Genius results can't be updated because the iTunes Store doesn't recognize your music library.

When I tried to sync my music library with iCloud, I get this message. However, the instructions don't match (see my File > Library menu below). When I buy songs from iTunes store or add music from my Apple Music subscription, they show up on all of my devices. What am I missing?

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 10:07 PM

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3 replies

Feb 26, 2021 12:46 AM in response to carlosmaltzahn

Hi,

Try sign out of your account. This will clear previous genius results. Close iTunes/ Music app then reopen. Sign back into your account, make sure that sync library has been checked in preferences.

This may take a while.

Jim

Feb 25, 2021 10:09 PM in response to carlosmaltzahn

The second image didn't seem to have come through. 2nd attempt:

Feb 26, 2021 10:02 PM in response to Jimzgoldfinch

That worked. Thank you, Jim!

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