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Mcc49
Explorer | Level 3
7 months ago

How can I transfer my iTunes Library to Dropbox on my iOS?

I have my iTunes library on external hard drive and not on my newish laptop. I want to copy the library onto my iPhone. I need an easy explanation if this is possible and how. I don’t want to lose my...
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Mcc49
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I haven’t a clue about the files on external hard drive. I downloaded my CD collection many years ago onto I tunes on a now defunct laptop but copied them to iPod an external hard drive. 

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Jay
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7 months ago

Hi Mcc49, you'll need to connect the iTunes library on your external drive to your iTunes app on your machine, in order for the music to sync.

 

This wouldn't be possible with Dropbox, due to copyright protection within iTunes, so you'll need to look up this info on the Apple site directly.

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    Mcc49
    Explorer | Level 3
    7 months ago

    Thanks. It looks too complicated for me. I’ll have to wait until my granddaughter has finished her exams.

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