How to Easily Recover iTunes Playlists Disappeared
iTunes playlists may disappear due to iTunes upgrades, music library displacement, or careless deletion, but you can easily recover them. There are two ways to do this: one is to use the iTunes music library XML file, and the other is to directly recover from an iTunes backup.
| Workable Solutions | Step-by-step Troubleshooting |
|---|---|
| Tip 1. Use the Old XML File | Quit iTunes and open the iTunes music folder...Full steps |
| Tip 2. Use iTunes Backup | Run iTunes and go to the "File" option...Full steps |
| Bonus Tip: Back Up iPhone Music | Connect the iPhone to the computer...Full steps |
2 easy ways to recover iTunes playlists disappeared
Tip 1. Using an old iTunes music library XML file
Restoring missing iTunes playlists can be a simple process. One way to do this is by using the previous iTunes music library to replace the broken one, effectively recovering the lost playlists.
Step 1.Quit iTunescompletely.
Step 2.Open the iTunes music folder.
For Mac users: /music/
For Windows users: You can access your music library by navigating to the "My documents", "My music", "iTunes", or "Username" folder.
Step 3. Find a file namediTunes Music Library.xmland drag it to your desktop or somewhere else that's convenient for you.
Step 4. Drag the iTunes Library file to the desktop, too.
Step 5. Re-open iTunes.
Step 6. Go to the"File" > "Library" > "Import Playlists".
Step 7. SelecttheiTunes Music Library.xmlthat you placed on the desktop before.
Step 8. Itunes will recreate your playlists, and any ios devices synced with itunes will re sync their playlists as well.
Tip 2: Using iTunes backup to recover iTunes playlists disappeared
If you have the good habit of regular data backup on your computer, you'll have little trouble restoring disappeared iTunes playlists. To do this, follow these steps: [insert steps].
Step 1.Run iTunes on your computer.
Step 2.To import playlists, go to the "File" option, select "Library", and then choose "Import playlists".
Step 3. Move the playlists file from your computer to your iTunes.
How to transfer iPhone music to computer at no cost
When you lose your iTunes playlists or music on your iPhone, it can be very inconvenient. Not only are playlists significant, but also the music itself is important and deserves to be protected. Luckily, there's a way to easily transfer your iPhone music to your computer using a free iPhone data transfer tool like Qiling MobiMover. With just a single click, you can transfer all your iPhone music to your computer in a matter of seconds. This can also be useful if you need to transfer photos from your iPhone to your PC, as explained in our blog on the topic.
Step 1.Connect your iPhone to a computer, run Qiling MobiMover, allow access to iPhone data, trust the computer, and select "Audio" and "Music" to proceed.
Step 2.To start, click on the "Music" tab to select the desired music files. Next, click on the "Settings" button located at the top right corner of the interface to choose a secure location on your PC to save the selected files.
Step 3.Click "Transfer to PC" to start the transferring.
With Qiling MobiMover Free, you can easily recover deleted photos, messages, and notes from your iPhone, as well as transfer other iPhone files with a simple process.
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