How to Transfer Songs from Someone Else's iPod to Your iTunes Library on a MacBook

Copying songs from someone else's iPod to your iTunes library on a MacBook can be a bit tricky, especially with copyright and DRM restrictions in place. However, if you have permission to access the music, here's how you can do it effectively.

Connecting the iPod to Your Mac

First, you'll need to connect the iPod to your MacBook using a USB cable. This allows for direct communication between your devices.

Use a USB cable to connect the iPod to your MacBook. Ensure you're using the correct software to manage your music. Depending on your macOS version, you can use either iTunes or Finder. For macOS Catalina and earlier, open Apple rarr; Music rarr; Application rarr; Music. For macOS Catalina and later, open Finder.

AUTHORIZING YOUR COMPUTER

To access stored music on the iPod, your Mac needs to be authorized to play music purchased from the iTunes Store.

Go to Music rarr; Account rarr; Authorizations rarr; Authorize This Computer.

Accessing the iPod via iTunes

If you're using iTunes, you'll need to navigate to the iPod icon to access its contents.

In iTunes, click on the iPod icon, which will appear in the top left corner of the window.

Using Finder to Access the iPod

If you are using Finder, you can select the iPod from the sidebar.

Select the iPod from the sidebar in Finder.

Transfer Music: Enabling Manual Management (if needed)

Directly transferring music from an iPod to your iTunes library isn't possible due to technical limitations in iTunes. If you need to transfer music, you might need to use third-party software.

In iTunes, you may need to select Transfer Music, but unfortunately, iTunes does not support direct transfer of music from an iPod back to your library. For options like this, you can look into third-party software such as iMazing or Senuti, which can extract music from the iPod to your Mac.

Using Third-Party Software to Transfer Music

To transfer songs from the iPod to your iTunes library, you can use a third-party application.

Download and install a program like iMazing or Senuti on your Mac. Launch the software and connect your iPod to your Mac via USB. Select the songs you want to transfer from the iPod's music library. Follow the prompts in the software to transfer the selected songs to your iTunes library.

Important Notes

Copyright Laws:Ensure you have explicit permission to copy the music. Copying copyrighted material without permission may violate copyright laws.

Backup:Always back up your iTunes library before making significant changes or additions to ensure you can restore your music collection.

iCloud Music Library:If the other person has an Apple Music subscription, they can share their music library with you, making the transfer process more straightforward.

If you have any specific questions about the process or need further assistance, feel free to ask!