I can't change the info for my songs on the new iTunes

Ever since I updated to the new iTunes, I have been having issues changing some of the information for some of my songs and albums. I checked the file location to see if the "read only" box was checked, and it was not. How can I fix this? Anyone else having this issue?

Sometimes logging out of iTunes can free up the editing.
Do you use iTunes Match?

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Ah yes school boy error there out of frustration and discontent..
My issue is with music/apps/films etc not downloading from iTunes / App Store.
They initially fail and message is displayed stating unable to download / purchase at this time, yet if I retry it says I've already purchased (?) or alternatively I go to the purchased section and there they are waiting with the cloud symbol..
However some items get frozen in the download window and cannot be retried or deleted. Message appears stating to tap to retry, but even if you stole every bath and sink in the uk you'd still not have enough taps.
I post here as the iTunes guys are useless in there 'help' and have only advised posting here or phoning apple, at my expense, to explain a problem that could be rectified by forwarding my original email to a techie. However the tech team apparently don't have an email address as they're from ye olde Middle Ages..!
Anyways I digress.
So I tried sync to pc, but instead of showing the file as ready to listen/use/view, the iCloud symbol shows and I'm back to square one as the item is unable to download..
At frustration station waiting for a train from pain...
All my software is up to date, and had all worked fine prior to the last big iOS update that resulted in all the changes in display and dismay.
Answers in a postcard :-)
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I can't change any information for any songs in my library, everything is just greyed out. How can I get the ability to edit my song information?

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I found one other way to do it. I just deleted them all out of my iTunes library. Now I can re-import them from Window's My Music file with the original artists' names intact.
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From a review of this forum, it appears that iTunes 12 no longer permits editing of certain fields for multiple songs.
Formerly, one could select any group of songs and, via using Get Info, edit virtually any field for all songs at the same time.
In iTunes 12 this ability seems missing for certain fields.
Am I missing something or is this highly useful feature now gone?
I can't seem to get a clear picture of this from current forum posts.
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marked as solving problem.
did not mean to do that as use of 3rd party scripts should not be necessary for such a core function in itunes
apple need to restore that basic feature. I will submit a request to them directly.

Updating info for multiple songs at the same time?

Is there a way to highlight multiple songs and change info for the songs at the same time without having to do it for each individual song? Example: changing the album or the genre for a batch of songs?
Thanks.

Michael,
You can shift-click to make a continuous selection or command-shift to make a discontinuous selection.
Then choose Get Info from the file menu.
Matt

Older songs cannot be accessed due to a previous Apple ID than that used now. Can I change my old Apple ID songs to my new Apple ID so they will be authorized to play?

My daughter started her itunes several years ago with a Apple ID(e-mail). Then she changed computers and started another Apple ID(e-mail). She has since aquired many more songs and videos. Her itunes shows old and new songs, but all the ones that were aquired with her original account cannot be accessed. The promt says they are not authorized. Can these old songs be authorized with her new Apple ID so they can be accessed and solve this problem forever?
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If your iCloud account is using a different ID from the one you've changed you can't change it to use the same login. You can change the login, provided it isn't an @icloud.com, @me.com or @mac.com address, at http://appleid.apple.com

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Why can't I change the content for some songs when I click the Get Info button?

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Hi htechadmin,
Revcevied your PM and noted all details, Many Thanks.
Getting this addressed by the team, either they will reply to you, here, or they shall email Or Call you.
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HT1349 how can I change an email for authorization, the email address we used years back, is no longer a valid email address

how can I change an email for authorization, the email address we used years back, is no longer a valid email address

SfromW wrote: ... how can I change an email for authorization, the email address we used years back, is no longer a valid email address
How to change account here: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH1641
If you need more help, start here: http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/
SfromW wrote: ... we can't remember the password from the old email address (for authorization)...
Help Retrieving and changing passwords here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1911
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SfromW wrote: ... apple should make it easier to transfer authorization authority....I would think anyways.
You might want to rethink your thoughts about making transferring authority easier. Making it too easy would certainly degrade your account's security. If you still believe it should be easier, you can send feedback directly to Apple via http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html
You will not get a response, but you can be certain that the responsible Apple people will see your input for consideration in FaceTime product development.
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Highlight all the songs in your library (ctrl+a, edit-->select all, etc.)
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I agree that it should work. But for some reason it does not.
Suggestions here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/
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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
When you are the Family Sharing organizer, purchases are billed to your account unless the family member making purchases has an iTunes Gift Card or iTunes credit on their account. The attached article has more information on how this process works.
Family Sharing - Apple Support
What I may suggest in your situation would be to discontinue the Family Sharing and use iCloud calendar sharing. Using this method keeps your accounts separate but allows you to still share your calendar.
iCloud: Share a calendar with others
Have a great day,
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