ITunes Library split!! How do I merge???
Something happened and I cant get up....
For the longest time my iTunes Library was set to an external HD.
I started noticing my Macs HD space quickly diminishing in the recent weeks so I started snooping around.
Seems as though on July 11th, the default iTunes library location was reset back to the Mac HD.
So theres the culprit.
The weird thing is I could play all the music regardless of if it was added prior to July 11th. (Is this normal??????)
Question is - how can I safely merge the Library on the mac HD to the previous default of the library on the external HD?
And once thats merged, how can I ensure the external is the default library?
Thank you in advance.
You do not merge libraries.
iDevices sync to one and only one computer.
If you want a single library, you manually move the content from one library to another... all content will still be associated with the Apple ID it was acquired with.
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juliefrombaton rouge wrote:
when I try to back up my iPad to the computer it gives me a message saying it can't sync and there is not enough room in iTunes library.
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https://discussions.apple.com/message/11527071#11527071
This is what is in the discussion. It really doesn't get any easier than this.
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4) After it finishes transferring all your apps to your new laptop, right click on your iPad and select Backup your iPad.
5) After it finishes backing up your iPad, right click on your iPad and select Restore etc.
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tt2 -
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Restore Option
1: Restore - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
Restore Option
2: Use Same Version - Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
Restore Option
3: Use Newest Version - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
Restore Option
4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software on your computer.
A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started. When this stage is completed, iTunes will instruct you to leave iPod connected to your computer to complete restore.
Restore Instruction
1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).
Restore Instruction
2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).
During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage. Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.
After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.
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Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Thanks,
Matt M.
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