iTunes made for it too.
Select the song or artist or album and press Delete. This deletes it from the library and then iTunes asks if you want to delete from the hard drive.
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My Ipod and Ipod touch both sync and update latest CD music added to Itunes, however when I connect my Iphone it wont sync my most recent CD addition to iTunes?
I have my iTunes settings to prevent my iPod from synching automatically.
Open iTunes (without the iPod Touch connected) , go to "iTunes"--->"Preferences"--->"Devices", select the box that says "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from synching automatically", select "OK".
I would then close iTunes and then reopen it. Verify that the settings you just changed are intact.
Log into the iTunes store and update any Apps that you may have purchased.
Connect the iPod Touch via USB with iTunes open. You will see the icon on the left side under "Devices" as normal, however it will not automatically sync.
Click on the "Device" in iTunes and from there you can manually adjust all the items you want to sync and then select sync when you are ready.
I sync mine this way because I feel it gives me more control over the syncing process. Also, I always log into the iTunes store first, check for updates to my Apps and then connect the iPod to manually sync.
So, to me, I guess that perhaps is a way to "force" the sync but in a controlled manner.
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How does one delete background music and use ones own music instead
How does one delete annoying background music and use ones own music instead in imovie
Hi
I have done exactly as you have said without success, the background music just keeps on playing even over my own choice of music.Perhaps I have unkowingly locked something out.
Many thanks for trying to solve the problem
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A friend took my ipod and put her own music on it..now I can't get it off!
So she took my ipod and put some of her own music on it on _her computer_, and when I plugged my iPod into _my own computer_, the music that she put on my iPod won't show up in my playlist. I tried syncing my iPod but that didn't work. What do I need to do to get that music off my iPod?
Hey there,
For now, you could just restore the iPod in iTunes, and resync just your own music back onto it. You can find instructions on how to restore your iPod [HERE|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1339].
Hope this helps.
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JTable woes (JDK 1.5): Sorting and updating data
So I've been working on this project for a while here that is essentially the front-end to a database system. The data itself is displayed in a JTable derivative. Column 1 is a JComboBox containing a list of companies, Column 2 is a JComboBox containing a list of employees, and the rest of the columns contain information specific to that employee.
The data for each row is actually contained within a custom TableRowData object, which is used to assign listeners and such:
private void initComponents() {
this.organizations.setSelectedEnum(this.data.getOrganizationNumber());
organizations.addActionListener(new ActionListener() {
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
if("comboBoxChanged".equals(e.getActionCommand())) {
clearData();
try {
updateEmployees();
fireRowDataChanged();
} catch (SQLException ex) {
Logger.getLogger(VenosTeammateRow.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex);
pocs.addActionListener(new ActionListener() {
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
if("comboBoxChanged".equals(e.getActionCommand())) {
try {
data = getEmployeeInformation();
fireRowDataChanged();
} catch (SQLException ex) {
Logger.getLogger(VenosTeammateRow.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex);
}Ideally, I would like a change in Column 1 to load the employees for the selected company into Column 2. This is working as expected.
I would also like a change in Column 2 to load the information specific to the selected employee into the rest of the columns. This is also working as expected.
The problem I am having arises when the data is sorted and THEN a change is made to either column.
To sort, I am using a custom comparator that keeps track of the sort direction and current sort column.
In the JTable derivative class, I have a method, sortByColumn(int col):
public void sortByColumn(int col) {
this.getColumnModel().getColumn(col).getCellEditor().cancelCellEditing();
if(this.getSelectedRow() > 0 && this.getSelectedRow() < this.getRowCount())
this.removeRowSelectionInterval(this.getSelectedRow(), this.getSelectedRow());
DefaultTableModel mdl = (DefaultTableModel)this.getModel();
comp.setSortColumn(col);
Collections.sort(mdl.getDataVector(), comp);
// Declare and initialize the header
JTableHeader header = this.getTableHeader();
// Reset all headers to their identifier values
for(int i = 0; i < mdl.getColumnCount(); i++) {
String identifier = header.getColumnModel().getColumn(i).getIdentifier().toString();
header.getColumnModel().getColumn(i).setHeaderValue(identifier);
// Find the sort order (for the sorting indicator)
int sortOrder = comp.getSortOrder(col);
// Store the identifier text temporarily
String headerText = header.getColumnModel().getColumn(col).getIdentifier().toString();
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String sortIndicator;
switch(sortOrder) {
case TableRowComparator.ASCENDING:
sortIndicator = " \u2191";
break;
case TableRowComparator.DECENDING:
sortIndicator = " \u2193";
break;
case TableRowComparator.UNSORTED:
sortIndicator = "";
break;
default:
sortIndicator = " \u2193";
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* this will automatically set the Identifier to the same value,
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header.getColumnModel().getColumn(col).setIdentifier(headerText);
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header.repaint();
this.repaint();
}After the sort, the rows are updated and displayed correctly. However, for example with three rows, if by sorting row 1 and row 3 swap, changing the JComboBox in row 3 also updates the data in row 1.
I'll be converting my code into a short self-contained program momentarily to post on here for a better understanding of what's going on. However, I decided I would post this just in case there were something painfully obvious I missed.
Thanks.Thanks, you've been really helpful :) However, I realized while trying to copy my code to a smaller, self-contained form to illustrate my problems... I never changed the row number in my TableDataRow! So of course the update information, which was relying on the row number stored in the TableDataRow object (and not the actual row number in the model's data vector) updated according to the old row numbers.
Basically, I coded myself into a corner :P
Fixed it by making a new comparator to compare TableDataRow objects, and I stored an array of those objects in my custom table model. So the hard work is done on the TableDataRow objects, the data vector is cleared, and then each TableDataRow is added back as a vector.
Not sure if this is the most elegant solution, but... it works.
Edited by: GranoblasticMan on Oct 21, 2008 1:11 PM -
How can I make playlists and update ipod from music stored on a NAS?
I recently bought a new computer and before doing so, I transferred all my mp3/music files onto my NAS device. I am able to share that music and play it from my Itunes, but I cannot make playlists from it or update my ipod. I tried searching and following what some people have said with no luck. Please help, as I'd like to keep all my music files on the NAS and not have them taking up space on my local computer hard drive.
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Hi all, I have recently been given a new work iphone. It was my bosses. He wants me to keep all his old contacts already on the iphone. However I will also need my old contacts from my own old phone(not iphone). I was wondering how I go about this?
This will be my first experience with iphones and so I know very little about them, however I am worried about itunes libraries. If I try to update my iphone software etc using itunes will I lose all my bosses contacts from the phone since I will obviously be using a new itunes library that is not his!
Sorry for the confusing nature of the this post. But any ideas, input or help will be greatly appreciately!You'll need to restore your phone from the latest backup you made before he synced his phone.
To check if there is still a backup you can use, do this:
Open iTunes Preferences:
Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.
Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
Click Devices (the iOS device doesn't need to be connected).
iTunes will show the phone number, IMEI, and serial number of the backed up iPhone when you position your mouse pointer over a backup (iTunes shows only the serial number for iPad and iPod touch). You can use this to find the backup you want to use.
Then restore from that backup by following this article:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
Do the same with his device after that, using his old backup.
If you can't find one, set it up as new device without using any backup. -
Why is the new iTunes make it so hard for me to manage my own music
As a standard everyday user and rather big music fan with a libary filled with 100's of gb's of music this new itunes is a downgrade for someone like myself who rather manage and organise my music. I don't care about bold album images and the terrible viewing options. i care about simple, easy and useful ways of listening and managing my own music.
The fact that as soon as the update was completed, the status and side bars where hidden makes it look to me like apple are trying to turn itunes into an app instead of creating a strong program that alows management and customisation.
The best feature for anyone that itunes HAD was display duplicates and they took that away for what?
Is there anyway to downgrade to itunes 10???If you want to get most of the old look/feel of iTunes back, then choose "View" from the menu, and select "Show sidebar".
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I have an iPhone 4, My itunes are from two differnt accounts; one from when I was under my dads account when i was younger, and the other is my own which i currently use. My question is would I be able to sync and update my itunes on my MacBook without having all the new music erased. I have the icloud on my phone, but I just want to update my music on my laptop. Just nervous to, because it has happened to me before on a desktop computer and it *****. Please help! Thanks.
nevermind, i figuered it out
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When I bought my ipad I used my family apple id that allowed us to share the itunes and pay with one card. (mine). now my sone's apple id is connected to my ipad and I cannot change the password, nor purchase a book. I have reset my password and have my own apple id. How do I link it on the ipiad with the itunes etc? I am willing to "lose" the music I have purchased on my itunes account if that is what must happen. I believe that is why I did it in the first place but now I regret that choice.
Settings>Store (or iTunes & App Stores if you are running iOS6)>Apple ID. Tap your son's ID and sign out. Sign in with your ID and password.
You shouldn't lose the music, but if you try to update any apps that you bought with the family ID, you will have to use that password that is linked with that ID in order to update.
Avoid downloading past purchased content with the old ID if you can since you will associate the iPad with the old ID for 90 days and you will lock yourself out of your own, new ID for that period of time. Read more about associated devices in iTunes here.
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID -
I had to get my own Apple ID after using my mom's for years. I can't update my apps now because they were downloaded on her ID. I have access to all settings on both accounts for now. How can I transfer them so I can update all my stuff and download the new music I bought on my new ID?
How about transferring total ownership of apple id?
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Apple, you HAVE to get a little more customer friendly about the music we buy. We also have our own music and when we download it guess where it goes? into my Apple library. PS That's mine. To make our life difficult your protocols will not allow me to simply "move" my ENTIRE itunes library to my new computer. Why the heck not?? Explanation please. And not because there are other steps you created. Why do you not ALLOW it? Want me to repurchase or reload music I already put on there? Geeezzz.
PS the result.............I havent been able to buy nor am I now inclined to buy more music because....I cant. Good thing I put some good good playlists on my IPOD because it seems its now a portable CD.
Not Happy.Can't tell you exactly, as it can be used to facilitate piracy and Apple blocks this sort of thing from occuring (except for itunes purchased music)
But you can find out what your looking for at iLounge, i'd suggest that method for "mixed" music from different sources, that way you get it all back.
Next time, hit the iTunes menu and backup your library to disks, only takes a few minutes and a few DVD-R's.
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Hi
My mac book is broken and the only access yo iTunes I have is on other people's computers which are already linked to their iPads or filled with all their own iTunes music.
My iPad needs updates to the new operating system.
My mobile me accoutrements. Will end zoo and switch to cloud.
How can I update my iPad without wiping it and when mobile me switches to cloud it will wipe my address book unless I can back it up first- which I can't as my mac book is broken! And I can't currently update my iPad!
Arghh any suggestions
ThanksHave the other person make a new user account on their computer. You can then back up your iPad on that new account and update it. You can transfer purchases which will back up your apps and music purchased through itunes to that account. You will not be able to back up music you put on the iPad from other sources but that's about the only thing.
After you are done, they can delete the new user account. -
My daughter and I both have an iPod;can we each have our own music library
My daughter recently got a new iPod and I inherited her old nano. I'd like to clear her music files from the nano and place music files of my choosing on it with out effecting her itunes library. We have one desktop computer; Is there any way for each of us to have our own library to use with our own iPods?
When the iPods belong to different people, there are basically two ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
a) Sharing a single iTunes library and or user account or
b) Creating multiple user accounts.
Note: When you are sharing an iTunes library, you don't have to set each iPod to update in the same manner, you can mix and match from the options below as each iPod has it's own update settings
Sharing a Library and/or User Account
If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish):
Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
It's also possible to have multiple libraries in a single account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Option key (or Shift key in Windows) when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. This can prove tricky when using multiple iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library:
Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
Separate User Accounts
Another option is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists
I don't use Windows so I can't give you a step by step on that one, however I can point you to another web page which should help you out. You can read about Windows user accounts here:
Using Windows XP User Accounts
Setting up new user accounts in Windows 2000
Create A New User Account In Vista -
Is it possible to have your whole family on one apple id or is it better to have each person have there own? If each has their own does each id have to buy their own music and apps? How does find my iphone work with one apple id or two? also I am going to be going off to college soon should I make an itunes id for my self and how will I get all the music from the old id?
Is it possible to have your whole family on one apple id or is it better to have each person have there own?
Yes, it is possible. 1 apple ID can be associated with up to 10 devices.
If each has their own does each id have to buy their own music and apps?
Yes, all purchases are non-transferable.
How does find my iphone work with one apple id or two?
Every device associated with one apple ID through Find my iPhone is tied to that Apple ID; Find my iPhone will work in the same way with up to ten devices associated with one apple ID. You cannot enable Find my iPhone for one device across two apple IDs
I am going to be going off to college soon should I make an itunes id for my self and how will I get all the music from the old id?
If you have authorized a computer with the old apple ID, you can transfer old media purchased through the old to other devices via iTunes. This doesn't mean the media purchases through the old apple ID it transferred to the new account. If you plan to make future purchases and don't wish to share them with others, make your own apple ID.
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