Cannot convert MP3's from iTunes to iPhone5S

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Cannot convert MP3's from iTunes to iPhone5S

iTunes version 12.1.2.27:

Unable to synch library containing 6000+ MP3 files on Windows 8.1 (64-bits) to iPhone 5S (iOS 8.3).

iTunes and MP3's are on a Samsung SSD. iPhone connected directly to PC via original Apple USB cable. No USB hubs.

After about 10% errors pop up stating files cannot be converted. (?!?!?)

I inspected the first couple of files causing the error. They seem fine. Play OK, tags are in order. MP3 CBR 320.

I shift started iTunes and created a new library. No luck.

Any clues?

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.3

Posted on Jun 17, 2015 2:11 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 17, 2015 2:20 PM in response to dennisfromamersfoort

addendum: some MP3's are VBR.

Diagnostics:

Microsoft Windows 8 x64 Business Edition (Build 9200)

ASUSTeK Computer INC. CM1831

iTunes 12.1.2.27

QuickTime is niet beschikbaar

FairPlay 2.7.50

Apple Application Support 3.1.3

iPod-updaterbibliotheek 12.0

Cd-stuurprogramma 2.2.3.0

Cd-stuurprogramma DLL 2.1.3.1

Apple mobiel apparaat 8.1.1.3

Apple Mobile Device-stuurprogramma 1.65.0.0

Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)

Gracenote SDK 3.06.1.3084

Gracenote MusicID 3.06.1.3084

Gracenote-inzending 3.06.1.3084

Gracenote-DSP 3.06.1.3084

iTunes-serienummer 000000871631E0B0

Huidige gebruiker is geen beheerder.

De huidige lokale datum en tijd zijn 2015-06-17 23:16:20.

De veilige modus van iTunes is niet actief.

Door WebKit versnelde samenstelling is ingeschakeld.

HDCP wordt niet ondersteund.

Core Media wordt ondersteund.

**** Informatie over externe plugins ****

Er zijn geen externe plugins geïnstalleerd.

**** Tests netwerkverbindingen ****

Informatie over netwerkadapter

Adapternaam: {4AC15594-57AB-41EB-860A-602CF891F9F8}

Beschrijving: Realtek PCIe GBE Family-controller

IP-adres: 192.168.0.173

Subnetmasker: 255.255.255.0

Standaardgateway: 192.168.0.1

DHCP ingeschakeld: Ja

DHCP-server: 192.168.0.1

Lease verkregen: Wed Jun 17 17:46:10 2015

Lease vervalt: Thu Jan 01 01:00:00 1970

DNS-servers: 192.168.0.1

Actieve verbinding: LAN-verbinding

Verbonden: Ja

Online: Ja

Gebruikt modem: Nee

Gebruikt LAN: Ja

Gebruikt proxy: Nee

Informatie over de firewall

Windows-firewall is ingeschakeld.

iTunes is NIET actief in de Windows-firewall.

Verbinding met Apple website is geslaagd.

Verbindingspoging om te zoeken in de iTunes Store is geslaagd.

Verbindingspoging om aankopen te doen in de iTunes Store is geslaagd.

Verbindingspoging met de iPhone-activatieserver is geslaagd.

Verbindingspoging met de firmware-updateserver is geslaagd.

Verbindingspoging met de Gracenote-server is geslaagd.

Laatste geslaagde toegang tot iTunes Store: 2015-06-17 23:14:57.

**** Tests aangesloten apparaten ****

iPodService 12.1.2.27 (x64) is actief.

iTunesHelper 12.1.2.27 is actief.

Apple Mobile Device Service service 3.3.0.0 is actief.

Geen Universal Serial Bus-controller gevonden.

Geen FireWire-hostcontroller (IEEE 1394) gevonden.

Informatie over aangesloten apparaten:

iPhone Dennis, iPhone 5s (CDMA) gebruikt firmwareversie 8.3

Serienummer: F2LLQMKSFFGH

**** Synchronisatietests apparaten ****

Synchronisatietests geslaagd.

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Answer 2

Jun 17, 2015 2:57 PM in response to dennisfromamersfoort

Addendum: I unchecked the convert higher bitrates to AAC 256 and tried again. Still no luck.

One of the culprit files:

General

Complete name : C:\Users\Dennis\Music\Audiograbber\Donald Fagen\[1982] The Nightfly\01 I.G.Y..mp3

Format : MPEG Audio

File size : 13.9 MiB

Duration : 6mn 4s

Overall bit rate mode : Constant

Overall bit rate : 320 Kbps

Album : The Nightfly

Part/Position : 1

Part/Total : 1

Track name : I.G.Y.

Track name/Position : 1

Track name/Total : 8

Performer : Donald Fagen

Composer : Donald Fagen

Genre : Rock

Recorded date : 1982

Writing library : iTunes 10.3.1.55

iTunPGAP : 0

Audio

Format : MPEG Audio

Format version : Version 1

Format profile : Layer 3

Duration : 6mn 4s

Bit rate mode : Constant

Bit rate : 320 Kbps

Channel(s) : 2 channels

Sampling rate : 44.1 KHz

Compression mode : Lossy

Stream size : 13.9 MiB (100%)

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Answer 3

Jun 23, 2015 7:33 AM in response to dennisfromamersfoort

HI Dennis,

Not sure if you've found a solution elsewhere, but i just stumbled across this and its recent so this info may help.

You shouldn't need to convert any files as, per the below, the example MP3 details you provide are supported. Did you check the original files for errors, corruption?

The MP3 format you are using is the best quality of the lossy MP3 formats at CBR 320kbps and you want to avoid re-converting already compressed audio files as each time you do this there is some degradation. Additionally ITUNES uses the inferior Fraunhofer's algorithm, you should try and use LAME for MP3 wherever possible and again, ideally only from the original loss less file source (WAV, AIF, APE etc)

Also, if your on a PC, why would you use ITUNES, its a terrible piece of software and best avoided. It's slightly better on the MAC, but still substandard compared to what is was several years ago. The idea of sticking with OEM software is nice,an obviously Apples ideology, but ITUNES is like a prison sentence with constant adverts. Perhaps search for an " Itunes alternative" ?

iPhone 5S viewable audio formats:

AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV.

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Answer 4

Jul 5, 2015 2:12 PM in response to Bilstrude

Dear Bilstrude,

I am not trying to convert MP3 files, iTunes is (for whatever reason). I just want to get the music from my PC and NAS onto my iPhone 5s. There are two ways of doing this that I know of.

1. Via iTunes. This obviously doesn't work as it is failing to convert the files for whatever reason it is trying to convert.

2. Using DS Audio, an app that comes with my Synology NAS.

The issue when using an app to transfer MP3's is that the music is only playable in this app, not in the standard iPhone 'Music' app. But that is not e very tough pill to swollow.

So right now I am using option number 2.

Thanks,

Dennis

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Answer 5

Jul 5, 2015 10:40 PM in response to dennisfromamersfoort

Try a utility like copy trans or syncios. There are many others out there but these are lightweight, stable, with simple, clean interfaces and enable you to pull music and other on and of both your device and other people's. My preference is syncios, which is a paid for software, although there is a free trial. And I prefer to use that over iTunes whether on my Mac or pc. Copy trans is free, and again there are many others out there.. These are just two suggestions I knows work

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