Why am I unable to to sync iTunes music playlists, from PC to iPhone 6?

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Why am I unable to to sync iTunes music playlists, from PC to iPhone 6?

It was recommended, I transfer iTunes from an old computer to my new one using iTunes Match. I used Match and the Cloud to transfer iTunes library to my new computer. However, the Playlists I spent many hours building would not show up on my iPhone 4, or PC after Sync. I turned off iTunes Match in the Store on my new PC, and manually copied all iTunes music from old PC, to the new PC.

All of my music and Playlists are as they were on the old PC. Feeling confident, I purchased a new iPhone 6. I now have a great new phone that will not allow me to Sync Playlists, from my new PC to the new phone. The Playlists will only appear on my iPhone if I turn on iTunes Match, which loses my Songs option. When I turn off iTunes Match I regain my Songs option, but lose my Playlists. I want to be able to edit Playlists on my PC as I desire, and Sync them back to my iPhone 6. I want to load new Music onto my iPhone, and Sync it back to my PC.

I currently have 4.63 GB of music, and 2.85 GB of free space left on my 16 GB iPhone, with all the latest updates.

Thanks, Greg.

iPhone 6, iOS 8.1.2, 16 GB With 2.85 Free space.

Posted on Dec 24, 2014 10:20 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 24, 2014 11:04 AM in response to GregDoering67

So, you have an iPhone 6 that can't sync to your computer... Did you authorize the computer to your iTunes account? And if you have authorized many computers before, did you de-authorize other computers?

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Answer 2

Dec 24, 2014 11:34 AM in response to TheBensonBoy

I Authorized the new PC. I did not de-Authorize my old computer. It tells me I can have up to five devices authorized.

I don't know why, but my new computer says content/apps were not copied because this computer is not authorized. However, when I follow the Authorize this computer function, I am told it is already Authorized. I have since marked the box to quit showing me the Authorize message.

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Answer 3

Dec 24, 2014 11:41 AM in response to GregDoering67

This is strange... Try de-authorizing this computer, and reauthorize again. Before you connect the phone again, try and see if your content syncs to the computer, and download the content. Then connect the phone, and see if it will sync

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Answer 4

Dec 24, 2014 3:05 PM in response to TheBensonBoy

Before I attempt your suggestion, I need to understand, "see if your content syncs to the computer, and download the content". ?

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Answer 5

Dec 24, 2014 3:30 PM in response to GregDoering67

What I mean, is when you authorize the computer, see if your apps, and songs can download to your computer.

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Answer 6

Dec 24, 2014 4:55 PM in response to TheBensonBoy

This reminds me of the guy being asked by Tech Support, if he backed up his computer? He replies "Yes, I have it backed up to the wall as far as it can go."

if your apps, and songs can download to your computer? So, perhaps because my only experience is on PC's, that frame of reference states to me, my apps and songs are downloaded on my computer now. Care to try a little more definition? 🙂

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Answer 7

Dec 24, 2014 9:46 PM in response to GregDoering67

Yes, of course. Lol "Backed up to the wall". Thats hilarious. Anyway, PC or Mac, it doesn't matter. Assuming everything is downloaded, I think I know whats up. What I do when I sync playlists, is one of two ways. I manually drag the playlist into the phone

In this photo, I don't have playlists (Im using my whole library), however, likewise, if I were to drag a playlist into my phone, it is queued to sync when you sync your phone.

Option #2: when you click on your phone on iTunes, you will click music, and scroll down to playlists, and select the playlists you prefer.