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how to transfer itunes library to ipod nano

how do I transfer my itunes library to my ipod nano 2nd gen

iPod nano, 2nd generation

Posted on Sep 22, 2018 3:05 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2018 12:33 PM

  1. Connect the iPod to your computer
  2. in iTunes, click on the device icon that appears once iTunes sees the iPod (it can take up to two minutes the first time you connect). User uploaded file
  3. Switch from the device/Settings/Summary pane to the Device/Settings/Music pane User uploaded file
  4. Using the screenshot of the Music pane (1.), take the following steps User uploaded file
    1. click the Sync Music box (2.) so that the tick is in the box
    2. in (3.) choose either:
      1. Entire music library - in which case, all your Library is added to the iPod, or
      2. selected playlists, artists, albums and genres - in which case section (4.) appears and you need to select the relevant items to sync
    3. click on the Sync button in the lower right of the iTunes window (not shown in pictures)
    4. once the sync has completed, safely disconnect the iPod from iTunes by clicking on the eject icon (that replaces the rotating arrows) near the battery icon in the screenshot above.
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Sep 24, 2018 12:33 PM in response to marvinfromprinceton

  1. Connect the iPod to your computer
  2. in iTunes, click on the device icon that appears once iTunes sees the iPod (it can take up to two minutes the first time you connect). User uploaded file
  3. Switch from the device/Settings/Summary pane to the Device/Settings/Music pane User uploaded file
  4. Using the screenshot of the Music pane (1.), take the following steps User uploaded file
    1. click the Sync Music box (2.) so that the tick is in the box
    2. in (3.) choose either:
      1. Entire music library - in which case, all your Library is added to the iPod, or
      2. selected playlists, artists, albums and genres - in which case section (4.) appears and you need to select the relevant items to sync
    3. click on the Sync button in the lower right of the iTunes window (not shown in pictures)
    4. once the sync has completed, safely disconnect the iPod from iTunes by clicking on the eject icon (that replaces the rotating arrows) near the battery icon in the screenshot above.

how to transfer itunes library to ipod nano

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