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iPad won't sync with iTunes Library

I can't sync my iPad with my iTunes library on Windows PC. Sync button is greyed out


iPad mini 5 Wi-Fi

Posted on Nov 14, 2022 10:31 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2022 7:23 PM

Hello HelpDB19,



This page can provide some assistance for syncing your iPad and your PC: Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


Sync or remove content using iTunes
1. Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Click the device icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window. Learn what to do if you don't see the icon
The device icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.

3. From the list under Settings on the left side of the iTunes window, click the type of content that you want to sync or remove.* To turn syncing on for a content type, select the checkbox next to Sync.
The checkbox next to Sync Music in iTunes.

4. Select the checkbox next to each item that you want to sync.
5. Click the Apply button in the lower-right corner of the window. If syncing doesn't start automatically, click the Sync button.


If you happen to be an Apple Music member, having the Sync Library feature enabled on the iPad would prevent manual syncing with the computer. You may check if that's on in Settings > Music on the iPad.


Cheers.


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Nov 15, 2022 7:23 PM in response to HelpDB19

Hello HelpDB19,



This page can provide some assistance for syncing your iPad and your PC: Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


Sync or remove content using iTunes
1. Open iTunes and connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Click the device icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window. Learn what to do if you don't see the icon
The device icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.

3. From the list under Settings on the left side of the iTunes window, click the type of content that you want to sync or remove.* To turn syncing on for a content type, select the checkbox next to Sync.
The checkbox next to Sync Music in iTunes.

4. Select the checkbox next to each item that you want to sync.
5. Click the Apply button in the lower-right corner of the window. If syncing doesn't start automatically, click the Sync button.


If you happen to be an Apple Music member, having the Sync Library feature enabled on the iPad would prevent manual syncing with the computer. You may check if that's on in Settings > Music on the iPad.


Cheers.


iPad won't sync with iTunes Library

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