Using iPod as a Storage Device

I am having trouble using my iPod as a storage device. I have a video I am trying to store and then transfer to my Playstation 3 that is 4.4GB, my ipod has roughly 14GB of free space. I have tried to just drag and drop the file onto my iPod but continue to get an error message that reads "Disk in the destination drive is full." Anyone know what the problem is? Yesterday I successfuly transfered a small video that was about 20-50MB with no problems.

The iPod is formatted in FAT 32 for Windows. FAT32 cannot use files larger than 4GB.

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I want to use my ipod nano as a storage device and transfer my "mac" music files onto "windows" computer. Can i do that?

Not without the aid of some 3rd party software such as XPlay2.
Windows cannot read a Mac formatted drive.
Probably the easiest way to use an iPod on both Mac and Windows computers is to format the iPod (using iPod Updater) using the PC. This will force your iPod to use the Windows file system (FAT32) which both the Mac and PC can read from and write to without the help of additional software. Of course then all your software updates for the iPod will have to be done on Windows.
If you do that, you can use the iPod as a storage drive.
See: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61131

Problems using iPod as mobile storage device - keeps disconnecting!

Basically I'm having problems using my using my 4th generation iPod as a mobile storage device. I'm using a firewire connection to my PC running Windows XP to transfer files but at a certain point through the copy the ipod will lose the connection but the PC still thinks it's connected. This then causes my whole PC to lock up and require a restart. It's really quite weird as it never used to do this.
I'm using the latest iPod firmware and have restored/restarted a number of times.
Can anyone help me out.

The iPod is formatted in FAT 32 for Windows. FAT32 cannot use files larger than 4GB.

Using iPod as mass storage device/transferring music from 1 computer to another.

Hi there I was following the steps provided by apple on how to use my ipod to transfer all my music from my old computers library to the one on my new computer.
I was up to the step of consolidating files but the error message "Copying Files Failed. The file name was invalid or too long" stops me from doing this process.
I have no idea what this means or how I can fix it, would anyonen please be able to help me with this problem so I can continue with the process?
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If the path to a file is too long for iTunes, you get this message. Unfortunately the limit of iTunes is less than allowed in Windows.
iTunes fix claims to be able to deal with this, but I haven't tried it myself:
http://itunesfix.com/iTunes%20Fix.html
http://itunesfix.com/iTunes%20Fix.html
(I am trying out two diffent ways of giving a link. Hopefully they will both point at the same place.)

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My computer is recognizing my ipod as a mass storage device instead of an ipod! Itunes in turn isn't recognizing it at all. It doesnt work on any computer. Does anyone know how to make it work again??

Maybe I misunderstood your question, but if you are looking to save or transfer a project in CS3 to another computer you want to consider two things: File management, and Platform. For file management, instruct your students to reset the scratch disks to a project folder that contains all of their project files each time they start a new project. This way all the files that they use in their projects and want to transfer to another system are in one folder. From there it is a simple matter of cutting and pasting the project folder to where ever they like.
Depending on the size of the iPod, they can use it as a storage device, they just need to think about the Platforms (Mac, PC, Linux) they are using. You cannot interchange CS3 project files from a Mac onto a PC. The same might be for the iPod. If it is formatted for a PC and their project is on a Mac (or vise versa) the iPod might not let you transfer the files. Or they may transfer, but will not be usable on their final editing system (platform). I have not tested that so I might not have it right there. But in theory...
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Can I use iPod as a backup device for Time Machine?

I have tried to set up Time Machine using my iPod as the storage device without success. When I tried to set up Time Machine it would not recognize the iPod as a valid storage device. Can anyone tell we why this is not allowed or am I doing something wrong.
Thanks. All answers welcomed.

I don't know if it is allowed or what you are doing wrong but I can tell you why it would be a bad idea. The iPod hard disk only runs briefly to load data off into flash ram and then stops. The music you hear is being played from flash ram. Time Machine use would be a lot more intensive than this. This causes two problems:
(1) I have read that iPod drives are rated for a life of 20,000 hours versus 750,000 for a desktop drive but worse is
(2) The iPod is only designed to dissipate the heat created by these short bursts of use. If you run it more than this you risk doing some damage due to overheating.
I installed Mac OS X on my iPod once to see if I could. It worked but it also got very hot.
I thought there was a technote on this but I can't find it.
Michael

I'm trying to transfer music from iTunes on an old PC that uses an external storage device to a new PC (Windows 7) that will use that same external storage device. I am also dealing with new iTunes 11. How do I do this?? What folder does iTunes use?

I'm trying to transfer music from iTunes on an old PC (Windows Vista Home Basic) that uses an external storage device to store the files to a new PC (Windows 7 Starter) that will use that same external storage device. I am also dealing with the new iTunes 11. How can I accomplish this successfully? What folder does iTunes use to store the data in? I've tried several things. Home Sharing caused duplicates but not all songs or apps transfered. It is a large library! I've tried just setting the path in the Advanced Tab of iTunes preferences of the new computer with the external drive connected the same as the path when the external drive is connected to the old computer. This was the best solution so far but still a few artists missing and some apps. Any suggestions?

Here are typical layouts for the iTunes folders:
With iTunes 11 you might also have a Home Videos folder inside iTunes Media.
In the simplest cases you copy the entire iTunes folder from <User's Music> on the source computer to <User's Music> on the target machine, install iTunes, and it "just works"TM.
If the media folder (inside the red outline) has been split out to a separate location then you can copy the library folder (outside the red outline) as before and connect the drive holding the media so that it has exactly the same path as before. If the drive appears as D: on one system and E: on the other then the library won't be able to find the media.
The crucial file is iTunes Library.itl - this contains a record of the tracks that have been added to the library, ratings, play counts, playlists etc.
See also: Make a split library portable.
tt2

I just moved and wireless internet is now provided for me. I am not using my Time Capsule as a router anymore but can I still use it as my storage device wirelessly? So far I cannot get it to work. Please help.

Hi,
I just moved to a new place. I used to have my own internet setup and used my Airport Time Capsule as my router. Now that I don't need to use it as a router I would still like to use it as a storage device for my pictures. Can I still do that wirelessly or do I have to plug it into my computer? And if I do (which would really be crumby) do I just use a USB cable?
Please help. I have a lot of work stored on it and I am feeling pretty stuck at the moment.
Thank you,
Charlie

You can use your Time Capsule in your new network in a number of ways. One would be as a NAS device which I believe you are looking to do.
To do so, you would connect the TC to the new router by Ethernet. You would also want to reconfigure the TC as a bridge and disable its wireless radios.
You can do both of these using the AirPort Utility, as follows:
Run the AirPort Utility.
Select the TC, and then, select Edit.
Select the Network tab.
Change Router Mode to: Off (Bridge Mode)
Select the Wireless tab.
Change Network Mode to: Off
Select Update and allow the TC to restart.

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Ipod as mass storage device

Hi
I have an older gen ipod nano which I have synced in the past with a now defunct desktop computer. I've been told I can move my music over to my current laptop by getting the laptop to recognise it as a mass storage device. I've tried just looking in Libraries on my laptop but no music shows in the list. Any idea how I get around this one please?
Thanks in advance.
Shelley

Hi Shelley-Jane,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
If the music that is currently on your iPod nano was purchased from iTunes, you can use iTunes on the computer to transfer those purchases into your computer library.
iTunes Store: Transfer purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
Have a great day,
Joe

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Is there a driver that will enable me to use IPOD only as a storage device on a windows 98???

http://republika.pl/mho/ipod/index.shtml

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I have my iPod nano set to sync with my Mac where I have iTunes installed. In the Mac I also set (via iTunes) the iPod to behave as a mass storage device.
My question is: can I use my iPod to sync music at my home Mac and while at my job connect it to my Winows PC (without iTunes) to use it just as a USB storage device?
I once tryed to use the nano as a storage device at Windows (without iTunes) and something went wrong. In the end I had to reset nano and reinstall the iPod soft.

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Hi mafiose15,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Restoring your iPod to factory settings is the best way to try and get it back to working order. You can use the instructions below to restore it:
How to restore iPod
Verify that you have an active Internet connection, because you may need to download new versions of the iTunes and iPod Software.
Download and install the latest version of iTunes if necessary.
Open iTunes. Connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.
After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel. You will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes window.
Click Restore.
If you are using a Mac, you will be asked to enter an administrator’s name and password.
A progress bar will appear on the computer screen, indicating that stage one of the restore process has begun. When this stage is done, iTunes will present one of two messages with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
During stage two of the restore process, the iPod displays an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remain connected to the computer or iPod power adapter during this stage.
Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see, because the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
After stage two of the restore process is complete, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear. It will ask you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences, as it did when you connected your iPod for the first time.
You can find the instructions in this article:
Restoring iPod to factory settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1339
All the best,
Jeremy

Using Ipod as backup storage for HDD Camcorder

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If not, do you know any other ways of backing up a hdd camcorder on the road
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Now that your iPod is set for manual music management, does the iPod show up in Windows like an external drive? Do you see it listed either by name or by the generic "removable disk" under My Computer? Because once Windows recognizes it as a removable drive, you can open it and poke around for your files. First you need to expose hidden files using Windows' Tools•Folder Options•View settings. Then you'll see the folders in which the iPod stores all the stuff.

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