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Recover Your iTunes Music Library from an iPhone, iPad or iPod

Introduction

If your music library is on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, iExplorer can restore it back to iTunes on Mac or PC.

Auto Transfer imports tracks and rebuilds playlists in one workflow.

What you will need

  • iExplorer
  • An iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • USB cable to connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
  • A Mac or PC with iTunes or the Apple Music app installed

Before you begin

If you don't already have iExplorer installed, download it below. For full install instructions, click here.

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Step-by-step instructions

Quick Steps

  1. Open iExplorer and connect your device.
  2. If iTunes prompts you to sync, click No or Cancel.
  3. From Device Overview, click Auto Transfer.
  4. Review playlist selections and click Start Auto Transfer.


In Auto Transfer, iExplorer shows total tracks on your device, tracks already in iTunes, and tracks queued for import.

Playlists are selected by default so your iTunes structure is rebuilt along with your music library.


Need help with a step? Visit the Support Center for iExplorer FAQs, or contact us directly.