Here’s how to turn on iTunes Match and use the service.
These instructions apply to iTunes 10.5.2 and later and devices withiOS 5and newer.
Scroll to the bottom of the screen and chooseiTunes Match.
Sign in to the iTunes account that you want to add your music to.
iTunes Match scans your library, sends the information to Apple, and syncs your library with theiTunes Store.
Any songs that are in both your iTunes library and the store will match to your account.
iTunes analyzes your library and uploads your library to the cloud, along with the album artwork.
Once all your songs are uploaded, a screen lets you know the process is complete.
SelectDone, then share your music with the devices that have access to your Apple ID/Apple Account.
If you’ve carefully curated the music on your equipment, you’ll have to start from scratch.
You also can’t use syncing to manage your music unless you turn off iTunes Match.
How to Enable iTunes Match on iPhone and iPod touch
Open theSettingsapp.
Move theiTunes Matchslider toOn/green.
If a warning displays, tapEnable.
The cloud icon disappears when you download songs.
Wi-Fi is faster and doesn’t count againstyour monthly data limit.
Most iPhones have some limits on monthly data use and most music libraries are large.
If you use cellular to download songs, you may exceed the monthly limit and have to payoverage fees.
Avoid using cellular data by following these steps:
OpenSettings.
TapiTunes & App Store.
Move theUse Cellular Dataslider toOff/white.
Now, unless your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, it won’t download anything.
When your devices resync, the changes transfer to them.
Right-nudge the song you want to delete.
SelectRemove Downloadto keep the song in your library but remove the file from your system.
SelectDelete from Libraryto remove the track from your setup and from iTunes Match.
It will no longer appear in iTunes or on any of your other devices.
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