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Unable to move Music from my iPhone to my MacBook - plus - artwork is incorrect on iPhone 12

Most fixes I have read tells you to just delete all music files on your iPhone, and then re-sync on Music > but I am not able to do this - because my iPhone has music that is not in my Macbook's Music app. I've never found a way to get all my music that is on my iPhones, onto my newer MacBook Air (2020). Previously, I used an app called Senuti, but it isn't supported anymore. I started re-ripping all my 2,000+ CDs into Music, now the album artwork on my phone is all wonky. Any suggestions?

iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 12, 2023 12:08 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2023 10:04 AM

Thank you for your input. I was able to find a back up on an old external hard drive.


It doesn't seem normal that Apple would not support moving music that I already own (purchased via hardcopy cd, audio tape etc) that is on my older iPhone or iPod devices that I also own. Not sure why the decision was made to do away with iTunes. The Music app is terrible, really poor UI and extremely buggy.


Thanks again.

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Dec 4, 2023 10:04 AM in response to turingtest2

Thank you for your input. I was able to find a back up on an old external hard drive.


It doesn't seem normal that Apple would not support moving music that I already own (purchased via hardcopy cd, audio tape etc) that is on my older iPhone or iPod devices that I also own. Not sure why the decision was made to do away with iTunes. The Music app is terrible, really poor UI and extremely buggy.


Thanks again.

Dec 2, 2023 4:36 AM in response to Gena_D

Hi Gena, if the my music files exist on my iPhone - why would I not be able to get them off my phone?


I've been using Apple products since 1993, way before everything was "synced". Over the years I've gone thru 15+ desktops & laptops, and have been adding music to my iTunes with my first iPod. Now all of that music is lost?


Oct 13, 2023 12:28 PM in response to susytg

Hello susytg,


There is not a way to move music files from your iPhone to your Mac. If the music files themselves are on the Mac hard drive, you can re-sync them with iTunes / Finder and then sync that with your iPhone so that the music libraries will match. This article explains how to do that: Import music from a computer to Music on Mac - Apple Support.


Once the music is imported, follow this guidance: Sync music between your Mac and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.


We hope this helps. Let us know if we can assist with anything else at all. Take care.





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