Switching App Sync to other Computer

Right now, I am syncing my Touch apps on my work computer. I want to sync them on my Mac at home...but each time I go to uncheck the app sync option on my work PC it warns that it will delete all apps & app data. How do I keep everything from deleting while also changing the computer I use for the sync?

+I also noticed my library was empty+
This is the problem- your ipod is actually synced to another library, not another computer .
I notice you have a Sony Vaio. We are seeing tons of posts here from Vaio users - the Sony Media Management software causes a conflict with itunes and the itunes library database file is not saved properly, as a result.
Either disable/uninstall the Sony stuff, or tell it to not monitor the itunes folder.
See redkeefy's post here:
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8537277

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The computer that I had my iphone apps synced to has died and I don't know how to get access to my apps on the new computer. I'm using a Windows pc. I understand that I can only have my apps synced to one computer at a time, but the former pc is dead.

My HP Touchsmart died the other day. My husband works on computers as a hobby and was able to get me up and running on a Dell laptop in no time. I have an iPhone 4s and had all my apps on itunes on my HP. I understand that you can only have your iPhone apps synced to one computer at a time, but what do you do when the computer containing all your info is in unusable condition? I have tried deauthorizing all the computers associated with my account, that did not work. I had this problem once before and finally ( after much blood sweat and tears ) was able to deauthorize the old computer, but it was in working order. Two of the computers that are listed under the iTunes Wi-Fi Sync setting are no longer in use, the HP had my apps synced to it and the other had everything else except my photos, which are on a third computer that is still in use. Please forgive for information overload but am trying to give all the info that I think could be relevant. Your help would be appreciated so much!
Sincerely,
PiPI

Re: That garbage is unreadable.
If you really want help, stop messing with the fonts and post so that others can read and offer suggestions.
Or better yet... try a search, I'm certain you'll find a solution to whatever issue you're experiencing.
I have found that many times it is the things that make you most angry that push you to action. This was the case here. Thank you for causing me to get so angry that I found the answer myself.

Bought App on my other computer

I bought an iphone app today on my work mac. My iphone normally syncs with my home mac, however. When I try to sync the new app from my work mac, it says it is going to wipe all of the existing apps synced from my home computer. How do I load the app without wiping my other apps? Or how can I transfer the app to the other computer? Also, is there a way to check the iphone to determine which computer I have synced the apps from? Can I sync music from one machine and apps from another? This is way too tiresome. How I wish for simple file management.

Oh come on, live a little. What's a couple of bucks anyway!
Just kidding, I'm not telling you how to spend your money, and I understand not wanting to have to pay twice. It works, I've done it.
My son, daughter and I each share the same iTunes account and are always duplicating downloads. It is permissible because of home sharing.
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TRANSFERRING APPS SYNCED FROM FORMER COMPUTER TO NEW COMPUTER?

I purchased an I-Pad 2 on 3/11 to replace the original I-Pad I bought last year. I synced it with my "former" I-Mac and transferred Apps I had purchased and synced to my "former" original I-Pad to my new I-Pad 2..
Then my "former" I-Mac crashed and burned and I bought a new I-Mac. Now I have all the original apps successfully installed on the new I-Pad 2, but can't sync them back to my "new" I-Mac. Is there any way I can do that?

Thanks for your input. I tried that, but since the apps on my current I-Pad 2 were synced with my former computer, when I try to transfer them back from the new ipad to the new computer I get a message that itunes can only be synced to one computer and that computer is now gone.
The apps remain on the ipad2 now, but I can't sync them back in to the new computer. I guess I'm out of luck?

Apps sync to old computer

I have an old Windows PC that my apps sync to. Everything else on my iPhone sync to my iMac. How do I stop the apps from syncing to the PC and get them to sync to the iMac?

You don't. Backup your itunes library on the old computer and move it to the new computer.

ITunes compains my Ipod is synced with other computer - bollocks?

When to sync my ipod today and get an error message. It says my iPod is synced with another iTunes library. Now iTunes itself is suddenly a blank slate - though all my files appear to be intact and in place. I am given the option to Erase and Sync (that is erase all my files from ipod) and sync to NOTHING, or Transfer all purchased files to this computer (but not all my personal stuff I imported!!!).
Any idea what has happened and how to resolve?? I have really done nothing, except perhaps upgrade iTunes??
Many thanks...

If all your songs still in the usual folder(s) on your computer try holding down the 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 an existing one. The default location for your iTunes library is in \Documents and Settings\Username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\. Look in there and see if you have more than one library file (they have the extension .itl) If you have more than one try opening them in turn, you may find your original library is still intact: How to open an alternate iTunes Library file

How to stop mac sync from other computer that is not authorities

administactor at LAN has sync my computer with his computer without my permisssion, how can i stop or delete this setting?

Take a look at this -> Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
Short version: iTunes will transfer the purchases made from the iTunes Store on your iPhoneh to your computer. It treats all other music and video syncing as a one-way street, to comply with copyright laws (wont sync stuff not purchased through iTunes from your iPhone to your computer).

IPad will not switch to "sync to this computer" it keeps jumping back to icloud option

So I got a new iPad3 toady and I am trying to do a sync on my iPad2 to get all my most recent stuff into my PC then sync my new pad to move all the data over. Then I will restore the iPad2 and give it to the wife.
However iTunes has given a "too big for the cloud" error in the past so I know the most recent backup isnt done. But when I click on "Back up to this computer" and then try and apply changes the stupid thing defaults back to "Back up to iCloud" by itself. What could be wrong here ???
Thanks for the help

Have you the latest version of iTunes installed? Try rebooting your computer?

My computer is broke and I need to transfer my music and apps to my other computer how can I do this without loosing all my apps and music

I tried to transfery my music and apps befor but it said it would delete all of the file on my iPod so I could really use some help

You can transfer iTunes purchases by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
You can transfer other stuff by the info supplied in this previous discussion:
Best iPod to PC
After you get the stuff on the new computer, let iTunes erase the iPod and replace it contents with what is now in the iTunes library. All yu saved games and app date will be lost.

Sync from other computer

i gave my ipod to my friend to download me some songs on my ipod but from his laptop .. and then when he gave me back the ipod i connected the ipod with my OWN COMPUTER .. opened itunes .. i wanna see the songs that he downloaded from itunes .. i cant find them .. i only find my own songs as if nothing had happened ..
how can i see songs he downloaded for me but not from ipod .. from itunes ??
thanks for you help
regards

"i gave my ipod to my friend to download me some songs on my ipod but from his laptop"
This is stealing and is not legal.
"how can i see songs he downloaded for me but not from ipod .. from itunes ??"
You do not. This is stealing and is not legal.

Ipad sync with PC when setup now want to sync with other computer

HEllo.
I bought my mom a iPAD 2 and set with her PC and the itunes on her PC.
Now I have the iPAD and need to sysnc with my family accouant.
I can not lose the pictures i took with the ipad.
What do i do ?

Not entirely sure about iPhoto as I don't have a mac, but when syncing from folder(s) only the contents of the most recent sync will be on the iPad - but I assume that iPhoto will be the same and will therefore remove the previous sync before putting the ones on. He also won't be able to copy them off before syncing as you can only do that with photos loaded via the camera connection kit or saved from emails/websties.
This article has some general info on syncing photos http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236

Syncing to different computer

My older daughter recently donated her 8gb Touch to her sister. The sister had a Nano and we had her tunes in a folder on the computer (Vista Home Premium 64 bit) in Itunes. When we first connect the Touch to Itunes it says it is synced with the older daughter's computer
(a Mac) which is fine and expected. The choices are to erase and re sync or to transfer. My question is, I desire is to erase and re sync, which I assume means to erase the music only right, not the apps? But it also indicates that it will install the Itunes library onto the Touch. I have not proceeded because we do not want the entire library on the Touch, just the tunes in her own music folder in Itunes. Is there a way at some point in the process to choose the tunes from the library to install when the re sync takes place? Thanks

If you have items you don't want synced, then you have to uncheck them first otherwise they will be removed unless they are included in the iTunes library. This includes music, apps, photos, etc. You can transfer the apps to the other computer if you wish which will ensure they remain synced on the Touch.

How can I switch App store country while still have credits remain?

Hi, I am asking about how to switch App store between countries. I have a US App store account, and it has about $50 in that (someone give me a gift card). The problem is when I am trying to switch App store to other countries, it will says "you must spend your balance before you can change stores". Is there any other ways that I can change my stores? Or I just been tied up?

Whilst you are in France you can only use the France store - you have to be in a country to use its store, that is part of the store's terms (accessing a different country's store could result in Apple permanently disabling the account).
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How can I sync my iPad to a computer after syncing it to the iCloud? I have the option of setting it up new, or restoring to a sync from many months ago. I dont want to lose any apps but I would like to back up on computer. No auto sync like other devices

How can I sync my iPad to a computer after syncing it to the iCloud? I have the option of setting it up new, or restoring to a sync from many months ago. I dont want to lose any apps but I would like to back up on computer. No auto sync like other devices.

Plug it into your computer. Tell it to sync with "this computer" instead of iCloud. You shouldn't have to remove any apps. Otherwise, you can save the app data by using i-FunBox ( http://www.i-funbox.com/ ) just go to the "devices" tab and select 'user applications' and select all of your apps and tell iFunBox to "copy to pc" you're done! You have them all backed up.

I accientally synced my iPhone to 2 different computers. Now my older apps are on one computer and new apps are on another. Every time I try to sync all apps on one computer it takes the other apps of and just syncs what is on that computer - Help please

I accientally synced my iPhone to 2 different computers. Now my older apps are on one computer and new apps are on another. Every time I try to sync all apps on one computer it takes the other apps of and just syncs what is on that computer - Help please
I cannot for the life of me figure this out.

What you need to do is connect your phone to iTunes but do not click sync. Go to File at the top and click transfer purchases from phone, that'll put all your apps into iTunes. When it's done transferring, locate your phone on the sidebar and click it. Then find the apps option above the picture of your iphone, you can select which apps you want or don't want on your phone. After selecting your apps then you can sync. Once you do this you should never have your problem anymore.

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