The iPod Touch lacks a cellular antenna, which meant I could only stream music when I was on WiFi. Other times I had to use Spotify Premium to download songs before a journey through a WiFi free zone. IPod touch now comes with the A10 Fusion chip, which powers augmented reality games and apps. And up to 256GB of storage. AppleCare+ for iPod touch extends your repair coverage and technical support to two years from your AppleCare+ purchase date. It adds coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage from handling, each subject to a $29 service fee plus applicable tax. Get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts by chat or phone; Mail-in or carry-in repairs. Apple - iPod touch® 256GB MP3 Player (7th Generation - Latest Model) - Gold. Model: MVJ92LL/A. User rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars.
iPod touch (7th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 32, 128, 256 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A2178: May 2019
iPod touch (7th generation) has an 8MP camera and FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (6th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16, 32, 64, 128 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1574: July 2015
iPod touch (6th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (6th generation) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)RED version.
iPod touch (5th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16, 32, and 64 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1509: June 2014
- A1421: May 2013
- A1421: October 2012
iPod touch (5th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera. The iPod touch loop is included with the 32 GB and 64 GB models.
iPod touch (5th generation) is available in five colors.
iPod touch (5th generation 16 GB, Mid 2013)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1509: May 2013
This model is available in silver and has a FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (4th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8, 16, 32, and 64 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1367: October 2012
- A1367: October 2011
- A1367: September 2010
iPod touch (4th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.
iPod touch (4th generation) is available in white and black.
iPod touch (3rd generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 32 and 64 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1318: September 2009
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive.
You can distinguish the iPod touch (3rd generation) from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number.
iPod touch (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1288: September 2008
- A1319 for China mainland only: September 2008
iPod touch (2nd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive.
You can distinguish the iPod touch (2nd generation) from the previous model by its contoured design and oval shaped antennae cover in the back upper left corner.
iPod touch
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1213: February 2008
- A1213: September 2007
iPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
iPod nano (7th generation Mid 2015)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16 GB
- Model number and dates introduced: A1446: July 2015
iPod nano (7th generation Mid 2015) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)RED version.
iPod nano (7th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1446: October 2012
iPod nano (7th generation) is available in eight colors.
iPod nano (6th generation)
- Navigation: Multi-Touch display
- Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1366: September 2010
iPod nano (6th generation) is available in six colors.
iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is available only from the Apple Store, with a 8 GB or 16 GB capacity. Apple contributes a portion of each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition purchase to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.
iPod nano (5th generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1320: September 2009
You can distinguish the iPod nano (5th generation) from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its taller screen when compared to iPod nano (4th generation)
- Its polished anodized aluminum finish
- The inclusion of a camera and microphone on the back of the device
The iPod nano (5th generation) comes in nine colors.
iPod nano (4th generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1285: September 2008
You can distinguish the iPod nano (4th generation) from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its taller screen
- Its curved surface
- Its oval shape when seen from the top or bottom
- The inclusion of an accelerometer that is used by the Shake feature.
The iPod nano (4th generation) comes in nine colors.
iPod nano (3rd generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 4 and 8 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1236: September 2007
You can distinguish the iPod nano (3rd generation) from previous iPod nano models by:
- Its wider screen
- Hold switch is on the bottom
- Its ability to play video
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: YOP, YOR, YXR, YXT, YXV, or YXX.
The iPod nano (3rd generation) comes in five colors.
iPod nano (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 2, 4, and 8 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1199: September 2006
You can distinguish the iPod nano (2nd generation) from other models by:
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- Its smaller size
- Its colors
- The dock connector and headphone port are both located on the bottom of the device
The iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition is an iPod nano (2nd generation) available in red and with a 4 GB or 8 GB drive capacity. With each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED purchased, $10 from the sale goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.
iPod nano
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 1, 2, and 4 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1137: February 2006
- A1137: September 2005
iPod nano is smaller than iPod mini and has a color screen and a Click Wheel but has flash memory instead of a hard drive. You sync music and photos with a USB 2 cable—not FireWire. The capacity of the iPod nano is engraved on the back of the case.
iPod nano comes in white and black.
iPod shuffle (4th generation Mid 2015)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 2 GB
- Model number and dates introduced: A1373: July 2015
iPod shuffle (4th generation Mid 2015) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)RED version.
iPod shuffle (4th generation Late 2012)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 2 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1373: September 2012
iPod shuffle (4th generation Late 2012) is available in seven colors.
iPod shuffle (4th generation)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 2 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1373: September 2010
iPod shuffle (4th generation) is available in five colors.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009)
- Navigation: Apple Earphones with Remote
- Capacity: 2 and 4 GB
- Model number and dates introduced: A1271: September 2009
iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) includes a three-position switch that toggles between off, play in order, and shuffle, similar to the original iPod shuffle. This model has a headphone port that also connects to a computer's USB port. It has a clip similar to the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) is smaller than the previous generations and has one status light. Previous iPod shuffle generations had two.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) is available in five colors.
The iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) also comes in a Special Limited Edition 4 GB model only available from the Apple Store. It comes in polished stainless steel.
iPod shuffle (3rd generation)
- Navigation: Apple Earphones with Remote
- Capacity: 4 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1271: March 2009
iPod shuffle (3rd generation) includes a single 3-position switch that toggles between off, play in order, and shuffle similar to the original iPod shuffle. This model has a headphone port that also connects to a computer's USB port. It has a clip similar to the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation) is smaller than the previous generations and has one status light. Previous iPod shuffle generations had two.
iPod shuffle (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 1 and 2 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1204: February 2008
- A1204: September 2006
iPod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: 1ZH, 1ZK, 1ZM, 1ZP, or 1ZR.
iPod shuffle
- Navigation: Control Pad
- Capacity: 512 MB and 1 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1112: January 2005
iPod shuffle is smaller than iPod mini and has no display. There are LED lights on the front and back. The capacity of the drive is engraved on the front USB connector.
iPod mini (2nd generation)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 4 and 6 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1051: February 2005
You can distinguish the iPod mini (2nd generation) models from the original iPod mini models by:
- The hard-drive size is engraved on back of the device
- The Click Wheel text color matches the color of the device
iPod mini
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 4 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1051: January 2004
iPod mini is distinguished from other models by:
- Its smaller size
- Its colors
- The Hold switch, which is on the top-left side
- The Click Wheel's button labels, which are on the wheel itself
iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 160 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2009
The iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
iPod classic (120 GB)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 120 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2008
The iPod classic (120 GB) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
iPod classic
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 80 and 160 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2007
The iPod classic is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: Y5N, YMU, YMV, or YMX.
The iPod classic is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.
iPod (5th generation Late 2006)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 30 and 80 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2006
The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: V9K, V9P, V9M, V9R, V9L, V9N, V9Q, V9S, WU9, WUA, WUB, WUC, or X3N. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three characters are W9G.
iPod (5th generation)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 30 and 60 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1238: October 2005
The iPod (5th generation) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.
The iPod (5th generation) comes in white and black.
iPod Special Edition U2
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 20 and 30 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1136: September 2006
- A1136: June 2006
- A1099: June 2005
- A1059: October 2004
The iPod Special Edition U2 is a standard iPod model with some differences, including: Black plastic exterior, red Click Wheel, signatures of the U2 band members engraved on the back, and 'iPod Special Edition U2' engraved on the back.
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The first model was based on an iPod (Click Wheel) with a 20 GB hard drive. In June 2005, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that was based on an iPod with color display. These are both also considered fourth-generation iPod models. In June 2006, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that is based on a 5th-generation iPod (also known as iPod with video) with a 30 GB hard drive. In September 2006, a model based on the iPod (5th generation Late 2006) was introduced.
The last three characters of the serial number are W9G.
iPod with color display
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 20 and 60 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1099: June 2005
iPod and iPod photo are now one and the same, with every white iPod boasting a full-color display. They continue to have the same controls as iPod (Click Wheel) but now all models have a color display like iPod photo—ideal for viewing album artwork and playing slideshows. These are considered fourth-generation models along with iPod (Click Wheel).
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iPod photo (also known as iPod with color display)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 30, 40, and 60 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1099: February 2005
- A1099: October 2004
iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color display (see above photo).
iPod (Click Wheel)
- Navigation: Click Wheel
- Capacity: 20 and 40 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1059: July 2004
iPod (Click Wheel) models have a Click Wheel like the iPod mini, but are larger and the hold switch is on the top-right side. iPod (Click Wheel) models have a monochrome display. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred to as the fourth-generation iPod.
iPod (Dock Connector)
- Navigation: Touch Wheel
- Capacity: 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- A1040: September 2003
- A1040: April 2003
iPod (dock connector) models have a dock connector on the bottom.
Newer iPod models like iPod (Click Wheel) and iPod mini also have a dock connector, but the iPod (Dock Connector) has a touch wheel instead of a Click Wheel and the four control buttons are above the touch wheel. iPod (Dock Connector) models are referred to as third-generation iPod models.
iPod (Touch Wheel)
- Navigation: Touch Wheel
- Capacity: 10 and 20 GB
- Model number and date introduced: A1019: July 2002
All iPod (Touch Wheel) models have a FireWire port cover. Scroll wheel models don't, and dock connector models don't have a FireWire port. The iPod (Touch Wheel) model controls look similar to the iPod (Scroll Wheel) but the touch wheel itself doesn't turn. iPod (Touch Wheel) models are considered second-generation iPod models.
iPod (Scroll Wheel)
- Navigation: Scroll Wheel
- Capacity: 5 and 10 GB
- Model numbers and dates introduced:
- M8541: March 2002
- M8541: October 2001
iPod (Scroll Wheel) models have a scroll wheel that physically turns. The controls (Play, Menu, Next, Previous) are in a circle around the wheel. iPod (Scroll Wheel) models are referred to as first-generation iPod models.
How to transfer music from computer to iPod (touch)? Read this guide to put music on iPod (touch) from computer, covering windows PC and Mac.
Computer to iPhone Transfer
iPod Touch (7th) was updated with a new 256 GB model, and Apple added more features on it different from the 6th generation iPod touch. You can enjoy AR and group FaceTime, also Apple Arcade on it. Certainly, when it comes to listening to music, the iPod series is still a wonderful choice because of its portability, long battery life, large storage for music with more GBs, etc.
If you need to put more music on your iPod, then this guide will help you to make Apple life easier. We will focus on how to transfer music from computer and iTunes to iPod (touch) in detail.
Transfer Music from Computer to iPod without iTunes
To put music on iPod/iPod touch from a computer, normally our first choice is syncing with iTunes. However, when syncing entire music and other iOS data like photos, iBooks, Movies with iTunes, all the synced data on our iOS device will be erased. Therefore, before showing you how to put music on iPod/iPod touch with iTunes, we would like to share with you a new way to transfer music from computer to iPod without iTunes, and you won't lose any previous data.
AnyTrans is a safe and professional data management tool for iPhone/iPad and iPod. With AnyTrans, you can transfer music and playlists across your iPhone, iPad, iPod, iTunes, and computer without a sync block. All iPods are supported, including touch/shuffle/nano. Check its related features (iOS 14 supported) as below:
AnyTrans – iPod Music Transfer
- Transfer music from computer to iPod without deleting.
- It's very easy & fast to transfer songs to iPod with drag & drop.
- Playlists, ratings, plays, and other info can also be transferred.
- Also transfer music from iPod to iPod, to iPhone, to iTunes library.
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Follow the step below to put songs to iPod from computer easily:
Step 1. Connect your iPod to the computer.
Download and install AnyTrans on your computer firstly. Launch AnyTrans > Connect your iPod to the computer via a USB cable. Choose Music.
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Step 2. Put music on iPod from computer.
Find and select the music you want to transfer from computer to your iPod, then click Open to start transferring. After transferring, all selected songs will be transferred to your iPod touch Music app or other iPod disk.
Transfer Music from iTunes to iPod
When importing songs to iPod or iPod touch with iTunes, all the previous media files synced from computer or iTunes library (like songs, playlists, iBooks, photos, etc.) will be erased. If you don't want to lose any existing data on your iPod (touch), you can move to Part 1 and transfer music from computer to iPod with AnyTrans. Now, let's check how to put music on iPhone, iPad, iPod from iTunes:
Add music from computer to iTunes Library firstly:
- Make sure you've installed the latest iTunes on your computer.
- If you were a Windows Media Player user, you need to transfer songs from Windows Media Player onto iTunes library firstly.
- Open iTunes on your computer.
- Click the 'File' option in the upper left corner.
- Choose 'Add to Library' to import your music (Ctrl+O).
Add Music from Computer to iTunes Library
How to add music to iPod:
- Connect your iPod to the computer through a USB cable.
- iTunes will detect the iPod automatically.
- Then, tap the 'Music' option on the left panel.
- Check the 'Sync Music' box.
- If you want to transfer all your music, just click on the 'Entire music' option.
- Click the 'Apply' button to start syncing songs to your iPod.
Sync Music from Computer to iPod Touch Using iTunes
If nothing is happening when you drag songs, you may have to go to Summary and check the Manually manage iTunes music and videos box. At last, you will find the selected songs, playlists, artists on your iPod device.
This approach would be very annoying if your music files did not put together, because you need to find them one-by-one and import music into iTunes library before transferring to iPod/iPod touch. Actually, all these methods and steps also can be used to transfer music from computer to iPhone iPad. If you will have further needs to download music from your computer to your iPhone iPad, just follow the steps below to finish the job.
Bonus Tip: Transfer Music from iPhone/iPad/iPod to Computer
Most of our digital music are saved in two places, on our computer and iOS devices. The chances are we might lose our data on them due to a crashed hard drive, long-term usage or accidental damages. Even the worst news is that the music you purchased disappears along with it. So what's left? A handicapped iPod, as Apple restricts its gadgets to sync with one music library.
So, backup your data is important. If you want to keep your music and other personal files in other storage locations, what to do? After downloading and installing AnyTrans, you can easily make it.
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To Download iPhone/iPad/iPod data to Computer:
- Launch AnyTrans and connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod like Part 1.
- Click Device Manager and choose the Music Category on the right side.
- Select the songs you want to transfer to computer.
- Click the 'To PC' button to put music from iOS device to the computer. Also, you can choose to sync with iTunes or another iPhone/iPad/iPod.
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Also Read:How to Transfer Music from iPhone to iTunes Library >
The Bottom Line
With the above methods, you can put music from a computer or iTunes on the iPod quickly. Also, AnyTrans is the best iTunes alternative to manage your iPod music as you like. Besides music, it also supports managing photos, videos, ringtones, voice memos, contacts, etc. on your iPhone/iPad/iPod. AnyTrans guarantees you 100% Safe & Security. During this process, all the contents on your iPhone will be kept safe, and you won't lose any data or files. Now download it to have a try >
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