Reinstalling ipod classic

Hi, is there a way I can wipe all the music from my iPod classic and then reinstall from my iTunes with same songs? The reason I want to do this is on my iPod under genre I have songs of same genre eg rock split out into 5 separate lots and many more genres the same. I have tidied them up on my iTunes so that I have 1 for rock, 1 for disco etc. And want my iPod to be the same. Hoping someone can help. Posted on Nov 9, AM. Posted on Nov 10, AM. Page content loaded. Nov 9, PM in response to carolinefromnorthampton In response to carolinefromnorthampton.

If the songs were synced from iTunes to the device then syncing again should update the metadata. If you've been manually managing the device, and it only has a subset of your music you need to rebuild the playlist in iTunes. In some cases you may be able to export the content of the device as an XML playlist, then import that list to the library. If you run Windows you can also try my script ImportDevicePlaylists.

This guide will show you how to restore any iPod. The iPod Touch section will also work for any iPhone or iPad. Connect the iPod to a computer. Open iTunes. Click the iPod button.

Click Restore. Select a restore option. Sign in with your Apple ID. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet? Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow.

Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Author Info Last Updated: August 5, Method 1. Connect your iPod Touch to the computer.

Open iTunes on your computer. Make sure that iTunes has been updated to the latest available version. Select your device. It should be listed in the left frame of the iTunes window. If your iPod is not detected by iTunes when you connect it to your computer, you may need to put it into DFU mode before you can restore it.

Click the Restore button. This button can be found in the Summary tab once you select your device. You will be asked if you would like to perform a backup. Click yes if you would like to save your data, settings, and apps.

Your device will begin automatically backing up. When it is finished, the device will reboot. Data synced with iTunes will not be backed up and will need to be re-synced later. Select how you would like to restore. If you want to reload your apps, settings, and data, select either Restore from iCloud Backup or Restore from iTunes Backup. View the answer I have this problem too Subscribed to new answers.

Is this a good question? Yes No. Voted Undo. Score Please help Thanks. Chosen Solution. Here is the Apple solution:"How to restore iPod Verify that you have an active Internet connection, because you may need to download new versions of the iTunes and iPod Software. Download and install the latest version of iTunes if necessary. After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes. Click Restore. Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore typically applies newer iPod models.

Was this answer helpful? The "device" list? There is no "select" There is no "Restore" to clcik. Matt Streit Rep: 37 1. Score 3. Score 1.