How to Manually Add Songs to Your iPhone: Troubleshooting iTunes and Apple Music

Learn why you can’t manually add songs to your iPhone and how to fix it. Discover effective solutions with iTunes and Apple Music settings.

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Manual song addition to your iPhone may be restricted due to iTunes settings or Apple Music. Ensure that the 'Manually manage music and videos' option is checked in iTunes. If using Apple Music, songs might be synced from the cloud, preventing manual addition. Check your settings under Settings > Music > iCloud Music Library to resolve this.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I know if iCloud Music Library is enabled? Go to Settings > Music on your iPhone and check if the 'iCloud Music Library' option is turned on.
  2. Why won't my songs sync to my iPhone? Ensure that 'Manually manage music and videos' is checked in iTunes or that your Apple Music settings allow manual song addition.
  3. Can I use other music apps to add songs to my iPhone? Yes, other music apps like Spotify allow manual song additions, but they may have different syncing rules.
  4. What should I do if my iTunes isn't recognizing my iPhone? Try restarting both your iPhone and iTunes, check cable connections, and update iTunes to the latest version.

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