Why can't I sync my iphone with itunes on 2 pc's?
When I first purchased my iphone I synced it with itunes on the family pc.
Now that I also have a laptop, which is my main source for all things computerised, I am unable to do anything other than software updates and add music.
None of the apps that show in my itunes will transfer to my iphone, is there a way around this or am I doing something wrong?
Iphone will sync/manage itunes content with one and only one computer at a time. If you sync/manage with another it will erase the current content.
This is the design of the iphone.
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