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iTunes FAQ

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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

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

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/

you can buy an acre of land on the moon!

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.

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.

"but, i didn't do anything!"

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.

Sell Your Song on Itunes

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Was it your New Year's resolution last year to put a song on itunes? Don't let another year go by in anonymity!
You can get your song onto the iTunes store in just a few easy steps and available for sale within 2 business days. You may have an audiobook or a video in mind to sell on iTunes. The following information mainly concerns songs and the US store, but applies to any recording or country.
For a professional recording, 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 or just prefer an uncluttered acoustic sound for your song, record at home with a microphone attached to your pc. 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.com. Or get free music and songs to use with the composer's permission at the following sites: incompetech.com, danosongs.com, and joshwoodward.com/music. You can find other resources by web-searching for 'creative commons' music and songs.
Once your recording is completed, it needs to be uploaded to iTunes for assessment. It doesn't automatically show up for sale. Songs are reviewed by the itunes panel first. They don't critique your voice or lyrics - just the sound quality of the recording. 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. There are several online for free; here's one I like: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/.
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 their 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. And you're welcome to post a comment on my site with a link to your itunes page.
Click here to get started today with the help of an iTunes music publisher who does not take a cut of your royalties and your music is usually for sale online in 2 business days after submission. Accepting artists worldwide, age 14 and up. Royalties paid monthly. $!
Your song could be a hit - you'll never know until you try!

foreign & free itunes

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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:
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 the itunes player. 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 .com email account at mailinator.
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. To buy foreign cards, read next post.
Below are links 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.
US free songs here
free tv and movies here
free audiobooks here
free short videos here
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. click here.

Buy iTunes cards

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Verified Paypal Seller since 2003

Buy Itunes cards for these countries: US, Germany, Japan, UK, Canada, Australia, Italy, Finland, and Spain. Card codes are delivered to your Paypal email. You'll need an itunes account for the country you want to redeem a code into (instructions in previous post).
I check my email for payment notifications 9am-7pm central US time and usually deliver US codes within 2 hours- expect a delay on weekends because I'm not online all day. Non-US codes can take up to 24 hours while I wait for my foreign suppliers to respond. Orders received after 7pm will be processed the next morning. Before buying, you may want to read my sales FAQ in the next post. New customers are limited to one card with first purchase and may be asked for further information to confirm ownership of the credit card or Paypal account being used. Note: the $100 option for US cards is for returning customers only. New customers please select a lower value card.
**If you only want to buy one song and not a card for the US store only: I charge double the price of the download. If its a 99cent song, then it would cost $1.98, this covers the paypal fees and gives me about 40cents for my time. Then I use itunes "gift" system to send the song to you. It will play in your US itunes account and on any foreign device that you have. Contact me by clicking my profile at the top of the page.
Scroll down for Paypal links. Below these links is the Paypal button for US cards.
£15 UK card costs £20.59 http://tinyurl.com/itu15UK
£25 UK card code costs £30.99: http://tinyurl.com/uk25gbp
€15 German code costs $31.99- http://tinyurl.com/15-German
€15 Italian code costs $29.99- http://tinyurl.com/15-Italy
€15 Spanish code costs $29.99- http://tinyurl.com/spain15
€15 Finland code costs $29.99- http://tinyurl.com/15Finnish
$20 Australian code costs $29.99- http://tinyurl.com/Australian20
$15 Canadian code costs $25.99- http://tinyurl.com/15Canada
¥1500 Japan code costs $30.99: http://tinyurl.com/jpn1500y

FAQ About My Sales

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frequently asked questions:
Do you mail a physical iTunes Gift Card or just email the code? as a matter of speed and convenience, my customers prefer that i email the code. mailing is too time-consuming for me considering the volume of sales i receive.
Where do you get your supply of cards or codes? i go to local shops and buy physical US cards. for other country's cards that i sometimes sell, i buy them from foreign stores or my customers who live in foreign countries who email me the code.
Explain the prices? for US cards, i have to buy the card at face value and pay paypal fees when sold. non-US cards cost extra depending on how much profit the foreign supplier wants from me. I must sell cards higher to cover their fees and my paypal fees and currency conversion rates.
What if there is an error when redeeming? there should be no error when redeeming unless i mis-typed a letter or number. this happens sometimes when i'm typing sleepy, just email me and i'll look at the card again.
Do you offer refunds? i do not offer refunds after the code has been redeemed into your account. however, if there is anything suspicious about a transaction, i will cancel the order and no code will be sent.
Will anyone get in trouble? Contrary to what the TOS tries to imply, redeeming foreign itunes gift cards is not against any law. It is legally purchased and is used to pay for downloads. Apple pursues those who 'steal' music by using illegal file sharing networks instead of buying from the itunes store.
Will codes expire in a certain time-frame? there is no expiration - that is always a sign of fraud if the seller says you must redeem within 24 hours or other timeframe.
What about those $50 itunes cards that sell for $20? also fraud. the seller uses stolen credit cards to buy online certificates from itunes. when the owner of the credit card sees the fraudulent charges, they contact itunes for a refund. Apple can and does trace which account holder redeemed the code. using those codes can get your itunes account suspended. if the fraudulent seller used the credit card to open a paypal account to accept your payment, you'll have to cover the chargeback costs and may have your paypal account suspended.

Comments

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excerpts from my email inbox.

Hello Mary, All fine with the code you have sent me :) Thanks so much!!! You just made my 7 year old son the happiest person ever (you know angry birds Rio). Your service is top of the range. Christos - Cyprus
Thanks a lot for the fast delivery. Because of you I was able to get those songs and apps which were not available in my country. Mohammad - India
Hey Mary, Thanks once again, you have no idea how grateful I am for the help and its nice to see there are still some honest peeps out there. Chad - South Africa
Awesome. Thanks so much Mary [for the German itunes card]. Can now buy an album that was only available on the German iTunes store !! Thanks, Adrian - USA
dear mary, this is great- managed to get hold of some educational programmes for my kids that were only available on us itunes. and thanks for all the info on how to make a us itunes account. best wishes, caroline - UK
Thanks a lot Mary, it actually worked and I am currently downloading my first ever song from the US itunes, u can't imagine how much this means to me. Alain - Canada
Dear Mary, thank so much for the quick delivery. you have yourself a very satisfied customer and i will be placing more orders very soon...love the cat photos. Nikki -Thailand
Thank YOU Mary! For a very quick service. Cheers, Terence -Belgium
Thanks heaps Mary, You rock. :) Cheers Tracie -Australia
mary, u got urself a new and loyal customer ;o) take care. patrick - Germany
Thank you for doing this so quickly. A++++ Service. It worked liked a charm! David - UK
Thank you very much and greetings from Finland! Everything worked great! -Antton
Thank you! Your service is invaluable to us folks living in 3rd world countries (well, that’s how Apple treats us!) cheers, Lisa - Australia
Thanks a lot Mary. I appreciate. Karim - Kuwait
Thanks Mary, great service! Greetings from Ireland, Rob
Thanks so much, Mary! Excited to download some Eurovision songs! :-) Derek - USA [German acct]
Got it and it worked, thanks! Senthil - India
Hello Mary, Thanks for setting up the UK itunes account. I am looking forward to making purchases. Rich - USA
Bless your cotton socks Mary, I now have Tom Tom Australia on my Iphone. Thanks again. Arnold - Thailand
Thank you so much for providing this great service. I'll definitely become a reoccurring customer!--Sincerely, Alexander - Malta
Thanks, I am very happy with the great service you provided!! ;) I will definately buy more! ;) Marcus - Singapore
Thanks Mary, Worked awesome & she will get a kick out of the user name "rock.com" very cool, thanks for taking the time to do that for me. Tracy - Canada
Thanks again Mary. Its good to have a safe, legal supplier. Love the cat photos :) Stian - Norway
Hi Mary, Thank you so much - it worked perfectly and I downloaded a few of my favourite TV shows today...FANTASTIC!! Many thanks, Melissa - Australia
Dear Mary, I confirm the validity of the code and will be shopping again soon. Florin - Denmark
Hi Mary, It worked great. Thank you very much! Ciprian - Romania
Thanks Mary, [card] works just fine and you now have a new recurring customer! Danne - Sweden
My kids would like to thank you very much. They are now enjoying the vids for Weird Al's Michael Jackson songs! Bronwyn - New Zealand
Thanks Mary! Worked great. Have a wonderful day :) Dan. - Spain

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