Transferring ratings from iPod to iTunes

Jonny69 · 28-01-2011, 13:22

Hello all!

I've been adding to ratings to my music on my iPod so I can identify which tracks I want to keep on and which to discard. I'd quite like to transfer the ratings back to iTunes so they are the same as they are on the iPod.

This will let me transfer only my favourites from iTunes next time, when I want to change what's on the iPod.

Anyone got any idea how I might go about this? Can't seem to find an option in iTunes. 'Sync' and 'Copy to Play Order' doesn't seem to do it.

My Google skills have failed me this time

Edit: am using a pc by the way

Feek · 28-01-2011, 13:35

I thought it was automatic, I rate songs occasionally on my iPod and I'm pretty sure the ratings appear in iTunes. I've not turned anything on to do that, it's just always done it.

I'll check once I get home to confirm it.

Justsomebloke · 28-01-2011, 13:46

Only had mine a week or so & am on Bobby basic operating methods only.

At the mo i am 5 starring tunes i like as then they fall into the mostly played playlist, I am Nub.

Feek · 28-01-2011, 20:57

Yes, I rated a song on the iPod, synchronised and the rating transferred over. I didn't need to do anything.

JSB - Smart Playlists in iTunes are fantastic, one of the best features.

Jonny69 · 08-02-2011, 13:28

Mine doesn't seem to transfer the ratings.

I have a dodge lined up though, which involves taking everything back off the ipod. Just deciding when I'm going to be brave enough to do it

Mark · 08-02-2011, 22:36

At a guess, if you tell iTunes not to automatically sync music, it doesn't sync the ratings either. Dodge may be required.

28-01-2011, 13:22	#1
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Transferring ratings from iPod to iTunes Hello all! I've been adding to ratings to my music on my iPod so I can identify which tracks I want to keep on and which to discard. I'd quite like to transfer the ratings back to iTunes so they are the same as they are on the iPod. This will let me transfer only my favourites from iTunes next time, when I want to change what's on the iPod. Anyone got any idea how I might go about this? Can't seem to find an option in iTunes. 'Sync' and 'Copy to Play Order' doesn't seem to do it. My Google skills have failed me this time Edit: am using a pc by the way __________________

28-01-2011, 13:35	#2
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I thought it was automatic, I rate songs occasionally on my iPod and I'm pretty sure the ratings appear in iTunes. I've not turned anything on to do that, it's just always done it. I'll check once I get home to confirm it. __________________

28-01-2011, 13:46	#3
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	Only had mine a week or so & am on Bobby basic operating methods only. At the mo i am 5 starring tunes i like as then they fall into the mostly played playlist, I am Nub. __________________

28-01-2011, 20:57	#4
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Yes, I rated a song on the iPod, synchronised and the rating transferred over. I didn't need to do anything. JSB - Smart Playlists in iTunes are fantastic, one of the best features. __________________

08-02-2011, 13:28	#5
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Mine doesn't seem to transfer the ratings. I have a dodge lined up though, which involves taking everything back off the ipod. Just deciding when I'm going to be brave enough to do it __________________

08-02-2011, 22:36	#6
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	At a guess, if you tell iTunes not to automatically sync music, it doesn't sync the ratings either. Dodge may be required.