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Lost music

I lost all my music on my phone-they were from CDs from years ago. How do I get them back? I backed up the phone before I synced it in case something like this would happen, but my 1000's of songs didn't restore! Help!

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 12, 2021 6:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2021 6:50 PM

Songs are not included as part of the iPhone backup - even purchased ones from the iTunes Store. You can redownload those:

Redownload music - Apple Support

Songs that you got from a CD which are part of your iTunes or Music library on your computer can be re-synced to your iPhone:

Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support

If you subscribed to Apple Music on your computer & iPhone, then they may have been uploaded to the cloud. Turn on Sync Library. Learn how.


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Oct 12, 2021 6:50 PM in response to Guesswho16

Songs are not included as part of the iPhone backup - even purchased ones from the iTunes Store. You can redownload those:

Redownload music - Apple Support

Songs that you got from a CD which are part of your iTunes or Music library on your computer can be re-synced to your iPhone:

Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support

If you subscribed to Apple Music on your computer & iPhone, then they may have been uploaded to the cloud. Turn on Sync Library. Learn how.


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