Apple Music subscribers can easily sync their collections across all devices with a simple toggle. After signing in on a new device, users may find their library missing. The solution involves ensuring the same Apple Account is used and enabling Sync Library in settings.
On iPhone or iPad, users go to Settings, find the Music app, and enable the feature. On Mac, they open the Music app, click the Music menu, and select Settings, then enable Sync Library under the General tab. The process is similar on Windows via the three-dot button.
Android users find the option enabled by default. The first sync may take time with large libraries. If songs do not appear immediately, keeping the Music app open and waiting a few minutes usually resolves the issue.
For Mac and Windows, users can force a sync via the File menu under Library and Update Cloud Library. Android and iOS apps lack this specific command. Ensuring Wi-Fi connection and avoiding Low Power Mode on mobile devices is recommended.
If syncing fails, toggling Sync Library off and on again, or signing out and back into the Apple Account, are effective troubleshooting steps. Those without an Apple Music subscription must manually transfer music folders via iTunes or Apple Devices to sync offline libraries.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing