How to Sync an MP4 iPod Without iTunes
Add MP4 videos to your iPod without iTunes using a free iTunes alternative. iTunes software alternatives allow users to plug in an iPod, drag and drop videos into the software queue and add them to the iPod quickly, eliminating syncing and authorization hassles on iTunes. These programs also manage iPod songs and enable users to delete videos and music from the device. Always exit iTunes before opening an alternative freeware, as these programs cannot run simultaneously.
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Add MP4 Videos with CopyTrans
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Open CopyTrans Control Center and select "CopyTrans Manager (Free)." (See Resources for link.)
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Plug the iPod into the computer using the USB cable designed specifically for the device. The device will automatically appear in the left panel of CopyTrans.
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Click the "Add tracks to playlist" button at the top of the window. Navigate to the MP4 video or videos on your computer. Select "Open" to insert the video.
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Select the "Update" button at the top of the window and wait for CopyTrans to sync the files. The progress bar at the bottom indicates how much time is left before all files finish copying. The process takes a few seconds for one or two songs while it can take over a minute for entire albums or large file quantities. When the progress bar is completely full, the process is complete.
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Eject the iPod using the "Eject" button at the top left of the window.
Add MP4 Videos with SharePod
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Attach the iPod to the computer using the USB cable.
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Open SharePod (see Resources for link) and select the "Copy to iPod" button at the top of the window.
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Use the "Add Files" or "Add Folder" buttons to navigate to MP4 videos from your computer. Select the files and press "OK." Confirm the copy operation by pressing "OK" again when prompted. Again, the process takes a few seconds for a few files or over a minute for large file quantities.
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Eject the iPod using the "Eject iPod" button at the top of the window.
Add MP4 Videos with Floola
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Connect the iPod to the computer with the USB cable.
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Open Floola (see Resources) and select the "Item -> Add" command from the top left of the window. A new dialog box will appear in the window.
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Drag and drop the MP4 file from Windows Explorer or your desktop into the new dialog box. Click "Add." It takes about five to 10 seconds to copy a few songs and more than a minute for bigger file quantities.
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Eject the iPod by holding down the "Shift" key as you click the "X" button at the top right of Floola. Press "OK" to confirm the operation.
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