HI all. I have had an iphone 4 for the last 2 years and it finally went bang last night. I was waiting for the 5 but this has forced my hand a little and I thought it was time to give Android a go again. I am happy that I can replace all applications with an Android equivalent but I am wondering what to do with all my purchased Itunes music stored on my iphone. I don't
have a computer at home however as I use Ipads and a work laptop (that doesn't allow Itunes or any software not approved) so is there an app or a way to get my music off my iphone and stored into the cloud or something to download when I get my galaxy tomorrow? IntroductioniTunes is loved by many and is great for managing your music library. You can even sync your iPhone, iPod and iPad with your iTunes library so that you can access all your music on any device. Any, except Androids... If you have an Android phone, you'll know that you can't sync your iTunes library with it - iTunes doesn't allow it. However, all is not lost! This article will introduce you to 3 methods you can use to transfer music from iTunes to Android. Quick jump to each method using the links below: Method 1: Droid TransferFirst up is the all-in-one tool that will cover all your Android management needs - Droid Transfer. This popular tool provides the ability to copy Music, Messages, Contacts, Photos and more from Android to PC. It even lets you sync music from iTunes to your Android. Unlike other methods, Droid Transfer will let you know exactly what music is in iTunes and what is on your Android, so you don't have to worry about losing or duplicating tracks. Here's how it's done:
The free trial of Droid Transfer allows you to transfer 100 tracks FREE. More info on Droid TransferTransfer Companion: Droid Transfer: Try Droid Transfer free ▼Receive an email with a link so you can download the free trial on your computer: Note: We respect your privacy. We won't share your Email address with anyone else, or send you spam. When you click "Sync iTunes", Droid Transfer will scan your iTunes library and let you know what tracks are in iTunes but not on your Android, and what tracks are on your Android but not in iTunes. You can use this information to copy only the tracks you are missing from device to device. If you require even more control over exactly which tracks are copied, you can use the "Advanced Mode". Now you can tick each track you would like to copy and where to. Copy all songs, selected songs, selected artists or selected albums - the choice is yours! You can transfer files with Droid Transfer using a USB connection, or even wireless with WiFi! See Droid Transfer in action:
Method 2: Manual music managementOur second method doesn't have the intuitive user interface and robustness of the Droid Transfer app, however, if you don't mind rolling up your sleeves a little, this method can be great! You don't need any third-party apps for this method - only your Windows File Explorer. Here's how to manually transfer music from iTunes to Android:
By default, iTunes music files can be located at: your username (or This PC) > Music > iTunes > iTunes Media > Music. You can drag and drop artist folders or single tracks from one window to another (iTunes to your Android device); or you can select all the music you wish to copy from iTunes, right-click > Copy, then select your Windows File Explorer window showing your Android music and right-click > Paste. Method 3: Google Play MusicOur final method is for those who would like to access their music on multiple devices and/or need to save space on their Android phone. Google Play Music allows you to store up to 50,000 tracks from your music collection - free. Once you've uploaded music to Google Play Music, you can access and listen to it on any Android, iOS or web device you may be using, if you log in to the service. This service is great because you do not have to store your music files on your device itself, potentially saving huge amount of storage space. However, this does mean that you'll need an internet connection to access and listen to your music (and if you're not using WiFi, it could be costly for you to stream lots of music). Let's see how you can upload your iTunes music to Google Play Music:
Comparison & SummarySo, we have covered 3 different methods you can use to transfer music from iTunes to your Android mobile device. Each method has its strengths, so different methods may better suit different people's requirements. Let's take a look at the comparison to help you decide which method may be best for you.
All benefits and limitations considered, we can recommend certain methods for certain requirements.
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