User level: Level 1 (14 points)Setting up my New Mac Mini M6, set up my music library on a remote disc to save space but when I sync my iPhone SE no files show up in the music tab. I have moved the library back to the Mac and they appear! I know how to change library’s and that works fine, Music App works with both library’s. I don’t subscribe to Apple Music so no sync tabs. Spent two day’s on it. Any ideas!
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Original Title: Syncing Phone
Posted on Oct 1, 2026 2:37 AM
User level: Level 1 (14 points)Oct 1, 2026 6:38 AM in response to johnkenley
All sorted! Thanks! Just deleted original files in remote disc and dragged the original music folder into my remote disc. Consolidated library and problem solved. Probably my mistake in the first place. !
User level: Level 10 (99,154 points)Oct 1, 2026 7:00 AM in response to johnkenley
What is this "Remote Disc" and how is it formatted...?
There is nothing wrong with building multiple Music Libraries in different locations until it becomes an issue.
Personally I feel that is is better to keep everything in one Music Library the internally or on an external drive.
Change where your music files are stored on Mac - Apple Support
If you have more than one Library, then you need to point Music at the Library that you want to sync or use.
Use multiple libraries in Music on Mac - Apple Support
Another option, is to consolidate the Libraries and store the single Library in a suitable sized location.
User level: Level 1 (14 points)Oct 2, 2026 2:18 AM in response to den.thed
Thank for your suggestions but all sorted now.
User level: Level 10 (99,154 points)Oct 2, 2026 6:53 AM in response to johnkenley
You're welcome.
Yea' I didn't see your "All sorted" reply until after I posted.
Besides the main goal of the forum, is to help other readers with the same or similar issue.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368373