Warning - This method will still delete the contents of your iPod, but only when it is initially enabled. After you enable manual management and perform the initial erase, you’ll be able to connect your iPod to any iTunes library and transfer music files. It is recommended that you follow this method before putting any music on your iPod for the first time. If you absolutely cannot lose the music currently on your iPod, see the next section.
If you connect to a music library that is different than the one associated with your iPod, iTunes will force you to erase your iPod library before proceeding. This is a measure to help prevent piracy. If you’re trying to add music from a different iTunes library, see the next section.
This will still prompt you to erase your iPod’s contents, but only for this initial settings change. Once you’ve enabled manual management, you’ll be able to plug your iPod into any computer and then drag and drop music files onto it. If you cannot lose the music that is currently stored on your iPod, see the next section instead.
You can now connect your iPod to any computer and transfer music to and from it in iTunes without having to worry about your iPod being erased. [2] X Research source
You can download iTunes for free from apple. com/itunes/download. You just need to install iTunes, you don’t need to use it.
You can download the free version of PodTrans from imobie. com/podtrans/. PodTrans is available for both Windows and Mac. You’ll be prompted to select between two versions of PodTrans. If you keep your computer and iTunes up-to-date, select the “V12. 1 or Later” version. If you are running an older version of iTunes, select the other option. PodTrans does not support iPhones or iPads. You’ll need to use a different transfer program like AnyTrans for those devices.
You can also click the “+” button and browse for music files to add.
