Unable to sync my iPhone or iPad iTunes library on my new computer

Old pc died with iTunes library on , bought new computer and downloaded iTunes believing just plug in iPhone or iPad and sync to get library but no sync available, what’s going on I’ve tried all the usual but still nothing for either

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Original Title: why cant i sync my iphone or ipad both with layest version of sotware to new computer

Posted on Jun 12, 2025 05:06 AM

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muguy

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Jun 12, 2025 05:33 AM in response to Ifihadanapple

Your library is on the PC and syncs to your iDevices not the other way around. Recover your library from your backups or download your purchases again to sync.

see Recover your iTunes library from your iPo… - Apple Community

Jun 12, 2025 08:05 AM in response to muguy

Silly me should’ve known Apple would not work both ways

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