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Q: I can't transfer Apple Music to iPod Nano

I started Apple Music trial, and I added some songs to My Music library, when I connect my iPod Nano 7g and try to sync. It says that song was not copied to the iPod because it is a subscription item.

 

It is supposed that I can play them offline, right?

iPod nano, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4), null

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 2:00 PM

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  • by matt_brady,

    matt_brady matt_brady Jul 8, 2015 5:03 PM in response to hhgttg27
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    Jul 8, 2015 5:03 PM in response to hhgttg27

    hhgttg27 wrote:

     

    "Apple have stated explicitly that Apple Music is only available for iOS devices - do you really expect them to reverse that decision

     

    iTunes is only available on iOS, Mac, and Windows. But music downloaded from iTunes can be synced to an iPod. You could theoretically say the same thing about Apple Music. The app and service are not available on iPods, but theoretically offline music downloaded from Apple Music could be synced to iPods. But again, like I pointed out in my last message, this is extremely unlikely to happen, but if it did you could still technically say that Apple Music is only available on iOS. It's splitting hairs, sure, and we've probably given this more thought than Apple themselves. The source code for the iPod firmware is probably stored on some dusty external drive that someone lost in a desk drawer years ago.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jul 8, 2015 5:50 PM in response to matt_brady
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    Jul 8, 2015 5:50 PM in response to matt_brady

    They still make the Shuffle and 7th Generation Nano so the Pixo OS is readily available albeit in different versions for different generations.

  • by Karembou,

    Karembou Karembou Jul 9, 2015 7:58 PM in response to jsilvamo
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    Jul 9, 2015 7:58 PM in response to jsilvamo

    So basically iPod Nano will probably be get a new generation that has a wifi adapter into it. A simple update is all that is required to force the ipod to sync to your mac on a monthly basis (at least once a month) otherwise the songs can be disabled. We shall wait and see their response in the next event.

  • by huffy9986,

    huffy9986 huffy9986 Jul 9, 2015 8:06 PM in response to jsilvamo
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    Jul 9, 2015 8:06 PM in response to jsilvamo

    Zune did it. *drops mic*

     

     

    seriously, Zune forced you to verify your subscription every month on the device. it was an excellent service.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jul 10, 2015 4:31 AM in response to huffy9986
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    Jul 10, 2015 4:31 AM in response to huffy9986

    Which is why the Zune is the biggest selling device out there and the service is thriving, right?

  • by huffy9986,

    huffy9986 huffy9986 Jul 10, 2015 4:41 AM in response to deggie
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    Jul 10, 2015 4:41 AM in response to deggie

    haha. Yeah I know. they were way too late to the game. iPod already had the market locked up. It was a cool device, though.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jul 10, 2015 4:43 AM in response to huffy9986
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    Jul 10, 2015 4:43 AM in response to huffy9986

    Way too many issues with it, like having to sync once per month and a poor user interface. Not to mention poor reliability. Used to be fun to read some of the bad reviews of it.

  • by rflmorais,

    rflmorais rflmorais Jul 12, 2015 5:01 AM in response to deggie
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    Jul 12, 2015 5:01 AM in response to deggie

    Haha. So ipod nano is not an apple product anymore?!?!?! Because this one, they do not support!!!!

  • by markthg1,

    markthg1 markthg1 Jul 12, 2015 5:29 AM in response to deggie
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    Jul 12, 2015 5:29 AM in response to deggie

    I am having the same issue, but on an ipod touch 5th gen........

     

    as far as i can tell this should work without any problems?

  • by Roger Wilmut1,

    Roger Wilmut1 Roger Wilmut1 Jul 12, 2015 6:16 AM in response to markthg1
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    Jul 12, 2015 6:16 AM in response to markthg1

    The impression I get is that is you can stream on or download to your iPod Touch, but you cannot transfer downloads between devices.

  • by Rocket2016,

    Rocket2016 Rocket2016 Jul 12, 2015 4:15 PM in response to jsilvamo
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    Jul 12, 2015 4:15 PM in response to jsilvamo

    My question is along the same lines, since I'm frustrated that the downloaded apple music files can't be transferred to an iPod shuffle. 

     

    When you are running or walking in an area that doesn't have wifi, does Apple assume everyone is listening on their iPhones?  I love the iPod Shuffle because I don't like running with an iPhone because it is bigger and uses up data and battery life.  I am worried that the Shuffle is now useless in apple music. 

     

    On the surface, this seems like a big oversight on Apple's part.  Anything that I'm missing here?

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jul 12, 2015 4:29 PM in response to Rocket2016
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    Jul 12, 2015 4:29 PM in response to Rocket2016

    Songs you purchase from the iTunes Store can still be synced to your iPod Shuffle (or Nano, or Classic) just like before, songs that you are using that you got from your subscription to Apple Music cannot be synced to those devices.

  • by Rocket2016,

    Rocket2016 Rocket2016 Jul 12, 2015 5:11 PM in response to deggie
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    Jul 12, 2015 5:11 PM in response to deggie

    Thanks.

     

    I understand this, but was hoping to transition fully to Apple Music and away from the iTunes store.  I don't think I can make that transition if you can't listen to "offline" apple music files on any device other than an iPhone, iPad, or computer (i.e. a Shuffle since its ideal for running).  From my understanding, Spotify gives you the ability to listen to the temporary files on iPods. 

  • by Roy Tucker,

    Roy Tucker Roy Tucker Jul 12, 2015 6:22 PM in response to deggie
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    Jul 12, 2015 6:22 PM in response to deggie

    The Watch does not have WiFi and it can store Apple Music playlists?  One I think.  So, why not the Nano.

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jul 12, 2015 6:34 PM in response to Rocket2016
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    Jul 12, 2015 6:34 PM in response to Rocket2016

    Your understanding is incorrect: https://support.spotify.com/us/learn-more/faq/#!/article/iPod-faq

     

    Spotify does support the iPod Touch and so does Apple Music.

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