Anyone out there remember ipod classic? I need help to sync pls

I use iTunes 12.10.11.2 which is the last version that was compatible with Windows 8.1 and it works flawless for syncing my 4th&5th gen ipod . I'd imagine the Classic would work the same.

After spending a day trying to get my ipod touches to sync after updating to windows 10 finally , this version is the best for syncing to old ipods!

mrsperry8 wrote:

...still have Windows.

In that case, once you install iTunes you should be able to see the iPod in iTunes. Windows will not see the iPod.

You can add any music that you own, to iTunes in order to create your library. However, there are some caveats concerning what you can do with iTunes that will still work on an iPod Classic:

• • I recommend that you do not install Apple Music (the app), Apple TV or Apple Devices as they prevent you adding and seeing your music in your Library
  • do not subscribe to Apple Music (the subscription service that gives subscribers access to Apple's music library) as this music cannot be added to an iPod Classic

You can add music to your iTunes Library by:

• • using iTunes to copy a CD (compact disc) into your Library
  • buying music from the iTunes Store (which should automatically download into your Library)
  • buying music from other online sources, such as Amazon or Bandcamp, etc. (in this case, you manually download the music and then use the iTunes menu command File/Add Folder to Library*)
  • obtaining music from artist websites (either purchased or given away for free), downloading it to your computer and then using File/Add Folder to Library*

* In both cases above, there is also a menu option to File/Add File to Library, used when you have just one song to add to your library.

Once you have music in your library, you can use iTunes' Sync (synchronise) procedure to add the music to your iPod.

The above is a very brief outline of the steps required to add music to an iPod. Post back if and when you need any help with any of those steps.

C.J.J wrote:

I use iTunes 12.10.11.2 which is the last version that was compatible with Windows 8.1 and it works flawless for syncing my 4th&5th gen ipod . I'd imagine the Classic would work the same.

It should do.

However, for anyone with Windows 10 (or 11), the recommended advice is to use the most up to date version of iTunes in order that the latest security options are in use. The most recent version for Windows 10 is iTunes 12.13.5.3 which was made available a few days ago (around the 22nd February 2025).

Note also, that for anyone using a 7th generation iPod Touch, that will require the use of Windows 10, along with a later version of iTunes.

In order to use Sync you have to set the options for that specific device (your iPod Classic). Until you do this, the Sync option will go through the steps required but nothing will be added to the iPod.

• To use Sync, connect the iPod to your computer and then click on the iPod icon that appears at the top of the iTunes window:

That will display the Device/Settings/Summary panel.

• Using the screenshot below as your guide, switch to the Device/Settings/Music panel (1.):

• click on the Sync Music (2.) box (which adds the tick {or checkmark} to the box)
• (3.) select either:
  • Entire music library (3.) - which adds all, the music in your iTunes library to the iPod (sections numbered 4. will not be displayed)
  • Selected playlists, artists, albums and genres (3.) - which will display sections numbered 4. which allows you to choose the items that you want on the iPod. This is a useful option if your library contains more music than can be fitted on the iPod
• tap the Sync (or Apply) button in the lower right corner of iTunes (not shown in the screenshot)

At each subsequent Sync, the options chosen above are applied. Note that the first time you do this, iTunes will warn you that it remove all existing music from your iPod and put on it only what has been selected from your library.

mrsperry8 wrote:

I dont use Windows anymore??

If you're using a Mac, the Finder application will manage your iPod instead of iTunes.