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How to Use Songbird to sync iPod

"I have an iPod.Syncing it could be a problem.I think using a great software to accomplish that will save me some time.I used iTunes.But I don't feel any good using it.I wanna try something new.My friends recommend me Songbird.I've no idea about it.Knowing how to do it means a lot to me."

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Solution

  1. Launch your Songbird,and check if you have the iPod plugin.From the Songbird Tools menu choose Add-Ons.
    Open Add-on
    Open Add-on

    If not,click on the Get Extensions link and search for "iPod Device Support".
    Click Get Extensions
    Click Get Extensions


  2. Search "iPod Device Support". Click the Install button,and then restart the Songbird.
    Install iPod Device Support
    Install iPod Device Support
  3. When Songbird launches, if you've previously used your iPod with iTunes, it will ask you if you want to change the library over to Songbird. Click Yes.
    Linked library
    Linked library

  4. Open the Songbird preferences and select the iPod tab. Decide how you want Songbird to update your iPod (update all songs and playlists, only certain playlists, or manually).
    Songbird Preferences
    Songbird Preferences

  5. Drag some songs from your library to your iPod (listed in the left column of Songbird). You should see a small status indicator displaying the uploads in progress (bottom left corner of Songbird).
    Status Indicator
    Status Indicator

  6. Select your iPod and confirm that the tracks were successfully uploaded.
    Confirm Tracks
    Confirm Tracks
  7. So now your synchron is done.


Tips

  1. Songbird works ideally in an environment where iTunes isn’t even installed.
  2. If you have iTunes, the next time you open it and your iPod is connected, it will probably ask if you want to erase the new library and sync with iTunes. Click Cancel if you want to continue using Songbird as your iPod manager.

See also

Songbird
Songbird download
Songbird plugin for iPod

Usually,iPod owners are restricted with iTunes, and they have to choose iTunes to manage their iPods.
Songbird is an open-source media player and web browser. It is one of the first open-source media players and it was the first open-source media player to integrate web access. Another popular feature is Songbirds ability to serve not just as a media player, but as a media manager for an iPod. This eliminates the need to use iTunes if you have already chosen Songbird as your media player.
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