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How do I transfer music from pc to iphone without itunes?
Using Google Drive is a reliable, completely free method to transfer music from PC to iPhone without itunes. It's a particularly smart choice if you're a self-described "newbie" because it uses familiar tools: your web browser on the PC and an app on your iPhone. You don't need any cables, and there's no complex setup.
Step 1: Upload Your Music from the PC
First, you need to get your music files from your computer up into the Google Drive cloud. This part is done entirely in your web browser.
- Go to the Google Drive website and sign in with your Google account.
- Upload your songs: Click the "New" button (or a "+" icon), then select "File upload". A window will pop up allowing you to browse your computer and select the MP3 files you want to transfer.
Step 2: Access and Download on Your iPhone
Now that your music is in the cloud, you need to get it onto your phone.
- Install the App: On your iPhone, go to the App Store and download the official Google Drive app. It's completely free .
- Sign In: Open the app and log in using the exact same Google account you used on your PC.
- Find Your Songs: You will see the music files you uploaded earlier. They will be listed in the main folder or the "Music" folder depending on where you saved them.
- Save the Songs to Your iPhone: Tap the three dots (...) next to the song file or folder name. In the menu that appears, look for an option like "Open in" or "Download".
Step 3: How to Listen to Your Music
This is the most important part to understand: The music will not automatically show up in the Apple Music app. Instead, when you tap "Open in," your iPhone will ask which app you want to use to play the song. This is actually a great opportunity to use a dedicated offline music player.
I hope this step-by-step guide helps you transfer music from PC to iPhone without iTunes.