iPOD Mini Syncing Back Up Restore

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iPOD Mini Syncing Back Up Restore

I have a Gen 2 iPod MINI that has been unused for some years. It is not showing as one of my associated devices on my iTunes Account though it was years ago. (I selected a Classic below because you have no option for MINI...)

1) How do I get it associated with my account?

2) I would like to back it up in case it needs to be restored, none of the content was purchased. But is a subset of what is in my library.

3) How do I synch it without affecting the device library or PC library? Do I go into device options check manually manage and then click on synch?

iPod Classic

Posted on Aug 24, 2022 4:14 PM

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turingtest2

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Aug 25, 2022 8:16 AM in response to RFI-EMI-GUY

See Authorization vs. association - Apple Community. Association is a property of iOS devices and computer. Note it is a limitation, not a benefit.
iOS devices can be backed up. iOS backups do not include media. iPod mini is not an iOS device. If you have media on the device that isn't in your library see Recover media from an iPod - Apple Community.
If you really don't want anything to be affected then you wouldn't sync it. See Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support. Sync is essentially computer to device, although purchases may transfer to the library, and once a device has been synced changes to playlists, ratings, and play counts can sync in either direction. Backup your library frequently.

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Aug 25, 2022 9:42 AM in response to turingtest2

Can I select my iPod Mini device to synch, check the option Manually manage music , then sync and afterwords be able to add or remove songs from my iPod Mini?

if not how can I manage songs on my old mini?

I have not done this for years and want to understand the options.

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turingtest2

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Aug 25, 2022 9:43 AM in response to RFI-EMI-GUY

Either you configure the device to sync with your library, or you set it up for manual management. When the device is configured for manual management you should be able to browse its contents, and edit playlists and metadata directly on the device. When syncing all changes are made in the library, and then you sync to update the device with any changes that have been made to the selection of content you previously selected for syncing to the device.

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RFI-EMI-GUY Author

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Aug 25, 2022 9:50 AM in response to turingtest2

What I would like to be able to do is back up what selections I already have on it. Then replace the micro HD with a 128 GB Flash and then restore it as my collection has grown. Then add music from library in iTunes to the Mini. So is sync the way to start this process? With manual option set?

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turingtest2

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Aug 25, 2022 10:37 AM in response to RFI-EMI-GUY

See ImportDevicePlaylists for a script that can import the selections that are currently on the device. If you simply sync the device you're liable to wipe out what it is currently on it.

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RFI-EMI-GUY Author

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Aug 25, 2022 5:29 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks I will try that script

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iPOD Mini Syncing Back Up Restore

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