How to fix 'Files' errors in GarageBand on iOS 11 (iPhone/iPad)

How to fix and troubleshoot the most common files errors in GarageBand on iOS 11 (iPhone/iPad)

If you have used GarageBand on iPad or GarageBand on iPhone for very long, you may have come across some errors with the iOS 11 "Files" app integration. In this video, instead of showing you all the specific errors, I give you my tips for common simple fixes that can help get you back up and running.

The key suggestions for fixing these common GarageBand iOS errors are:
1. Close all background apps and re-open GarageBand and Files
2. Turn it off and back on (yep, the old classic)
3. Check your iPhone or iPad storage and ensure you have enough free space
4. Check your iCloud Drive space to ensure you have enough storage
5. Sign out and back in to your iCloud/Apple ID account


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[ProdSyn]

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When I try to import wav. Files for drums it gets stuck “copying file___”

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[besseracademy]

Thanks for the video. What model is this iPad?

Is 64GB sufficient for music production?

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[mjgotplats]

I need help

I screen recorded something that couldnt be found and it’s a beautiful song and I uploaded it to files and it says upload failed for some reason.

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[Nazmyeorzzz]

My garageband can’t open the song that i just completed. It said “the song could not be opened, please open the song after updating to the latest garageband . I’m already update it but it still won’t open . Help me plz 😭

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I have a song which the thumbnail for the song is black and everytime I press it garageband crashes can you help me?

[morgane]

Okay I’m lost, it’s says that the file are waiting to upload. I deleted a lot of apps but it still not working. Help

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[Prod._By_Kyoto_Beatz]

I Have this problem with some samples of mine in garageband where when i use them. they always say "copying file [insert sample im gonna use] and just sits there frozen and wont let me use my samples.

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[bennewpher]

I’ll try to use a file in my song and when I drag it out to the track it says “copying file” and it required me to swipe out of GarageBand and I don’t know how to fix that

[billyfubar]

Im using 2 purchases versions of pro q 2 and pro q 3 and i am unable to export garageband just says they are missing and need to be installed...which they already are

[randypulley]

Pete, I watch all your videos and find the content exceptional. On the topic of files, do you use Logic Pro X ever in conjunction with GB iOS? When using the share to GB iOS function from Logic Pro X, downloading the file from iCloud to GB iOS, I get just an empty audio track instead of the stereo file that is supposed to transfer. Anyone have this issue? Love what you are doing with Garage Band iOS!!

[hackywackie]

Literally all it was for me was the good old turning it off and back on again- I have no idea why I didn’t think of that sooner!!! Thank you dude! :)

[markstarymusic]

Just wanted to drop a line saying thanks for this video! Fixed my merging tracks issues I’ve battled for years! THANKS!

[platitudeera]

Please help, i am trying to export a song on my garageband iPad. It keeps exporting as an m4a document and not an audio file. How do i export my garageband project as an audio and not document?