iTunes library requiring redownload every few months on iPad

When I opened my iTunes library all of my songs have to be downloaded. How can I automatically have my library updated? This happens every 3 months and sometimes when I update iTunes.

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iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 1, 2025 05:00 PM

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