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Question

mp3 device is read only

Jul 22, 2011 5:29PM PDT

My son has a cheap mp3 player. I am trying to download files but mac is showing that it is read only. I have downloaded itunemywalkman and it tries to sync but gives a message that the mp3 is read only. Of course, it didn't come with any instructions (free and cheap). Any suggestions on how to change this?

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Clarification Request
(NT) Mp3 players Read Only - NO FILES
Nov 1, 2011 12:04PM PDT
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Answer
No make or model so just one idea.
Jul 23, 2011 1:50AM PDT

Some players do that if the player has a pause switch and it's on pause.