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How to Fix the iOS 4.2.1 Disappearing Music Problem

How to Fix the iOS 4.2.1 Disappearing Music Problem

Posted November 23, 2010 at 10:40am by iClarified
If your music has disappeared after updating to iOS 4.2.1, there is an easy fix.

Users in the Apple Discussion forums have found that if you plug your iPhone into the computer, open iTunes and play a song from on your device, then sync, the music will magically reappear.

Give it a try!


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How to Fix the iOS 4.2.1 Disappearing Music Problem
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Dynomity
Dynomity - November 23, 2010 at 5:18pm
Similar problem with phone app Favorites... I would hit a favorite and the screen would go black and not dial out. I re-added a few favorites and even moved the order around and things started working again. No more black screen and it actually dials the right contact now.
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SaaM
SaaM - November 23, 2010 at 4:01pm
i have 2000 songs, how do i know which one disappeared?
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Leonick
Leonick - November 23, 2010 at 3:46pm
Seriously, this isn't a new problem. I've had this happen lots of times, just delete a song and sync it back in and it's update the library file
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dissapointed
dissapointed - November 23, 2010 at 12:50pm
Apple is getting more and more disappointing with each release...it's sad!
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Stalin Annamalai
Stalin Annamalai - November 23, 2010 at 11:58am
Restarting the iPhone works...
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DigiHead
DigiHead - November 23, 2010 at 12:09pm
no it's not! on three iphones i have it didn't. just connect to itunes, press sync, and it's ok!
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