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can't sync 1 specific playlist

hi, i'm on ios 14.7.1 and macos 11.5.1.


I use the Music app to sync mp3s from my macbook to my iphone. works as expected with smart playlists as well as manual playlists.


there is 1 specific smart playlist that will not sync. it's a list of the 150 most recently added songs to the Music app.


when i check for it to sync in the finder window, it shows that it's copying songs over, but when i go to my phone, the playlist is empty with no songs.


i'm not getting any error messages. any ideas on what to do?

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Aug 19, 2021 11:38 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2021 8:36 AM

Hi defjamblaster, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that specific Smart Playlist is not syncing as expected on your iPhone.

Have you had the chance to delete, recreate that playlist?

Create, edit, and delete Smart Playlists in Music on Mac


If the issue persists after recreating the playlist, we recommend that you reach out to us here so we can take a closer look into the issue: Get Support


Take care!

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Aug 20, 2021 8:36 AM in response to defjamblaster

Hi defjamblaster, We appreciate you reaching out to us. We understand that specific Smart Playlist is not syncing as expected on your iPhone.

Have you had the chance to delete, recreate that playlist?

Create, edit, and delete Smart Playlists in Music on Mac


If the issue persists after recreating the playlist, we recommend that you reach out to us here so we can take a closer look into the issue: Get Support


Take care!

can't sync 1 specific playlist

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