How to Avoid Auto Sync with an iPod
- 1). Open the iTunes software.
- 2). Connect your iPod to your computer using the included USB cord.
- 3). Click the iPod name underneath "Devices" on the left side of the iTunes software. Tabs will become visible near the top of iTunes.
- 4). Select the "Summary" tab. The sync options for the iPod will become visible at the bottom of iTunes.
- 5). Choose the box next to the sync option labeled "Manually manage music and videos."
- 6). Click the "Apply" option at the bottom of iTunes. Your iPod will no longer auto sync with iTunes.
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