How To Refresh Itunes Match?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Select the item(s) to attempt to re-match.
  2. Right-click on them, and select “Create AAC Version”
  3. When this is complete, hit alt-backspace, and choose to remove both the original and the iCloud version. Also choose to delete the items from disk.
  4. Go to the “Store” -> “Update iTunes Match” menu item.

How do I clear iTunes Match library?


Select all in the library and delete it

, deleting from iCloud Music library when prompted. Add back what you want. You may also need to unhide any of your own purchases that have become hidden and that you want access to.

How long does it take for iTunes Match to sync?

There is no single answer to your question. The process will finish when it gets done.

Step 1 took me about 3 hours

. Step 2 took another couple hours for me, and step 3 took about 3 weeks to upload my non-matched tracks.

Why isn’t iTunes Match working on my Iphone?


Check your settings and network connection on all of your devices

: Make sure that your devices have the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or iTunes for Windows. Make sure that Sync Library is turned on for all of your devices. Connect all of your devices to the Internet.

How do I refresh my iTunes library on Mac?

  1. Quit iTunes.
  2. Move the entire /Music/iTunes folder to the new location.
  3. Hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) andlaunch iTunes.
  4. Select Choose library…
  5. Select the iTunes folder you just moved.
  6. This is all you need to do.

Is iTunes Match still a thing?


iTunes Match isn’t a back up service

, so make sure to always have a back up of your music collection before you make any changes.

Will iTunes Match delete my Music?

When iTunes Match creates a 256 Kbps AAC version of a song, it only uploads that version to your iCloud Music Library.

It doesn’t delete the original song

, so those files stay in their original format on your hard drive.

How do you reset Music App on iPhone?

Restart the Apple Music app

On an iPhone or iPad

with a home button, just double-click the button

. Once you’ve reached this screen, swipe up on any app you want to force close — like Apple Music. Restarting your device will also do the trick.

How do I know if iTunes Match is working?


On an iOS device, head to Settings -> Music -> Turn On iTunes Match

. On a Mac, open iTunes and click the Store menu, then click Turn On iTunes Match. On an Apple TV, go to Music -> iCloud Library. Sign up success: After matching and uploading, you’ll see this message in iTunes.

What’s the difference between iTunes Match and Apple Music?

iTunes Match: The true difference between Apple Music and iTunes Match is that iTunes Match is an iCloud storage and syncing service for one’s own music library including songs and albums across multiple Apple devices. Apple Music is a music streaming service plus including all feature of iTunes Match.

Why does Apple Music sync take so long?


If you have a large music library, it might take longer time, faster speed and larger storage space to upload or sync your music library across your devices

. When Apple Music is stuck at syncing your library, try fix it by turning “Sync Library” (Go to Settings > Music > turn on Sync Library).

How do I turn on Sync library?

How do you sync your iPhone with iTunes?

  1. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable, then open iTunes and select your device. Learn what to do if your device doesn’t appear on your computer.
  2. Click Summary on the left side of the iTunes window.
  3. Select “Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi.”
  4. Click Apply.

How do you sync iTunes library to iPhone?

  1. Go to Settings > Music.
  2. Turn on Sync Library. If you don’t subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you won’t see an option to turn on Sync Library.

How much is iTunes Match per year?

iTunes Match (pictured below) is a

$24-per-year

service that stores all your music in iCloud—even songs imported from CDs or not purchased in the iTunes Store—and makes it available on up to 10 of your devices and computers.

Do I need iTunes Match if I have iCloud?


If you subscribe to Apple Music, you don’t need iTunes Match

. iTunes in the cloud will be available irrespective of whether yo have a subscription or not. If you have an Apple Music membership, you get all of the benefits of iTunes Match, plus access to the entire Apple Music catalog.

Do I need both iTunes Match and Apple Music?

Answer: A: Apple Music is a superset of the features of iTunes Match.

If you have Apple Music, which is included in Apple One, then you don’t need to continue your subscription to iTunes Match

. Both use iCloud Music Library to store your matched/uploaded songs and playlists.

What happens when iTunes Match expires?

If you cancel iTunes Match (when you have Apple Music)

you should see no change at all

. If you are planning to cancel the only service you have make sure to download all matched/uploaded music content currently in the cloud before your subscription expires. You should backup your library too.

Kim Nguyen
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Kim Nguyen is a fitness expert and personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and has trained a variety of clients, from professional athletes to everyday fitness enthusiasts. Kim is passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and promoting a healthy, active lifestyle.