How to Transfer Purchases from an iPhone to iTunes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open iTunes on your Windows or Mac computer.

   If you purchased items from the iTunes Store using multiple Apple IDs, you will be required to repeat the authorization process for each Apple ID you used to purchase applications and media. ,, Upon recognition, iTunes will display a dialog box informing you that your iPhone is synced with another iTunes library.
   
   If the dialog box does not display, you may have chosen the option not to show that particular dialog box again during a previous session of iTunes.
   
   If so, click on “File,” point to “Devices,” and select “Transfer Purchases.” ,, All the purchases you made on your iPhone will now be backed up to iTunes.
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   Step 2: Click on “Store” in the menu bar of iTunes and select “Authorize This Computer.”

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   Step 3: Enter the Apple ID and password you use for the iTunes Store into the fields provided.

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   Step 4: Click on “Authorize.” Your computer will now be ready to sync your iTunes Store purchases with your iPhone.

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   Step 5: Connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable.

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   Step 6: Wait for iTunes to recognize your iPhone.

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   Step 7: Click on “Transfer Purchases.” iTunes will then begin to make copies of all the purchases you have made for all the Apple accounts you have chosen to authorize for use with iTunes.

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   Step 8: Disconnect your iPhone from your computer.

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