"How do I transfer music from my iTunes account to my iPhone? I was able to sync purchases from my phone to iTunes, but can't move my music to my phone."
- From Apple Support Community
If you use an iPhone, you have most likely used iTunes to enjoy music. iTunes is a tool from Apple that makes it easy to manage and play songs and videos. With an Apple Music subscription, you can stream or download as many tracks as you want, anytime, anywhere. If you want to migrate your favorite music from iTunes to iPhone, you can choose to sync them or transfer music from iTunes manually.
What if you don't want to use iTunes at all? Don't worry. This guide will show you several ways to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone, both with and without iTunes.
If you have a computer by hand, you can directly copy music from iTunes to iPhone with the help of a computer. Before you start the following process, ensure that you have installed the latest version of iTunes on your computer.
Here is how to synchronize music from iTunes to iPhone manually:
1. First, connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable. iTunes will launch automatically; if it doesn't, open it manually.
2. In the iTunes interface, click the iPhone icon in the top left corner to access the device management page. (iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone?)
3. If the songs are not yet added to iTunes, click "File" in the top left corner, select "Add File to Library", and choose the song files you want to import. Once imported, you can find them under the "Music" tab.
4. On the device management page, click the "Music" option on the left. Check the "Sync Music" box, then choose to sync either all music or selected playlists, albums, or artists. Click "Apply" or "Sync" in the bottom right corner, and iTunes will start transferring the songs to your iPhone.
If you don't want to sync your entire iTunes library but still want to add music to your iPhone, you can do it manually. Here's how:
1. Plug your iPhone into your computer and open iTunes.
2. Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust" if asked.
3. In iTunes, click the iPhone icon at the top and choose "Summary" from the sidebar.
4. Scroll to the "Options" area and check the box that says "Manually manage music and videos." Click "Apply" to confirm.
5. Find the songs you want on your computer or in your iTunes library. Then just drag and drop them onto your iPhone in the left sidebar or into the main window.
If you are a subscriber to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you can sync your iTunes music to your iPhone via iCloud without having to manually connect your device.
How do you sync songs from iTunes to iPhone using Apple Music? Follow the steps below:
1. Open iTunes on your computer, making sure you are logged in with your Apple ID and subscribed to Apple Music.
2. Click on the top menu "Edit" > "Preferences" > "General", and then check the "iCloud Music Library" box. iTunes will automatically upload your music library to iCloud.
3. On your iPhone, go to "Settings" > "Music" and enable "Sync Library" or "iCloud Music Library". (How to restore Apple Music Library?)
4. Open the Apple Music app, and your iTunes music library will appear in the "Library". You can click on any song to stream it or download it for offline listening.
For macOS Catalina and later versions, Apple has replaced iTunes with Finder to sync music to your iPhone or back up iPhone data on Mac.
Here is how to copy music to iPhone from iTunes via Finder:
1. Open a Finder window on your Mac and plug your iPhone into your Mac using a USB cable.
2. When the iPhone icon appears in the Finder window, tap the iPhone icon and choose "Music".
3. Tick off the "Sync music onto your iPhone" option and check either the "Entire music library" or the "Selected artists, albums, genres, and playlists" option. Choose the relevant artists, albums, genres, or playlists if you choose the latter.
4. Hit the "Apply" button, and Finder will start syncing the music.
Now you have learned how to sync music from iTunes to iPhone. If you want to transfer music to iPhone more flexibly without syncing, then you should use a professional iOS data transfer software, such as iPhone Data Transfer. It can quickly transfer music and other iPhone data from computer to your iPhone. Besides that, it can also do the following jobs well:
Key features of iPhone Data Transfer:
Here is how to download music from computer to iPhone using iPhone Data Transfer:
01After installing the program on your computer, launch it and connect your iPhone to the computer via an Apple data cable. The connection page is shown in the image below.
02After the connection, click "Music" on the interface. After waiting a few seconds, all the music files will load into the program. From the program interface, you'll see that all the music is organized into different categories.
03Go to the top menu to tap the "Add" icon, browse your music files from your computer, select those you want and hit "Open" to import them to your iPhone.
Q1. How can I send music from iTunes to my iPhone without using a cable?
If you don't want to deal with USB cables, you can use a cloud service instead. First, upload your music from iTunes to a cloud platform like iCloud Drive or Google Drive. Then, just download those songs directly to your iPhone from the app.
Q2. How do I move music from iTunes to my iPhone without syncing everything?
If you'd rather not use the usual iTunes sync, you can try a tool like iPhone Data Transfer. It lets you import songs from your computer to your iPhone without wiping anything or syncing your whole library.
Q3. Can I move all my iTunes music to my iPhone in one go?
Yes, you can. Just connect your iPhone and computer to the same Wi-Fi, make your computer a trusted device, open iTunes, and turn on Wi-Fi syncing. Once that's set up, your iTunes music will transfer to your iPhone automatically.
That's all about how to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone. You can complete the transfer using automatic sync, manual sync, Apple Music, Finder, or a professional iPhone music transfer tool. Each method has its own advantages, so users can choose the one that best suits their needs.
However, if you're looking to simplify the process and enjoy more transfer features, iPhone Data Transfer is highly recommended. It allows flexible file transfers between your computer and iPhone. With its user-friendly interface, it saves time and effort，making it an ideal choice for users who want to manage their music efficiently.
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