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iPhone music sync with iMac

When I try to sync my iPhone with music on my iMac, I get a message that (the phone) is using Cloud Music Library - and to sync, I need to turn off the Cloud Music Library. However, I learned that doing this will delete all music from my phone. Answers?

iPhone 11

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 1:53 PM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2022 3:18 PM

Your Mac isn't recognising your subscription.


"If you don't subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you won’t see an option to turn on Sync Library" – from Apple documentation


Try signing in here: https://music.apple.com


If that doesn't help try Get Support, top right on this page.

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Mar 28, 2022 2:25 PM in response to CBskss

It will delete everything related to an Apple Music subscription, but shouldn't delete your own music. I'm assuming you don't have a sub hence wanting to sync your iPhone with your Computer via cable, because if you had a sub your own music would automatically sync between the two devices.

iPhone music sync with iMac

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