Why can't I copy music to my iPhone from Windows 11?

When I connect my iPhone to my PC (Windows 11) and try to copy music to my iPhone, nothing happens. If I try to create a new Folder in the Internal Storage, I get a message that I need Admin rights. But everything seems fine when I check. Content & Privacy Restrictions is OFF. Ideas?

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Posted on Oct 2, 2024 1:22 AM

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razmee209

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Oct 2, 2024 10:06 AM in response to cwingrove50

cwingrove50 wrote:

When I connect my iPhone to my PC (Windows 11) and try to copy music to my iPhone, nothing happens. If I try to create a new Folder in the Internal Storage, I get a message that I need Admin rights. But everything seems fine when I check. Content & Privacy Restrictions is OFF. Ideas?

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