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Q: How do I sync my ipod with out having to re-sync it every single time i go buy a cd??

Im coming from like the old Itunes. I plug it up it syncs everything updates my top 25 played. My top rated. I was giving the beautiful red ipod touch 6th gen in Nov. And i still havent figured this out. How do I sync like I used to?? Is it done for good?? I liked my playlists and just plug n go. Update and go  i hit sync now im re syncing my whole **** library! Thats over 6000 songs! Are you freaking kidding me!? I have it on manual. Top 25 stuck. Play counts not moving. Someone please shed some light?? Or has iTunes screwed a good thing once again.

Posted on Mar 16, 2016 9:15 PM

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Q: How do I sync my ipod with out having to re-sync it every single time i go buy a cd??

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Mar 18, 2016 9:20 AM in response to Kissedbyarose88
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    Mar 18, 2016 9:20 AM in response to Kissedbyarose88

    Hello there, Kissedbyarose88.

     

     

     

    It sounds like you may be having issues with being able to sync content to your iPod. The following Knowledge Base articles offers some great information and steps for accomplishing just that:

     

     

     

    Move content from iTunes on your computer to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

     

     

     

    By default, iTunes manages the content of your iTunes library (including your music, TV shows, movies, and more) manually, which gives you control over the content you want to take with you on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. This is useful if your iTunes library contains more items than can fit on your device.

    If you're a member of Apple Music or have an iTunes Match subscription, you have iCloud Music Library turned on. When you have iCloud Music Library turned on, you can't manually manage music. You can still manage videos using the steps below.

    Manually add items to your device

    1. Connect your device to your computer.
    2. Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
    3. Choose the content that you want to add to your device from your iTunes library. Selected song in iTunes
    4. Drag the content to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. A panel should appear. Locate your device. Dragging the song in iTunes

    If you're using an iPhone, you can only add music or video from a single iTunes Library.

    If you're using an iPad or iPod, you can add music from multiple iTunes Libraries, but video from only one iTunes Library.

    If you can't manually add or remove content from your device

    Check to make sure that the "Manually manage music and videos" option is turned on:

    1. Connect your device to your computer.
    2. Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
    3. Locate and click on your device.
       Icon of iOS device in iTunes
    4. In the left sidebar, click Summary.
    5. Scroll down to the Options section.
    6. Click the box next to "Manually manage music and videos."
    7. Click Apply.

    You might see a message that your device is synced with another library. This means that you've used a different computer to sync your device in the past, and iTunes can't sync without first erasing and replacing all iTunes content on your device.

     

     

     

    Thanks for being a part of Apple Support Communities.

     

     

     

    Cheers.

  • by Kissedbyarose88,

    Kissedbyarose88 Kissedbyarose88 Mar 18, 2016 10:15 PM in response to pedro d
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    Mar 18, 2016 10:15 PM in response to pedro d

    So they have completely done away with the old plug and sync method?? My play counts arent even changing or uprating the  top 25 now. That royally ***** toosh...Its stuck on the stuff migrated from ny old Ipod with the spin disc control. The classic -_-. I might as well delete the playlists that correspond with play counts. I cant even figure out how to reset those as it stands..ughhh.. Tbank you Pedro. I was just hopong I was just missing something or out of date. This is literally my first ipod since 07'. First iTunes update since...idk when. But its been forever bc all Ive ever done is plug it in let it update what I added ny plays ratongs 5-10 mins boom. Im done. Not manually adding or auto fill like I have been   Smh dang it apple..