Want to change the name of your
iPod, iPad or iPhone? The first time you ran the iTunes Setup
Assistant, you were asked to name your new device. But many people are
so excited to play with their new toy that they blow right past this step.
So what should you do if you want to change the name of your iPod, iPad or iPhone?
Renaming your device is actually
a very simple procedure (we get tons of emails every month
asking us how to do this). Here's a list of step-by-step
instructions on how to rename your iPod, iPad or iPhone:
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NOTE: Using
the same method in this article, you can rename your
iTunes Library from "Library" to anything you want.
Some suggestions: The Vault, My Jukebox, Music Machine...
How to Rename
Your iPod, iPad or iPhone
Turn on your computer
and open the iTunes application
Connect your
iPod to your computer. Wait until you see your iPod appear in the
iTunes Source list. In this example, our 60GB Video iPod is just
called "iPod." That's boring. Let's change it.
Double click on your
devive. It's name should now be highlighted and
editable.
Type a new name.
Press Enter. This name is still boring, but at least you
get the idea right?
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NOTE: Don't feel like opening iTunes to rename
your iPod? You can actually rename it directly from the Finder
(Mac) or Windows (PC) unless your iPod is set to AutoSync with
iTunes. If you do have an AutoSyncing iPod, please use the
procedure detailed above.
Copy
Music Off Your iPod Has a virus or hard drive crash wiped out your entire music
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your iPod and back onto your computer.
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Do
Not Disconnect Won't Go Away Are
you trying to eject your iPod from your computer but the "Do Not
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with a fairly easy solution.
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