iTunes FAQ
a lot of issues are addressed within the itunes store window. open the itunes player on your computer. at the top left corner of the screen, you should see this menu: file-edit-view-controls-store-advanced-help. click these to see help with itunes, ipod, appletv, genius, playlist, files/folders, syncing, authorizing computers, etc.
contact itunes- if you are having a problem with itunes, cards, devices, etc, contact them and, from my experience, they are very good at responding within 24 hours. http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
to make a general comment or suggestion to the company- http://tinyurl.com/ItunesFeedback.
to send a request to iTunes for a song, tv show, etc- http://tinyurl.com/Your-Requests
itunes match - can be bought with gift card credit but there must be a credit card linked with the account.
proper disarming technique
make separate itunes libraries or accounts on 1 pc: in this link, where it says 'hold down the shift key', continually hold it down while clicking the files until the little dialog box opens. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589. also, you can use the same credit card or US paypal account to open different itunes accounts if you use unique email addresses or log-in ID's for each account .
you can share music between different itunes accounts if the accounts are on the same pc: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203
use multiple ipods on 1 pc: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
create an account on iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad (iOS 3.0 or later required).- http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3575
set-up email account for ipod/iphone/ipad: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4810
opening an itunes account with no form of payment is allowed and explained at itunes' own website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
spray juice directly from the fruit:
http://tinyurl.com/juice-sprayer
cancel itunes pre-orders: You can cancel a pre-order at any time before it goes live. 1. Open iTunes. 2. Go to the iTunes Music Store. 3. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the Account button. This button will typically show your email address. It may also say Sign In. 4. Sign in using the iTunes account name and password you used to pre-order the item. 5. Click on the Manage Pre-Orders button. If you don't have any pre-orders in the system, the Manage Pre-Orders button will not appear on this screen. 6. Click the Cancel button next to the item.
sync music: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351
sync videos: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1333
sync photos: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1678
movies are viewable on Mac or Windows pc using iTunes 7.6 or later, iPhone/iPod touch/iPod nano 3rd/4th gen, iPod classic or on TVs using AppleTV.
broadband internet required.
you have 30 days after downloading a movie to begin viewing.
Once you begin viewing, you have 24hrs left to finish viewing the movie; view it unlimited times for 24hrs. http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n307257
apps can be downloaded to, but not used, on your computer. To use an application from the App Store, sync it to your iPod or iPhone.
also, most countries require a credit card to purchase apps and games. the UK and US accepts itunes gift cards for apps.
create apps: it's costly and time-consuming to write codes for apps. if you don't know how or don't have the money, here's a site that can create your app with no up-front cost. they can submit it to itunes and split the profits with you: http://tinyurl.com/appmaker
if you want to create an app yourself for personal use (not on itunes), you can do that here for free: http://www.buzztouch.com/pages/
make a podcast - you can record from your computer with a webcam or microphone. click 'start' at the bottom of your screen, click 'all programs', click 'accessories', click 'entertainment', click 'audio recorder'. http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html
all iPod click wheel games http://tinyurl.com/clickwheel.
all apps: http://tinyurl.com/AllAppCategories .
all musicians and music: http://tinyurl.com/AllTheMusic.
all podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/AllPodcasts
close account- you can't do it yourself. you must contact itunes and ask them to disable the account. however, by disabling it, you won't be able to access your downloads.
save all your downloads onto a disc before disabling/cancelling an itunes account.
use one account's money for other accounts or emailing a download to someone: you can buy items & have iTunes to email the download link to a friend- or to yourself if you have different accounts. you can't use an itunes gift card balance to gift items- you must use a credit or debit card. you can't use one country's money for a different country's account. if the recipient is in a different country, they need to have a separate account to receive the download.
instructions to redeem giffts: http://support.apple.com/kb/TA23697.
also, if you sent the link and it didn't arrive or it was deleted, you can re-send it: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1541.
for more details about gifting, scroll to the bottom of the page at this link : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2736#4
gift cards: once redeemed, you can't enter the same gift card again either into the same account or a different account. you can't "split" the card over two accounts. you can redeem cards consecutively and they will add together. you don't have to spend it all at once- it does not expire. once all the money is spent, card is not re-loadable; you'll need to buy a new one.
scratched off some of the code: locate the serial number and contact Apple here http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ and they'll email you the code. serial numbers may start with: GCA & have 16 digits; 60 & have 16 or 19 digits; EPY & have 14 digits; or PBH & have 22 digits.
how to redeem card on iphone/ipad/ipod: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1574.
foreign gift cards: they are coded differently for each country. you can use foreign cards but it requires separate accounts; instructions to open foreign accounts are further down this page.
itunes code generators: there is no code generator for the public to use. if you try those online, it will download destructive viruses to your pc. even so, it would be fraud to use it to get priced downloads from itunes.
http://tinyurl.com/yolk-lifter
if you moved to another country: click 'account' on the right side of the screen, then you'll see 'change country' under your address.
if you just want to change the store, not your address-- make sure you are on the main itunes page, scroll down to the very bottom and you'll see 'my store' and a flag, click on the country and you'll get a large list of countries to choose.
gift card balance: if you have a gift card balance in your account, it may prevent you from switching countries until it has all been spent. if you don't have enough money to spend- like 39cents- just keep that account in its original country, sign out, and open a new account with a different email for the new country.
to change the language in an account: click 'edit' in the top left corner of the itunes player, then in the pop-up, click 'general'. at the bottom is the language selector.
parental controls- click 'edit' in the top left corner of the itunes player; click on parental control in the pop-up for settings. you can set up an allowance for your kids. this feature allows you to send a monthly iTunes Store credit to a family member (or friend) in an amount from $10 to $50 without a credit card being on their account. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2105
re-downloading purchases: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
find missing iTunes downloads: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
resume interrupted downloads: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1725
back-up your itunes library onto a cd or dvd: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1382
transfer stuff from your ipod/iphone to your pc: you don't need third party software to do this. it's easy and its free; here are the steps: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
back up information stored in your ipod/iphone: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
add content to your itunes from a cd or other items in your computer: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1473
ipod "frozen": http://tinyurl.com/ipodfrozen
sync new songs without deleting other songs on your iPod: open iTunes, Select your iPod in the Source pane. Click the Summary tab. Click "Manually manage music and videos", Click OK then click Apply.
contact itunes- if you are having a problem with itunes, cards, devices, etc, contact them and, from my experience, they are very good at responding within 24 hours. http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
to make a general comment or suggestion to the company- http://tinyurl.com/ItunesFeedback.
to send a request to iTunes for a song, tv show, etc- http://tinyurl.com/Your-Requests
itunes match - can be bought with gift card credit but there must be a credit card linked with the account.
proper disarming technique
make separate itunes libraries or accounts on 1 pc: in this link, where it says 'hold down the shift key', continually hold it down while clicking the files until the little dialog box opens. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1589. also, you can use the same credit card or US paypal account to open different itunes accounts if you use unique email addresses or log-in ID's for each account .
you can share music between different itunes accounts if the accounts are on the same pc: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203
use multiple ipods on 1 pc: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
create an account on iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad (iOS 3.0 or later required).- http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3575
set-up email account for ipod/iphone/ipad: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4810
opening an itunes account with no form of payment is allowed and explained at itunes' own website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
spray juice directly from the fruit:
http://tinyurl.com/juice-sprayer
cancel itunes pre-orders: You can cancel a pre-order at any time before it goes live. 1. Open iTunes. 2. Go to the iTunes Music Store. 3. In the upper right-hand corner, click on the Account button. This button will typically show your email address. It may also say Sign In. 4. Sign in using the iTunes account name and password you used to pre-order the item. 5. Click on the Manage Pre-Orders button. If you don't have any pre-orders in the system, the Manage Pre-Orders button will not appear on this screen. 6. Click the Cancel button next to the item.
sync music: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1351
sync videos: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1333
sync photos: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1678
movies are viewable on Mac or Windows pc using iTunes 7.6 or later, iPhone/iPod touch/iPod nano 3rd/4th gen, iPod classic or on TVs using AppleTV.
broadband internet required.
you have 30 days after downloading a movie to begin viewing.
Once you begin viewing, you have 24hrs left to finish viewing the movie; view it unlimited times for 24hrs. http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n307257
apps can be downloaded to, but not used, on your computer. To use an application from the App Store, sync it to your iPod or iPhone.
also, most countries require a credit card to purchase apps and games. the UK and US accepts itunes gift cards for apps.
create apps: it's costly and time-consuming to write codes for apps. if you don't know how or don't have the money, here's a site that can create your app with no up-front cost. they can submit it to itunes and split the profits with you: http://tinyurl.com/appmaker
if you want to create an app yourself for personal use (not on itunes), you can do that here for free: http://www.buzztouch.com/pages/
make a podcast - you can record from your computer with a webcam or microphone. click 'start' at the bottom of your screen, click 'all programs', click 'accessories', click 'entertainment', click 'audio recorder'. http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html
all iPod click wheel games http://tinyurl.com/clickwheel.
all apps: http://tinyurl.com/AllAppCategories .
all musicians and music: http://tinyurl.com/AllTheMusic.
all podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/AllPodcasts
close account- you can't do it yourself. you must contact itunes and ask them to disable the account. however, by disabling it, you won't be able to access your downloads.
save all your downloads onto a disc before disabling/cancelling an itunes account.
use one account's money for other accounts or emailing a download to someone: you can buy items & have iTunes to email the download link to a friend- or to yourself if you have different accounts. you can't use an itunes gift card balance to gift items- you must use a credit or debit card. you can't use one country's money for a different country's account. if the recipient is in a different country, they need to have a separate account to receive the download.
instructions to redeem giffts: http://support.apple.com/kb/TA23697.
also, if you sent the link and it didn't arrive or it was deleted, you can re-send it: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1541.
for more details about gifting, scroll to the bottom of the page at this link : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2736#4
gift cards: once redeemed, you can't enter the same gift card again either into the same account or a different account. you can't "split" the card over two accounts. you can redeem cards consecutively and they will add together. you don't have to spend it all at once- it does not expire. once all the money is spent, card is not re-loadable; you'll need to buy a new one.
scratched off some of the code: locate the serial number and contact Apple here http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ and they'll email you the code. serial numbers may start with: GCA & have 16 digits; 60 & have 16 or 19 digits; EPY & have 14 digits; or PBH & have 22 digits.
how to redeem card on iphone/ipad/ipod: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1574.
foreign gift cards: they are coded differently for each country. you can use foreign cards but it requires separate accounts; instructions to open foreign accounts are further down this page.
itunes code generators: there is no code generator for the public to use. if you try those online, it will download destructive viruses to your pc. even so, it would be fraud to use it to get priced downloads from itunes.
http://tinyurl.com/yolk-lifter
if you moved to another country: click 'account' on the right side of the screen, then you'll see 'change country' under your address.
if you just want to change the store, not your address-- make sure you are on the main itunes page, scroll down to the very bottom and you'll see 'my store' and a flag, click on the country and you'll get a large list of countries to choose.
gift card balance: if you have a gift card balance in your account, it may prevent you from switching countries until it has all been spent. if you don't have enough money to spend- like 39cents- just keep that account in its original country, sign out, and open a new account with a different email for the new country.
to change the language in an account: click 'edit' in the top left corner of the itunes player, then in the pop-up, click 'general'. at the bottom is the language selector.
parental controls- click 'edit' in the top left corner of the itunes player; click on parental control in the pop-up for settings. you can set up an allowance for your kids. this feature allows you to send a monthly iTunes Store credit to a family member (or friend) in an amount from $10 to $50 without a credit card being on their account. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2105
re-downloading purchases: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
find missing iTunes downloads: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1408
resume interrupted downloads: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1725
back-up your itunes library onto a cd or dvd: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1382
transfer stuff from your ipod/iphone to your pc: you don't need third party software to do this. it's easy and its free; here are the steps: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
back up information stored in your ipod/iphone: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
add content to your itunes from a cd or other items in your computer: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1473
ipod "frozen": http://tinyurl.com/ipodfrozen
sync new songs without deleting other songs on your iPod: open iTunes, Select your iPod in the Source pane. Click the Summary tab. Click "Manually manage music and videos", Click OK then click Apply.
Buy Itunes - email delivery
Itunes card codes delivered by email worldwide. We can open itunes accounts for new customers if requested at checkout. Paypal and credit/debit cards accepted. The initial sign in process insures against fraud and makes your subsequent purchases quicker (if you tick the box to save your info). Your purchase financially helps my efforts to spay, feed, and doctor the stray cats where I live and work. Thank you - Mary, USiTunes. Paypal verified seller since 2003.
New! Homeland series 2 is now available on the UK and Australian itunes stores! Scroll down to buy itunes. If you don't see the country you want, post a comment to request it.
New! Homeland series 2 is now available on the UK and Australian itunes stores! Scroll down to buy itunes. If you don't see the country you want, post a comment to request it.
Free itunes downloads & Foreign accounts
Music, apps, etc, from foreign iTunes Stores are fully compatible with iPads, pc's, iPhones and iPods from any country. Follow the instructions exactly to open a local or foreign account without a credit card so you can access free or foreign downloads. To get priced downloads, you can use an itunes card from the specific country. See previous post to buy.
1. You'll need an address and phone number for the country you want an account for. Find this with a google search for the name of the desired country (or its city) with the word school, hotel, or church, example: Florida Hotel or London school, etc. Every country has one of these, so use their address and phone number. They won't be contacted; itunes only sends you an email to verify the account. Note: most US states charge tax on itunes purchases; choose Oregon or Florida addresses, they don't charge tax, so you have more money to spend.
2. If you're on a pc, download theitunes player here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download. If you already have the itunes player, you don't need to download it again - just sign out of your current account. Open the player/store window. Scroll down to the bottom. Click on the flag to choose the country you want an account for. You can also make accounts on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
3. Click on App store, then click on any free app. When it pops up, click 'get app'. When prompted, click 'create a new account'. By choosing a free app, you get the "none" option for credit cards on the payment page. Do select 'none'.
4. You'll need to sign up with an email address that isn't being used for other Apple accounts. It should not have a country identifier attached, like email@server.co.uk. You can get a quick and secure .com email account at http://www.9y.com.
5. Click the link in the activation email from itunes- it may take a few hours to receive. Sign in and the account is activated. You can now download any free items, which vary weekly per country. To buy downloads that are priced, click the redeem link and enter your itunes code for the specific country.
Below is a link to a website with a big list of free stuff from itunes, new and old. Where their page says subscribe or start now to download- skip that, it's not necessary. Scroll down their page and you'll see the lists and links to free stuff. Where you see little gray buttons with the word itunes, click those. It takes you directly to the Itunes store where the item is available.
http://www.itsfreedownloads.com/
paid apps for free: every day in the US itunes store a different paid app (99¢-$4) is temporarily free to download to your iphone, ipad, or android. http://www.freeappaday.com
1. You'll need an address and phone number for the country you want an account for. Find this with a google search for the name of the desired country (or its city) with the word school, hotel, or church, example: Florida Hotel or London school, etc. Every country has one of these, so use their address and phone number. They won't be contacted; itunes only sends you an email to verify the account. Note: most US states charge tax on itunes purchases; choose Oregon or Florida addresses, they don't charge tax, so you have more money to spend.
2. If you're on a pc, download theitunes player here: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download. If you already have the itunes player, you don't need to download it again - just sign out of your current account. Open the player/store window. Scroll down to the bottom. Click on the flag to choose the country you want an account for. You can also make accounts on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
3. Click on App store, then click on any free app. When it pops up, click 'get app'. When prompted, click 'create a new account'. By choosing a free app, you get the "none" option for credit cards on the payment page. Do select 'none'.
4. You'll need to sign up with an email address that isn't being used for other Apple accounts. It should not have a country identifier attached, like email@server.co.uk. You can get a quick and secure .com email account at http://www.9y.com.
5. Click the link in the activation email from itunes- it may take a few hours to receive. Sign in and the account is activated. You can now download any free items, which vary weekly per country. To buy downloads that are priced, click the redeem link and enter your itunes code for the specific country.
Below is a link to a website with a big list of free stuff from itunes, new and old. Where their page says subscribe or start now to download- skip that, it's not necessary. Scroll down their page and you'll see the lists and links to free stuff. Where you see little gray buttons with the word itunes, click those. It takes you directly to the Itunes store where the item is available.
http://www.itsfreedownloads.com/
paid apps for free: every day in the US itunes store a different paid app (99¢-$4) is temporarily free to download to your iphone, ipad, or android. http://www.freeappaday.com
Sell Your Song on Itunes
You can put your recording on the iTunes store in just a few simple steps and available for sale within 2 business days. If you have the finances, you can hire time at a local studio which can be found in a phone directory. They've got musicians, instruments and mixing/recording machines available with experienced personnel to put together a high quality recording. It can cost several hundred dollars.
If you're on a budget, record at home with a microphone attached to your computer. Use the voice recorder program that is already in your pc. To find it, click 'start' in the lower left corner of your screen; select all programs; click accessories; click sound recorder. Make music with a guitar or keyboard. Or go a capella.
To make a recording of a popular song or a "cover" song, you'll need legal permission and will have to pay royalties to the writer. This step can be done by searching the title of the song at harryfox. Or get free music and songs to use with the composer's permission at the following sites: incompetech, danosongs, joshwoodward. You can find other resources by web-searching for 'creative commons' music and songs.
Once your recording is completed, it needs to be mixed and mastered for that "radio-ready" sound. To master the recording by layering sounds or removing noise or other editing, you can use an online mixer. It will greatly improve the sound quality of your song, which helps assure that people will enjoy hearing it on their music devices. There are several online for free; here's one I like: audacity.
Now your song is ready to be put in the itunes store. Recording artists are required to submit their work through a publisher with whom iTunes has an established business relationship. It's easy and low-cost. Just upload your songs to the publisher's server and not only will your music be for sale on iTunes, but will also be submitted to Amazon MP3, Zune Marketplace, Rhapsody, eMusic, and others so your profits are multiplied! Itunes pays approximately .66¢ per song sold or $6.60 per album with 11 or more songs.
Once you're available on iTunes, promote yourself - talk about your song in online forums, Facebook, youtube video, newspapers, fliers, and of course tell family and friends - you know they'll spend a dollar for a download to get you started.
Click here to get started today with the help of an iTunes music publisher who does not take any of your royalties and your music is available for sale in 2 business days. Accepting artists worldwide, age 14 and up. Royalties paid monthly. $!
Your song could be a hit - you'll never know until you try!
.
If you're on a budget, record at home with a microphone attached to your computer. Use the voice recorder program that is already in your pc. To find it, click 'start' in the lower left corner of your screen; select all programs; click accessories; click sound recorder. Make music with a guitar or keyboard. Or go a capella.
To make a recording of a popular song or a "cover" song, you'll need legal permission and will have to pay royalties to the writer. This step can be done by searching the title of the song at harryfox. Or get free music and songs to use with the composer's permission at the following sites: incompetech, danosongs, joshwoodward. You can find other resources by web-searching for 'creative commons' music and songs.
Once your recording is completed, it needs to be mixed and mastered for that "radio-ready" sound. To master the recording by layering sounds or removing noise or other editing, you can use an online mixer. It will greatly improve the sound quality of your song, which helps assure that people will enjoy hearing it on their music devices. There are several online for free; here's one I like: audacity.
Now your song is ready to be put in the itunes store. Recording artists are required to submit their work through a publisher with whom iTunes has an established business relationship. It's easy and low-cost. Just upload your songs to the publisher's server and not only will your music be for sale on iTunes, but will also be submitted to Amazon MP3, Zune Marketplace, Rhapsody, eMusic, and others so your profits are multiplied! Itunes pays approximately .66¢ per song sold or $6.60 per album with 11 or more songs.
Once you're available on iTunes, promote yourself - talk about your song in online forums, Facebook, youtube video, newspapers, fliers, and of course tell family and friends - you know they'll spend a dollar for a download to get you started.
Click here to get started today with the help of an iTunes music publisher who does not take any of your royalties and your music is available for sale in 2 business days. Accepting artists worldwide, age 14 and up. Royalties paid monthly. $!
Your song could be a hit - you'll never know until you try!
.
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