How to Connect the iPod to iTunes

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This wikiHow teaches you how to connect an iPod to iTunes on your computer. Typically, your iPod is automatically recognized by iTunes when you connect your iPod using a USB cable. If it does not, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take.

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Connecting an iPod to iTunes Using a USB cable

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  1. iTunes has an icon that resembles a music note. It comes pre-installed on Mac. To download and install iTunes for Windows 10, click here to open iTunes in the Windows Store. Then click the blue button that says Get to download and install iTunes.
  2. Use a USB cable to connect your iPod to your computer. The iPod icon or the name of your iPod device will display at the upper-left corner of iTunes. [1]
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  3. It's in the upper-left corner of the iTunes. This displays the contents on your iPod.
    • If iTunes does not automatically recognize your iPod, make sure your iPod is unlocked.
  4. Content type, including "Music", "Movies", "TV Shows", "Books", and "Photos" are displayed in the sidebar to the left under "Settings".
  5. This allows you to choose what media files you want to upload to your iPod, instead of uploading your entire library.
  6. It's in the lower-right corner of the iTunes library. The syncs the content you selected with your iPod.
    • If syncing doesn't start automatically, click the button that says "Sync".
    • You can only sync your iPod to one iTunes library at a time. If you receive a message that says the iPod is already synced to another library, click Erase and Sync to remove the previous library and sync with the new one.
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Connecting Your iPod to iTunes over Wi-Fi

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  1. iTunes has an icon that resembles a music note. It comes pre-installed on Mac. To download and install iTunes for Windows 10, click here then click the blue button that says Get
  2. Use a USB cable to connect your iPod to your computer. The iPod icon or the name of your iPod device will display at the upper-left corner of iTunes.
  3. It's in the upper-left corner of the iTunes. This displays the contents on your iPod.
  4. It's at the top of the list in the sidebar to the left under "Settings".
  5. This allows your device to automatically sync with iTunes over a Wi-Fi connection.
    • If this option is not available, your iPod may not support syncing over Wi-Fi.
  6. This applies your the Settings and syncs with your iPod.
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Troubleshooting an iPod That Won't Connect to iTunes

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  1. iTunes has an icon that resembles a music note. It comes pre-installed on Mac.
  2. Use a USB cable to connect to the iPod to the computer. If iTunes recognizes the iPod, no further troubleshooting is needed. If it does not recognize your iPod, continue to the next step.
  3. See if there's a pop-up that asks if you want to trust this computer. If this pop-up appears on your iPod screen when you connect it to a computer, tap Trust on your iPod.
  4. Look for signs of physical damage or debris attached to the connector port.
  5. This can help determine whether the USB port on your computer is defective.
  6. This will determine if the original USB cable is defective.
  7. It's in the menu bar at the top of iTunes on Windows, or in the menu bar at the top of the screen on Mac.
  8. iTunes will check for and install any new updates. Allow a few minutes for this process to finish. [2]
  9. After you've updated iTunes, restart both your computer and your iPod. After they both restart, open iTunes and connect your iPod once again and see if it can connect.
  10. If all else fails, contact Apple Customer Service. They may be able to help you determine if iTunes is conflicting with other software or if your iPod is defective. The number is 1-800-275-2273 in the US. If you live outside the US, click here to see which number you should call.
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    Can I connect an iPod without using a computer?
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    Unfortunately, iTunes is a PC/Mac only application. Therefore, it's not possible to connect an iPod to iTunes without a computer.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203060
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201352

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      1. Open iTunes on your computer.
      2. Connect your iPod to your computer using a USB cable.
      3. Click the iPod icon or device name in the upper-left corner.
      4. Click the content type in the sidebar to the left.
      5. Click the checkbox next to the content you want to sync.
      6. Click Apply .

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