Albums On iPhone Grouped Within ‘?’ Group After Updating iPhone Via MacBook Pro

Fix songs under “?” You will find many under # too.

These usually have weird characters or broken metadata.

Do this on your iPhone/iPad or Mac:

On iPhone / iPad

1. Open Apple Music → go to Library → Songs.
2. Find a song in ?.
3. Tap and hold the song → Edit Song Info (if available) or check the album.
4. If you can’t edit on iPhone, use a Mac (next section).

On Mac (most reliable)

1. Open Music app.
2. Find the songs under ?.
3. Right-click → Get Info.
4. Check:
   1. Song name (no blank spaces at start)
   2. Remove odd symbols/emoji at the beginning
   3. Make sure the title actually starts with a normal letter or valid character
5. Click OK.

The song will immediately move to the correct alphabetical section.

You may have noticed it after an update.

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

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