iTunes has .xml and .itl files -- is there a similar file from my iPod Touch backup?

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iTunes has .xml and .itl files -- is there a similar file from my iPod Touch backup?

iTunes has .xml and .itl files that say what's contained in the library; is there a similar type of file contained with the backup file for my iPod Touch? I lost my music from a restore, but would like to see what was there before it got deleted. I can access the backup, but don't see amny .xml or .itl files, so (if there is such a file), I don't know what to look for, or then how to open it.

Any suggestion?

- BensonBot

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Sep 20, 2013 2:57 PM

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lllaass

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Sep 20, 2013 3:32 PM in response to BensonBot

The backup does not included synced media like apps or music. Thus, you will ot find apps or music in the backup.

iTunes: About iOS backups

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BensonBot Author

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Sep 20, 2013 4:43 PM in response to lllaass

Thanks.

I know that the backup doesn't include the actual music files -- what I'm hoping is stored is some sort of music list, like the list I can have for 'Previous iTunes Libraries' type thing.

Also, are you sure about the apps? When I restored my iPod then used the backup, all of my apps were re-uploaded, with all of their data...

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lllaass

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Sep 20, 2013 4:47 PM in response to BensonBot

Yes, as stated in the link I provided in my previous reply, the backup does not included any synced media.

Yes, the backup does include a file of the media that was on the iPod when the backup was made. I have no idea how to find that file.

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BensonBot Author

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Sep 20, 2013 4:53 PM in response to lllaass

Great, thanks. I'm glad that the file exists -- hopefully someone will know what it is!

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