Unable to sync 'entire' music library to iPhone 4s
I am using the latest version of iTunes, but when I sync my iPhone with iTunes no music actually downloads.
I have a sizeable music library already loaded onto my iPhone (before attempting to sync), this music downloaded a while ago using a previous version of iTunes.
On synchronising now (using the latest version of iTunes), I expected that all recent additions to my iTunes library on my PC would automatically download to the existing music folder on my iPhone - adding to the exisitng music data base.
Some additional information....
When I access the music application on my phone, and I select the 'More' tab in the bottom right hand corner of the home screen, the next screen that pops-up displays an icon labelled "Shared" (with a picture of a house with a music note at the centre). If I select this tab two music libraries appear (1) the music that is in existence on my phone and (2) the entire library on my pc.
I can selectively play any music track out of these respective libraries from my iPhone on any Airplay ready device in my home, no problem. But of course when I leave my home the 'shared' library is no longer available.
The question therefore is:- how do I get the "shared" library on my PC to permanently download to my iPhone when I sync my iPhone with iTunes?
All advice would be most welcome.
I am experiencing the same issue with itunes 11.2.2 and ios 7 on my iphone 4s, except that my library will not load at all on my iphone. I have no problems with my iPad (1st gen, iOS5) or Apple TV (2nd gen).
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