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schoolpsygal84
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iTunes

Q: How can I add a new library without erasing previous library?

It is not allowing me to sync with this computer without erasing everything else that's already on my phone.  How do I do that?

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Posted on Jun 26, 2016 7:10 PM

by Limnos,Apple recommended
Limnos Limnos
Level 9 (53,695 points)
Mac OS X
A:

Moving a library: Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its sub-folders and files) intact to the other drive, hold down the option/alt key (shift on Windows) while starting iTunes, and when requested to select a library select the iTunes Library.itl file in the copied folder. https://support.apple.com/HT201596

 

Once transferred you can merge libraries by taking the media you already have and add it to the new(old) iTunes library.  You will have to re-create playlists unless you want me to post a bunch of other follow-ups on how to transfer playlists (text only) from one library to another.

Posted on Jun 26, 2016 7:51 PM

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Q: How can I add a new library without erasing previous library?

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  • by Rysz,

    Rysz Rysz Jun 26, 2016 7:31 PM in response to schoolpsygal84
    Level 7 (20,289 points)
    iTunes
    Jun 26, 2016 7:31 PM in response to schoolpsygal84

    An iPhone can be synced to one and only one computer/iTunes, using the same Apple ID.

    Deauthorize the previous one and authorize the new one.

     

    Learn how to authorize or deauthorize your computer with your Apple ID.

      http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

    You need to log into iTunes on the computer you want to deauthorise. Otherwise, contact iTunes Store support to see if they can help.

  • by schoolpsygal84,

    schoolpsygal84 schoolpsygal84 Jun 26, 2016 7:34 PM in response to Rysz
    Level 1 (4 points)
    iTunes
    Jun 26, 2016 7:34 PM in response to Rysz

    I already deauthorized and then authorized my new one, but it still says the library is connected.

  • by Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos Jun 26, 2016 7:35 PM in response to schoolpsygal84
    Level 9 (53,695 points)
    Mac OS X
    Jun 26, 2016 7:35 PM in response to schoolpsygal84

    A device can only sync with one library at a time.  Transfer the library or its backup from your old computer to the new one.

  • by schoolpsygal84,

    schoolpsygal84 schoolpsygal84 Jun 26, 2016 7:38 PM in response to Limnos
    Level 1 (4 points)
    iTunes
    Jun 26, 2016 7:38 PM in response to Limnos

    How do I transfer it without erasing what I currently have?

  • by Limnos,Apple recommended

    Limnos Limnos Jun 26, 2016 7:51 PM in response to schoolpsygal84
    Level 9 (53,695 points)
    Mac OS X
    Jun 26, 2016 7:51 PM in response to schoolpsygal84

    Moving a library: Quick answer if you use iTunes' default preferences settings: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its sub-folders and files) intact to the other drive, hold down the option/alt key (shift on Windows) while starting iTunes, and when requested to select a library select the iTunes Library.itl file in the copied folder. https://support.apple.com/HT201596

     

    Once transferred you can merge libraries by taking the media you already have and add it to the new(old) iTunes library.  You will have to re-create playlists unless you want me to post a bunch of other follow-ups on how to transfer playlists (text only) from one library to another.