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Aristus

(68,557 posts) Sat Apr 16, 2022, 05:54 PM Apr 2022

Could I get some advice on transferring music files from an old iPod to a newer device?

I have an old legacy iPod (2006. Sheesh! Old). I have a ton of music on it, and the computer I stored the files on doesn't really work well anymore, and I no longer use it.

Anyway my 16 year-old iPod no longer plays very well on a playback dock (mine is an iHome), and not at all when hooked up to my car stereo.

First of all, it's not my car's software; I already had a tech support person ask me that. My other iPod plays very well in the car. The guy at Ubreakifix said it was likely the input/output-charging port. They could solder on a new one and put in a new battery for around $175.

They also said I could simply transfer the data from the old iPod to a newer one using a large-memory thumb drive. I tried something like that about ten years ago, and all my playlists ended up on the new device in reverse order.

Any idea how to do a simple data transfer? Thank you.

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Could I get some advice on transferring music files from an old iPod to a newer device? (Original Post) Aristus Apr 2022 OP

First, the port might just need a careful cleaning. Tetrachloride Apr 2022 #1

Does the cable still work? Can you just treat the Ipod like an external hard drive? viva la Apr 2022 #2

When I have technical trouble I bake cookies and my grandkids fix it questionseverything Apr 2022 #3

There are you tube videos that explain comradebillyboy Apr 2022 #4

It might be worth rescuing data off the computer. usonian Apr 2022 #5

Tetrachloride

(8,482 posts)

1. First, the port might just need a careful cleaning.

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sat Apr 16, 2022, 06:09 PM

Apr 2022

Second, a brand new transfer cord might provide a tighter fit.

viva la

(3,832 posts)

2. Does the cable still work? Can you just treat the Ipod like an external hard drive?

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Sat Apr 16, 2022, 06:17 PM

Apr 2022

Also, some MP3s have slots for mini-Sandisks, which you can then put into your computer disk slot. (You might need an adapter for a mini-disk, but you can get those at CVS for a few bucks.)

I feel your pain. I have a whole bunch of articles I wrote in college trapped on an ancient hard-drive.