Why does iCloud store only purchased music?

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Why does iCloud store only purchased music?

I have both purchased and downloaded from cd music on my iPad and iPod. I am unable to sync either with my pc as it says the content will be replaced with purchased items. Whilst I can load this stuff again ther are two purchased items, a film which oesn't show T all and video clip shows but says ineligible at the side of it. Why is it not showing all purchased items and also the other items or can it not do that and if not what is the point to it. Can anyone help me sort?

iPad, iOS 5.1

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 1:53 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 29, 2012 2:32 PM in response to maryfrombrighton

iTunes in the Cloud only stores purchased music; if you want your uploaded music to be available in the Cloud as well, then you may want to consider subscribing to iTunes Match. It's a yearly subscription for $24.99 and it can store up to 25,000 songs. It also upgrades your music to 256-kbps DRM-free AAC. Sounds a whole lot better than standard MP3.

Apple - iTunes - Match

http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/

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Answer 2

Jun 30, 2012 12:23 AM in response to Evan Blackheart

I have iCloud match but it doesn't seem to make difference. There is also the fact that it doesn't appear to store the film or video clip that I purchased from iTunes. If it can only store music what is the point to having it!!

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Answer 3

pvonk

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Jun 30, 2012 7:46 AM in response to maryfrombrighton

iCloud Match is for music. What is the point of it? To store music.

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Answer 4

Jun 30, 2012 8:26 AM in response to pvonk

In that case if it only stores music, it's a waste of money purchasing iCloud match. I would have been better off sticking with the original way of doing things. Does this mean that I can no longer have films or video clips in my library?

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pvonk

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Jun 30, 2012 8:28 AM in response to maryfrombrighton

You can always transfer files the old fashioned way - via a USB connection to iTunes.

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