Music Transfer
I bought a new ipad and all of my music didn't transfer. How can I transfer all my music?
iPad, iPadOS 15
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Most, but not all, data can be directly copied/transferred to a new device.
Any Music/Media content, transferred from your PC/Mac using iTunes (or Finder on later Mac computers) - or “Paid” material downloaded from Apples iTunes Service - must again be downloaded to your iPad.
The reason for this intentional limitation, deliberately imposed by Apple, is to protect Copyright. In the case of iPadOS/iOS, Digital Rights Management (DRM) prevents direct copying of copyright material between devices is inhibited. This is intended to prevent the creation of illegal copies of potentially copyright material.
The iTunes Application on your PC/Mac maintains an authorised copy your media - whether this material is loaded from a CD, or downloaded from the Apple iTunes Service - and media derived from this library can be transferred to your iThings.
Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
