chadmon1997

Q: The "other" swells, taking up all my storage when i try to activate Itunes match on my Iphone 6 Plus. Please Help!

Not an apple music user yet. Wanted to have all my music matched /uploaded before subscribing   When i activate icloud music library on my iphone. my storage disappears.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.2.1, null

Posted on Jan 20, 2016 7:13 PM

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Q: The "other" swells, taking up all my storage when i try to activate Itunes match on my Iphone 6 Plus. Please Help!

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Jan 22, 2016 6:46 AM in response to chadmon1997
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    Jan 22, 2016 6:46 AM in response to chadmon1997

    Hello there, chadmon1997.

     

    It sounds like you are wanting to setup your iTunes Match on your iPhone 6 Plus.  The following Knowledge Base article outlines the steps on how that works on an iOS device:

     

    Use iTunes Match on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or your computer

     

    On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

    1. Tap Settings > iTunes & App Store.
    2. Sign in with the Apple ID and password that you use for iTunes Match.
    3. In the upper-left corner, tap Settings.
    4. Tap Music.
    5. Turn on iCloud Music Library.

    iTunes Match replaces the music library on your device with your iCloud Music Library. (If you're also an Apple Music member, you have the option to merge your music library instead of replacing it.) Your device might use cellular data for this download. Check with your wireless carrier for fees that might apply, or go to Settings > Music and turn off Use Cellular Data.

     

    For an overview of all the service entails feel free to review this:

     

    iTunes Match. All your music. Where and when you want it.

     

    Thanks for being a part of Apple Support Communities.

     

    Cheers.

  • by zotje,

    zotje zotje Mar 2, 2016 8:10 AM in response to pedro d
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    Mar 2, 2016 8:10 AM in response to pedro d

    No, I'm pretty sure chadmon1997 knows how.  He's just wondering why it is taking up all his storage.  The metadata of all your music...songs, album art, possibly lyrics all get add to your other memory on your iphone.  That's what's eating up the storage