Add Itunes Library To Sonos Mac

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Nowadays, iOS users are increasing fast. iPhone, iPad and iPod users purchase music, movies, books, apps, etc from iTunes. And they tend to manage the files by iTunes library. However, because of some unexpected accidents, iTunes library fails to play. Then people have to rebuild iTunes library by themselves. Today, we will introduce how to rebuild iTunes library.

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Apple allows to put files from iTunes to iPhone but stops us from transferring files from iPhone to iTunes or computer. Using third-party software is the best way to transfer music from iPhone to.

Part 1: Preparation: Back up iTunes library file

Before rebuilding iTunes library, you need to make a backup for iTunes library. Any inappropriate operation in iTunes will affect iOS devices directly. If managing iTunes library incorrectly on the computer, then your paid music files and videos will be lost or displayed at the wrong routine. As a result, you cannot get them back. So before starting the rebuild of iTunes library, you need to export the files (music, movies, books, etc.) to PC just in case.

Part 2: Best way to rebuild your iTunes library

In this guidance, we use iOS transfer software, FoneTrans, to perform it. FoneTrans, as a professional transfer tool, it aims to extract and back up media, playlists, contacts, etc., from iOS devices to PC and between iOS devices. In this article, let's take iPhone as an example to re-create iTunes library. If you find iTunes not well, you could find iTunes alternatives to back up your iPhone.

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Step 1Download, install and launch FoneTrans, meanwhile connect iPhone to computer via USB cable.

Step 2Select category ('Media') on the left side of FoneTrans, tick the files, and click 'Export to-Export to PC'.

Step 3Choose the resource file to save the backup, click 'OK' and the backup is complete.

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Part 3: Get ready to re-create iTunes library

After finishing the copy of iPhone files, you can go on the next steps to rebuild iTunes library.

Step 1Turn off iTunes on the computer.

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Step 2Find your iTunes folder and open it. Commonly the location is as the following:

Mac OS X users: Go to C:/Users/your username/Music
Microsoft Windows XP users: C:/Documents and Settings/your username/My Documents/My Music
If Microsoft Windows Vista: C:/Users/your username/Music
If Microsoft Windows 7/8/10: C:/Users/your username/My Music

Step 3Cut the 'iTunes (Music) Library.xml' and paste it on the Desktop.

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Step 4Delete 'iTunes Library(.itl)'.

Step 5Open iTunes. Attention to that, do not add any new information, like music, videos, etc. into iTunes, because it will erase the original files.

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Step 6Choose 'File-Library-Import Playlist-iTunes Library.xml' on the desk-'Choose' (Mac) or 'Open' (Windows).

It's easy to rebuild iTunes library, isn't it? This way to make iTunes library rebuilt is widely used. But it cannot make sure success absolutely. So backing up your iOS device before the operation is necessary to protect the iOS files.

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December 11, 2020 10:24 / Updated by Louisa White to iTunes

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iTunes helps you add digital audio and video files on your computer directly to your iTunes library. Perhaps you may have many video, music, photo on your PC/Mac computer, and adding media files to iTunes makes it possible for you to sync them to an iOS device such as your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Read easy instructions as below and learn how add local contents to your iTunes library on PC/Mac.

(See 10 Tips To Make iTunes for Windows Run Faster)

Adding/Syncing local contents to iTunes Library

Step 1: Open iTunes.

Download the latest iTunes online, install it on your PC/Mac and run it.

Step 2: To add media files to iTunes library

From the File menu, choose one of the following choices:

For Win:

Add File to Library

Add Folder to Library

For Mac:

Add to Library

Step 3: Select the files or folder that you want to add

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Browse through your computer to locate the desired contents or folder and then click “Open.” Then you media files will automatically download to the iTunes library.

Note:

iTunes adds entries to your iTunes library for the selected files and copies the files to your iTunes Music folder (if you selected that option in the Advanced pane of iTunes preferences).

Tips:

1. Music videos, movies and TV shows that are purchased through the iTunes store are perfectly legal to share and sync with your personal iOS devices. To learn more about purchasing and downloading content from the iTunes Store, see How to browse and buy content from the iTunes Store.

2. iTunes helps you add digital audio and video files on your computer directly to your iTunes library. You can add audio files that are in AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, or Audible.com (.aa) format. If you have unprotected WMA content, iTunes for Windows can convert these files to one of these formats. You can also add video content in QuickTime or MPEG-4 format to iTunes, such as those ending in MOV, M4V and MP4 file extensions.

3. If you find your videos files, like Blu-ray, DVD, MKV, VOB, AVI, MPG, Tivo, WMV, Flash etc. can’t be directly streamed/synced to iTunes, it is necessary to convert Videos to iTunes compatible videos at first. Here are related guides for you to refer:

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So it is easy to get these videos syncing to iTunes and then you can transfer all kinds of videos to your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or stream to Apple TV etc for playback.