Windows Ipod to Mac Ipod?

Is there a way to convert my ipod I got when I had a Windows machine to a Mac Ipod? I want to be able to update the software and such things but can't anymore.

I am having the exact same issue! All of my music is on my Ipod which was formatted on WINDOWS. My computer crashed and I upgraded and got a Mac. Now I want to transfer the music to my Mac but don't know how. HELP! Do I have to find another Windows computer and connect to ITunes and burn all my stuff to a DVD first? Seems like a huge hassle. Thanks.
Susan

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HT1335 Connecting PC Ipod and Mac Ipod to MacBook Air.

Hi,
I need to clarify a few points. I think I signed off too quickly! The 'how to determine your iPods hard disc format' does not read the same on my two IPODS, and the Mac one,
does not read as per "support.apple.com/kb/HT1335 states?
In the SETTINGS, 'about' for the Pc iPod, it states, Format windows, as the last item, which read as described.
However, my mac iPod reads (last there items) = Serial number, Model and finally Version? So, the serial number is not the last item, what does this mean?
Regards,
Still Terrified (cyfrommayo)

"Then when it finally did, her iPod showed up in iTunes but all the music was grayed out"
Grey text when you look at the content and lock symbol at the bottom of the screen simply shows that your iPod is set to "automatically update songs and playlists". . If you want to access your iPod directly, play it through your iTunes, connect it to a second computer etc. you just need to change the update method to "Manually manage songs and Playlists" in the iPod preferences. For more detail see this tutorial: Managing Your Songs Manually
"Also, her iPod switched back to play mode (meaning it no longer read "do not disconnect.)
That's normal in automatic mode, it automatically disconnects when it's finished updating. When this is changed to manual or the iPod is enabled as a removable hard drive the "Do Not Disconnect" will message will remain until you manually eject. Safely disconnect iPod
"Do we need to do something to her iPod for my mac to recognize it?"
Have a look at these articles if the iPod doesn't connect properly:
iPod appears on the Mac OS X desktop but not in iTunes
iPod missing in iTunes and Mac desktop

How do I change my Ipod from mac to windows format??

How do I change my Ipod from mac to windows format?? My Imac is not working at the moment, but I want to use my Ipod on my PC. How do I get my Ipod(mac formated) to get work on my PC??

Use iTunes on the PC to restore the iPod, or install XPlay on the PC without changing the format. Restoring the iPod will erase everything on it.
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How do I change my iPod Touch from a Windows to a Mac?

I recently bought a Mac, to replace my PC. I have a 2nd generation iPod running the latest (4.3.3 I think). I have transfered all my files from my Windows to my Mac through USB, and all the files are also sitting on my Mac. However, when I insert my iPod to the Mac, it can't sync apps without erasing the data on my iPod. How do I do it without erasing it? I have it backed up on my Mac and PC. I also have a brother with a 4th generation iPod. I assume the soliution would be the same? THanks!!

Sorry didn't mean to make this the correct answer
What do you mean? This is what I get:
"Are you sure you want to sync apps? All existing apps and their data on the iPod “Connor’s iPod Touch” will be replaced with apps from this iTunes library."

Sync iPod to Mac, but store files on Windows and Linux

I am an advanced user on both mac and widows system. I had my old 3rd Gen ipod where it was in FAT32 format and would sync to a Win machine. Then I could use the ipod to transfer data (ala external harddrive) on windows and mac platforms.
So now I have a 5th Gen Ipod and Itunes on my G5. Today I wanted to use the ipod to move some files between my work windows machine and home to my mac. To make a long story short the new ipod is formatted to be hfs+ journeled system, which windows can't read.
So I figure the easy solution is to reformat the ipod to be win-dos format, let it put the ipod software on, dump the library back and I should have a 5th gen with FAT32 that can be read by windows (or linux). So here's the rub
I used Disk Utility in OSX to partition the ipod several times. the first time I just specified ms-dos format (or whatever the disk utility calls a windows partition). All went well until the updater could not put the software on the new ipod claiming that it had to be in mac format. Then I tried to split the drive and parition into a large mac/hfs partition (for all the itunes files) and a small windows partition for the ipod (for data file storage). The problem is that the updater kept selecting the fat32 partition for installation (because I had to choose master boot record in order to be able to put the windows parition on there. at least this is what I suspect was happening). Two partitions woudl mount on the desktop, but only one would control the ipod.
So why not just let the windows parition be the one partition that had the ipod control software on it, you say? Because then I'm back to the problem that the iPod Updater won't deal with updating the windows partition.
Any ideas on a work around?

My concern is that when I have to update the iPod (in the future), will the windows based updater software be required?
Only if you want to continue to use it on Windows machines.
If you want to use the Mac Upddater, it will not be read by Windows.
If I do what you are suggesting, will the ipod return to being a resident mac based sycing device even though the first update/install of the ipod software was on a windows machine?
No. You can use it on both/either Mac and WIndows.
This is why I thougth some sort of partition with space set aside for the windows partition would be the workaround?
The iPod Updater formats the entire disk, not a partition.

IPod formatted for windows, connected to mac accidentally

I have an iPod video, 30GB. I formatted it for use with my windows laptop.
Then, my mother hooked it up to her macbook pro. No syncing took place and it didn't show up in iTunes. However, now neither machine will show the iPod in iTunes. The windows machine, on connection to the iPod, brings up an error message saying the iPod is corrupted. When connected to the Mac, the iPod spontaneously crashes iTunes even before it opens.
Through a series of unfortunate events, much of my music is not on hard drives aside from my iPod, so any help resolving this issue without restoring the iPod would be greatly appreciated.

Mac Os X will read Fat 16, Fat32(the windows default for iPod) .
I believe it will read, but not write to NTFS.
Windows can not read or write to HFS(Mac OS X format and iPod for Macs) drives.

I shifted from a windows to a mac.. I want to add songs to my ipod tpuch 4th gen.. but if i try to sync with itunes it says my songs will be replaced by the new songs.. Is there any way that i can have my previous data safe??

i shifted from a windows to a mac.. I want to add songs to my ipod tpuch 4th gen.. but if i try to sync with itunes it says my songs will be replaced by the new songs.. Is there any way that i can have my previous data safe??

Your iPod can only be synced with one computer at a time. If you try to sync it with a new computer/iTunes library, it will replace the contents of the iPod with whatever is in the new library. You should probably disable the autosync functionality first by going to Edit -> Preferences, clicking the Devices tab, and enabling the prevent iPods,iPhones, and iPads from automatically syncing option.
Before doing anything else, authorize the new computer with your iTunes Account. In iTunes, choose Store -> Authorize This Computer and enter in the correct credentials. Either copy a backup file from your old computer to your new one or create a new backup of your iPod in iTunes before letting it sync.
Then right->click on your iPod Touch from under the Devices section in the left hand pane of iTunes and choose Backup. You might also want to take a look at this article to see what it all included in the backup.
iOS: How to back up
Now onto synced content such as music, videos, photos, etc. For iTunes purchases you can copy them back into iTunes by choosing File -> Transfer Purchases. For all other nonpurchased iTunes content, see this excellent user tip from another forum member turingtest2 outlining the different methods and software available to help you copy content from your iPod back to your PC and into iTunes.
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
Once the backup has been made and all other synced content such as music, videos, and photos are back in your iTunes library, restore your iPod from that backup you made earlier. Here is more on backing up and restoring your iPod.
iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring iOS software
If you do happen to lose any purchased content, you can always redownload it from the iTunes Store again at no cost via iCloud. See this article for information.
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
B-rock

Im just curiious about connecting a ipod to mac and windows

hi guys i have a windows and a mac comp and im just curious if i format (restore) my ipod on my windows will it ALSO read and do everything it should on a mac? thanks guys!

I'm not sure about "everything it should", but a PC-formatted iPod is readable by the Mac (Mac-formatted iPods aren't readable by PCs).

IPod used with windows, now bought Mac and want to transfer music

Gang:
First of all, I fell in love with apple products when I received an iPod for Christmas last year, loved it so much, i have turned around and bought an iMac G5 lol. Here is my dilema: I have been using my iPod w/ Windows, but now I want to quit using Windows, and use same iPod (with all its accumulated music) on my iMac. I made the mistake of connecting my iPod to the Mac it erased everything on my iPod (thank goodness I kept my Windows machine with the back ups) ... what do you suggest to transfer my music? Is there a way to use the iPod or do I have to buy 3rd party software as my brother has suggested ... thank you for your help! Cheers

Read through this. It explains how to use your iPod
to transfer the music...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300173
Also, as long as the iPod is formatted for use with
windows, it will work on both.
btabz
First of all, I want to thank you for your tip in the right direction; my iPod is now fully functioning with my iMac. This, however, is not the complete tale. I went to the document you referred, and began following the directions step for step. I got to a point where I was copying my iTunes folder onto my iPod when I encountered my first problem. Midway through the copy, I got an error to the effect of "cyclical redundency error," or something to that effect. Windows aborted the transfer and I was left scratching my head. To make matters worse, my iPod would no longer connect to either iTunes or the PC, it would just be in a constant state of "Do Not Disconnect." My windows explorer would show "e:/" was a removable drive, however it said it now needed to be formatted. I thought, "this is wicked annoying, but ok, lets use the iPod updater." No dice. It continued in its "Do Not Disconnect" state indefinetly. I tried resetting, etc., same ends. I tried formatting by totally removing iTunes, then the iPod program itself. The I tried reinstalling the iPod program as if it was the first time (remember, all you Windows users, when you first set the iPod up for use with Windows, you must format it), still that endless "Do Not Disconnect" (and if you put your ear to the iPod, you heard what I would call "click, click, whhrrr" over and over). Finally, I had it. I did a comand line format (c:\format e:) and that worked to reformat it. Then, I basically had an iPod in its "new" state and followed the above link tit for tat, no issues this time. All told, 5+ hours just so I could use my existing iPod ... I'd like to blame Windows for this one, but who knows.
None the less, it seems the ends justify the means in this case; so once again, thank you, everyone, for all your help.
Cheers

Switching ipod from mac to windows

I previously used my iPod with my Mac and Powerbook. Now I have purchased a PC. My computer recognizes my iPod but none of my songs appear under my iPod. What's wrong? Any help appreciated.

Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Nothing is wrong. As the other poster said, since your iPod was previously setup with a Mac, it is in Mac format. Your new PC will not be able to read your iPod as it is.
There are 2 possible ways to make your iPod work with your PC:
(1) Restore the iPod using the Windows version of the iPod software updater. This will erase everything on your iPod including your previous songs but the iPod will then be readable by your PC. Note that you have to install iTunes first, and then the iPod software updater. Download them from the given links if you do not have them.
(2) Get some special third party programs such as Xplay, which allows you to read your Mac formatted iPod directly with your PC. You can then access the songs on your iPod. The software is not free, however.
What do you want to do?

My 1st ipod was lost. My library is on a Dell with Windows. I registered my new ipod to a Mac. How can I get my library from Windows onto my new Ipod?

My 1st ipod was lost. My library is on a Dell with Windows. I registered my new ipod to a Mac. How can I get my library from Windows onto my new Ipod?

Thank you for your help. I am still having trouble. As you can tell, I am not technologically advanced AT ALL. My music is all showing up in the library but when I go to file in the top left corner, Sync is greyed out and I cannot select it. I'm gonna continue to try this. It's been a long time since I had my 1st ipod and things have changed so much I will probably need to research this stuff. Thanks again for your help.

Format a Mac iPod for Windows

Hi,
I have a 5th gen video iPod that I formatted for Mac, but now I want to format it for Windows instead. I have followed the articles on the site on how to restore, how to format for windows, and looked at the posts here as well, but NONE of those WORK. My Windows machine will not see the iPod from iTunes or anywhere in Windows. How do I just wipe the iPod clean and start over on Windows? I cannot get Windows to see the iPod with iTunes. I cannot get Windows to see the iPod to even erase the drive. Where do I go besides the standard articles on the Apple site that say to restore it (because they all assume that iTunes can see the iPod to restore it).
Thanks,
Brian

Anyone? Reformat a 5th gen Mac iPod to Windows when it won't show up on a Windows machine using USB.

Reformat a Mac iPod for Windows

Hi,
I have a 5th gen video iPod that I formatted for Mac, but now I want to format it for Windows instead. I have followed the articles on the site on how to restore, how to format for windows, and looked at the posts here as well, but my Windows machine will not see the iPod from iTunes or anywhere in Windows to restore it. If it won't see it, does that mean something is wrong with the USB connection or is it just because it is already formatted for Mac? How do I just the iPod clean and start over on Windows? I cannot get Windows to see the iPod with iTunes. I cannot get Windows to see the iPod in my Computer to erase the drive. Where do I go besides the standard articles on the Apple site that say to restore it (because they all assume that iTunes can see the iPod to restore it).
Thanks,
Brian

Aditi,
Welcome to the discussions. I haven't done what you're asking, but here's how to reformat it: Restore the iPod on the Apple computer.
Restoring the iPod
JC

Transfer ipod touch's app. softwares from Window OS to Mac OS

I just got my new iMac recently, please advise me how to transfer my iPod touch's app. softwares, music, video and other files from my previous Windows OS to Mac OS.
Thanks in advance

auronthas wrote:
Thanks Duddo.
Yeah, i found the file 'iPod touch app pack 4a93.ipa' in mobile application directory, which directory in Mac should i copy to? Is it \user\<name>\music\iTunes ?
Hi,
I think that is the old "January update", I'm not so sure it is necessary to transfer that one but it would go here -
~/Library/iTunes/Mobile Applications
Look here for the latest 2.0 etc. updates -
C:\Documents and Settings\"name"\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates
Even then I'm not sure even these are required but best back them up to be safe.
I'm not sure where the go in Mac OS X though.
I'm sure someone will let us know soon.
Dud.

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Can I reformat a Windows Ipod to Mac? New PowerBook doesn't recognize Ipod.
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You could try restoring your iPod with the last standalone updater which you can download from the link at the top of this page. Just put iPod Updater in the search box at the downloads page: Restoring iPod to factory settings with iPod updater

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