Q: Compilation albums categorized as "Unknown Artist" on iPhone
I have lots of compilations in my library. Sometimes I am in the mood to listen to songs by a certain artist, but it seems like the iPhone's music app doesn't want me to. On iTunes, all my compilations have the "Album Artist" spot left blank, and the box for compilations checked. If I sort my music by artist, it will show me songs by that artist that are in compilations, and if I sort by album, the compilation will still be classified as being by Various Artists. My problem starts when I sync my music. On my iPhone's music app, all my compilations are categorized as "Unknown Artist." This isn't a huge problem, but I really like my phone and computer to be organized. Is there any way for my phone to classify compilations as "Various Artists" instead of "Unknown Artist" without losing the ability to see all of an artist's songs in artist tab? Thanks!
iPhone 5s
Posted on Dec 20, 2015 8:15 PM
iOS devices don't process the compilation flag. Fill in the appropriate Album Artist. See Grouping tracks into albums for more.
tt2
Posted on Dec 28, 2015 8:36 AM