How to configure iPod Touch for music only?

You may need to be specific about what you mean, since all you need to do is put your music on it, in the same way as you did for your nano.

1. Are you having trouble putting music onto your new iPod?
2. Are you trying to remove all the apps from your iPod? You can't do that, although some can be offloaded (which amounts to the same thing).
3. Other apps just need to be ignored.
4. There are tips for managing your iPod if it's not large enough for your entire music library.

Let us know where the problem lies and we can offer specific advice.

If you're wanting to limit the device itself, you might want to use parental controls, as they would let you set time limits and restrict different things on the device and only allow music. Keep in mind, some apps can't be turned off. Try experimenting with different combinations of restrictions to see what works best for your needs.

Here is the support article for using Parental Controls:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304

Hope this helps!

Hmm, can't say that I have. I would be careful using third party software, as they aren't as secure as going straight through apple. If that's the route you'd like to take, make sure to do ample research before doing it. Here are the instructions for importing media from PC and Mac:

PC: https://support.apple.com/guide/itunes/import-items-already-on-your-computer-itns3081/windows

Mac: https://support.apple.com/guide/itunes/import-items-already-on-your-computer-itns3081/mac

Hopefully one of these ways is what you're looking for.

franklg wrote:

It seems that I have to set-up an account with password,

If you only wish to transfer music that you already have in your Library, for example copied from your own CDs, or purchased from online sources such as Amazon, and nothing purchased from the iTunes Store, you o not need to create an account or sign in. You also do not need Apple Music.

franklg wrote:

1)- iPod Touch buds-in to default in my car which intervenes wth my cell phone connection. I then have to stop to perform a fresh pairing to the phone.

It sounds as though you're trying to use Bluetooth from both your iPod and your phone. That's not usually possible. (It would be nice to have though.)

The answer to this problem is to use Bluetooth from one device and a cable connection with the other device. It makes sense to use Bluetooth for the phone and then use the cable for your iPod and connect it to a USB socket in your car, there must be one. If you use the USB connection from the iPod, it won't interfere with the phone using Bluetooth and you should be able to use your car's controls to manage the iPod. It's how I use my iPod and phone in my car.

It can only be one of two things: either the Bluetooth is on, or your car is being awkward. Check the iPod's Bluetooth setting again, because if you have previously paired the iPod with your car, it will attempt to connect to the car whenever Bluetooth is on (which is why it interferes with the phone). So turn the iPod's Bluetooth off when you're in the car, or delete the pairing between the iPod and the car.

Regarding the JBL speaker; the JBL can connect to two devices at the same time. (How do I know? I have a JBL Charge 3.) However, it is possible that if one device is already connected, it may prevent any other device from connecting to it. So the first thing to do is ensure that nothing else is - or is trying to - connect with the JBL. If that doesn't sort out the issue, go into the Bluetooth setting on the iPod and tap on the blue information icon for the JBL (next to the Not Connected message). This brings up an additional menu; tap on the Forget This Device option to un-pair the two devices. Once that's done, re-pair the iPod with the JBL. Does that fix it?

Dismiss usually means remove the message and carry on. In other words, it's an option to disregard whatever the message is telling you. As for the issue with forward and reverse, all I can suggest is that you restart the iPod.

Okay. Now is the time for you to find someone else to look at your iPod. Rather than you showing them what you're doing, tell them what it is that you want to achieve. Then, that person can try it for themselves.

If you "show" them what you're doing, all that will happen is that they will copy what you've done - they'll do it the same way, with the same results.

Why not try going to an Apple store?

franklg wrote:

The problem was simply that the Audio 'Repeat' button was ON!

Ah! On the car I assume.

My car has a habit of turning on "folder repeat" when I connect my iPod to it. Doh!

The people who design these things really need to get out more. (And yes, I include Apple designers in that too!)