JohnnyTheFox

Q: iTunes won't sync with iPod

I'm using iTunes 12.4.1. I downloaded the latest build of iOS, synced my huge library of music, then signed up for Apple Music. Now, I'm adding more music to my personal library, but now when I try to sync it to my iPod, it doesn't add the songs. It doesn't appear I can manually add the music either, like was possible with older versions of iTunes. What can I do?

Mac Mini, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Jun 19, 2016 9:41 AM

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  • by Jeff_W.,

    Jeff_W. Jeff_W. Jun 20, 2016 12:17 PM in response to JohnnyTheFox
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    Jun 20, 2016 12:17 PM in response to JohnnyTheFox

    Hi Johnny!

     

    I understand that you're unable to sync your iPhone in the traditional way since signing up for Apple Music. I can understand the importance of being able to sync, and I'm happy to go over some information with you. You may have enabled iCloud Music Library, and if that's the case, the support article below should shed some light on this. If that's not the case and you're seeing a specific error message, please describe the error in detail.

     

    Sync Apple Music across your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and computer

     

    Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities.

     

    Cheers!

  • by JohnnyTheFox,

    JohnnyTheFox JohnnyTheFox Jun 22, 2016 1:11 PM in response to Jeff_W.
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    Jun 22, 2016 1:11 PM in response to Jeff_W.

    Let me get this straight, I can't send music to my iPod anymore if I'm connected to Apple Music, I have to upload it to iCloud first and then download it to my iPod? Now I can see some tracks I wanted in my iPod, but only a handful of them will download, the rest have a message saying "Item not available". Can I manually upload songs to iCloud, or if they don't go there then I'm out of luck?

  • by Jeff_W.,

    Jeff_W. Jeff_W. Jun 23, 2016 12:19 PM in response to JohnnyTheFox
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    Jun 23, 2016 12:19 PM in response to JohnnyTheFox

    Hi Johnny!

    It sounds like you have enabled iCloud Music Library on all of your devices as described in the support article, but are getting an error message when trying to play or download them.  
    Take a look at this article and make sure that your songs meet all of the criteria for uploading to Apple Music:

    Add music from your own collection to your Apple Music library

     

    If you're still having issues with accessing your personal music files in Apple Music, your question may be best answered using one of our other support resources available through this link:

    Contact Apple Support

    Cheers.