New iPhone with existing iTunes

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New iPhone with existing iTunes

Recently purchased iPhone. Registered phone, upgraded existing iTunes library to newest version and iPhone shows in directory. However, I am unable to transfer/copy any of my music from my existing iTunes Library (set-up under husband's account) onto my iPhone. What do I need to do to be able to transfer some of the music files to my phone?

Thanks!

hp, Windows XP

Posted on Dec 20, 2008 12:19 PM

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Dec 20, 2008 12:54 PM in response to Tams08

Any error message provided?

Have you transferred any iTunes content to your iPhone from iTunes on another computer?

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herve202

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Dec 20, 2008 11:33 PM in response to Allan Sampson

same situation. unable to transfer music from my existing iTune to my new iphone

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Tams08 Author

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Dec 21, 2008 7:22 AM in response to Tams08

Allan- Thanks for the response. I am not getting any type of error message. When I open the existing library and try to click & drag music over to my iPhone "Music" folder, it simply shows a circle with a line through it indicating that I cannot perform this function. Would there be any restriction on the music because the iTunes library is set-up under my husband's ipod account?

Thanks again!

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Dec 21, 2008 7:30 AM in response to Tams08

You're welcome.

To drag iTunes content from your iTunes library to your iPhone in the iTunes source list requires selecting manually manage music and videos under the Summary tab for your iPhone sync preferences.

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courin

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Dec 21, 2008 11:45 AM in response to Tams08

I have an iTouch, and recently bought an iPhone. I would like to transfer everything on the iTouch to my iPhone so my hubbie can use the iTouch. Any idea how I can do this?

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Dec 21, 2008 12:06 PM in response to courin

You place on the iPhone with whatever is available on the Touch in the same way you placed all content on the Touch - via the iTunes sync process with iTunes on the same computer.

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roaminggnome

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Dec 21, 2008 12:09 PM in response to Tams08

Have you read the manual?

http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_UserGuide.pdf

Here is an article on syncing:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

Here is an article on Manually Managing music:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535

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Tams08 Author

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Dec 21, 2008 2:06 PM in response to Tams08

Allan - Tried it and It worked!! Thanks again. Happy Holidays!

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