General Discussion - How to Transfer/Backup iPod files (Windows/Mac) jeranitar746 - Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:05 pm Post subject: How to Transfer/Backup iPod files (Windows/Mac)
The guide is created to help people solve the following problems.
(1)People who want to transfer their broken iPod's files back to iPod or iPhone.
(2)People who want to transfer their iPod files to another iPod or iPhone.
(3)People who want to manage their iPod as hard disk but not just syncing their files by using iTunes.
All the need is a smart transfer called AVCWare iPod to iPod/Computer/iTunes Transfer(For Windows) and iMacsoft iPod to Mac Transfer(For Mac).
Step 1: Connet your iPod to your computer with your iPod Date Cable.
Note: Before you run this iPod transfer, you should run your iTunes first to recognize your iPod, Once your iTunes recognize your iPod, close your iTunes and run your AVCWare iPod Transfer, then your iPod files will appear on the left of this transfer software.
Now you can transfer your files from iPod to iTunes/Computer/iPod or from local computer to your iPod.
Part 1: Transfer iPod files to Local computer.
Open the library/playlist that you want to export files, and then check the file(s) you want to export in the file list.
Click the "Backup to local" button to start exporting files.
Part 2: Transfer iPod files to Local computer.
Open the library/playlist that you want to export files, and then check the file(s) you want to export in the file list.
Click the "Add to iTunes" button to start exporting files.
Part 3: Transfer Local files to your iPod.
Open the library/playlist that you want to add files into.
Click the "Add files button", and choose the Add Files to List option that the button shows, and then locate the required files to your iPod/iPhone.
Tip: If you want to add a folder containing all files you want, please click the Add files drop-down button, and choose the Add Folder to List option, and then locate the folder to your iPod/iPhone.
Part 4: Create a Playlist
When the iPod/iPhone icon appears in the AVCWare iPod to iPod/Computer/iTunes Transfer window, select a playlist below the iPod/iPhone icon. And then choose the New Playlist button to create an untitled playlist. This will appear at the bottom of the list of playlists below the selected iPod/iPhone icon.
Enter a name for your playlist. A short and descriptive name will help you organize your music and video on your iPod/iPhone.
Add audio or video files to your new playlist.
For Mac:
Step 0: Free download iPod to Mac Transfer , install and run it.
All information about your iPod, such as type, capacity, version, serial number, and format, will be shown on the main interface.
Tip: All functions for iPod are applicable to iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS as well except for the photo management.
Step 1: Transfer movies to iPod
Open the library/playlist that you want to transfer.
Click the "Add files to iPod" or "Add Folder to iPod" button.
Step 2: Locate the required audio files on the pop-up dialogbox and click "Open" button to import selected files to your iPod.
Step 3: Edit iPod Playlist
To those who want to create their own personalized iPod Playlist, you can try this function.
Choose the "File -> Playlist" option to create a new list , and then choose the "New Playlist" option from the submenu.
Drag & drop to import or export files need and drag it to the local, or you can choose the file from the local and drag it to the iPod.
