Note that for iPads, iPod Shuffles, and other iTunes-compatible devices, the process will be nearly the same, though the label on the button that appears will change.
At this point, you may also want to check the boxes for other miscellaneous options below. For instance, if you’d like to add any music videos you have in your library, check “Include music videos,” and so on.
For instance, if you want to add all of your Al Green songs to your iPod, you would scroll through the list of artists until you found Al Green, then check the box next to his name. On the other hand, if you only wanted to add the songs from his greatest hits album, you would scroll through the list of albums until you found Greatest Hits by Al Green, then check the box next to it. Don’t worry if some of your choices overlap — iTunes won’t add the same song to your iPod twice.
Don’t disconnect your iPod during this process. This will disrupt the syncing process, preventing you from getting all of your songs. In addition, this can also cause iTunes to freeze or stop working properly. [1] X Research source
Note that, while this guide describes how to add music to your iPod, the process is nearly identical for other forms of media. For instance, if you want to add movies to your iPod, you would click “Movies” at the top of the iTunes window after clicking the “iPod” button, then proceed in basically the same fashion.
To download iTunes, simply visit iTunes. com and click the “Download iTunes” link in the upper right. Supply your email address and click “Download Now” to start the download.
Note that models of iPod other than the standard version (like, for instance, the iPod shuffle) will have cords with differently-shaped plugs. [2] X Research source However, all varieties of iPod cord will have one end that plugs into a USB port.
If iTunes doesn’t seem to be recognizing your device automatically, don’t despair. iTunes is somewhat notorious for experiencing problems with new devices. Try disconnecting your iPod and reconnecting it, opening and closing iTunes, and restarting your computer before reaching out to iTunes support. Additionally, if your iPod is low on power, you may need to wait for it to charge off of your computer’s power supply for several minutes until iTunes is able to recognize it.
Updating your iPod software to the latest version. If your iPod software isn’t current, clicking “Update” will download and install the latest version of the software. This keeps your iPod up-to-date with all of the features and security fixes. Creating a backup of your iPod data. If this is the first time you’re using your iPod, you won’t have any data to back up, but choosing an automatic backup location (either your computer or the iCloud) ensures you won’t have to worry about it in the future.
From here, you can add music to your iPod as you normally would (see “Using iTunes” section above).
