How to prevent music library re-downloading when syncing Apple devices with macOS Monterey

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How to prevent music library re-downloading when syncing Apple devices with macOS Monterey

I have recently upgraded from an iMac running OS High Sierra to an iMac running OS Monterey.

Now when I sync my iPhone 12, my iPad and my iPod with the newer desktop my entire music library is downloaded and synched to the devices all over again, every time. This is taking up a lot of time and seems unnecessary.

With my older computer the music library was only synched and updated to my devices if I had made changes or additions.

Does anyone know why this is happening and how I can stop it?

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Posted on Mar 8, 2024 1:45 PM

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Jul 1, 2024 4:47 PM in response to Gary Young

I'm having the same problem with a MacBook Pro running Catalina. As soon as I plug the iPhone into the Mac's USB port, the transfer of my Mac's entire music library onto my iPhone begins automatically. Even the option to disable syncing is shaded. I can only helplessly watch the eternal progress bar creep to an eventual halt as my devices attempt to cram 59GB of music onto a 64GB iPhone. Is this a bug? Any advice out there?

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Jul 1, 2024 10:25 PM in response to mrandmrsjohnqsmith

I've given up with OS Monterey. I bought the computer second-hand and I'm putting it back up for sale. There have been multiple issues with transferring files from the old to the newer computer and I can't be bothered to waste any more of my time with it. Going to stick with High Sierra for now while I review other options.

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How to prevent music library re-downloading when syncing Apple devices with macOS Monterey

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