I have an old iPod. How do I transfer my music from my iPod to my new computer so I can get the music on my new iPod?

Hi annettefromwhitman,

Since the music on your iPod was synced from the iTunes library of your old computer, you would need to copy the iTunes library to your new computer. The resource below explains how:

How to move your iTunes library to a new computer

Cheers,

Uh do you mean the iTunes library on the "old computer" vice the iPod. hmm, and if the computer is not around anymore?

Hello Judy: I have a reverse problem....I have an old I Pod version 1.3 round dial in middle. I have a new Mac Mini and new songs in my I tunes. When i plug the usb into the computer and then into the I Pod, it does not "see" the I Pod. I called up Apple and they said that the new Mac Mini is not compatible with the old I pod 1.3. I love my I pod and would like to have all my songs transferred from the mac mini to my I pod. Can you suggest how to accomplish this? Thanks: Larry......

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I was finally able to fix the problem by resetting my iPod.

To reset your iPod (4 Gen)

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1. Hold the "Menu" and the "Select" button (white button) for 10 seconds

2. The Apple logo will appear indicating it has been reset

3. Plug in your USB and it should work..... 🙂

It, or a backup ought to be around. See Recover media from an iPod if not.

tt2

The Apple customer support rep is wrong. I have several old iPods (including the very first iPod), and they all work fine with my 2011 Mac mini, running the latest OS X and iTunes.

"Version 1.3" is for the software on the iPod. It does not specifically identify the iPod model. All the old ones have a "round dial on the middle." 🙂 Can you find your iPod model on this document? (or describe it in more detail)

Identify your iPod model - Apple Support

Depending on the model, you may need to connect the iPod in a specific way. If your iPod is really old, it may need a FireWire port, instead of a USB port. Also, do an About This Mac (from the Apple menu). What does it call your Mac mini model? For example, mine says "Mac mini (Mid 2011)."

I have the 4th Gen iPod with the click wheel. The iPod shows up on my desktop but not in iTunes. Can I just drag music to it or do I need to find a way to have it show up in iTunes?

Thanks!

My mac is a iMac 27IN, Late 2013 model running macOS Sierra

It ought to show up in iTunes. See Recover media from an iPod if you want to grab the media from it.

tt2