Restore button in iTunes

fib.seq · 06/17/2009, 09:17 PM

Has anyone tried the iPod "restore" button in iTunes with the Pre connected in iPod mode? Want to start over on syncing, but worried it will mess with more than just the iPod settings.

leez · 06/17/2009, 09:39 PM

I'm not sure that it'll do anything, probably give an error--but I'd be reluctant to try. On an iPod it wipes the device back to normal (which means wiping/reinstalling the OS, too!)

fib.seq · 06/18/2009, 06:40 AM

That was my concern too. Any other way to remove files added in the iPod sync?

psm9 · 06/18/2009, 07:42 AM

Plug into the computer, use USB Mode.

In Windows (I'm assuming WIndows. Not sure about Mac), in folder options, choose to view hidden files. They'll be under music in an iPod folder

Sadiebuc · 06/26/2009, 06:46 PM

I tried hitting Restore and got an error.

I have manually deleted the files from my Pre via Windows Explorer and validated they are gone, but the Music app still thinks they are there.

What is worse is so does iTunes.

On top of all this, when synching the Pre with iTunes, iTunes tries to download ALL songs, not just my selected playlists.

Very Frustrating.

Auberon Barnable · 06/26/2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadiebuc

I tried hitting Restore and got an error.

I have manually deleted the files from my Pre via Windows Explorer and validated they are gone, but the Music app still thinks they are there.

What is worse is so does iTunes.

On top of all this, when synching the Pre with iTunes, iTunes tries to download ALL songs, not just my selected playlists.

Very Frustrating.

I'm experiencing the same exact problem. Hope they fix this soon..as it's really the only trouble I've had with my Pre.

bcombee · 06/26/2009, 08:37 PM

There's a folder in the root of the Pre USB Drive mode that you can see if you allow viewing of hidden folders in Windows Explorer called iPod Control. Try removing that, and I bet things will be cleared up.

CDChristensen · 07/25/2009, 02:41 AM

That does the trick...when you plug the phone back in and do media sync it prompts you to set up your device again. ty.

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fib.seq Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Restore button in iTunes Has anyone tried the iPod "restore" button in iTunes with the Pre connected in iPod mode? Want to start over on syncing, but worried it will mess with more than just the iPod settings.
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leez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 145 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 37 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	I'm not sure that it'll do anything, probably give an error--but I'd be reluctant to try. On an iPod it wipes the device back to normal (which means wiping/reinstalling the OS, too!) __________________ Loving the Pre... Follow me on Twitter
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fib.seq Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That was my concern too. Any other way to remove files added in the iPod sync?
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psm9 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 329 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 84 Thanked 68 Times in 54 Posts	Plug into the computer, use USB Mode. In Windows (I'm assuming WIndows. Not sure about Mac), in folder options, choose to view hidden files. They'll be under music in an iPod folder
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Sadiebuc Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I tried hitting Restore and got an error. I have manually deleted the files from my Pre via Windows Explorer and validated they are gone, but the Music app still thinks they are there. What is worse is so does iTunes. On top of all this, when synching the Pre with iTunes, iTunes tries to download ALL songs, not just my selected playlists. Very Frustrating.
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bcombee Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 171 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	There's a folder in the root of the Pre USB Drive mode that you can see if you allow viewing of hidden folders in Windows Explorer called iPod Control. Try removing that, and I bet things will be cleared up. __________________ Developer Advocate, HP webOS GBU
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CDChristensen Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 Likes Received: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That does the trick...when you plug the phone back in and do media sync it prompts you to set up your device again. ty.
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