Transfer of library to replacement iPod mini

How can I transfer my existing iTunes library (currently on iPod mini [1st generation]) to my new replacement iPod (2nd generation)? Do I need to install the disc that came with the new iPod? If I want to install the new disc on my work computer (vs. home where the old is currently installed), can I transfer the library to the other computer?

IPods do not directly transfer Libraries between themselves. I assume that you have a complete iTunes Library on one of the PCs, yes?
Just charge up the new Mini, download the most recent Updater software, install the Updater software, then run it to format the new Mini for windows use. Just connect the Mini to your iTunes and it will sync with the Library.
See this link for several methods to transfer your Library to another computer:
Buegie, "transferring itunes to new computer" #1, 09:42pm Aug 24, 2005 CDT

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Here goes. My iPod touch has all my songs on it. I have changed computers several times and iTunes has a library of similar but not as many songs as iPod. When I plug iPod in ans go to sync it says that iTunes library will replace iPod songs.

Here goes. My iPod touch has all my songs on it. I have changed computers several times and iTunes has a library of similar but not as many songs as iPod. When I plug iPod in ans go to sync it says that iTunes library will replace iPod songs. I don't want this to happen I want the I pod songs to sync with iTunes. What do I do?

That really does not work since music is not included in the backup. See:
iTunes: About iOS backups
puttly123 wrote:
backup your ipod. then sync your ipod to the computer, then restore your ipod and it will still have the right songs. its exactly what i had to do with mine.

REPLACEMENT IPOD MINI

My IPod has been stolen and I have a new one on the way.
How do I plug it in so that I can use my existing Itunes library.
Is it that easy or do I need to set up a new link??
Hope someone can help me.
KJames

I have just recieved my replacement ipod mini. It currently is not recognised by my PC, the depleted battery icon appears. I have left it plugged into the pc for over two hours, and still no change. I have also tried charging it with the AC plug adaptor, but this tells me the ipod is fully charged. As soon as I take it out of the charger, it goes dead. If i try to plug it back into the pc , it gives me the depleted battery icon again and won't recognise it. I have rest it numerous times and -reinstalled ipod updates and i tunes. PLEASE HELP???????????

Help! Got replacement ipod mini and instructions are bad!

I got my replacement ipod mini today in the mail, and was trying to follow the instructions to convert it from a Mac OS X operating system to a Windows XP (compatible with my computer) operating system. The instructions say that I have to go to www.apple.com/ipod/download and get the latest ipod updater. All that does is let me download the latest itunes, which I now have. Then it says to run the ipod updater by going to 'all programs' on the start menu, selecting "ipod" (there is, however, no 'ipod' option on my start menu) and selecting ipod updater. I can't do this. I looked on my hard drive under program files and there is a folder called "ipod" but it doesn't seem to have an updater in it - all it has is this weird file called "bin" in it, and in that file is a thing called "Ipodservice module" but when I click it, it doesn't open.
supposedly, if I were to open this updater thing, the instructions say that a window would open up displaying various ipod models and corresponding software versions that the updater will install. Then I was supposed to plug in my ipod and click the 'restore' button to update it to Windows XP.
So, since I don't seem to have any ipod updaters that work on my computer, and I can't find a way to download this mysterious program given the website listed on the instructions apple sent me, how on earth am I supposed to convert this thing to windows XP? I'm afraid to plug it into the computer without running this updater thing first because I have no idea if I'll screw it up or not (and I just went through the irritating process of getting a replacement ipod, so I don't really want to take chances). Does itunes 7 just update the ipod for you, without an updater? Please, somebody help!

Um, new problem. I plugged in the ipod and my computer won't even recognize it. It doesn't show up in itunes, and since it doesn't even appear on my hard drive or on the lower right hand screen icons, I can't properly disconnect it. I think I have now screwed it up, beause I unplugged it and plugged it in again and now the battery charge icon isn't moving - it appears to be frozen. Any suggestions? I hope I haven't ruined this brand new ipod.

Apple replaced ipod mini

I received my replacement ipod mini and I am trying to check to see which mini they sent me -- the 8 hour or the 18 hour battery one. Is there any way to check? I know how to find the info (serial number, hard drive size, etc.) but the battery life doesn't seem to be available.

this is a stupid question, but how can you tell if it's a first or second generation mini? mine is still under warranty, so i'm assuming it must be a second generation, since it was so recently purchased. any idea?

HT1473 I recently had to replace my hard drive and lost my iTunes library. Now I cannot transfer the library from my iPod to iTunes on the new hard drive (same computer). How can I complete the transfer?

I recently had to replace my hard drive and lost my iTunes library. When I try to transfer the content from my iPod to iTunes on the new hard drive (same computer), it would only let me transfer iTunes store purchases. How can I complete the transfer of all the content on the iPod back onto the computer?

Recover media from iPod
See this post for options on moving your iPod data back to your computer.
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How do I transfer my library from an iPod classic to iTunes to replace a corrupted library?

any help much appreciated.

This should be able to help ya out -> Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
iTunes will transfer the purchases made from the iTunes Store on your iPod 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 iPod to your computer).

Transferring Library from Old iPOD mini to new computer...

My computer was fried about a month ago. My company's IT department replaced it, but I lost my library of iTUNES entirely from the hard disk. The whole library is of course on my old iPOD mini. I want to transfer the library from the old iPOD mini to my new computer and then, in turn, to my new NANO - which I am very excited about. I have installed the nano and the iTUNEs on my new computer. I am fearful that if I plug my old iPOD mini into the new computer, with the blank library, that it will erase the iPOD mini library. HELP!

DO NOT attach & sync your full iPod to an empty iTunes!!!
These links will give you several methods of recovering whatever songs remain on your iPod; some free, some third-party software, some more comprehensive for restoring Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, etc. Read them and their associated links before deciding on a strategy that works for you. There are many various third-party software programs that will offer a more robust process, or an easier GUI. Do a Google search for them if the links below leave you wanting…
Don King Resurrected: Deleted files from hard drive (free user steps – music recovery only)
MacMuse: Computer Crashed (free user steps – music recovery only)
Copying music from iPod to computer (a primer on various methods and software)
Copying Songs from Your iPod to a Mac or PC (resource for 3rd party software)
iPodRip Software
PodUtil Software
Senuti (Mac OS X v10.3 or higher Recovery Utility)
XPlay (Windows software For Music Recovery &/or Cross-Platform Functionality)
XPlay Photo Browser (For recovering Photos)
Extremely Simple Method: (just to recover the song files)
1 - Open iTunes
2 - Edit=>Preferences=>’Advanced/General’ tab
2a --- Select ‘Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library’: checked
2b --- Select ‘Keep iTunes Music folder organized’: checked
2c --- Click OK to store changes
3 - Attach your iPod to the PC and hold down the ‘Shift+Ctrl’ keys until the iPod is fully recognized (this will defeat the auto-sync process)
4 - If you get a dialog box to link the Library, decline this option
5 – Within iTunes: File=>Add Folder
6 - Browse to and open ‘My Computer’ (click on the ‘+’) and select the iPod
7 - Click OK
8 - The music files should start to transfer back into iTunes
8a –- this will take some time depending on your PC and the amount of songs on the iPod
No Playlists, or Ratings, Last Played, & Play Count attributes will be transferred from the iPod to iTunes using this method
After recovering your song files, strongly consider developing a thorough backup strategy for just this type of situation (and many other potential disasters).
You need at least two full sets of your music, not including what is on the iPod:
-- One full set on the PC within iTunes (on internal HD or ExHD)
-- One full set on an separate external backup medium (CD/DVD/ExHD/other)
-- One (full or partial) set on the iPod
Music files on just the iPod and only one other medium is not considered having any backup.
If you cannot store your complete music files on the computer’s internal HD, then create and maintain at least two external sets (any multiple combinations of ExHDs, DVDs, CDs).
Backup both the music files and the Library database file (iTunes Library.itl). What are the iTunes Library files?
Here is a post on developing a thorough backup strategy:
http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=1498152

To big Itunes library for my Ipod mini

I've got a problem. I just bought my Ipod mini and I'm a novice so I wonder if you need to create a "Library selection" as Itunes suggest when I plug my Ipod in to the computer? I thought I just might create playlists and ad them to my Ipod. My problem is that I haven't figured out how to get the playlists on to my Ipod.
Please Help me...

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
The option to
i Automatically update selected playlists only
on your iPod is one of it's least documented features.
Fortunately, it's fairly straightforward when you make your way to the iTunes Edit menu > Preferences > iPod tab.
There's a picture of what to expect towards the bottom of this page .
Any further questions, post back.

Replacement iPod mini issues

My iPod mini froze, so I took it to Best Buy and they replaced it with a new one. They just switched the iPod's so I didn't get the ID for it, that means I can't register it. When I plug it into my computer, it says I need to run the iPod update. I do that and it says "Internal Error." My computer doesn't recognize my iPod after that. What do I do?

You don't need ID to register your iPod, all you need is the serial number on the bottom of the iPod. It's very small and it should be the first line after the square with how many GB your iPod has..right under it.
Windows does not recognize iPod
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61711
Good luck!

Just got a replacement ipod mini...

just got my refurbished replacement mini today but my problems aren't solved. my computer still does not recognize this replacement ipod either just like my last one that i sent in for repair. should i maybe try a new USB cable? i have tried both USB ports on my laptop and still no luck. i just figured after all the other problems i had w/ my mini that after getting this refurbished replacement everything would be solved but it's not. i'm just wondering what i should try next.
thanks,
lauren

i tried that and it doesn't recognize it so it doesn't hi-light the restore button. also, it still doesn't charge when i plug it in to my usb port. if i reset the mini while it is in the usb port, it charges but i still can't restore or update the ipod. any ideas of what i should do now since i can't hit the restore or update buttons?
thanks again,
lauren

Problem With Replacement ipod mini

Hi,
I have just received my replacement iopd mini. I have downloaded the latest software for both itunes and ipod.All I can hear is static when playing the music on the ipod mini.Can anyone help

Try restoring the iPod to factory settings, then reload the songs from iTunes.
If this doesn't alter the situation, you may be forced to send this one back also.

Sync Library to Replacement iPod

My iPod was destroyed in a tornado Friday night. (We are okay.) I bought an almost exact model from a friend of mine. How do I sync my iTunes library to the iPod without losing the songs already on it?
Windows XP

What do you mean it's illegal? They aren't asking to copy the songs off of the iPod. They want to know how to ADD to the current list of songs on the iPod without erasing what is already on it.
Anyways! Back to the original reason this thread was created.
You can put the iPod into manual mode. This will allow you to add music to the iPod without erasing what is already on it.
Using iPod with Multiple Computers
Use the above article and follow the steps for putting the iPod into manual mode.
(Glad to hear you're okay...thats some scary stuff)

Can I transfer my library from my ipod to my new computer

I have had to change my computer and I was wondering if there is a way to download or transfer my music library from my ipod onto my computer?

Yes - How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

Replacing Ipod mini with New nano,

Hi
I have purchased my wife to be a new Ipod nano (8gb), she currently uses an Ipod mini (6GB). We use the same PC & to keep both her mini and my 30Gb Ipod video. So she has to manually manage the tunes on her mini.
Now she has this new nano, she wants put the same songs on her shiney blue nano, but this as taken hers hours to shift through all 6000 tracks that we have collected in itunes.
So the question is, is there a simple way to copy the same tracks on the old mini to the new nano?

*is there a simple way to copy the same tracks on the old mini to the new nano?*
You can't copy from one iPod to another and since the old one is being managed manually then you've no original single source to sync from so I'm afraid there is no simple answer.
Something you might want to consider for managing smaller iPods with a large shared library is the option "Sync Music - selected Playlists". Syncing selected playlists is just like syncing your whole library only on a smaller scale and more "selectively". This is particularly useful when your library is larger than the capacity of your iPod. When your iPod is is set to sync selected playlists it automatically picks up any changes you made to that playlist in iTunes since you last connected. Anything you added to the playlist will be added to the iPod, anything you deleted from it will be deleted from the iPod. In other words the iTunes playlist and the iPod are kept "in sync". In future if you were to add another iPod it could sync to the same source playlist.
Open iTunes and create a playlist to update the iPod from, call it -My iPod Nano for example (the dash will position it at the top of the playlists in Sources). You can make it a smart playlist that picks the songs for you or just a normal one and drag whatever content you want to have into the playlist. Now connect your iPod and when it appears in the Source list click on the iPod icon to bring up the preference tabs in the main pane. Go to the Music tab and choose Sync Music and the Selected playlists radio button. Choose the playlist you just made from the selection and click Apply. You can also sync from any existing playlists by choosing the same setting, you just need to make sure that the size of the playlists don't exceed the capacity of your iPod: Syncing Music to iPod

Transfer of library to replacement iPod mini

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