Constant Re-Logging into iTunes Match
I constantly have to relog into iTunes Match. Even when i do login all i see is grey download arrows. When I close iTunes and relaunch I will then get the download icons that work. This is REALLY annoying and im starting to not like iTunes match very much.
When I run diagnostics it tells me that a secure connection to iTunes is unsuccessful and not in safe mode and that I'm not an administrator
Then you're probably not.
but yet I'm the only person to have a user account on this laptop so therefore I am the administrator.
Not necessarily, no. There is an account in Windows actually titled "administrator", distinct from your user account. Your user account may or may not have administrator privileges, depending on what was granted when the account was created.
a secure connection to iTunes is unsuccessful
That usually suggests some sort of firewall, privacy filter, or antivirus/antispyware utility is blocking the connection. This block may be in software on your laptop or in any router through which your Internet connection runs. From your description of your other problems, it definitely sounds like some sort of firewall to me.
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Why do i have to log into iTunes match repeatedly?
I have about four devices synced with iTunes match. Almost every time I log into my computer I have to sign out, sign in, enable iTunes match again. Over and over and over and over again...
I love iTunes match but I dont understand why I have to enable it so much if it's already been enabled multiple times. The only device I dont have to sign in a lot on is my iPhone, but I use that almost every day with match, but any computer I might use 2 or 3 times a week. It seems to have to do with the duration of time since I last used match. Either way it is quite annoying...I'm on Windows 7 and using Itunes 10 (not planning on upgrading to 11 due to others complaints of more issues with 11)
I've had imatch for about 4-5 days and what I noticed is the 'greyed out/kicked out of imatch' issue only started when i tried to sync my ipod through itunes. Since I did that, i seem to be getting the whole library greyed out, and the fix is to log out and log in again, start match again, and it goes through it's whole process just like when you first start with imatch. It's time consuming. But I wonder if the sync is what created the problem. It didnt seem to happen before I did that and I read in other forums that syncing and imatch don't work too well together.
The other thing is I think it could be that once you've played songs from the cloud on your other cloud device, in my case iphone, then go back to the computer, this could also cause the kicked out effect. I don't see why this should be how it acts, if all devices are using the same cloud, they should all run together seamlessly... but it doesn't seem to be the case.
The good thing is it always goes back to find the whole library even though I deleted some files from my HD (in process of upgrading all to 256 bitrate) so I am scrambling to get back the last few hundred files on my system.... because I just do not trust this whole cloud thing.
Everybody needs to back up EVERYTHING.. ALL the time.
Imatch is a great concept if they could work out the bugs. -
When I try to log in to the iTunes Store on my Apple TV I get an error message that says the Apple ID isn't recognized or password is incorrect. It matches what I use for logging into iTunes from my PC, any suggestions?
It's a straightforward port-forwarding issue.
You need to forward ports to the internal ip address of your apple tv as follows:
TCP 123
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Hello sadiepix,
The following article details several things that can be done to quell iTunes' constant need for authorization.
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
Cheers,
Allen -
I can log into iTunes and App Store but NOT iMessage. What gives?
I'm currently using Wifi with my 3rd gen iPad. iOS 6.0.1. I'm not home so I don't have access to my iMac (actually currently at 30k ft somewhere over Virginia :) ).
Anyway, I can log into iTunes, access the App Store, sign out of those, log back in. No prob. I used my appleID and pass to write this message. But I cannot get into Imessage, and I can't figure it out!
I get an error saying: "could not sign in. Please check your network connection and try again." If I try to make a new appleID, imessage thinks and thinks...nothing happens.
This isn't a new issue, it's been like this for quite a while, since upgrading to iOS 6 months ago. How can I get into imessage on my ipad? For what it's worth, it works fine on my iPhone.
Would appreciate any help!To Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
Use this Link > Apple Support iTunes Store Contact
Note:
Some In-App Purchases require a Credit Card. -
How can I get my (vinyl) record music into iTunes Match?
I have a rather large collection of music on CDs, Tapes, and records.
Now that iTunes Match exists I would like to include all of my music into my iTunes library.
There is no easy way (that I know of) to load anything except CDs into iTunes. So for the rest of the library one must either buy all the music again or buy equipment to play the music one time and convert it to a newer format.
My CD collection is mostly loaded and since 99.999% (virtually all) of that music is already in iTunes Match it is not uploaded to iTunes again, but it quickly becomes available to play on all my iTunes Authorized Devices.
With the exception of that 1 in ten thousand songs that I may have that iTunes does not have in the Match library there is no reason to import the music at all - other than to prove I have the actual CD's. (In any case I suppose I could have borrowed them for that anyway.)
However for CDs at least they can be imported - but for tapes and records I know of no direct way.
With something state-of-the-art like iTunes Match and my PC(s), iPhone(s) and iPad, why use stone-age-like means to prove ownership of outside-of-iTunes music?
Why not provide some other information to identify albums owned and have them available in iTunes Match without the 99.999% useless step of loading them?
In fact for most tape music it is no longer playable (to convert) as the rollers in the tape devices deteriorate and they no longer play.
Vinyl records play just fine, just not easily into a PC without purchase of expensive equipment that would be used only for the one-time load (which is really just for proof-of-ownership).
What a ridiculous waste of time, energy and funds for that 1 in 10,000 songs that may not yet exist in the iTunes Match library. Okay, as the music gets older it may even be 2 in 10,000 - but I doubt it.
I remember that each album (and 45 rpm single) has identifying information scratched into it (around the inside of the innermost track) - can that (or something else) suffice as proof of ownership to get the music into iTunes Match?
Please respond with ideas to quickly and easily get already-owned vinyl record music into an iTunes Match library.
I personally do not care if 1 (or 2) out of 10,000 of my songs gets lost because it is not in the iTunes Match library - couldn't be that good in that case anyway.
Thanks!!I too have not figured out how to convert my vinyl collection to iTunes match. Here is what I have tried:
I record my vinyl records onto CD using a Sony RCD-W500C which makes a very high quality recording. I make sure the song lengths are the same as those from the same album at the iTunes store.
Then I import the CD into my iTunes music library. I have to enter the names of the tracks manually because Gracenote cannot identify the names of the songs. I do this while the music is in my iTunes music library and the CD has been ejected from my PC.
Then I try to get the iTunes Match, but it never works. I do, however, get the artwork from iTunes. iTunes then uploads my songs into the iCloud. When I download them back onto my PC and iPhone 4s, I get the identicle recording that I imported onto iTunes. I know this because I can hear the static and crackling of the vinyl. I don't necessarily mind that noise, but I figured if I paid for the iTunes Match I should get the AAC 256 bps music. After all it doesn't cost iTunes anything to give it to me. And there's no way I'm going to purchase all my vinyl records again. I have about 500 albums.
I do buy all my new music from iTunes because I think it is the best system available. I just think it could be so much better if they would let me download the highest quality recording of the music I own from them.
I have also tried the Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio which records my vinyl records into a music file on my PC. But that doesn't get the match either.
THERE HAS TO BE SOMEBODY OUT THERE THAT CAN TELL US WHAT ITUNES MATCH LOOKS AT IN OUR MUSIC UPLOADS THAT DETERMINES WHETHER THEY GIVE US THE MATCH!!!!!!
When you download a CD, there is some information embedded in the CD that iTunes matches. I don't believe there is any information embeded in the vinyl albums, but when I burn them onto a CD-maybe I could add the info onto the CD before trying to match it if I just knew what they looked for.
I would appreciate any help anyone can give me on this. -
If I changed my Apple ID password on my iphone then log into itunes on my phone with that new password, would it automatically sync to my laptop or would i need to put the new password into my laptop also? My laptop got stolen so I changed my password and wanted to be sure it's safe to enter in the new one on my phone. I don't want it to snyc to my laptop.
Hi loro,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I'm sorry to hear that your laptop was stolen. Changing your password was a good step.
Entering your new password on your iPhone will not affect the laptop, as mentioned in this article:
Apple ID: Changing your password
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5624
The next time you use an Apple feature or service that uses Apple ID, you'll be asked to sign in with your new Apple ID password.
Best Regards,
Jeremy -
HELP!! I udpated all my itunes etc., and can access my Mac App Store, but can no longer access my itunes purchases or account info. I don't get an error message. But, when I log into iTunes and see my apple ID at top right hand corner, but then go to purchase history and account info, it just keeps taking me back to log in block. I'm not getting an error message, but can't pull up anything, but my name.
Ok. Found something that said to shut down and hold the option, command, p, and r keys on restart. Held them down for a few restarts and everything automatically signed in and works. Woohoo!!!
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Updated my apple tv last nite, it did two updates and now im told it is upto date, i cannot log into itunes store, says it is unvliable, but my computer and iphones can acces it fine. any one else having this issue? also a problem ive been having since i got it is that home sharing wont work with my itunes or my iphone 4. but when i power off and on my wifi router it starts working, every time i want to use it this happens?
I assume from your first post that you will have tried restarting your router. if you were having to restart it all the time previously have you considered an interference problem.
Intermittent problems are often a result of interference. Interference can be caused by other networks in the neighbourhood or from household electrical items.
You can download and install iStumbler (NetStumbler for windows users) to help you see which channels are used by neighbouring networks so that you can avoid them, but iStumbler will not see household items.
Refer to your router manual for instructions on changing your wifi channel. -
My son upgraded his iPad mini a couple of weeks ago to iOS 8.1. The internet and everything else still works but he has not been able to log into iTunes for anything since. When we log in it says "cannot connect to iTunes store". We have confirmed the password and it still works of our other devices. We have confirmed his devices is still enabled under the Apple ID. Suggestions?
I wish that had worked. I logged off from the setting on the mini and on my main computer. I got the same message that it cannot log into the store. I was able to log back in on my computer though.
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I can't see my country name when I tried to log into iTunes Store for first time
Hi,
Couple of days ago, I successfully registered in iOS Developer Program. All of the process is completed. Today I tried to log into iTunes Strore from my mac. But it asked me "This Apple ID has not been used with the iTuens Store" Please review your account information.
I clicked on review.
I am not in United Kingdom, so I need to select my country for a valid billing information. But my country name isn't listed there. :-(
I am from Bangladesh, and I believe that we do not have payment processing problem. So I don't know why Bangladesh isn't included there! Can someone give me any suggession? Should I contact with Apple Support Team?
I have already Purchased iOS Developer Program Using my Credit Card. If my credit card is acceptable, then why can't I get registered in iTunes Store? I want to connect with it and all of you know that iTunes Store is the worlds best store for applications/games/.................... and more......
Please help someone
thanks.Ohemod,
There are 120+ countries that have iTunes Stores, but that leaves many that do not. You can consult this document: iTunes Store: Which types of items can I buy in my country?
Opening in a new country requires a tremendous amount of legal, commercial and financial investment, but I am sure Apple would be interested in knowing where there is unmet demand. If you wish to make suggestions to Apple, you can use the iTunes Feedback page. -
My daughter has used my computer to log into iTunes and download music but now it won't let me download recently purchased music from my iPad onto my computer. I want to transfer the recently purchased songs onto my iPod so how can I do this now? iTunes now says that I have to wait another 55 days! There must be a way to do this since I have paid for them.
In iTunes sign out of your daughters Apple ID and sign in with your own.
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I have connected my ipad to my computer and logged into iTunes website. On my iPad to restore my my data Ipad I have chosen language, country then it asks you to connect with cable and log into iTunes, I have done that, but cannot find this other information I need to restore from the website. Can you help me please? the 2 replies, I thank you, but this has not helped with my problem.
Your post is somewhat confusing. To restore your iPad you use the iTunes application on your computer and connect your iPad. Select your iPad in the left column of iTunes on your computer and select General in the right column. You should find the restore choice there.
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using Apple TV for first time - to rent a movie. Logged in successfully - billing info updated. Keep getting message to log into Itunes on PC - movie won't load on TV -
any advice?3GB for a movie? That's almost equivalent to an original DVD.
Have you checked in the Recently Added playlist?
I think this is possibly linear. Select 'normal' in HB, iTunes accepts it; select 'high quality' in HB iTunes doesn't. I can't say why; I don't have any video that anywhere approaches 3GB in size. If that's how iTunes behaves I don't see you have too many options. You either select normal and it works, or you select HQ and live with playing the movie outside of iTunes.
I won't ask what movie because any help with illegally ripped copy protected DVDs is strictly prohibited by the Terms of Use so I'm assuming this is a 6 hour video of your puppy playing on the floor. -
I am trying to set up my new iphone 4s, but when i try to log into itunes it keeps coming up with server error. What do i do?
<Edited by host>Some free advice. If your son is 8 years old, put him on your account, and set parental controls so that he cannot accidentally run up giant charges within the games.
If your son is 25 years old, get him his own AppleID and make him responsible for his own bills.
In between ... use your judgement.
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