Apple Releases iTunes 12.2.1 With iTunes Match Fix

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iTunes 12.2.1, a minor update that introduces some much needed bug fixes for iTunes Match and other features introduced with Apple Music. Apple Music was first released two weeks ago, but included several major bugs with iTunes Match that caused the deletion of entire music libraries and other issues, such as an inability to sign up for Apple Music for former iTunes Match subscribers.

The iTunes 12.2.1 update is available immediately from the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.

- Fixes an issue for iTunes Match where iTunes incorrectly changed some songs from Matched to Apple Music.
- Provides a way to correct a library problem affecting former iTunes Match subscribers.
- Includes minor bug fixes and improvements for Beats 1.

Today's update fixes the iTunes Match issue that caused iTunes to incorrectly label songs from Matched to Apple Music and it will allow several former iTunes Match subscribers who were unable to sign up for Apple Music to get the service for the first time. In addition, it also includes bug fixes for the Beats 1 radio station, which is built into Apple Music.

iTunes 12.2, first released two weeks ago alongside iOS 8.4 and OS X 10.10.4 Yosemite, is the second major update to iTunes 12 and the version of iTunes that includes support for the Apple Music service. Apple Music lets iTunes listeners get access to on-demand music, create playlists, and more, plus it includes the Beats 1 radio station and Apple Music Connect, Apple's artist-centric social network.

Article Link: Apple Releases iTunes 12.2.1 With iTunes Match Fix

 

[bekiil]

Got it before you

 

[vmachiel]

I'll still hold out for a bit. I just want to make sure there are no issues with Match anymore (if you don't have Apple music).

 

[iOrbit]

I'm relieved this was a bug, i made a topic about this and people kinda shrugged it off or didn't notice it.

i was adding new music and it was being matched by apple music instead of iTunes Match (I'm a match subscriber, and i wanted my music matched with iTunes match)

 

[BreuerEditor]

Apparently my iTunes updated itself because I didn't have to do anything...interesting...

 

[garylapointe]

Did it fix it so iPad folders (in the iOS 9 beta) can be organized?

(Probably not, since it's beta...)

Gary

 

[Baklava]

Who activates iTunes in the Cloud first?

 

[Dephibio]

I think we could see iOS 8.4.1 tomorrow.

 

[Glassed Silver]

I'll still hold out for a bit. I just want to make sure there are no issues with Match anymore (if you don't have Apple music).

Wow, well... I hope you make yourself comfortable then.

Glassed Silver:mac

 

[cwazytech]

Does this mean it will give me a DRM matched music versus the DRM packed versions that disappear if I decide to cancel Apple Music? I would hate to lose music that is mine.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

It says: "Provides a way to correct a library problem affecting former iTunes Match subscribers."

And that is?

 

[RDowson]

It says: "Provides a way to correct a library problem affecting former iTunes Match subscribers."

And that is?

I'm looking for that magic button! Not found it yet

 

[jmh600cbr]

i still don't get this. i have iTunes match, i want icloud music. how do i transition without downloading every song from the cloud?

 

[jmh600cbr]

did it fix this issue when trying to "create station from song"?

 

[backinblack875]

is this referring to song/album names and artwork being changed to different songs/albums?? I reverted to a backup of my library because it totally F'ed up all my song names and artwork. this will fix it??

Also is anyone else's artwork on iPhone totally jacked up?? I believe all the song info and album is correct on my iPhone but almost all of the artwork is switched around

 

[JustThinkin']

The download is stalling on my Mac Mini. Right now it's stuck at 62MB. Is anyone else having this problem?

EDIT: After a second restart of OS X it finished installing (I'd restarted just before starting the update).

 

[spaceballl]

Man it's so funny how years ago, the whole iPod + iTunes situation was considered a match in heaven. Now... iTunes is a bloated piece of crap that tries to do everything. I'm really hoping Apple will soon decentralize the whole thing, make Music separate from sync'ing, etc.

 

[backinblack875]

The download is stalling on my Mac Mini. Right now it's stuck at 62MB. Is anyone else having this problem?

just passed 62mb and still going

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

I think we could see iOS 8.4.1 tomorrow.

I hope so, my touch id on iPhone 6 stopped working on iOS 8.4

 

[bytethese]

Does anyone know if this fixes the issue with iCloud Library? Whereby your local music on your iPhone or Laptop is updated with the incorrect cover art?

I downloaded a live album of a concert I went to (was an add on to the tickets I purchased) and I created a custom album art for it. iTunes then changed all the tracks to different album art from other live albums from that artist.

 

[anshuvorty]

Nothing for us Windows peasants yet...checking Apple Software Update and iTunes, but no go!

 

[Dark Void]

Back up your libraries. What did we learn from the launch of this monstrosity?

 

[mattburley7]

so this fixed the apple music accidently deleting our music stored on our HD's?

 

[JustThinkin']

just passed 62mb and still going

Good, it was probably just me. Edited my post above; worked now after 2nd restart.

The App Store now reports that I've installed it 5 times this morning! This is about the number of times I cancelled and re-tried the update when it stalled. First the progress indicator stalled around 20MB; then at 62MB. Perhaps it was a different kind of glitch/bug with the progress indicator, rather than the actual download stalling.

 

[coolfactor]

Does this mean it will give me a DRM matched music versus the DRM packed versions that disappear if I decide to cancel Apple Music? I would hate to lose music that is mine.

Do you have an offline backup?

The music is not yours, you just have a license to listen to it.