Oct 12, 2019 Because Catalina marks the official end of iTunes as a standalone app, third-party apps that relied on iTunes as a repository for music files and for the features it offered for linking with other. 'Content Transfer for Mac' is a software to transfer your music, video, photos, podcasts and playlists in an easy way. You can use the 'Drag & Drop' function to move the files from iTunes to your Walkman. The software will automatically sort the files to the appropriate folders on the player.
- Sep 01, 2019 First, make sure your Mac has sufficient space to store a backup. Try temporarily turning off iCloud backups on your device by going to Settings Apple ID iCloud iCloud Backup Toggle off. Then connect your device to your Mac with macOS Catalina and open via Finder app. See if the backup option to your Mac is now available.
- Dec 24, 2019 So, if you have upgraded to macOS Catalina and are looking for quick ways to import all of your songs to Mac’s Music app, you have landed at the right post. Let’s follow along as I walk you through the detailed guide to help you add your own music to the Music app on macOS Catalina! Import Songs to Music App on Mac: 5 Methods Explained.
In macOS Catalina, Apple replaced the iTunes app with three new apps, Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV. If you still use iTunes on your Mac to sync your iPhone and iPad, don't worry. You can still use your computer to perform this task. It's just different on the new macOS.
Where to sync your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
Instead of using iTunes to sync your mobile device in macOS Catalina, you'll use Finder:
- Click on the Finder app on the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.Source: iMore
Once you do, you'll see the familiar interface that's been carried over from macOS Mojave. From here, you can restore your device, manage backups, and sync content between your computer and mobile device(s). From this screen, you can also handle file transfers between devices.
How to sync music to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
If you're using the iCloud Music Library sync on your iPhone or iPad, you cannot sync music using your Mac.
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Music tab.Source: iMore
- Check the box Sync Music onto your device to activate Music syncing.
- Under Sync, you can select Entire music library or Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres.
- Under Options, you can choose to include videos, voice memos, and automatically fill free space with songs.Source: iMore
- Select playlists, artists, albums, and genre, where applicable.
- Click Apply.
- Click Sync to sync music files between your Mac and mobile device.Source: iMore
How to sync movies between your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Movies tab.Source: iMore
- Check the box Sync Movies onto your device to activate Movies syncing.
- Under Sync, click the Automatically include box.
- Use the pull-down menu to select all content or make another choice from those listed.Source: iMore
- Click Apply.
- Click Sync to sync movies between your Mac and mobile device.https://wcmupq.weebly.com/blog/logitech-harmony-app-mac-os. Source: iMore
How to sync TV shows to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the TV shows tab.Source: iMore
- Check the box Sync TV Shows onto your device to activate TV Show syncing.
- Check the box to Automatically include.
- In the pull-down menu, select all unwatched or make another choice from those listed.
- In the next pull-down menu, select all shows or selected shows.Source: iMore
- If selected shows were chosen, check the boxes next to the shows you want to sync.
- Click Apply.
- Click Sync to sync TV shows between your Mac and mobile device.Source: iMore https://wcmupq.weebly.com/blog/what-3d-software-can-macs.
How to sync podcasts to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Podcasts tab.Source: iMore
- Check the box Sync Podcasts onto your device to activate podcast syncing.
- Check the box to Automatically copy.
- In the pull-down menu, select all unplayed or make another choice from those listed.
- In the next pull-down menu, select all podcasts or selected shows.Source: iMore
- If selected podcasts were chosen, check the boxes next to the podcasts you want to sync.
- Click Apply.
- Click Sync to sync podcasts between your Mac and mobile device.Source: iMore
How to sync audiobooks to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Audiobooks tab.Source: iMore
- Check the box Sync Audiobooks onto your device to activate audiobooks syncing.
- Check to sync All audiobooks or Selected audiobooks.
- Select your audiobooks to sync, when applicable.Source: iMore
- Click Apply.
- Click Sync to sync audiobooks between your Mac and mobile device.Source: iMore
How to sync books to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Books tab.Source: iMore
- Check the box Sync Books onto your device to activate books syncing.
- Check to sync All books or Selected books.
- Select your books to sync, when applicable.Source: iMore
- Click Apply.
- Click Sync to sync audiobooks between your Mac and mobile device.Source: iMore
How to sync photos to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
Mac Catalina Apps
If you're using the iCloud Photo Library sync on your iPhone or iPad, you cannot sync photos using your Mac.
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Photos tab.
- Determine the files to sync.Source: iMore
How to sync files to your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the Files tab.Source: iMore
- Click the files you wish to sync using the pull-down menus for each applicable app.
- Select Apply.
- Click Sync to sync files between your Mac and mobile device.Source: iMore
How to backup your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
You can manually backup your iPhone or iPad on your Mac:
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the General tab.
- Click Back Up Now next to the Backup and Restore section.Source: iMore
How to restore your iPhone or iPad on macOS Catalina
You can manually restore your iPhone or iPad on your Mac:
- Click on the Finder app in the Mac Dock.
- Select your device on the left side of the screen under Devices.
- On the right-hand side, click on the General tab.
- Click Restore Backup next to the Backup and Restore section.Source: iMore
Final questions and comments
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Now there's an app for every media type
With macOS Catalina, your music, videos, podcasts, and audiobooks are organized in to their own dedicated apps — the Apple Music app, Apple TV app, Apple Podcasts app, and Apple Books app. You can also access your iTunes Store purchases in these apps.
If you have a PC, you can continue to use iTunes for Windows to manage your media library, make purchases, and manually sync and manage your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Use Finder to sync and manage your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Finder is the new place to back up, update, or restore your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Just connect your device to your Mac and it appears in the Finder sidebar. And you can easily drag and drop files to your device.
Use Finder to manage your devices.
Upgrade your iTunes library
After you update to macOS Catalina, just open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app to use your iTunes library in the new apps. Have multiple iTunes libraries? Learn how to switch between them in macOS Catalina.
If you open the Apple Podcasts app or Apple Books app first, you won't see any of your media until you open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app.
Here are some things to know
- The Apple Music app and Apple TV app read the contents of your iTunes library — so don't delete your iTunes library.
- If you open the Apple Music app and don't see all of your album artwork, leave the Apple Music app open so your album artwork can finish downloading.
- If you previously used multiple iTunes libraries, your audiobooks are imported in to the Apple Books library and podcasts are imported in to the Apple Podcasts library on your computer.
Where's my media?
Catalina Music App
Here's where you can find your entire media collection, access your iTunes Store purchases, and synced libraries.
All of your music is now in the Apple Music app
The Apple Music app is where you can find all of your music, including music that you imported in to iTunes, purchased from the iTunes Store, and playlists and smart playlists that you created in iTunes. And if you subscribe to Apple Music, you can stream and download millions of songs, and access your entire music library across all of your devices.
Explore the Apple Music app.
Looking for the iTunes Store?
If you don't see the iTunes Store in the sidebar, here's how to find it:
- Open the Apple Music app.
- In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences.
- Go to the General tab and select iTunes Store.
- Click OK.
Everything you watch is now in the Apple TV app
The Apple TV app is the new home for all of your movies, TV shows, and home videos — including your purchases from iTunes. Browse movies and TV shows that you can buy, rent movies, and subscribe to just the channels that you want to watch. And soon you can discover new favorites with Apple TV+.
Discover the Apple TV app.
Apple Music App Catalina
Find podcasts in the Apple Podcasts app
Find all of the shows that you’ve subscribed to or added to iTunes in the Apple Podcasts app. Continue listening to your favorite podcast episodes. And discover new shows that you might like based on the ones that you’re already listening to.
Listen with the Apple Podcasts app.
Listen to audiobooks in the Apple Books app
Find your audiobooks, including the ones that you purchased from iTunes, in the Apple Books app. Discover new books to read in the Book Store. Or buy audiobooks from the new Audiobook Store so you can listen on the go.
Check out the Apple Books app.
The Apple Music app, Apple TV app, Apple Podcast app, and Apple Books app aren’t available in all countries and regions. Learn what’s available in your country or region.