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BACKING UP CERTAIN TYPES OF MUSIC ON ITUNES BEFORE UPDATING DEVICES.

How can I backup music I own but no longer have on tape, like family music and old music I downloaded to my devices years ago. I am about to update Mac, iPad and iPhone to the newer system versions that do not include iTunes. I am afraid if I make a mistake I will lose music that is precious to me and I can not replace. If you can help I will be forever grateful.

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 24, 2020 12:40 AM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2020 3:20 AM

As per the article https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201625

If you have a Mac

In macOS Catalina, your previous iTunes media library is now available in the Apple Music app, Apple TV app, Apple Podcasts app, and Apple Books app. And when you back up your Mac, your media library is automatically included in that backup.

Your profile shows using as Mac OS 10.12 see the article https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977





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Jul 24, 2020 3:20 AM in response to Amma2u

As per the article https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT201625

If you have a Mac

In macOS Catalina, your previous iTunes media library is now available in the Apple Music app, Apple TV app, Apple Podcasts app, and Apple Books app. And when you back up your Mac, your media library is automatically included in that backup.

Your profile shows using as Mac OS 10.12 see the article https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977





BACKING UP CERTAIN TYPES OF MUSIC ON ITUNES BEFORE UPDATING DEVICES.

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