Bigna88

Q: Can't select what I want synced to my devices anymore

Since the new iTunes update, I can no longer select what movies and songs I want on my devices. They ALL Sync. I don't want ALL my music and/or movies on a device. How can I select what I want synced?

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on May 20, 2016 8:38 PM

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  • by Allen A,

    Allen A Allen A May 22, 2016 7:43 AM in response to Bigna88
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    May 22, 2016 7:43 AM in response to Bigna88

    Howdy Bigna88,

     

     

    If you're having trouble getting iTunes to sync only your desired content to your device, you may need to ensure that the device is set to allow you to manage your music manually, as detailed below.

    1. Connect your device to your computer.
    2. Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
    3. Choose the content that you want to add to your device from your iTunes library. Selected song in iTunes
    4. Drag the content to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. A panel should appear. Locate your device. Dragging the song in iTunes

    If you're using an iPhone, you can only add music or video from a single iTunes Library.

    If you're using an iPad or iPod, you can add music from multiple iTunes Libraries, but video from only one iTunes Library.

    If you can't manually add or remove content from your device

    Check to make sure that the "Manually manage music and videos" option is turned on:

    1. Connect your device to your computer.
    2. Open iTunes. Make sure that you have the latest version.
    3. Locate and click on your device.
       Icon of iOS device in iTunes
    4. In the left sidebar, click Summary.
    5. Scroll down to the Options section.
    6. Click the box next to "Manually manage music and videos."
    7. Click Apply. 

    You might see a message that your device is synced with another library. This means that you've used a different computer to sync your device in the past, and iTunes can't sync without first erasing and replacing all iTunes content on your device.

     

     

    Sincerely

  • by Cbree6,

    Cbree6 Cbree6 May 24, 2016 6:30 PM in response to Allen A
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    May 24, 2016 6:30 PM in response to Allen A

    Can you tell me where the Summary page is?

    When clicking on device any of my devices there is no longer a summary to click on.  I thought that was my problem why I couldn't manage any of my devices, but no summary any where.  So how do I add or remove content from my iPod if nothing is moveable.  I tried 'Edit Playlist'; it's a no go.