I recently restored my i-pod nano version 1.1.3, Model MA426LL. When I open I-tunes on windows 8 the library doesn't automatically download. @witsend
iPod nano, Windows 8, i-pod is old but won't sync.
When I open I-tunes on windows 8 the library doesn't automatically download.
When you say "download," you are referring to your iTunes library syncing to the iPod, correct? Not something downloading from the Interent to your computer...
If you want to use automatic syncing, you need to set it up in iTunes. First, if the iTunes sidebar (along left side of window) is hidden, from the menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar. The iPod appears under DEVICES in the sidebar, when connected.
Select the iPod in the sidebar. The iPod's Summary screen appears to the right. Toward the top, there is a bar of buttons, starting with Summary; click on Music next toSummary. This Music screen is where you tell iTunes how to sync songs to your iPod.
Check the box for Sync Music. This setting enables automatic syncing. If your iTunes music library is small enough to fit on the iPod's storage, you can choose the option to sync Entire music library. That syncs everything that is music. Otherwise, choose the option to sync Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres. Then, select (checkmark) what you want on the iPod from the lists below. One convenient way to set this up is to create one or more playlists in your iTunes library, and put ALL of the songs you want on the iPod on those playlists. (Or you can use existing playlists.) Back on the iPod's Music screen, select the playlists under Playlists.
When you click Apply, the songs in your selection(s) sync to the iPod. Going forward, to update songs on the iPod, update those playlists in your iTunes library (add/remove songs). The iPod does not need to be connected. The next time you connect the iPod (or click Sync if already connected), iTunes updates the iPod with the same changes automatically.
When I open I-tunes on windows 8 the library doesn't automatically download.
When you say "download," you are referring to your iTunes library syncing to the iPod, correct? Not something downloading from the Interent to your computer...
If you want to use automatic syncing, you need to set it up in iTunes. First, if the iTunes sidebar (along left side of window) is hidden, from the menu bar, under View, select Show Sidebar. The iPod appears under DEVICES in the sidebar, when connected.
Select the iPod in the sidebar. The iPod's Summary screen appears to the right. Toward the top, there is a bar of buttons, starting with Summary; click on Music next toSummary. This Music screen is where you tell iTunes how to sync songs to your iPod.
Check the box for Sync Music. This setting enables automatic syncing. If your iTunes music library is small enough to fit on the iPod's storage, you can choose the option to sync Entire music library. That syncs everything that is music. Otherwise, choose the option to sync Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres. Then, select (checkmark) what you want on the iPod from the lists below. One convenient way to set this up is to create one or more playlists in your iTunes library, and put ALL of the songs you want on the iPod on those playlists. (Or you can use existing playlists.) Back on the iPod's Music screen, select the playlists under Playlists.
When you click Apply, the songs in your selection(s) sync to the iPod. Going forward, to update songs on the iPod, update those playlists in your iTunes library (add/remove songs). The iPod does not need to be connected. The next time you connect the iPod (or click Sync if already connected), iTunes updates the iPod with the same changes automatically.
Thanks, Yes I'm trying to automatically sync. Under VIEW I do not see SHOW SIDEBAR. Any help greatly appreciated.
If the iTunes sidebar (along left side of window) is already NOT hidden, it will say Hide Sidebar. Otherwise (if the sidebar is hidden), there is a command in the menu bar, under View, that says Show Sidebar.
(Make sure the Windows setting shows the full menu bar.)
Thanks,
Under sidebar I see:
-Library
-iTunes Store
-Playlists
-90's Music
-Classical Music
-Top Rated Music
-Recently Added
-Top 25
-Playlist
-Playlist 2
-Playlist 3
"
-Playlist 8
Under Devices there is sync but I it can't be activated.
i-Pod doesn't show under any dropdowns.
Did you download and install the latest version of iTunes, available here?
In the sidebar, the major headings (the words in CAPS in the sidebar) for my iTunes installation are
LIBRARY
STORE
DEVICES (when at least one device is recognized)
GENIUIS
PLAYLISTS
An earlier version of iTunes may not work with Windows 8, if you got an installation disc with your iPod.
Under Devices there is sync but I it can't be activated.
if that's in the menu bar, that command is disabled (grayed out) unless you select a device in iTunes.
The i-pod is probably 10 years old. I don't recall a install disk. Maybe it's time for a new model? Thanks for your help. I think it's solved!
ED
In case what I said was confusing, I'm not saying you should use an old version from an install disc (or any older version of iTunes), because it may not be compatible with Windows 8. Use the latest version downloaded from Apple's web site.
I recently restored my i-pod nano but it will not automatically load the library from i-tunes. I've checked
