Danny The Blade
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Q: How can I use 2 ipods on 1 account without everything clashing?

Hi everyone,

 

Just a quick question that i'm sure has been asked a thousand times before.

 

I have recently got myself an iphone 6s. It was long overdue but my iphone 4 has served me extremely well. So much so that i'm using it as an ipod.

 

The question i have is, can I use both on the same account without having to have the same content on both? I want to wipe the iphone 4 completely and only use it for music and use my 6s as a phone/camera/work device.

 

Cheers, Danny.

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 9, 2016 4:11 PM

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Danny The Blade wrote:

 

can I use both on the same account without having to have the same content on both? I

 

Yes

Posted on Mar 9, 2016 5:25 PM

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  • by Templeton Peck,Apple recommended

    Templeton Peck Templeton Peck Mar 9, 2016 5:25 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 9, 2016 5:25 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    Danny The Blade wrote:

     

    can I use both on the same account without having to have the same content on both? I

     

    Yes

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Mar 9, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 9, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    To get data from old iPhone to new, see this -> Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device - Apple Support

    Then restore old iPhone as new and use it as you want.

  • by roaminggnome,

    roaminggnome roaminggnome Mar 9, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 9, 2016 5:35 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    You can put whatever you like on each device.

  • by Danny The Blade,

    Danny The Blade Danny The Blade Mar 10, 2016 12:53 AM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 10, 2016 12:53 AM in response to Danny The Blade

    OK. Can anyone explain how. I've transferred all my content, that bit was easy. I just want to run both my 4 and 6s as separate items. So basically I don't want photos/contacts/apps on the 4. And maybe just a select few tracks on my 6s.

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Mar 10, 2016 2:20 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 10, 2016 2:20 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    As I wrote above, restore the iPhone 4 as new and select what you want on it..

  • by Templeton Peck,

    Templeton Peck Templeton Peck Mar 10, 2016 4:14 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 10, 2016 4:14 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    Danny The Blade wrote:

     

    OK. Can anyone explain how. I've transferred all my content, that bit was easy. I just want to run both my 4 and 6s as separate items. So basically I don't want photos/contacts/apps on the 4. And maybe just a select few tracks on my 6s.

     

    So then do that. This is not rocket science.  Connect each device and select / deselect what items you want synced or not synced.

  • by roaminggnome,Apple recommended

    roaminggnome roaminggnome Mar 10, 2016 4:29 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 10, 2016 4:29 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    Open iTunes, connect first device, select what you want, sync.

     

    Connect second device, select what you want, sync.

  • by Danny The Blade,

    Danny The Blade Danny The Blade Mar 11, 2016 1:05 AM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 11, 2016 1:05 AM in response to Danny The Blade

    Ok, I think i may be confusing everyone. I don't think I've explained myself very well. I've been using iTunes for a very long time (i had the original iPod touch, moved on to an iPhone 4 and now the 6s) so i know the system well.

     

    What I mean is, can they be set up so that iTunes recognizes each device as an individual device and apply its individual settings? For example; My iPhone 4 is set up for just music and nothing else (so only tracks are checked to sync when it's plugged in) and the iPhone 6s only has apps checked, and iTunes knows this so i don't need to uncheck all the tracks ie iTunes knows which device I'm using and how i want to use it.

  • by Templeton Peck,

    Templeton Peck Templeton Peck Mar 11, 2016 8:37 AM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 11, 2016 8:37 AM in response to Danny The Blade

    Danny The Blade wrote:

     

    What I mean is, can they be set up so that iTunes recognizes each device as an individual device and apply its individual settings?

     

    Yes

     

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  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Mar 11, 2016 12:38 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 11, 2016 12:38 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    Danny The Blade wrote:

    Ok, I think i may be confusing everyone

    It's not.

    I don't think I've explained myself very well.

    You are.

    What I mean is, can they be set up so that iTunes recognizes each device as an individual device and apply its individual settings

    Yes. Follow the instructions we posted above.

    My iPhone 4 is set up for just music and nothing else (so only tracks are checked to sync when it's plugged in)

    Leave everything checked and create playlist(s) specifically for each iPhone.

  • by Meg St._Clair,Apple recommended

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Mar 11, 2016 12:43 PM in response to Danny The Blade
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    Mar 11, 2016 12:43 PM in response to Danny The Blade

    Danny The Blade wrote:


    What I mean is, can they be set up so that iTunes recognizes each device as an individual device and apply its individual settings?

    That is the way iTunes works by default.