M8CKN Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 I have 160gb Ipod classic which I haven't used for a while. I had an itunes account on which all the downloads were stored, but I have no idea of the log in or password, and the laptop on which itunes was on has been returned to my old employer. I was told that if I create a new itunes account and plug in my ipod, it will sync but all the music will be wiped from the ipod. I have no problem with this as i'm happy to reinstall it all to get the use of the ipod again...but this didnt happen. All I got was a message saying an ipod was detected, but one that wasnt connected with this itunes account. What do I do to get the use of the ipod again, whether it is wiped or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 It will normally give you the option to sync with that account (think you can have 3 devices on the same account) or set up a new one. Did it not give you the option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you want to get the stuff off, have a read of my blog here. It's a doddle to do. if you just want to wipe the unit and start again with another laptop, there's a couple of ways of doing it. Simplest way is just to select 'Restore iPod' when plugged into iTunes. Will download the latest firmware (if there is one) and wipe the unit for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 When you hit restore you'll get a message like this: You can then sync whatever you like to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 It will normally give you the option to sync with that account (think you can have 3 devices on the same account) or set up a new one.Did it not give you the option? No. Didnt give that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you want to get the stuff off, have a read of my blog here. It's a doddle to do.if you just want to wipe the unit and start again with another laptop, there's a couple of ways of doing it. Simplest way is just to select 'Restore iPod' when plugged into iTunes. Will download the latest firmware (if there is one) and wipe the unit for you. Sorry to be pain in the ar5e, but I couldnt find how to get to this screen. I now have all the music from the ipod on the new itunes account, so thank you for that but they arent yet recognising eachother!! You may have noticed, i'm f'ing useless with any form of technology!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8CKN Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 All done. Really appreciate your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Mate, sorry I totally missed your reply. You've obviously worked it out though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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