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Unable to accurately sync all songs in playlists.
iTunes shows 434 songs
Sync only copies 362
Validated that there were no duplicates or missing source files
Updated iTunes to latest version
Changed new USB-C Cables
Reset iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 however same error occurs
Someone know if this issue is resolved in any software configuration?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 17
Are the songs themselves synced/on the device? Afaik syncing playlists doesn’t sync the songs it contains just the data for those songs which would then be included in the playlist. If the song isn’t already on the device then it wouldn’t be included.
Sometimes I have to delete the songs from the device then sync so you could try deleting those songs which don’t sync & trying again.
You can also use the new Apple apps - Music & Sync to sync music. From the MS App Store.
Everything used to work
Then I tried Apple Music Service
Cancelled because link to Algoriddim's Djay Pro is not as good as Tidal
All local music is still in the same local directory and playable by iTunes
Some songs display a small cloud logo however that doesn't mean it doesn't copy those tracks
Completely puzzled why Apple Music cancelation just broke everything
Is this supported by Apple?
I have 2-warranty valid devices iPad M2 and iPhone 15 both not syncing properly
I’d try the suggestion to delete the files from your devices then sync the song again.
iTunes used to work well without problems but there are one or two niggles with it now. As Apple seem to be moving away from iTunes & more towards Apple sync + the specific app (Music, Movies & TV etc) I doubt these niggles will be fixed.
Terrible experience.
Without warning or notification, installation of Music App took ownership of my local playlists.
Automatically caused iTunes to no longer allow me to even view/access any music.
Installed Apple Sync and this app completely made a mess of all playlists automatically moving stuff around and creating copies of original playlists with partial content and inaccurate of what was originally created.
Installed Apple TV, those playlists only partially available.
Restarted computer, opened and closed all apps, re-created playlists and playlist groups.
On a small 500 song playlist Apple Sync works.
I have however 16,000 songs and every time I attempt to sync all Apple Sync shuts down somewhere along the process. iPad thinks all files are present and only 20% to 30% actually there. Re-start Sync shuts down again and some other songs show up while others are removed still in the same percentage of success.
Scared to have to rebuild all my music library researching how to go back to iTunes... at least it had an 80% sync completion.
No, the total songs are simply different.
Tried three iPads Pro 12.9, 11 and Mini 6
All have the same issue
Thank you for following up Doctor9fan
I conducted this process too... completely reset iPad and set up as new device.
I suppose Apple sync is the next step to take
You’re welcome. Let me know if the Music app & the Apple sync app work.
No problem for me when I went back to iTunes after trying the new apps after I found they were buggy. I was hoping they’d have improved by now.
Syncing music playlists from iTunes on Windows 11
