Easy Way to Transfer Music From One iPod to Another
The iPod does not come pre-loaded with a convenient means to transfer music from one iPod to another, but still there are ways do it. Generally, copying songs to an iPod requires that you sync your device to your computer's iTunes library, which erases everything that currently resides on your iPod. To get around this dilemma, you could copy the music from your iTunes library to another computer and sync your second iPod to the other computer. The obvious flaw with this method is that it requires two computers and is not very convenient. There are a variety of programs available for download that make transferring music from one iPod to another much easier, such as iPod 2 iPod, SharePod and Anapod Explorer.
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Things You'll Need
- PC
- 2 iPods
- 2 iPod connectivity cables
- iPod to iPod transfer program
- iTunes
Instructions
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iPod 2 iPod
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Download and install the iPod 2 iPod software (see Resources section).
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Open iPod 2 iPod and plug in your iPods. Wait 15 to 30 seconds for the program to recognize your devices. The music from both iPods will appear on the left and right panes of the screen.
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Select the songs you wish to copy from the source iPod.
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Drag and drop the songs to the opposite pane to transfer the songs to the destination iPod. You can also select the songs you wish to transfer and click the corresponding arrow to begin copying.
SharePod
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Download and install the SharePod software (see Resources section).
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Connect your source iPod to your PC and open SharePod.exe. Wait a moment for SharePod to find your device.
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Select the songs you wish to copy and click the "Copy to PC" button located in the top-left corner of the program. Under the "Copy tracks to this folder" heading, choose a folder to temporarily store the music files you wish to transfer to your second iPod. Click the "OK" button located in the bottom-right corner of the window.
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Click the "Eject iPod" button after your files are done copying and unplug your iPod. SharePod will close after you eject your iPod.
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Re-launch SharePod and connect your second iPod to your PC.
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Navigate to the folder where you are temporarily storing the music files from your source iPod. Drag and drop the folder directly into the SharePod window. The program will automatically begin transferring the songs to your iPod. You can drag and drop individual files into the window as well.
Anapod Explorer
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Download and install the Anapod Explorer software (see Resources section).
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Connect your iPod to your PC and click "Start" and "Computer" to see if your PC reads your iPod as a drive. If it does not, open iTunes and click on your iPod under "Devices" on the left panel. Under the "Options" heading, verify that the box next to "Enable disk use" is checked.
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Right-click on the "Anapod Manager" icon located in your system tray (bottom-right corner of your desktop) and click "Connect iPod."
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Launch Anapod Explorer by right-clicking on the icon in the system tray and choosing "Open Anapod Explorer." Within the Anapod Explorer window, open the "Audio Tracks" folder to view all the music on your iPod.
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Select the music files/folders that you want to transfer over to your second iPod and drag and drop them to a temporary folder on your hard drive. You can create a temporary folder by right-clicking on your desktop and choosing "New" and "Folder."
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Disconnect your iPod. Right-click the "Anapod Manager" icon in the system tray, select "Disconnect iPod" and unplug it from your computer.
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Connect your second iPod to your computer and open Anapod Explorer.
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Navigate to the temporary folder you created that contains the songs you want copied. Drag and drop the folder or its contents into the "Audio Tracks" folder within the Anapod Explorer window.
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Tips & Warnings
To prevent iTunes from automatically starting when an iPod is connected, open iTunes and un-check the box next to "Open iTunes when iPod is connected" under the "Summary" tab.
You can select multiple files at once by holding the "Ctrl" key as you click.
SharePod is free and works with all iPods, including the iPhone and iPod Touch
Close all programs before installing any new software.
iPod 2 iPod and Anapod Explorer are free for a limited time only, and will not work with the iPod Touch or iPhone.
References
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