HT204439: Use iTunes Match on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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Q: I got a new computer and have an old iPod that I need to add to "manage my device" and cant seem to get it added. When I originally plugged in my iPod to my new computer, it ended up erasing all of my playlists.Help

I have an old iPod that has all of my music and use my personal computer to keep iTunes on and store all of my music. Recently my old computer died and had to get a new computer. I got my iTunes restores on my new computer and see all of my music, but when I tried to sync up my old iPod (love it!), I ended up erasing all of my playlist. In my "manage my device" I see my iPhone, my iPad, but I do not see my iPod. How can I add my iPod to "my manage my Devices" and get it synced up? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BTW - Somehow I was able to restore my iPod back to Factory Settings.

iPod classic (120 GB), Mac OS 8.6 or Earlier

Posted on Apr 18, 2014 8:17 AM

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  • by suewbar,

    suewbar suewbar Jun 26, 2014 6:40 AM in response to Napapbrix
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    Jun 26, 2014 6:40 AM in response to Napapbrix

    There are lots of ideas floating on the web for this particular issue - all of which I tried. I had the same problem and it turned out to be my USB cable. I thought the cable was fine as it would charge my phone and play but the data transfer pin was bent. I replaced the cable and it fixed the problem. Worth a shot as it is an easy fix!