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older purchased songs continually need to be re-authorized

Some of my older purchased songs in my music library continually need to be re-authorized in order to sync to my devices. I've re-downloaded them because one thread said this would take care of the problem. It didn't. Any ideas?

Posted on Jan 10, 2020 6:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2020 6:39 AM

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for recent store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.


If that hasn't helped see If iTunes prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support.


tt2

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Jan 13, 2020 6:39 AM in response to clsanders

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for recent store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.


If that hasn't helped see If iTunes prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support.


tt2

older purchased songs continually need to be re-authorized

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