The message “The iTunes Library.itl file is locked, on a locked disk, or you do not have write permission for this file.” is a message you’ll receive when you start iTunes and the iTunes library is already used by one of CopyTrans programs: Why is it so? As soon as any CopyTrans app is started, […]
Category: iTunes Questions
How to enable Disk Use on iTunes
This quick guide shows how to use iPod as a portable hard drive. To do that, you will need to enable iPod for Disk Use. 💡 IMPORTANT: This method won’t work for iPod Touch, as it has no capability of the Disk Mode. If you’re a proud owner of iPod Touch, try CopyTrans Filey and […]
How to transfer your iTunes library to another hard drive?
If your iTunes library is too large and it threatens to take over your PC, you can easily move your iTunes library to external hard drive or any drive on your PC. This tutorial demonstrates how to transfer iTunes to another drive; the method is compatible with all the latest Windows versions, including Windows 10. […]
How to turn off automatic sync on iTunes
If your iPhone or iPod is in the Automatic Sync mode, your music library will automatically be replaced with the iTunes library as soon as it gets connected. There is a simple way around this. Press the Shift and Ctrl keys when launching iTunes. Keep pressing these two keys, and you will see the following message. Click […]
How to consolidate the iTunes library?
This will move all your iTunes media files, from wherever they are stored on your computer, to the iTunes folder. Thus, after you consolidated your iTunes library, all your iTunes contents will be stored in a single place. Simply use CopyTrans TuneSwift, if you want to transfer iTunes to an external drive or another folder […]
How to backup apps on iPhone
This quick guide demonstrates how to backup apps on iPhone. The method is independent of iTunes that allows you to have full control over what apps and app preferences to install on your iPhone. If you want to save a certain app version or back an app up in case it’s discontinued, this guide will […]
How to locate and recover missing iTunes music?
It might be possible that your iTunes cannot locate some of the media files associated with the tracks listed in your library. In this case the tracks will be marked with an exclamation mark. This article explains how to get rid of the exclamation points using iTunes. Identifying missing music in iTunes: you can easily […]
I have iTunes missing songs / exclamation point next to song
Missing songs in iTunes show up with an exclamation mark next to the track listing. These are songs or videos that iTunes cannot locate, as the track files were moved or deleted from the indexed location. iTunes can, therefore, not play these tracks. You can double-click on a missing song or video in iTunes to […]
How to sync iTunes to iPhone
Our users occasionally ask us how to sync iTunes to iPhone. The issue occurs when you connect your iPhone or iPod to iTunes and iPhone fails to sync with iTunes. Can’t transfer music to iPhone from iTunes? This might be why: ❗ The music is not authorized by Apple music; ❗ Your iPhone storage is […]
CopyTrans not working: iTunes library sync issue
Cannot transfer songs or videos to your PC or iTunes library because CopyTrans not working? Are you experiencing an iTunes library sync issue with CopyTrans? In the vast majority of times, the problem is related to the iPhone or a PC misconfiguration and not directly to CopyTrans. Click on the statement that describes your issue […]