How to Connect Your iPod to iTunes Without Syncing
Connect your iPod and PC., Download iTunes if you don’t have it yet., Open iTunes., Prevent a particular iPod from syncing to iTunes., Prevent all devices from syncing to iTunes.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Connect your iPod and PC.
Do so by inserting the smaller end of the USB cord to the iPod and the other end into a USB port of the PC.
Usually, when you buy a brand-new iPod, the package comes with a USB cord for charging your device or for connecting it to a PC.
You can find the USB port at the front or at the back of the CPU, or at the sides (for laptops). -
Step 2: Download iTunes if you don’t have it yet.
If you already have iTunes installed on your computer, proceed to the next step; otherwise, open your browser, and go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/.
At the top right of the iTunes page, click on the blue “Download iTunes” button.
Wait for the installer to finish downloading then double-click on the installer file to run the installation process.
Once installation is done, iTunes will automatically be on your desktop. iTunes is used for syncing applications, like transferring music, pictures, and videos to any Apple device. , Do this by double-clicking its icon on your desktop or on your taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
You can also wait for iTunes to auto-run, meaning once you connect your iPod to the PC, iTunes opens automatically. , Once iTunes and your iPod are connected, click on the “Device” button on the upper-right corner of the screen, then select your device.
It will take you to the Summary tab of your iPod.
In the Summary tab, just select the option “Open iTunes when this device is connected” to prevent unprompted syncing for a specific iPod. , On your iTunes program, click on the “Edit” button on the upper-left tab of the screen, and choose “Preference.” From the Preference menu, click on “Devices” then select “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically. ” Once this box is selected, any connected iOS device will no longer sync without being prompted. -
Step 3: Open iTunes.
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Step 4: Prevent a particular iPod from syncing to iTunes.
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Step 5: Prevent all devices from syncing to iTunes.
Detailed Guide
Do so by inserting the smaller end of the USB cord to the iPod and the other end into a USB port of the PC.
Usually, when you buy a brand-new iPod, the package comes with a USB cord for charging your device or for connecting it to a PC.
You can find the USB port at the front or at the back of the CPU, or at the sides (for laptops).
If you already have iTunes installed on your computer, proceed to the next step; otherwise, open your browser, and go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/.
At the top right of the iTunes page, click on the blue “Download iTunes” button.
Wait for the installer to finish downloading then double-click on the installer file to run the installation process.
Once installation is done, iTunes will automatically be on your desktop. iTunes is used for syncing applications, like transferring music, pictures, and videos to any Apple device. , Do this by double-clicking its icon on your desktop or on your taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
You can also wait for iTunes to auto-run, meaning once you connect your iPod to the PC, iTunes opens automatically. , Once iTunes and your iPod are connected, click on the “Device” button on the upper-right corner of the screen, then select your device.
It will take you to the Summary tab of your iPod.
In the Summary tab, just select the option “Open iTunes when this device is connected” to prevent unprompted syncing for a specific iPod. , On your iTunes program, click on the “Edit” button on the upper-left tab of the screen, and choose “Preference.” From the Preference menu, click on “Devices” then select “Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically. ” Once this box is selected, any connected iOS device will no longer sync without being prompted.
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