iPod Classic and MacBook Pro - compatibility issues?

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iPod Classic and MacBook Pro - compatibility issues?

Hi Folks. I have seen this question on the forum, but never specifically addressed/answered.

Here goes:

I have just moved from a Windows world to Mac (yay!). I have a MacBook Pro M1 running Ventura.

When I connect my ol' trusty, well-travelled iPod Classic, iTunes/Music recognizes the device and shows a list of the music on the device. However, I cannot press PLAY and play the music (on the Mac). I cannot move music onto and off of the iPod either. I can only view the contents of the iPod.

Others have suggested doing a restore which I have done. No change at all.

Any suggestions?

Please help!!

Mike

Posted on Jun 7, 2023 06:15 AM

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DerekM87

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Jun 8, 2023 03:01 PM in response to Mbreggar

Hi Mbreggar,

Do you see a prompt in Music that the iPod is synced with another iTunes or Music library? If so, it likely means it was synced from your PC.

iPods can only be synced to one device at a time, you'll need to erase it in order to then properly sync and access it on your Mac.

Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support

" You can only sync your device with one iTunes library at a time. If you see a message that your device is synced with another iTunes library, your device was previously connected to another computer. If you click "Erase and Sync" in that message, all content of the selected type on your device will be erased and replaced with content from this computer."

Let us know this helps.

Cheers!

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iPod Classic and MacBook Pro - compatibility issues?

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