What exactly does "syncing" mean??

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bonnie3 Author

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What exactly does "syncing" mean??

To my knowledge, syncing is about transferring files from one device to another, is this correct??

What I'm trying to do is to transfer files from my MacBook to my iPad. I followed all the instructions:

I connected my iPad to my computer using a USB drive.

Then, I opened iTunes and under "Devices", I clicked on my iPad.

Some stuff began to download, or, if it wasn't downloading, it called it "syncing."

Let's say I click on any tab. I click on the "Music" tab.

Then I click "Sync."

After I do that, nothing shows up on my iPad. Is there more I have to do???

This is pretty much all I've done, as no new box turns up, or nothing happens.

I seem to have enough capacity, as there seems to be some free space.

But...nothing happens...

Am I missing a step???

Thanks in advance.

Bonnie

iPad 2

Posted on Dec 27, 2012 6:50 PM

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Answer 1

Diavonex

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Dec 27, 2012 6:54 PM in response to bonnie3

File Synchronization is the process of ensuring that your iTune and iPad contain the same up-to-date files. If you add, change, or delete a file from one location, the synchronization process will add, change, or delete the same file at the other location.

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randers4

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Dec 27, 2012 6:56 PM in response to bonnie3

You have to select what you want to sync to your iPad on each of the tabs at the top before syncing. If you want to sync music, for example, go to the Music tab and check Sync Music.

Suggest you open iTunes, then go to Help>iTunes Help, then read the section entitiled "Syncing your iPod, iPhone or iPad" on the left.

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Answer 3

Diavonex

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Dec 27, 2012 6:58 PM in response to bonnie3

Syncing

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/syncing/

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Answer 4

bonnie3 Author

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Dec 27, 2012 7:03 PM in response to bonnie3

Thanks to both of you:

Davinox:

Thanks, I didn't know you could delete files from one device and have it deleted on another.

randi:

You know, I did click on "Sync music."

I'm wondering, could I be looking on the wrong place on my iPad to find my synced files??? On my iPad I clikc on iTunes, then "Purchased", and yet, nothing shows up...

The other day, I did sync my info, and it worked. But I think I did something where I deleted my stuff on my iPad or chose an option to not have my stuff synced....could that be it??? I don't remember what I did.

But thank you for the link.

Bonnie

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Answer 5

randers4

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Dec 27, 2012 7:05 PM in response to bonnie3

Synced music is in the Music app (the iTunes app is for purchasing from the iTunes store).

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bonnie3 Author

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Dec 27, 2012 7:08 PM in response to bonnie3

Randers:

Thank you for that!!!! I feel silly. But what I'm looking to find is maybe some free books or apps, tv shows I downloaded....where would those be located???

Thanks for the help!!!

Bonnie

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randers4

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Dec 27, 2012 7:12 PM in response to bonnie3

You sync apps from the Apps tab in your iTunes sync settings; TV shows are on the TV Shows tab and Books are on the Books tab. After syncing them to your iPad, your apps appear as icons on your iPad screen, TV shows appear in the Videos app (I believe...I don't have any), and books appear in the iBooks app, which you can download for free from the App store app on your iPad.

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Diavonex

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Dec 27, 2012 7:18 PM in response to bonnie3

Sync Music

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%204/a977503b77f07681a57 9d90384222f75.jpg

Sync Photos

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%204/58cd8f694a93ea5cd55 def748e732d5a.jpg

Sync Movies

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%204/9d04e8509b150edc93a 9a8b2adc4dc59.jpg

Sync Apps

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/Album%204/f6241f340283762cb89 9f083a9e2d4a3.jpg

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Answer 9

bonnie3 Author

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Dec 27, 2012 7:24 PM in response to bonnie3

Diavonex:

Thanks for all the links!!!

Randers:

Yes, thank you for that info. The tv shows I have are free episodes, but for some reason they don't show up in my Videos tab. But it's okay, I think I'll be alright now.

There was no books tab on my iTunes, but I found the free books I downloaded in iBooks.

My main concern was the books. Anyway, thanks to both of you for all the help!!!! Thank you!!!

Bonnie

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Answer 10

Demo

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Dec 27, 2012 7:26 PM in response to bonnie3

Using music as an example.

Connect the iPad to the Mac and launch iTunes.

Click on the iPad name on the left side under devices.

Click on the Music Tab on the right.

Click on all of the albums or playlists that you want to sync - or the entire library if you like.

Click on the Sync Music Heading.

Click on Apply in the lower right corner of iTunes

As stated, music is in the Music app on the iPad. iTunes on the iPad is a store - not a media player like on your computer. Any video content will be in the videos app and that included music videos.

You can set sync preferences in all of the various tabs of iTunes like in the example above for music .... Photos, apps, books, etc.

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Answer 11

randers4

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Dec 27, 2012 7:25 PM in response to bonnie3

You're welcome. You should have a Books tab if you have any books in your iTunes library. Perhaps they aren't in your library.

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Answer 12

bonnie3 Author

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Dec 27, 2012 7:30 PM in response to Demo

Demo:

Thank you for the info!!!!

Thanks to all of you for all the help!!!

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Answer 13

Demo

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Dec 27, 2012 7:31 PM in response to bonnie3

You're welcome. Good luck!

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Answer 14

bonnie3 Author

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Dec 27, 2012 7:32 PM in response to randers4

Randers:

Thanks for the advice, but for some reason, I don't have a books tab. I have an iPad 2. I don't if I need the newest iPad or maybe I needed to download a more updated version..I don't know.

Either way, thanks for all the help!!!

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