I can’t sync my new phone with MacBook to import iTune music library

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kazumi131 Author

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I can’t sync my new phone with MacBook to import iTune music library

I can’t sync my new iPhone 13 to my MacBook in order to import IiTune music library

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 13, 2021 8:51 PM

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turingtest2

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Oct 14, 2021 6:18 PM in response to kazumi131

The last build for OS X 10.9 Mavericks is iTunes 12.6.2.20. This won't be able to sync directly with a device running iOS 15. A potential workaround would be a subscription to Apple Music, but it really is time to look at updating your old OS, or your hardware if it cannot be updated further.

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turingtest2

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Oct 24, 2021 10:58 AM in response to Issues-Apple

Issues-Apple wrote:

I have macOS Big Sur v11.6 and cannot synch or back up my iPhone 13 pro either...

See If you can't back up your iOS or iPadOS device to a computer or restore it from a backup - Apple Support and Use the Finder to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support.

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kazumi131 Author

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Oct 14, 2021 2:29 PM in response to turingtest2

OSX10.9.5, no more update for this computer, I can’t find what version of iTune but seems the latest one for this MacBook. The only musics I purchased online were transferred to my new phone when setting up. The pieces burned from CDs seem unable to sync to new devices.

Thank you!

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kazumi131 Author

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Oct 14, 2021 7:46 PM in response to turingtest2

Thank you so much for your clear answer, I can finally put this frustration behind dealing with the issue. My friend says I can import my music by using an app called Offline Music. Also it should be better to purchase a new Mac than wrestling with my old one. Thank you!!

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kazumi131 Author

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Oct 17, 2021 8:05 PM in response to turingtest2

Although the contents of your instruction seems very professional and too difficult for me, it’s a relief to know there’ll be ways to save my old music files when I get a new computer. At that time I’ll show this instructions of yours to someone more knowledgeable than I to help me to restore iTune files into new computer. I very much appreciate your kindly answering my question!

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turingtest2

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Oct 19, 2021 11:17 AM in response to kazumi131

The real key is to backup your library now such that you can restore it to any replacement computer even if your dies unexpectedly. It is always that much harder to recover data from a machine that won't start up, or worse that you no longer have!

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