Q: Transfer itunes U materials from ipad to itunes library
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Dec 5, 2010 6:48 AMby Nisei,Same problem here.
My GF has downloaded a lot of iTunes U files but even when I right-click her iPad in iTunes and choose "Transfer Purchases" the iTunes U files are NOT copied to the iTunes library. I don't dare to use sync because that warns me the files on the iPad will be replaced by iTunes U files in the iTunes library. -
Dec 5, 2010 10:01 AMby Erik Keller,I downloaded two lectures to my iPhone while on the road, when I synced the iPhone, the lectures showed up in my iTunes library in the iTunes U section.
I'm not saying that this will work in any case, I just know it works when the device is synced with the library it is usually synced.
A message saying 'be careful I'm going to wipe your iPad' usually means, that you are trying to sync the iPad with a different iTunes library.
Just a thought. -
Dec 9, 2010 1:50 AMby Nisei,Well, all the other items (music, books, apps) do get transfered when I'm using the "Transfer purchases" option and she only has 1 library and 1 computer so it's really strange the iTunes U episodes won't transfer. I think the whole syncing procedure is crap anyway. I know it's meant to keep people from transfering copyrighted material from 1 device to another but it doesn't make sense at all for free stuff like iTunes U and podcasts. I've solved my problem by buying a third party program which can transfer files both ways but it's ridiculous I had to pay just to transfer free files because Apple won't let me. -
Feb 27, 2011 8:33 PMby benjaminRRR,The transfer purchases option does indeed allow you to get the iTunes U material over without wiping it off your iPhone/iPad. What may have prevented the purchases from transferring properly is if the iTunes account was not authorized to complete the transfer.
To authorize:
Go to the menu item Store->Authorize This Computer
To transfer:
Go to your iPad/iPhone device icon, right(command)-click and select Transfer Purchases.
HTH,
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Mar 16, 2012 3:29 AMby preyes323,I have a similar problem. As mentioned in one of the replies, everytime I connect my iPad, SOME of the downloaded iTunes U courses are automatically transferred. My problem is that SOME of the downloaded content through my iPad are not being transferred over. Anyone have any update on this?
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Jun 15, 2012 3:00 AMby Jake_the,heay guys I had that problem as well.. was desperately looking for answers long time...
but I found this software names Tipard.. it actually works
theres a link to the software but remember this is just a trial version of tipard so there is so limitation in transfer
I hop it worked
http://www.tipard.com/iphone-4g-to-pc-transfer/how-to-transfer-iphone-4-itunes-u -to-pc.html
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Jun 17, 2012 1:43 AMby foresight,Tipard. I didn't download it, only read the description. Full version costs $35.
The original question I think was about transfer of iTunes U files to library.
Tipard solution is backup to PC.
There is free solution for backup, probably less elaborated but still working:
i-FunBox http://i-funbox.com/
When device connected go to //private/var/mobile/Media/Podcasts
Select files and press "Copy To PC"
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Jun 27, 2012 8:11 PMby hhcfate,Hi there, I have the same problem. I had over 100 podcasts and items in iTunes U and when I synced, they were all wiped out on my ipad . That's even with my AppleID signed in. I do not understand why the items I subscribed to not logged on my AppleID just like the apps and music purchased. Now I have lost everything. Could some one help me get them back?
