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Q: iPod Nano 3rd Generation

Just got a used iPod Nano 3rd generation (it works good) my computer has windows 10. The computer and itunes recognized the ipod but it will not sync. Help?

iPod nano, Windows 10

Posted on Mar 31, 2016 1:44 PM

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Q: iPod Nano 3rd Generation

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  • by Kenichi Watanabe,

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Mar 31, 2016 2:02 PM in response to ellenh2016
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    Mac OS X
    Mar 31, 2016 2:02 PM in response to ellenh2016

    If you just got it, it is not set up to use automatic syncing with your iTunes library.  To set up automatic syncing, select the iPod in iTunes (click its device button on horizontal bar) to show its settings screen in iTunes window.  Along the left side (in the sidebar), under Settings, click Music.  To the right, the iPod's Music settings screen is shown.

     

    NOTE:  Any songs on the iPod that are not in your iTunes library (on the computer) will be lost.

     

    Checkmark the box for Sync Music.  This turns ON automatic syncing, and associates the iPod with your iTunes library.  Below that, if your iTunes music library can fit on the iPod, you can choose the option to sync Entire music library.  Otherwise, you can choose the option to sync Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres.  Then, make your selections from the lists below.  For example, you can create and maintain playlists in your iTunes library with songs you want on the iPod.  Back on the iPod's Music setting screen, under Playlists, find and select (checkmark) those iPod songs playlists.  Click Apply to sync your iTunes music library (or selected portion of it) to the iPod.

     

    Going forward, iTunes automatically keeps the iPod "in sync" with changes to your music library (or selected portion of it), when you connect it (or click Sync if already connected).

  • by tteggols,

    tteggols tteggols Apr 2, 2016 11:34 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabe
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    iPod
    Apr 2, 2016 11:34 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabe

    i have the same kinda problem.. but my 3rd generation i-pod will no longer even be recognized by i-tunes.  Ipod 32gb MC008BT is running version 5.1.1 (9B206)

    and laptop i-tunes version 12.3.3  and i have HP running windows 10.  I have also tried resetting my i-pod and now it has nothing in its music album. any advice greatly wanted

     

    mags

  • by Kenichi Watanabe,

    Kenichi Watanabe Kenichi Watanabe Apr 2, 2016 3:38 PM in response to tteggols
    Level 8 (38,248 points)
    Mac OS X
    Apr 2, 2016 3:38 PM in response to tteggols

    If your iPod currently does not appear in iTunes, it is a different problem.  Also, your iPod appears to be an iPod touch, which is different from an iPod nano.  To avoid confusion (in this topic), it would be best to create your own topic in the iPod touch cateogory

     

    iPod touch

     

    To create a new topic, enter your question where it says Search or ask a question.  Then Submit the question to enter additional details about your situation.  With your own topic, your question is more likely to be seen and you can mark replies as being Helpful and Solving your problem.

  • by camillacall,

    camillacall camillacall Aug 31, 2016 10:37 AM in response to tteggols
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    Aug 31, 2016 10:37 AM in response to tteggols

    Hey mine isn't even recognized by iTunes either. Did you manage to fix that?