Inquiry Regarding iTunes, Apple Music, and Apple CarPlay

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Please be patient, since my knowledge is rather limited.

I organize my music into folders on my Windows 10 PC, consisting of ripped CDs, all MP3 songs, and files saved to an SD card or USB stick. The Chinese Android head unit in my ML plays files from the USB stick, which are organized alphabetically; nevertheless, the head unit arranges and displays the folders in a manner that is distinctly non-alphabetical, and I am not of the criteria it employs for this ordering.


I have been informed that I may circumvent the head unit by playing music from my iPhone via Carplay. Is it possible to do vital functions, and can I manage the phone via the head unit?

I own the Apple Music symbol and the iTunes Store icon on my iPhone SE, but to my knowledge, I do not have iTunes itself. The head unit's Carplay has a symbol for Apple Music.

Could someone please confirm the procedure for transferring my music folders to Apple Music on my iPhone? I have been informed that it can only be accomplished via iTunes; nevertheless, Google AI yields the following results:

To transfer MP3 songs from your PC to the Apple Music app on your iPhone, use the Apple Devices program (or iTunes) to include the music into your PC's library and thereafter synchronize it with your iPhone. You may upload the MP3 files to iCloud Music Library by logging into the Apple Music app on your PC with your Apple ID, thereafter accessing them on your iPhone.

Method 1: Utilizing the Apple Devices Application (or iTunes)

This technique entails incorporating the music into your PC's collection and synchronizing it with your iPhone.



Procedure for Synchronizing Music from PC to iPhone 1. Install necessary applications:
Obtain and install the Apple Music and Apple Devices applications from the Microsoft Store on your PC.
Launch the Apple Music application on your computer.

Transfer the MP3 files from your computer's directories right into the Apple Music application's library by using drag and drop functionality.
3. Connect your iPhone: Utilize a USB-C or Lightning connector to link your iPhone to your PC.

4. Grant access: If asked, unlock your iPhone and choose "Allow" to authorize your computer for data access.
Launch the Apple Devices application on your computer.

Choose your iPhone from the sidebar.

Choose the Music category.

Select the checkbox for synchronizing music to [device name].

Select to synchronize your whole collection or certain tracks.

Select Apply in the lower-right corner to initiate the synchronization.


Your MP3 files will thereafter be uploaded to your iPhone and will be accessible for playback in the Apple Music application.


I can adhere to their guidelines; but, one aspect concerns me. Is it possible to move whole folders into Apple Music for access, or must I upload individual tracks? If that is the case, I will be in a more detrimental position than I now am. Is there an application that can organize files for display in alphabetical order on the head unit?

I need assistance; I am experiencing cerebral discomfort.

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Apple Music lacks the idea of folders. It will associate songs into albums based on the metadata present in the files during the ripping process.

From your head unit or mobile device, just choose a track, artist, album, playlist, etc., and it will begin playing. You will not choose a folder like you would with a USB drive.


iTunes is required on your Windows laptop or desktop to transfer them to your phone or to the cloud. You may either download from the cloud to your phone or stream directly.

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Both the Android head unit and Apple Music possess significant shortcomings, although for different reasons. The aforementioned technique is effective, and I have successfully migrated my music, organized in folders, to Apple Music on my iPhone. It is shown in the sequence it was loaded, which is acceptable.

Nevertheless...


The Android head unit is subpar, since it plays all content from the USB stick, but does it in a very disorganized manner.

Apple Music is inadequate since it only accepted 1,250 songs out of around 1,750 on the same USB stick; the others were either disregarded or downloaded as separate tracks into different folders labeled 'Unknown Album'. I have not yet verified its functionality in the vehicle, but I anticipate that aspect will be satisfactory.

The USB stick functioned well in an NTG2.5 COMAND; I almost regret not possessing one anymore. It works well via the Audio 20 in the C207. I am certain it can be resolved, but I lack the knowledge to do it and do not know anybody who has that expertise. I could have to use the USB stick via one of those inferior adapters that connects to the cigarette lighter. Isn't contemporary technology really impressive...

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It presently employs folders. It is possible that my phone is partly malfunctioning due to the metadata; nonetheless, I am indifferent to the reason. I want it to function correctly, similar to the Audio 20.

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Not at this moment. You choose a folder, which reveals the tunes contained therein, and then pick one to play.

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Furthermore, the situation deteriorates... While playing a music on my iPhone SE, I am unable to silence the device except by restarting it. The 'Home' button just returns to the home screen; the music continues to play regardless of my actions.

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I have just discovered, after the installation of Windows 11, that all my SD cards and USB devices are encrypted with BitLocker. Could this be related to the issues I am experiencing? Do I want them to be encrypted regardless?