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Mar 24, 2015 11:22 pm /
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When the songs have taken large space of your iPod, you may want to transfer them to your iPad to release more space of your iPod, right? But somehow you have no idea of how to do that. No worries. To call it a sense of duty or my good intention, I decided to write this article to teach you how to transfer music from iPod to iPad.
At first, when I wanted to transfer my music from my iPod to iPad, I was unsure about how to do it. So I called the Apple Store, and they told me that it was impossible. After trial and error, I managed to figure out how to do this. By following these simple steps you will be able to transfer your music from an iPod to your iPad. The process should work both ways. So if you want to transfer music from iPad to iPod you can do that as well. The best part about this is it is completely free.
This process may seem a little complicated, so I tried to make it as simple to understand as possible. Follow each step precisely and you shouldn’t have any issues. In order for this process to work, you will need to make sure that iTunes is set to "manually manage music". In addition, we'll show you another way to help you transfer music from iPod to iPad for your reference.
Solution 1. How to Transfer Music from iPod to iPad Manually ?
Step 1.
- Connect your iPod to your computer, go to My Computer, and double click the iPod drive.
- Choose Tools.
- Choose Folder Options
- Choose View
- Select Show Hidden Files & Folders
- Click OK
Step 2.
- Right Click the iPod Control folder
- Select Properties
- Deselect Hidden
- Click OK
- Apply Changes to This Folder, Subfolder and Files
- Click OK
Step 3.
- Click iPod Control
- Open Music
- The folders labled F00, F01, F02 and F03 and so on. Place this folder side by side with the iTunes.
- Make sure that Music Library is displayed.
- Apply Changes to This Folder, Subfolder and Files
- Click OK
Step 4.
- Go to iTunes and select Edit
- Select Preferences
- Select Advanced
- Check Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized
- Check Copy Files to iTunes Music Folder When Adding to Library
- Click OK
Step 5. Drag and Drop all "F" folders into Music Library in iTunes
Step 6. Synchronize your iPod to your computer in iTunes, and then do the same with your iPad. Make sure that it’s on the same computer.
Solution 2. How to Copy Music between iPod and iPad ?
Here Let me introduce the Vibosoft iPod to Computer Transfer to you. It can copy iPod contents and export music from iPod device to your computer. Then you can use iTunes to sync all the music to your iPad, now let's start!
What You will need
- Vibosoft iOS Transfer, an iPad and an iPod
- A Mac or PC with iTunes installed
- USB cable to connect your iPad and iPod
iPhone/iPad/iPod to Computer Transfer
This software helps you transfer all files (photos, videos, contacts, messages, notes, calendar, voice memos, books, etc.) from iOS devices to the computer with zero quality loss.
For Windows Users:
The Windows version can be able to run independently various Windows system such as Windows 7/8/XP. Here the iTunes only performs a one-way synchronization so you don't need to launch the iTunes. This is a main interface how the program works, click the "Music" file and choose the songs and then click "Export" on top of the window so you can transfer music from iPod to the computer smoothly.
For Mac Users:
The Mac version of the program supports systems including Mac OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6. When it successfully identifies your iPod device, it will display all device parameters and scan your iPod. And then you can freely transfer music from iPod to the computer. Here is the picture of the main interface.
Sync Music to iPad with iTunes
Then you can connect your iPad to your computer or Mac. Then the iTunes will automatically turn on. And this is the main control for turning sync on or off. Make sure this is checked. If you select ‘Entire Music Library’, iTunes will sync all of your music and playlists to your iPad, you can also directly drag music or other files from computer to iTunes and sync again!
Extra: Transfer Music from iPod to iPad with Vibosoft Mobile Transfer
In addtion to the methods above, you can use another transfer program that can allow you to transfer music from iPod to iPad or from iPod to iPod easily. You can check this article to see the details - Transfer music from iPod to iPod.
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