Music Didn’t Transfer to New iPhone? Reasons & Fixes

When you replace a new iPhone, it is important to transfer important data from your previous device, including your favorite songs and playlists. But many users report that music is not transmitted to a new iPhone. What should I do? Don't worry, this guide will explore "why didn't all my music transfer to my new iPhone?" and provide step-by-step solutions to solve the inability to transfer music to a new iPhone effectively.

Why didn't my music transfer from my old iPhone to my new iPhone?

If your music won't transfer to your new iPhone, it is most likely caused by the following reasons:

6 fixes on music didn’t transfer to new iPhone

No matter what reason your Apple Music is not transferring to your new iPhone, the 6 fixes in this part can fix the problem.

Fix 1. Enable iCloud music library

If your music is stored in Apple Music or iTunes Match, only the music with iCloud Music Library turned on will appear on the new iPhone:

Step 1. Open Settings on your new iPhone > Music.

Step 2. Make sure Sync Library is turned on.

Step 3. Wait for your music library to sync.

   

🔍Troubleshooting:

   

iCloud not syncing data between devices? Check if your internet connection and Apple ID settings are correct.

Fix 2. Check your login Apple ID

If you don't sign in with the same Apple ID on both iPhones, Apple Music can't be synced to another iPhone either. Follow these steps to confirm the Apple ID is signed in to your device.

Step 1. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > [your name].

Step 2. In this interface, confirm whether the Apple ID is the same as the one used on your old iPhone.

Step 3. If it's not the same Apple ID, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Sign Out and sign in with the correct account.

Fix 3. Check iPhone storage

If your iPhone storage is full, then it won't be able to hold the music transferred from your old iPhone. You can delete unwanted files on your new iPhone:

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.

Step 2. Free up space by deleting unused apps or media.

Step 3. Try to transfer music from old iPhone to new iPhone again.

Fix 4. Re-download purchased music

If your music is purchased from iTunes, it doesn't matter if the Apple Music music transfer fails, you can re-download them to your new iPhone:

Step 1. Open the Apple Music or iTunes Store app on your new iPhone.

Step 2. Under Account, click Purchased.

Step 3. Tap on the music and select the song you want to download.

Fix 5. Update the iOS version

In addition to avoiding the impact of old iOS versions on data synchronization, you need to make sure both iPhones run the latest iOS version:

Step 1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone.

Step 2. Install any available updates.

Step 3. Restart both iPhones and try to transfer music.

Fix 6. Directly transfer music to new iPhone without iTunes

If you still can't transfer music to the new iPhone 16, you can switch to a better alternative. FoneTool is a professional iOS data transfer and management tool that can transfer unlimited music to a new iPhone without the need for a network. If you don't have a USB cable, you can also jump directly to the next part to send your music wirelessly to another iPhone.

FoneTool makes up for the disadvantage of the official transfers provided by Apple, and you will no longer be frustrated by the iPhone's failure to transfer data.

Step 1. Download and launch FoneTool, connect your source iPhone to PC, and follow the prompts to unlock your device.

Step 2. Head to the Phone Transfer tab and tap iPhone to PC > Get Started.

Step 3. Add the music you want to move to your new iPhone and click Start Transfer to save it to your PC.

Step 4. Then connect your new iPhone to PC, click Phone Transfer > PC to iPhone > Get Started.

Step 5. Upload your music from the path where you saved it just now, and then click Start Transfer to transfer music to your new iPhone seamlessly.

💡💡If you don't have a data cable or computer, you can use the mobile app FoneTool for iOS to transfer music, photos, etc. between two iPhones.

Step 1. Install the FoneTool for iOS app on both iPhones, then find the target iPhone name under the Connect to iOS interface of the source iPhone and click.

Step 2. Click Music, and select the music you want to transfer, and then click Send.

Step 3. Confirm to accept music on the target iPhone.

Final words

If your Apple Music and other music didn't transfer to your new iPhone, it may be caused by iCloud setting error, Apple ID mismatch, etc., according to the fixes in the article can effectively solve this problem. You can also change to a smarter and more stable iOS data manager - FoneTool helps you transfer any data to your new iPhone easily.