I'm having difficulty adding music to iPod shuffle; now inadvertently have deleted all music stored to iPod and had no backup. Have been trying to add music but iPod only shows up in finder (is plugged into my Mac via adapter.) It is my understanding that my iPod shuffle should automatically populate in options to download music in Apple/etc.
MacBook Air, macOS 13.5
Hi Legallyblindneedmyipodshuffle,
Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities to get help with your iPod shuffle. If it doesn't show up in the Music app on your Mac, but it does appear in Finder, you may need to trust it. Follow the steps below, taken from the how-to sync resource Connect your device to your Mac to sync Music content - Apple Support
1. Connect your device to your Mac using a USB or USB-C cable.
2. Do one of the following:
• If it’s your first time connecting this device to your Mac: Open the Finderon your Mac, click the device in the Finder sidebar, then click Trust; you may also need to tap Trust on the device.
• If it’s not your first time connecting this device to your Mac: In the Music appon your Mac, click the device in the sidebar, then click Sync Settings in the top-right corner.
The device opens in the Finder
Once you've done that, you can set up sync settings, and follow the steps to sync in the Apple Support article Sync content between your Mac and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.
Don't hesitate to respond back if you need some additional assistance.
Best!
Thank you, I will try this! The Apple Representative on the phone seemed to be at wits end and had told me to go to the store. Thanks again, fingers crossed!
Thanks for the reply, Legallyblindneedmyipodshuffle.
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Take care.
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