Apple designed gadgets purposely to hide its treasured media contents. Owners of the iTouch and iPhone run on different operating systems than other iPod models that allow them to communicate more with iTunes. One side effect is that neither gadget has a built-in disk mode. With a few mouse clicks and keystrokes, you can uncover the unseen files and locate your music. Open that, and behold the Music folder: it contains multiple folders with clusters of song files.
The songs' filenames probably won't be recognizable. That's because they're derived from ID3 tags. Those mP3 tags embed information such as title, artist, last time skipped and other data -- not the original filename. Internally storing music files with ID3 tags allows iTunes to catalogue and cross-reference music more easily [source: Hollington ]. On the flip side, the ID3 tags make it harder to retrieve specific songs or albums. Once you open the iPod icon on the desktop or from Finder, here's what to do on a Mac:.
Then, import the music into iTunes using the Add Folder option. Once you find and transfer your music, don't forget to disable the file-showing operation.
On Windows, retrace your steps and deselect "Show hidden files and folders. To save yourself time and panic of losing your library, it's always a good idea to back up your music.
Apple has made that a bit easier with iTunes 8. It includes a feature that allows you to up your entire library on CD. Then, all you have to do is remember where tucked away that disk. Plenty of third-party applications on the Web free and for sale will automatically extract the files in your iPod without the heavy lifting.
Some are compatible with only Windows or Mac, and cross-platform apps also exist. The more sophisticated programs that usually cost money will also preserve your playlists and other metadata. Sign up for our Newsletter! Mobile Newsletter banner close. Mobile Newsletter chat close. Mobile Newsletter chat dots. Mobile Newsletter chat avatar. Communities Get Support.
Sign in Sign in Sign in corporate. Browse Search. Ask a question. User profile for user: Tufftybob Tufftybob. I have not used the Android version of this app as I don't own or use any Android device. See the Apple Support article Update to the latest version of iTunes. Transfer a file from your computer to your iPod touch: Click Add, select the file you want to transfer, then click Add. File transfers occur immediately. If you think you might have some duplicate songs on your iPod and in iTunes, make sure to go to Preferences iTunes Export and select Actively Prevent Duplicates.
PodWorks will now copy over your iPod playlists to iTunes. Easy, eh? Windows users can use PodUtil 2. All rights reserved. This guide takes curious and clever iPod owners beyond the obvious with ingenious hacks that will delight, entertain, and add astonishing power to the iPod and iTunes experience.
Windows vista and up only click control panel under your start menu then find the folder folder option note click classic view in upper left corner of menu for better view open folder and you should see whats in diagram above. Also have this problem. Any ideas anyone?
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