Transferring / sync to a new computer

My old computer died, and I can not get the songs on my nano to download into Itunes on my new computer, how do you get them to download?

iTunes syncing is generally in one direction, from the computer's iTunes library to the iPod.  You cannot use iTunes to transfer song files from iPod to computer, except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store.  However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer.  If you do an Internet search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links.  (The CNET article seems to be popular.)
Once the song files are on your computer's drive, you can add them to your new iTunes library.

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    I no longer have access to the computer to which my iPod touch is synced.  Can I de-sync it without accessing said computer and set up a sync with my new computer without losing all my purchases?

    You can transfer Itunes purchases by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    You can transfer other stuff with the info provided in this previous discussion:
    Best iPod to PC
    You can also redownload apps at no additional cost:
    How to redownload purchased apps from the App Store
    Once you get the stuff in the iTunes library of you new computer let iTunes erase your iPod and replace its contents with what is now in your iTunes library.

  • My computer died how do I sync to a new computer with out it deleting my music.  Every thing is on my Ipod still just can get it out.

    Wow my computer has died all my music, pics and vids are on my Ipod touch.  But it is synced to the dead computer.  In order to sync with the new computer it is going to delete all my stuff on my Ipod.  Is there a way arround this so can restore my library to my new computer.

    - Transfer iTunes purchased items by:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
    - For other items you need a third-party program like one of thos discussed here:
    Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities
    The good ones are paid.  And to do more than music, like synced photos, usually cost.  There is also:
    TouchCopy
    Phoneview
    iPhone Explorer
    - After you transfer all the stuff, connect the iPod to the computer and right click on the iPod under Devices in iTunes an select Back Up.
    - Restore the iPod from that backup.

  • Am I able to sync to a new computer without losing iPhone backup?

    My situation: My old computer crashed, and now I have a new computer with iTunes, but my phone is not synced with it. I have transferred all of my purchases to it. And I used the "Back up" option available in iTunes when the phone is connected.
    My question: Am I able to re-sync to this new computer without losing all the things saved in a back-up, such as contacts, calendars, notes, text messages, and settings? I don't care about the music, photos, etc..
    My original plan was to back it up, by right clicking it in the iTunes left panel, then sync it, then restore from back up. But I am not sure whether I will be able to restore from back-up after I resync it and erase everthing.
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    PLEASE HELP! So to reiterate, when I go to sync my iPhone tothis new iTunes library I get the message:
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    An iPhone can be synced with only one iTunes library at a time. Erasing andsyncing replaces the contents of this iPhone with the contents of this iTuneslibrary.”
    So will I be able to sync it like this and then restore my contacts,calendars, notes, text messages, and settings that backed up by right clickingthe iPhone in the iTunes panel? I just can’t afford to lose that data.
    PLEASE HELP!
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  • How do I sync with a new computer without losing everything?

    I no longer have access to the computer I originally synced my iPhone with.  I want to sync it with a new computer and back everything up without losing anything.  How do I do that?  Please help!

    Using the information below you can transfer content to your new computer.  Thiis will at least update the content to have what is on your phone but you will still be syncing with a new iTunes library.  It will replace your content but hopefully you can make the replaced content match your existing content.
    Make a backup of your computer always.  This is the digital age and it is all too easy to lose music and photos in an instant.
    Some of the information below has subsequently appeared in a document by turingtest2: Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
    Your i-device was not designed for unique storage of your media. It is not a backup device and media transfer was planned with you maintaining a master copy of your media on a computer which is itself properly backed up against loss. Syncing is one way, computer to device, updating the device content to the content on the computer, not updating or restoring content on a computer. The exception is iTunes Store purchases which can be transferred to a computer.
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - only purchases from iTunes Store
    For transferring other items from an i-device to a computer you will have to use third party commercial software. Examples (check the web for others; this is not an exhaustive listing, nor do I have any idea if they are any good):
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    - deTune (free) - http://www.headlightsoft.com/detune/ - Mac, 10.5+
    - Senuti - http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
    - Phoneview - http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
    - MusicRescue - http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/products/musicrescue/
    - Sharepod (free) - http://download.cnet.com/SharePod/3000-2141_4-10794489.html?tag=mncol;2 - Windows
    - Snowfox/iMedia - http://www.mac-videoconverter.com/imedia-transfer-mac.html - Mac & PC
    - iexplorer (free) - http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/ - Mac&PC
    - Yamipod (free) - http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/downloads/ - PC, Linux, Mac [Still updated for use on newer devices? No edits to site since 2010.]
    - 2010 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.
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141 - dates from 2008 and some outdated information now.
    Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide - http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/ - Information about use in disk mode pertains only to older model iPods.
    Get Your Music Off of Your iPod - http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Get_Your_Music_Off_of_Your_iPod - I am not sure but this may only work with some models and not newer Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
    Additional information here https://discussions.apple.com/message/18324797

  • When trying to sync ipod to new computer

    Hello I have been trying to sync my ipod to a new computer, I found this disk method very useful
    How to copy iTunes purchases from an iPod to a computer.
    For all other non purchased content (your own CDs etc) try this method which works on some Windows PCs.
    Enable your iPod for disk use.
    See: iPod Disk Use.
    Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
    Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
    Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
    The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
    Now the music from my ipod is transferred to my itunes,under my music, which I m really happy about, but it is faded out, and when I try and sync, it still gives me the message "the itunes libary is synced with another itunes library.Do I want to erase and and replace with existing playlists"
    Any ideas ? As I dont want to loose all of my music !!!
    Thanks

    See these 2 Links...
    Syncing to a New Computer...
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141
    Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991

  • Transferring camera roll into new computer.

    So... I got my laptop stolen and decided to get a new one. The thing is that I can't seem to download the Photo Library pictures from my old computer that are stored in my iphone, into the new laptop... is there anyway i can do that?
    Thanks!
    J.

    Photos captured by your iPhone and a photo saved from a received email, from a website, or from a received MMS are stored in your iPhone's Camera Roll. Photos in your iPhone's Camera Roll can be imported by your computer as with any other digital camera.
    The title of your post is "Transferring camera roll into new computer" which you aren't asking about. You are asking about importing or transferring photos from your iPhone's Photo Library, which is completely separate from and has nothing to do with the Camera Roll.
    Photos transferred from your computer via the iTunes sync/transfer process are stored in your iPhone's Photo Library, which is a one way transfer process only - from your computer to your iPhone. Photos transferred from your computer are optimized for viewing on your iPhone as part of the iTunes transfer process - the original resolution of these photos is reduced on your iPhone.
    Photos stored on your computer should be included with your computer's backup along with all other important data - stored on an external drive or some other external media used for backup purposes only which should be kept in a separate location from your laptop in the event it is lost or stolen. The iPhone is not designed or intended to be used as a backup storage device.
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  • HT4527 sync playlists to new computer

    how do i sync the playlists on my i-pod to the new computer?
    iv already transferred my music and apps but the lists did not

    Also, see this user tip
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

  • How to sync iPad to new computer/macbook maintaining game data

    Hi,
    my wife is using an iPad (1)
    Sofar she has synchronized with iTunes on a windows machine.
    Right now I want to move to iTunes on a new macbook.
    I have synced on the old (windows) computer.
    I have 'transferred purchases' on the new macbook.
    (Apple id's are the same)
    All apps are now on the iPad and the macbook.
    Now we need to sync the iPad and iTunes on the macbook.
    Question: what will happen with all game data.
    Apparantly all apps (250 games!) will be removed and replaced from /on the iPad.
    But what will happen to to game data/status?
    Will all the work in (e.g.) the 'Smurf city' be wiped out?
    Is the a way to keep/remain/save the game data?
    thx in advance for your tips and hints

    You want to restore from the backup in order to restore the app data and game saves.
    I have posted this a number of times. You have done some of this already, but this is a "start from scratch" list ofinstructions for syncing with a new computer. Anything that does not apply - like transferring music or photos at the end - just ignore.
    1. Authorize the computer.
    2. Turn off auto sync in iTunes
    3. Transfer purchases
    4. Backup the iPad
    The following was copied from this thread. This is essentially what you want to accomplish.
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/11527071#11527071
    1) Without connecting your iPad to your new computer, start iTunes. Click on iTunes. Click on Preferences. Click on Devices. Check the box next to "Prevent your iPod etc. from automatically syncing." Click OK.
    2) Now connect your iPad to your computer and start iTunes.
    3) When iTunes starts, right click on your iPad under Devices in the left column. Select Transfer purchases etc.
    4) After it finishes transferring all your apps to your computer, right click on your iPad and select Backup your iPad.
    5) After it finishes backing up your iPad, right click on your iPad and select Restore etc.
    6) After it finishes restoring, left click on your iPad , then click on the Apps tab on top, and check the box next to Sync Apps, then click on Apply below.
    If everything on your iPad looks good after the sync, go back and click on iTunes / Preferences / Devices and UN-check the box next to Prevent your iPod etc. The only other thing you may want to check is if your contacts, bookmarks, etc. are syncing correctly now. If not, go to the Info tab after connecting and make sure you indicate which features you want to sync with what sources.
    Read this thread and the support links as well. There are apps that you can purchase that will allow you to transfer photos from the iPad to your computer. Look at Photo Transfer App in the App store and you can search for others as well.
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/13016026#13016026
    This support site will help you with transferring iTunes music to your new computer.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
    One final note - you may want to leave auto sync turned off - but that is totally up to you. I never did use auto sync.

  • Syncing to a new computer - nothing happens

    I recently upgraded from Windows XP to Windows 7.  I have transfered all my music to my new computer but when I begin to sync my iPod Classic 6 nothing happens.  I am able to see my device in iTunes and have checked all the appropriate boxes.  With my old computer the iPod automatically syncs, but it doesn't seem to happen with the new one.  It doesn't even search for files to sync.  Do I have to restore my iPod?  I'm afraid to restore my iPod before I am certain that I have the right information.

    Check out this user tip for steps on syncing youir iPod to a new computer. It refers to the iPhone, but it's equally valid for iPods as well…
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive

  • How can i sync ipod with new computer?

    bouight a new computer and want to sync ipod to new computer, not to the old one any more

    Launch iTunes on your new computer.
    From the menu bar click Store / Authorize This Computer
    Now go to the iTunes File menu and click: Transfer Purchases From...
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer

  • 2 questions; how to erase "other memory" on iphone 5 and how to sync to a new computer

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  • My iPod classic 7th Gen  will not sync with my new computer. itunes is installed and updated.

    fellow iPod classic owners,
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                                                                                                                 your help is appreciated,
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    Thanks much, that's very helpful for step one (getting old phone onto new phone).  Very clear. 
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  • I just decommissioned my windows pc for a mac power book.  How can I get my ipad to sync with the new computer without erasing all the apps and data on the ipad?

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