Why can't I play some songs when i dont have internet?

This is probably a dumb question, and I probably didnt understand it in the first place, but it seems that my songs are held hostage to internet connection. Most of the time i am somewhere that has interenet, but i also DJ sometimes and i cant get to some of my songs...PLEASE help.

Tunes that aren't aready on your iOS device can be downloaded uses iTunes match by either the internet or 3G. If the tunes aren't on your iOS device to begin with, the only way to get them from iTunes match is by downloading them or making sure they are on before you go somewhere where you have no connection.

Similar Messages

  • Why Can't I play some songs ??

    I can't understand why some songs are available to play and some are not!? Even songs from the same album?
    I've uploaded 100s of. songs from my MacBook, some are ripped from CDs and the rest from iTunes.
    Please explain I don't understand why this is so.

    Red tree wrote:
    I can't understand why some songs are available to play and some are not!? Even songs from the same album?
    I've uploaded 100s of. songs from my MacBook, some are ripped from CDs and the rest from iTunes.
    Please explain I don't understand why this is so.
    If the initial scan in iTunes has not finished yet then you can see this behavior on an iOS device. The simplest trouble shooting step is to disable iTM on the iOS device and open the Music app and let the content clear out. Wait for the scan to complete in iTunes then re-enable the service on the iOS device.

  • Why can't I play some songs in my library?

    My Itunes library has about a thousand and 200 songs... But there are 400 songs that i can't play or even I can't put them on my Ipod because they have in their left side a tick : I Tunes ask me to find them in a paste but i can't find them.. How can i stay with these musics and make them playable!? PLEASE HELP ME AND DON'T DECLARE THAT I WILL HAVE TO LOOSE ALL THESE 400 SONGS!!!

    You get exclamation marks or dead tracks because iTunes can’t find the file. This can happen for a number of reasons:
    The song file or a folder in its path was renamed
    The song file or the folder it is in has been moved
    The song file has been deleted
    The device containing the song files e.g. external drive is not accessible or the drive letter has changed
    Do did you change anything or do you have any other software that can rename or move files?
    You can try using Windows search to look for some of the files so see if you can find them. Also look in the recycle bin.
    If you have not synced you iPod since the problem started and you have the tracks on the iPod there is software that will allow you to copy the files from the iPod to the PC.
    http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=9990366#9990366
    Otherwise you need to recover your files from backup if you made a back up.
    If none of these work you will have to re-rip the tracks if you have them on CD.

  • Why can't i play some games on facebook? ask me for update adobe flash player and i do it but doesn't work

    why can't i play some games on facebook? ask me for update adobe flash player and i do it but doesn't work

    What version of OSX?
    Most Browsers disable Flash by default.

  • HT4914 can you download songs from itunes match from the cloud to your iPhone ie for times when you dont have internet connection

    can you download songs from itunes match from the cloud to your iPhone ie for times when you dont have internet connection?

    Unless you have an Internet connection you cannot access iCloud. You can download your music from iCloud to store permanently on your iPhone, but only when you have an Internet connection to do so.

  • I was downloading some songs when I lost my internet connection. There is no sign that these songs reached my iTunes but i have been charged for these songs anyway. What should I do?

    I was downloading some songs when I lost my internet connection. There is no sign that these songs reached my iTunes but i have been charged for these songs anyway. What should I do?

    It's possible that the message you got was to update the AirPort Express Base Station's (AX) firmware...and that something might have gone wrong during the upgrade.
    Let's start by performing a "factory default" reset on the AX to get it back to it's original "out-of-the-box" condition.
    Then, let's set it up to work with your cable modem...
    AirPort Express Base Station Setup (AX) w/High-Speed Cable Modem
    Modem/Router Power ReCycling (optional)
    - Power-off the Cable modem, AX, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
    - Power-on the Cable modem; Wait at least 30 minutes.
    - Power-on the AX; Wait at least 5 minutes.
    - Power-on the computer(s)
    Setup the AX
    With the network components powered down, set up the AX, using the AirPort Admin Utility, either connect to the AX's wireless network or connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, try these settings:
    AirPort tab
    - Base Station Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
    - AirPort Network Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
    - Create a closed network (unchecked)
    - Wireless Security: Not enabled
    - Channel: Automatic
    - Mode: 802.11b/g Compatible
    Internet tab
    - Connect Using: Ethernet
    - Configure: Using DHCP
    - WAN Ethernet Port: Automatic
    Network tab
    - Distribute IP addresses (checked)
    - Share a single IP address (using DHCP & NAT) (enabled)
    Do not, at this point, set up any security (i.e., WEP/WPA encryption, closed network, etc.) to first make sure the AX is operating properly. Try to access the Internet wirelessly with your MacBook. If you're successful, go ahead and add any security features you wish.

  • How can I get my iPhone ID when i dont have box, and it is not in "my products"

    How can I get my iPhone ID when i dont have box, and it is not in "my products"? Please help. I lost my phone.

    Here are the various ways:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4061
    If you setup a support profile with Apple, you can also login to your support profile & find the SN listed there.

  • Why won't iTunes play some songs from the cloud

    I am traveling with my MacBook Pro and opened my iTunes library.  I have iTunes Match also.  Some of my albums have the cloud with the down-pointing arrow...but they won't play and when you click on it, nothing happens.  What am I missing? 

    I will try that on my Macbook Pro when I get home, if I can figure out how to do it (some more detailed instructions would help. . .).  The problem I'm having is songs I ripped from CDs into my iTunes library.  The songs and CDs are all available for purchase on iTunes, so I'm not talking about some obscure music. iTunes recognizes them.  Some of the songs from a given CD play; others do not.  In two cases, entire albums won't play.  were originally ripped from CDs into my iTunes library on an HP computer running Windows 7 (my Macbook doesn't have a CD drive).  All of the songs appear and play fine there.  However, the "grayed out" iCloud icon problem exists (and I can't play those songs) on my Macbook, my iPhone 5S or on my PC at work - which leads me to believe it's an iCloud or iTunes problem. . .

  • New laptop, why can't I play the songs from my nano? Help!!!

    Please help,I have bought a new laptop (windows XP) I plugged in my nano and my songs appeared in
    'my ipod'and my playlists but not in the library.I have authorised the laptop but I still cannot click on my songs and play them (they are not in bold print) I downloaded 1 new song from the shop to authorise my computer and it played that but not the stuff that is on my nano (this includes tunes that I have bought from itunes and imported from cds).I don't know what else I can try, been trying this for 3 hours now, can anyone help me please?

    You can't sync or drag your non iTMS music back directly from an iPod to iTunes. The transfer of non iTMS content is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod to discourage it's use as a device for mass file sharing. However there is a manual (free) method of accessing the iPod's hard drive and copying songs back to iTunes on Windows posted in this thread: MacMuse - iPod to iTunes
    Not all the third party programs are commercial offerings and you can read reviews of some of them here: Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    If you want to check out the YamiPod utility it is free but you are also free to make a donation to it's developer if you find it useful: YamiPod Mac and Windows Versions
    The transfer of purchased content to authorised computers has been introduced with iTunes 7, look under under File>"Transfer Purchases from iPod". A paragraph on it has been added to this article: How to use your iPod to move your music to a new computer

  • Why can't i play a song

    hi, i preorded a album so it comes with one song that you are able to play but when i try to play it it pop up a window saying that is not authorired and to log in, i log in and i still cant play the song!

    If only one track on an album is giving you that message, that suggests that the track is damaged.
    If your country's iTunes Store allows you to redownload purchased tracks, I'd delete your current copy of the track and try redownloading a fresh one. See the following document for instructions:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    Otherwise, I'd report the problem to the iTunes Store.
    Log in to the Store. Click on "Account" in your Quick Links. When you're in your Account information screen, go down to Purchase History and click "See all".
    Find the item that is not playing properly. If you can't see "Report a Problem" next to the item, click the "Report a problem" button. Now click the "Report a Problem" link next to the item.

  • Why can't I burn some songs

    I have a MAC OSX version 10.6.8.  It let's me burn some cd's but states "my computer is not authorized" to burn others even though I have burned the same songs in the past.  How do I correct that.  I-tunes states that my computer is "AUTHORIZED."

    Hello VwecheRiste,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    To troubleshoot this issue where some songs do not burn to a CD, please follow the directions in the article below.
    Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
    Take care,
    Alex H.

  • Why can't i delete some songs off my 4s Iphone with iso7

    I want to detele some songs off my phone but i have tried the tap songs, and then swip and then press delete - as sugguested in the manual

    These are probably songs that you have either deleted in iTunes, or deleted from the phone that were synced to the phone at one time. This is how it determines to put the cloud symbol beside them. iTunes Match is that way as well. Of course, if you would have mentioned the cloud earlier, it would have ended earlier too. Glad you got it sorted.

  • Why can i not play a song from icloud?

    I uploaded a song (not a commercial song - one a friend had performed) to itunes last year, and it worked well.  I uploaded it to icloud and then bought a macbook pro.  I did not transfer the itunes files from my old computer to my new computer.  I just went to play the song (actually, the album) and while it appears in icloud on my iphone and my itunes library on my macbook, I cannot download it.  It's not grey - it just won't download or play.  Any ideas what to do?  Had my song been lost in the icloud?

    Hi josh20th,
    If you are having an authorization issue in iTunes, you may find the following article helpful:
    Apple Support: iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
    Regards,
    - Brenden

  • ITunes on my phone is no longer playing some songs, even those I have purchased with my phone.  They will play fine on my pc itunes.  I also cannot remove the audio books that are on my phone and add others and the audio books on my phone will not play.

    I am unable to play new songs purchased on my phone and some old songs on my ipod/iphone.  They all work fine in iTunes on my computer.  I also cannot remove the audiobooks from my phone when I sync even though I have unchecked said books, and I cannot play them either.

    C Mawle wrote:
    Thanks.  I have followed all the instructions as recommended and nothing has worked so it looks like the restore/update may have been interrupted - would loss of internet connection do this?
    Yes it would, possibly even brick it.
    Have successfully connected my ipod nano with iTunes so looks like the device driver is working.
    Can I use my ipod nano USB connector to check?
    It is not much help to you, since the device that you need still not recognized.
    Anyway looks like I may have to swallow the loss of data.  Have set-up a call for tomorrow with Apple support so will wait until after this before doing the factory restore!
    Good luck, but if you expect miracle from that call good luck again.

  • Why can't I play some of my songs?

    I just updated to iOS 5, and as I was scrolling through my songs on my iPod touch, a large majority of the songs names are tinted in grey, and cannot be played. Why is this? And how can I fix it? Anyone?

    Hi,
    i seem to be having the same problem with my iphone as well, its got to be something to do with the update. The only thing i can suggest is keeping an eye on the itunes for another update and see what happeneds from there.
    it is quite annoying for me as my iphone is my main music device for my car......... can anyone please help?????

Maybe you are looking for