iTunes Music Sync from MacBook to iPhone

I use my MacBook as my "main" library for iTunes (not Apple Music) and then I sync to my iPhone. Often time it "undoes" many of my favorites. I have read that I should turn "Sync Library" off on my iPhone in the music settings. I have 2 questions

1) I can't find that specific setting. I have iPhone 13

2) If I turn that off can I still sync from my MacBook?

Posted on Mar 27, 2025 04:01 AM

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