How to Sync All Songs on an iPod

Sick of having to manually load music onto your iPod? It's faster and easier to sync the music, using these directions.

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Sync, customize, clean, and troubleshoot your iPod without having to head to the Apple store with the advice in these Howcast videos.

You Will Need

  • iPod
  • Computer
  • USB cable
  • iTunes

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Connect iPod to computer

    Connect your iPod to the computer with the USB cable, and open iTunes.

  2. iTunes should automatically load, but if it doesn't, just click the icon.

  3. Step 2

    Select iPod

    Select iPod from the Devices list on the left side of the window.

  4. Change the name of your iPod on the screen so that you can recognize it faster in the future.

  5. Step 3

    Select Music

    Select the Music tab from the iTunes browser.

  6. Step 4

    Select Entire Music Library

    Select the Entire Music Library tab.

  7. Step 5

    Click Apply

    Click Apply and wait for the data to be transferred.

  8. Step 6

    Eject iPod

    Eject your iPod by selecting iPod from the Devices list, and clicking the Eject button; now you're ready to enjoy your new music!

  9. Apple has sold over 225 million iPods.

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