How do I Only sync checked songs on iTunes?

To solve this I went to iTunes -> Edit -> Preferences. In the general tab I checked the box that says “list view checkboxes”. This then allowed me to check the box “Sync only checked songs and videos”.

What does Sync only checked songs mean?

Sync only checked songs and videos: Only songs and videos that you manually check are synced. This means going through your iTunes library and manually selecting or deselecting all the songs and videos you have stored on your computer.

How do I play protected music on iTunes?

Music app / iTunes:

  1. Choose the song that Anytune cannot play.
  2. Right-Click > Song Info > Files and look for the Kind field. If the Kind: includes “Apple Music” or “Protected” Anytune is not allowed to play the song.
  3. You will need to delete the DRM version from your library and add an unprotected version to your library.

How do I uncheck songs in iTunes 2021?

Select all the songs, Command+A. Right click or Control+click with the mouse. From the drop down menu pick Uncheck Selection.

How do I tick all songs in my iTunes library?

To ‘Check’ all tunes in iTunes, first go to iTunes and select ‘My Music’. You will get a list of all your songs. In Edit, click select all. All your music will be highlighted in lovely Blue.

How do I know if my iTunes music is DRM-free?

iTunes: How to Check Which Songs Are DRM Protected

  1. Open iTunes.
  2. Select “View” > “Column Browser” > “Show View Options“.
  3. Select the “Show Columns” drop-down menu.
  4. Select “File” > “Kind“.
  5. Now you should now have a column named “View“. Each song will have something in this field.

Why are some iTunes songs protected?

Protected AAC audio file: This was the default file type for songs users purchased from the iTunes Store prior to the introduction of the DRM-free iTunes Plus format in April 2009. Protected, in this case, means DRM restricts it to devices authorized with the Apple ID used to buy the song.

Why can’t I uncheck songs in iTunes?

When you open the music tab under the “Devices” header in iTunes, the check boxes next to each song appear grayed out and won’t let you uncheck them. Click on your iPod, then check the “Sync only checked songs and videos” box. Press “Sync” to remove the unchecked songs from the device.

How do I check songs in iTunes library?

How do you check all songs on iTunes?

To ‘Check’ all tunes in iTunes, first go to iTunes and select ‘My Music’. You will get a list of all your songs. In Edit, click select all. All your music will be highlighted in lovely Blue. Right click. Scroll down to ‘Check/Uncheck Selection’ ‘sit.

What kind of songs can I uncheck on iTunes?

The songs I would uncheck would be skits on hip-hop/rap albums and I have a few theme songs from movies or tv shows I would also uncheck. I would then select the “Only sync checked songs” option in iTunes so I would only have to plug my iPod in and it would automatically sync my library except for those that were unchecked.

Is it better to uncheck songs on my Playlist?

Unchecking them will ensure they neither sync to a device, or play unless I selectively choose to play it. Almost all the answers so far seem to be things where a smart playlist might be a better solution… but given that, here’s mine: There are a lot of bands that have one great album and a few hit-or-miss albums.

Why are there no check marks on my Playlist?

My solution to ‘not playing all songs in a playlist (in my case, not doing continuous play one song after another; or in ‘shuffle’) was quick and embarrassingly easy – the shaded box in front of songs’ titles did not have a check mark. Mystery as to how the check marks had disappeared?!?