How can I copy files to my ipod using Rhythmbox?

I don't want to sync my Apple Brand product with RhythmBox, I just want to be able to drag and drop MP3s, similar to the way you might apply files to a USB drive. This has in the past worked without failure, does anyone know why it might have stopped working? Do I need to tell you my iPod version, or what release of Ubuntu I'm on?

Solution 1:

I'm using Ubuntu 16.04 and Rhythmbox 3.3 and an old IPod nano In my case I just copy from existing playlist in Rhythmbox and paste in IPod device it have it's own icon in Rhythmbox so the process is as follows:

1. Create new playlist if not have any with desired files
2. Select all the files that need to be transferred to the IPod
3. Copy files
4. Select IPod name in Rhythmbox
5. Paste the files.