How to Transfer Music from the iPod to an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Navigate to the official iExplorer website at https://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/.

   iExplorer is an app that allows you to manage files and data on your iOS device and transfer music over to iTunes.
   
   This method is useful if you no longer have access to the computer with which you initially synced your iPod with iTunes.
   
   If the music on your iPod is already saved to iTunes on your computer, skip to Part Two of this article to transfer the music over to your iPhone.
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   Step 2: Click on “Download

   , The application will install itself on your computer. ,, iExplorer will take a few moments to detect your device.
   
   Click on “No” or “Cancel” if iTunes opens and prompts you to sync your iPod with iTunes.
   
   This prevents iTunes from deleting all existing music and media saved on your iPod. , iExplorer will automatically detect and display your music files on-screen. , Later on, you’ll be syncing your iPhone with iTunes so these same tunes can be copied over to the iPhone.
   
   If iTunes is not already installed on your computer, follow these steps to install iTunes.
   
   This application is required to transfer and sync music between iOS devices. , If you selected a playlist, select “Export Selected Playlist to iTunes.”, iTunes will launch automatically upon detecting your device. , Multiple content tabs will display in the left sidebar of iTunes. ,, Selecting “Entire music library” will transfer all existing music in iTunes to your iPhone, whereas selecting “Playlists, albums, artists, and genres” allows you to choose and transfer specific songs, playlists, artists, etc. , iTunes will copy all selected music to your iPhone. ,, Your iPod music will now be saved on your iPhone., This can help rule out problems related to hardware if your devices fail to show up on the computer. , In some cases, restarting your devices and computer can help resolve problems with connectivity and device detection., Installing updates helps ensure you’re running the latest version of software, and can help resolve various problems and errors. , Installing new iTunes updates can help resolve syncing and detection problems.
   
   Launch iTunes and click on “Help” in Windows or “iTunes” in Mac OS X.
   
   Click on “Check for updates,” then follow the on-screen instructions to apply available updates to iTunes.
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   Step 3: ” then select the option to save the iExplorer installation file to your Windows or Mac computer.

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   Step 4: Navigate to your desktop and double-click on the iExplorer installation file.

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   Step 5: Launch iExplorer when installation is complete.

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   Step 6: Connect the iPod to your computer using a USB cable.

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   Step 7: Click on the “Music” button.

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   Step 8: Select the songs or playlists you want transferred over to iTunes.

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   Step 9: Click on “Transfer from Device” at the bottom of iExplorer

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    Step 10: then select “Export Selected Items to iTunes.” iExplorer will automatically export the songs on your iPod directly into iTunes.

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    Step 11: Connect the iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.

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    Step 12: Click on your iPhone at the top left corner of iTunes.

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    Step 13: Click on “Music

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    Step 14: ” then place a checkmark next to “Sync Music.”

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    Step 15: Select the music you want synced to your iPhone.

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    Step 16: Click on “Sync” at the bottom right corner of iTunes.

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    Step 17: Click on the “Eject” icon displayed next to your iPhone when syncing is complete.

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    Step 18: Disconnect your iPhone from your computer.

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    Step 19: Try using a different USB cable or USB port if iExplorer

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    Step 20: iTunes

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    Step 21: or your computer fail to detect your iPod or iPhone.

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    Step 22: Try restarting your iOS device and computer if you experience difficulty accessing the data on either your iPod or iPhone.

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    Step 23: Try installing any available Windows or Apple updates to your computer if you receive errors or are unable to complete any steps outlined in this article.

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    Step 24: Verify you’re running the newest version of iTunes if you experience problems syncing your iPhone with iTunes.

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