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Endless Updating Cloud Music Library

Hello, I just switched to Apple Music service. I have music stored on my laptop that I've purchased through the years. Now that it is attached to Apple Music, I've asked it to sync and it has been "Updating Cloud Music Library" for days now. I have about 120 albums, but I can see them on my iPhone already. Why is it still syncing? This is very frustrating.

Thanks for the help.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 1, 2022 8:51 AM

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Feb 2, 2022 8:03 AM in response to Erin Hollowell

Hi there Erin Hollowell,


We understand you're experiencing an issue with your music taking a long time to upload after subscribing to Apple Music.


We'd like to share a resource that can help.


Take a look at it here: If your songs are grayed out


Specifically, check out the section below:

"If it's taking a long time to upload your music library

If most of your music was imported from sources other than Apple Music, or you have a large music library, it might take more time for your music library to upload.

Make sure that your computer is authorized so any music that you previously purchased from the iTunes Store can be uploaded. Then follow these steps:

  1. Connect your Mac or PC to the internet.
  2. Open the Apple Music app or iTunes.
  3. On your Mac, make sure that Sync Library is turned on. On your PC, make sure that iCloud Music Library is turned on.
  4. Keep the Apple Music app or iTunes open until your music library is finished uploading.

If a song is still grayed out after your music library is uploaded, import a new copy of the song into your music library. Then in the Apple Music app or iTunes, go to the menu bar and choose File > Library > Update Cloud Library."


We hope this helps.

Endless Updating Cloud Music Library

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