Can't sync iPhone 6 iTunes library with PC iTunes library

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Can't sync iPhone 6 iTunes library with PC iTunes library

I have an iPhone 6 running iOS 11.2.6 and iTunes v12.7.3.46 installed on my PC. I have all my music saved on my PC, which I transferred from an old PC. I also updated my iTunes ID when I changed my name. Now, I can only see my music saved on my new PC on my iPhone 6 if I enable Home Sharing, despite syncing my device while plugged in. I want to have my music on my iPhone without using Home Sharing - how do I do this? (I didn't have any issues syncing the library with my older iPod nano).

iPhone 6, iOS 11.2.6, iTunes v12.7.3.46 on PC

Posted on Mar 4, 2018 1:18 PM

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Answer 1

liv0123

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Mar 5, 2018 12:32 PM in response to jhallier

Do you have your computer authorized and iTunes in the Cloud on with devices showing? - both will show under the Account section after you log in with your Apple ID and password? Also, under the Downloads and Store sections, make sure those are checked accordingly

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liv0123

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Mar 5, 2018 12:38 PM in response to liv0123

This link may be more applicable with no subscription to Apple Music:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205919

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jhallier Author

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Mar 5, 2018 11:22 AM in response to liv0123

As mentioned previously, I don't get any of the options on my PC either - this is the Preferences screen.

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jhallier Author

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Mar 5, 2018 12:46 PM in response to liv0123

Hi, yes, devices authorized and showing, and here are the selections on Downloads and Store:

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liv0123

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Mar 5, 2018 1:05 AM in response to jhallier

Try using iCloud music library

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204926

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jhallier Author

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Mar 5, 2018 10:40 AM in response to liv0123

Hi - I don't have any of those options on my phone or iTunes (to switch on iCloud music library), because I'm not subscribed to Apple Music. Are there any other ways to achieve this?

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liv0123

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Mar 5, 2018 11:13 AM in response to jhallier

Definitely.

I initiated mine from a PC originally in iTunes. My music plays with ease across all devices & platforms. I just log in with my Apple ID & Pw, and I'm good to go (: