Dan Flaugher

Q: backed up my music (i thought) and now cant find them.

backed up using icloud (I think) and now am trying to reinstall my music to my iPhone 5S.

itunes, Windows 7

Posted on Dec 18, 2015 6:16 PM

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Q: backed up my music (i thought) and now cant find them.

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  • by Brett L,

    Brett L Brett L Dec 20, 2015 6:25 AM in response to Dan Flaugher
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    Dec 20, 2015 6:25 AM in response to Dan Flaugher

    Hey Dan,

     

    iCloud backups do not include music. See this article for reference - About backups in iCloud and iTunes.

    Specifically -

    iCloud backups include nearly all data and settings stored on your device. iCloud backups don't include:

    • Data that's already stored in the cloud, like contacts, calendars, notes, My Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Library
    • Data stored in other cloud services, like Gmail and Exchange mail
    • Apple Pay information and settings
    • Touch ID settings
    • Content you didn't get directly from iTunes, App, or iBooks Stores, like imported MP3s, videos, or CDs
    • iTunes in the Cloud and App Store content (If it's still available in the iTunes, App, or iBooks Store, you can tap to re-download your already purchased content.)

    For music purchased from iTunes, you can either re-download it from iTunes (if the music is still in the store) or sync with iTunes on a computer that has that music. For music from other sources (CDs, other download services, etc) the music will need to be synced from iTunes.

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    Happy computing.