Manually Manage Music in ITunes Big Sur

I cannot manually manage my music. When I open iTunes my entire library is selected and I am unable to unselect songs. I can delete songs directly from my phone but I can’t add any songs that aren’t newly downloaded. There’s not option to manually manage music anywhere. All related iTunes support is for os systems before Big Sur

MacBook

Posted on Dec 13, 2020 11:29 PM

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Dec 14, 2020 12:04 AM in response to Magic2315

Hi,

Read this Use the Finder to sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod with your computer – Apple Support

What happened to iTunes? – Apple Support

Jim

Magic2315 Author

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5 points

Dec 13, 2020 11:33 PM in response to Magic2315

I found the option to manually manage music. Selected and clicked apply. Nothing changed. Entire library is still selected and cannot unselect

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