How to Sync Your iPhone to iTunes

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This wikiHow will teach you how to select and sync content stored on your desktop (music, movies, TV shows, etc) to your iPhone. Syncing your iPhone to iTunes is actually really simple, and you have a couple of different options. You can sync using a USB, or you can sync over wifi. Either way, we've got you covered! The steps below will walk you through both processes.

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Syncing Over USB

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    Use the USB cable that came with your device.
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    It's an app with a musical note icon.
    • iTunes may launch automatically when you connect your iPhone.
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    It will appear in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.
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    Do so by clicking on a content category in the left pane of the window, then checking or unchecking Sync [content] at the top of the right pane. Content categories include.
    • Apps. Apps installed on your iPhone will sync automatically. Click on Install or Remove next to a listed app to install it on or delete from your iPhone.
    • Music. If you like, you can fill any remaining free space on your iPhone with random music from your library by checking "Automatically fill free space with songs".
    • Movies.
    • TV Shows.
    • Podcasts.
    • Books.
    • Audiobooks.
    • Tones.
    • Photos. Depending on your iCloud configuration, photos may sync via iCloud or with the Photos app.
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    It's in the lower-right corner of the window. Doing so saves the sync options you've selected.
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    It's in the lower-right corner of the window. The syncing process will begin.
    • Check "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" in the "Options" section of the window to sync whenever you connect your iPhone to your desktop. [1]
    • Any songs purchased on your iPhone will appear in your iTunes library. They will appear in your "Purchased" playlist. If you are using iCloud, purchased songs will appear automatically, without syncing.
    • If you delete a file from iTunes on your computer after you have synced the file to your iPhone, it will be deleted from your device the next time you plug it in to sync.
    • If you would rather manually add and remove files from your iPhone, check the box labeled “Manually manage music and videos” under the "Options" section of the "Summary" screen.
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Syncing over Wi-Fi

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    Use the USB cable that came with your device.
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    It's an app with an musical note icon.
    • iTunes may launch automatically when you connect your iPhone.
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    It will appear in the upper left corner of the iTunes window.
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    It's the last section in the right pane of the iTunes window.
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    The box is on the left side of the right pane.
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    It's in the lower right corner of the iTunes window.
    • Wait for your iPhone to finish syncing for changes to be applied.
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    Disconnect your iPhone from your desktop.
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    It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
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    It's near the top of the menu.
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    Your iPhone and your desktop must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
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    It's next to a gray gear (⚙️) icon containing near the top of the menu.
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    It's near the bottom of the menu.
    • If more than one desktop is listed, tap the desktop with which you want to sync.
    • Make sure iTunes is open on your desktop.
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    Your iPhone will wirelessly sync with your desktop over Wi-Fi.
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