How to Fix iPod Won’t Sync with iTunes

This post aims at showing you why iPod won’t sync and how to fix iPod classic/nano/shuffle/touch not syncing issues. Do keep reading and get more details.

Author Avatar Joy Taylor Last Updated: Feb. 29, 2024

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My iPod won’t sync with iTunes anymore. Although I upgraded to the latest version of iTunes, I still can’t fix iPod not syncing problems on my Windows 10 PC. Why is my iPod not syncing with iTunes? Anyone can help me?

When syncing iPod with iTunes on your Mac or PC, you may go into a situation just like the above question described “iPod won’t sync”. It happens not only on the iPod touch, but also on some other iPods, such as iPod Shuffle, Nano and Classic, also on iPhone or iPad. In this post, we will show you several quick solutions to fix the iPod won’t sync issue. These tips apply to fix iPod shuffle/classic/nano won’t sync issues as well.

How to Fix iPod Won't Sync

How to Fix iPod Won’t Sync

Why My iPod Won’t Sync with iTunes

As one of the most common iTunes issues, the iPod not syncing with iTunes issue is mainly caused by the following situations:

  • Bad Wi-Fi connection.
  • USB cable or USB port problem.
  • Computer authorization and iCloud music conflicts.
  • Versions of iTunes or iPod operating system.

Don’t worry, we will provide the fastest fix for iPod won’t sync with iTunes issue. In addition, an alternative to iTunes will be introduced so that you can sync your iPod, iPhone or iPad without errors.

Use AnyFix to 1-Click Fix “iTunes Won’t Sync” Problem

If you still cannot fix your iPod sync problem, you could try the iTunes repair tool – AnyFix to fix it, no tech skills are required, and no data loss. Below are the detailed steps, just follow them to fix your issue.

Step 1. Download AnyFix to your computer and install it. And make sure the iPod is connected to the computer.

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Step 2. On the homepage, choose the iTunes Repair tool. And this panel will fix more than 200+ iTunes errors.

AnyFix Main Screen

AnyFix Main Screen

Step 3. On this page, just select iTunes sync/CDB Errors and then click Fix Now to fix your sync issue.

AnyFix iTunes Repair Sync Error

AnyFix iTunes Repair Sync Error

Step 4.  AnyFix will analyze the iTunes components and go to get the cause of the issue. Just follow the screen and repair it.

Analyze iTunes and Fix iPod Won't Sync with iTunes Issue

Analyze iTunes and Fix iPod Won’t Sync with iTunes Issue

Step 5. Finally, you will get a Success interface showing the repair finished.

AnyFix iTunes Repair Completed

AnyFix iTunes Repair Completed

Best iTunes Alternative to iPod Music

If your iPod won’t sync with iTunes, you can also try to sync with iTunes alternatives like AnyTrans – iPhone Data Manager. It allows you to transfer data on an iPod to other iDevices and vice versa. For example, you can transfer iPod music to iTunes, transfer App info to a new iPod Touch, transfer music from iPhone to iPod, etc.

Besides, you can also use it to make a complete backup for your device, restore the backup, and manage iCloud content easily, etc. All you need to do is to follow the right tutorials. Here are AnyTrans’ detailed functions on sync songs:

AnyTrans – iPod Music Management

  • Sync music between iTunes and iPod in 1 click.
  • Unlike iTunes, it syncs music without replacing any data on iPod.
  • Transfer music from iPod to other iDevices directly.
  • Superfast transferring speed, saves a lot of your time.

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Now, you can get AnyTrans installed on the computer firstly, then follow the steps to sync songs between iPod and iTunes.

1. Transfer iTunes to iPod

Step 1. Run AnyTrans on your computer > Connect your iPod to the computer via a USB cable > Choose iTunes Library mode on AnyTrans screen.

Step 2. AnyTrans would show you all music in the iTunes library. Select the music you want to sync > Click on the Send to Device tab, music would soon be transferred to your iPod.

Select iTunes Music and Sync with iPod

Select iTunes Music and Sync with iPod

2. Move iPod Music to iTunes

Step 1. Go to AnyTrans homepage and choose Music under Device Manager.

Step 2. Tap Songs > Select the music you want to move > Click Send to iTunes button to sync.

Select iPod Music and Transfer To iTunes

Select iPod Music and Transfer To iTunes

AnyTrans is developed by an Apple-trusted developer and it is now Norton and McAfee secured. We can guarantee that AnyTrans does not harm your devices and situations like data loss and information leakage will never occur. Feel free to use AnyTrans.

AnyTrans can help you more, for example, adding music from computer to iPod, transferring music from iPod to a computer or another device. For detailed steps, please refer to:

Tips to Fix iPod Touch/Nano/Shuffle/Classic Won’t Sync

  1. Check the USB and Wi-Fi connection and reconnect your iPod to the computer.
  2. Turn off iCloud Music Library (iTunes Match) on iPod touch and iTunes. For iPod touch: Settings > Music; for iTunes: Edit > Preferences > General.
  3. Turn off “Show Apple Music” on iPod Touch and iTunes. iPod touch: Settings > Music; iTunes: Edit > Preferences > General.
  4. Restart your iPod, iTunes, and computer.
  5. Re-authorize iTunes on the computer by going to iTunes > Store.
  6. Update iOS and iTunes to the latest version.
  7. Run iTunes in the Administrative mode in Windows.
  8. Uncheck “Read Only” and change the permissions of the files you want to sync by right-clicking the files > Properties > Uncheck “Read Only”.

The Bottom Line

If you are bothered by the iPod not syncing with iTunes errors, you are recommended to use AnyFix to solve common iTunes errors. Also, you can try the best iTunes alternative AnyTrans to sync your iPod with your PC or Mac. Hope you will enjoy the experience with iPod music sync.

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Senior writer of the iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iOS & Android-related issues.

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