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Adding songs to Playlist on iPad not recognised after syncing

Any songs added to any playlist on my iPad does not sync to my MacBook Pro. When a new playlist is created on my iPad this is synced, but after the first sync any added songs to that playlist on my iPad are deleted and the original playlist is restored! How can I sync so that all changes I make to my playlists on my iPad will sync to iTunes on my Mac?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Feb 15, 2011 11:38 AM

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Feb 15, 2011 5:11 PM in response to MRidlee

Sorry that I don't have an answer but I can confirm what you are experiencing. I can NOT add new songs to any playlist that I create on my iPad. As you noted, I can only sync/keep the first round of songs that I add to the list. If I add more songs and sync again, it reverts to the original playlist. This is strange.

I tried Carolyn's advice and had no luck. I can't think of what I'm missing. I really didn't even care about doing this until I read your post. I was simply trying to find an answer to your question and now I am in the same boat ...

May 24, 2011 1:33 PM in response to MRidlee

Hello everyone, I found a solution to the problem:


Step 1: Click the "+" button to start creating a new playlist. This is in addition to the playlist you already have.


Step 2: Give your new playlist a name.


Step 3: When the Song List pops up, do not add any songs. Just click "Done".


Step 4: Now look at the library pane on the left,where your playlists are located. Tap on the red button next to yournew playlist and select "Delete", (the same way you would with an iPodTouch).


Step 5: Now that the playlist you just created hasbeen deleted, go to the playlist you wanted to add songs in. In theupper right you should see a button that says "Edit". Press on theEdit button. Now you should be able to add songs from the Song List.


This process is the only way to use an edit button that I've found. Hopefully, this solves your problem.

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