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How about for iOS 11.0.1?

This applies great to older versions of iTunes but I can't find it in the new version.

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Posted on Jan 14, 2013 8:52 AM

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Jan 14, 2013 10:03 AM in response to Steve Zenk

These are two possible approaches that should work to move the existing library to a new computer.


Method 1

  1. Backup the library with this User Tip.
  2. Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
  3. Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
  4. Keep your backup up-to-date in future.


Method 2

Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.


Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.


I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.


Should you be in the unfortunate position where your computer has died with no backup then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device.


You can use an iPod that has disk mode to move your library with any version of iTunes, either in one step if the device is big enough, or by breaking up the transfer into smaller chunks. I would, however, recommend you get a drive dedicated to the purpose of backing up your iTunes library and other personal data, and with room for future growth.


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How about for iOS 11.0.1?

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