Author Topic: The iTunes / iPod help thread. (Read 110573 times)

kopite789 · « **Reply #840 on:** July 30, 2009, 06:42:15 pm »

I've just had to format my hd and now have an empty itunes on my computer but loads of files on my ipod touch. Is there anyway i can transfer the files from my touch to my itunes library.

It's telling me my touch is synched to another library and the only way it can synch to itunes i have now is by deleting everything off th touch and synching with my empty library

mobydick · « **Reply #841 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:18:59 am »

Quote from: kopite789 on July 30, 2009, 06:42:15 pm

I've just had to format my hd and now have an empty itunes on my computer but loads of files on my ipod touch. Is there anyway i can transfer the files from my touch to my itunes library.

It's telling me my touch is synched to another library and the only way it can synch to itunes i have now is by deleting everything off th touch and synching with my empty library

You could always use this

The page also has links to third party programms, which also do the job.

tinner777 · « **Reply #842 on:** August 6, 2009, 10:50:21 pm »

hi,
my itunes library is 91 gb but itunes says i only have 85 gb of music, is there a simple way of finding out what tracks are extra in my library?

mobydick · « **Reply #843 on:** August 7, 2009, 08:38:38 am »

One method of finding duplicates is here.

maths master · « **Reply #844 on:** August 16, 2009, 10:01:03 am »

Quote from: mobydick on July 31, 2009, 08:18:59 am

You could always use this

The page also has links to third party programms, which also do the job.

Does this mean you have to rename all your songs when theyve been transferred?

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #845 on:** August 16, 2009, 11:09:59 am »

Problem with my iPod classic currently, it seems now that every time i am listening to a song, if i go off the song half way through and then come back to it later it somehow starts from where I left it, anybody know if theres a setting iv somehow altered by accident or something? I cant seem to find anything anywere about it.

mobydick · « **Reply #846 on:** August 16, 2009, 11:30:22 am »

Quote from: wadey-LFC on August 16, 2009, 11:09:59 am

Problem with my iPod classic currently, it seems now that every time i am listening to a song, if i go off the song half way through and then come back to it later it somehow starts from where I left it, anybody know if theres a setting iv somehow altered by accident or something? I cant seem to find anything anywere about it.

Right click a song in iTunes, click "get info", click "options" and look for "remember playback position"

jackh · « **Reply #847 on:** August 16, 2009, 02:10:45 pm »

iTunes has stopped playing songs for me - I have no idea why.

Click play, it just sits at 00:00 - even if it's skipped to a new song on 'Shuffle' or something.

No idea what's wrong with it...

mobydick · « **Reply #848 on:** August 16, 2009, 09:05:54 pm »

Save your library, de-install iTunes, download the latest version and try again, pointing it to your saved library when asked.

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #849 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:17:58 pm »

Quote from: mobydick on August 16, 2009, 11:30:22 am

Right click a song in iTunes, click "get info", click "options" and look for "remember playback position"

Nice one mate

XabiGerrard · « **Reply #850 on:** August 19, 2009, 07:51:25 pm »

Can anyone recommend some ipod speakers? Dont want to pay too much, preferably no more than £30

Graeme · « **Reply #851 on:** August 19, 2009, 10:26:19 pm »

These are popular...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/XMI-X-mini-II-Mini-Speaker/dp/B001UEBN42/ref=dp_cp_ob_ce_title_0

You can daisy chain them as well if you buy more than 1

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #852 on:** August 20, 2009, 09:10:26 pm »

Quote from: mobydick on August 16, 2009, 11:30:22 am

Right click a song in iTunes, click "get info", click "options" and look for "remember playback position"

Didnt realize id have to do this on every song is there a quicker way to do it so it changes them all?

Lee-Block105 · « **Reply #853 on:** August 21, 2009, 01:42:49 pm »

All my album art is on itunes an has synced to my iphone perfectly but when i sync my ipod touch to the same itunes is leaves some albums blank?

Is there anything that i can do?

JoeH · « **Reply #854 on:** August 21, 2009, 05:13:42 pm »

Quote from: Lee-Block105 on August 21, 2009, 01:42:49 pm

All my album art is on itunes an has synced to my iphone perfectly but when i sync my ipod touch to the same itunes is leaves some albums blank?

Is there anything that i can do?

I had that,. best thing to do is delete everything off your ipod and re-sycn it afterwards.

mobydick · « **Reply #855 on:** August 21, 2009, 05:33:53 pm »

Quote from: wadey-LFC on August 20, 2009, 09:10:26 pm

Didnt realize id have to do this on every song is there a quicker way to do it so it changes them all?

Yes. Select all your songs (strg a) and do a batch change

kev_goss · « **Reply #856 on:** August 24, 2009, 03:14:57 pm »

my ipod shuffle isnt recognised by my comp, it charges up but its just not comein up on mypc.

LegendsLost · « **Reply #857 on:** August 24, 2009, 05:40:44 pm »

So... was sitting in the airport, listening to my iPod. For a bit, the screen went black but it was still playing music. Then about 20 minutes later the music stopped. I can't turn it on, can't re-set it, it doesn't work if I plug it into my PC. Any suggestions or is it finished?

mobydick · « **Reply #858 on:** August 24, 2009, 08:18:04 pm »

Quote from: kev_goss on August 24, 2009, 03:14:57 pm

my ipod shuffle isnt recognised by my comp, it charges up but its just not comein up on mypc.

Don't know which shuffle you have but..
shuffle

Quote from: LegendsLost on August 24, 2009, 05:40:44 pm

So... was sitting in the airport, listening to my iPod. For a bit, the screen went black but it was still playing music. Then about 20 minutes later the music stopped. I can't turn it on, can't re-set it, it doesn't work if I plug it into my PC. Any suggestions or is it finished?

Same here but here's a link to the Apple support page.

Click your link and follow the trouble shooting assistant.

kev_goss · « **Reply #859 on:** August 26, 2009, 10:31:54 am »

Quote from: mobydick on August 24, 2009, 08:18:04 pm

Don't know which shuffel you have but..
shuffel

Same here but here's a link to the Apple support page.

Click your link and follow the trouble shooting assistant.

Tryed all that nothin. Its the 2nd gen i think.

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #860 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:54:42 pm »

Quote from: mobydick on August 21, 2009, 05:33:53 pm

Yes. Select all your songs (strg a) and do a batch change

When selecting all songs I cannot see the 'remember playback position' option.

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #861 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:57:41 pm »

wait there think iv done it

Zizou · « **Reply #862 on:** September 11, 2009, 10:52:46 pm »

iTunes 9 is pretty good, so far. I know it's mostly aesthetical changes..but it was looking pretty dated before.

Ciara (with a capital "C") · « **Reply #863 on:** September 12, 2009, 03:13:38 am »

Quote from: XabiGerrard on August 19, 2009, 07:51:25 pm

Can anyone recommend some ipod speakers? Dont want to pay too much, preferably no more than £30

I would hold off and save a little bit more and invest in a quality set. £50 can get you a decent set of JBL speakers.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JBL-Stage-Micro-Black-Mac/dp/B000JVRQI4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252721481&sr=1-2

Graham Smith · « **Reply #864 on:** September 15, 2009, 08:40:54 am »

My lad's iPod hadn't been used for months and when we tried to coax it back to life we got the sad smiley face as an error message.

Tried to link it to the PC and then recharge it straight from the mains but nothing.

Did some research and read twice what I thought was a tongue in cheek reference to giving it a slap on the back of it.

Eventually, got convinced and did it.

Hey presto - it booted up and is good as new.

Sorry if this has been posted on previous pages.

MichaelA · « **Reply #865 on:** September 27, 2009, 10:26:14 pm »

I am liking the new user interface for iTunes, especially moving the apps around on my phone when it's synced up.

DK · « **Reply #866 on:** October 5, 2009, 10:32:35 am »

Just received the iPod Touch for a birthday present and am loving it so far. I have it connected to my wireless internet whilst at home but would love to have internet access while on the move or away from home as well.

I also have a Vodafone 3G card for work which is just in USB form which allows me to connect to the internet and work remotely on my laptop.

How likely is that I could somehow connect this 3G card to my iPod Touch to keep internet connection (obviously slower) outside the house? Could I use the white iPod connector cable (with the USB connection on one end) with some kind of USB to USB connection plug?

Anyone tried this or found other ways to have internet connection on the move?

Robbo · « **Reply #867 on:** October 6, 2009, 03:29:50 pm »

The iPhone has all the capability you are after and you can phone people on it as well.

The only thing I've heard of working is taking a PDA/Windows Mobile Device that has 3G access around with you and then attaching to it using the a adhoc wireless network. So you can carry 2 devices around with you instead of one.

There is no way to just plug in a 3G card to your iPod Touch.

DK · « **Reply #868 on:** October 6, 2009, 06:51:47 pm »

Ok thanks mate, thought that could be the case. I received the iPod as a present and have a blackberry for work so don't really want the extra cost (or to offend by taking my present back). Thanks all the same.

felix. · « **Reply #869 on:** November 7, 2009, 02:36:28 pm »

right, so my computer went into a coma. i had to service it, and that meant reinstalling windows, and as a result all the programs that i had installed don't work and among them is iTunes. i've downloaded and installed iTunes again, but my library is gone.

therein lies the problem, i can't sync my ipod. i'd have to wipe it clean and then build the whole library up again, which frankly i'd rather avoid. getting all the album artwork was a pain in the arse as was everything else really, so i'd really appreciate any help.

"Nookie". · « **Reply #870 on:** November 7, 2009, 02:43:04 pm »

Quote from: DK on October 6, 2009, 06:51:47 pm

Ok thanks mate, thought that could be the case. I received the iPod as a present and have a blackberry for work so don't really want the extra cost (or to offend by taking my present back). Thanks all the same.

Apart from Blackberry App World, where do you get your apps from?

Quote from: felix. on November 7, 2009, 02:36:28 pm

right, so my computer went into a coma. i had to service it, and that meant reinstalling windows, and as a result all the programs that i had installed don't work and among them is iTunes. i've downloaded and installed iTunes again, but my library is gone.

therein lies the problem, i can't sync my ipod. i'd have to wipe it clean and then build the whole library up again, which frankly i'd rather avoid. getting all the album artwork was a pain in the arse as was everything else really, so i'd really appreciate any help.

Theres a program called (i think) Sharepod, that you can download It'll tak everything thats on your ipod and save it to your computer.

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #871 on:** November 7, 2009, 02:50:52 pm »

Quote from: felix. on November 7, 2009, 02:36:28 pm

right, so my computer went into a coma. i had to service it, and that meant reinstalling windows, and as a result all the programs that i had installed don't work and among them is iTunes. i've downloaded and installed iTunes again, but my library is gone.

therein lies the problem, i can't sync my ipod. i'd have to wipe it clean and then build the whole library up again, which frankly i'd rather avoid. getting all the album artwork was a pain in the arse as was everything else really, so i'd really appreciate any help.

I had something similar, bought a product called cucosoft iPod to Computer transfer - took a while to move everything across but saved the hassle.

Also in the past I've plug my iPod in without installing iTunes. Copy everything across, install iTunes and then point iTunes to this folder.

I couldn't do this with my recent iPod so not sure if it was something apple corrected with software upgrades.

felix. · « **Reply #872 on:** November 8, 2009, 02:35:42 am »

cheers for the responses

Quote from: Newcastle_United on November 7, 2009, 02:43:04 pm

Theres a program called (i think) Sharepod, that you can download It'll tak everything thats on your ipod and save it to your computer.

lifesaver!

currently every download on the internet is crocked or something, the installation just wont run; but i guess it will be sorted soon so i'll download it then.

but i think it'll do the trick.

funny thing is i have my old library in an xml file, but fascinatingly iTunes doesn't seem to have an 'import library' option. even though there's an 'export library' option. and it doesn't react at all when i drag the file in, even though it shows the little plus.

DK · « **Reply #873 on:** November 8, 2009, 10:12:49 am »

NU-I don't actually download any apps for my blackbery except for an NHL one which was direct from their website so can't give any advice there sorry.

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #874 on:** April 6, 2010, 05:56:22 pm »

Just got myself a new ipod nano and im looking to put a few audiobooks on there for Tenerife next week.

How do i put them onto the ipod ?

Thanks

Frank. · « **Reply #875 on:** April 6, 2010, 06:00:21 pm »

Put them in iTunes and then connect the iPod and sync.

fudge · « **Reply #876 on:** April 6, 2010, 06:05:28 pm »

Got a real problem with loads of the movies and tv shows i download into itunes cocking up halfway through and then saying the file appears to be corrupted.

The only advice it has it to try and check again for available downloads but it still does it, its not the laptop though as it also does it with the same itunes account on my home PC.

Any ideas?

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #877 on:** April 6, 2010, 06:05:52 pm »

Quote from: Frankkk on April 6, 2010, 06:00:21 pm

Put them in iTunes and then connect the iPod and sync.

anywhere specific ?

They dont go in order , how do i change it ?

Frank. · « **Reply #878 on:** April 6, 2010, 06:10:51 pm »

Er depends whether they're labeled alphabeticly or numericly

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #879 on:** April 6, 2010, 06:15:54 pm »

ive tried changing it but it never goes in order