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What is the easiest way to transfer music from Mac to iPhone without syncing
Dear all, As a new iPhone user, I'm looking for the easiest and most straightforward method to transfer music from Mac to iPhone without using iTunes syncing. I've been through the syncing process ...
There are drawbacks to transferring music from Mac to iPhone using Finder.
- You’ve got to import your tracks into the Apple Music library before you can sync anything. This extra step can feel like a hassle, especially if you’ve got a ton of music to move.
- While using a USB cable is usually faster, if you opt for Wi-Fi syncing, be prepared for a painfully slow transfer – like, around 5MB/s. Seriously, that can feel like watching paint dry if you’re transferring a lot of songs.
- You need to keep an eye on your iPhone’s storage space. If you’re packing your phone full of songs, that can take up a huge chunk of your available space, which can lead to some annoying moments when you’re trying to download other apps or take photos.
- Before you start transfer music from Mac to iPhone, you have to ensure that your iCloud Music Library sync is off, which can be a bit confusing. Forgetting to do this can lead to a frustrating experience as you try to figure out why your tunes aren’t transferring as expected.
- If you’re not careful, you might end up losing some of your non-Apple Music songs when syncing. Finder can overwrite the music on your iPhone, so if you’ve got tracks that aren’t in your Mac’s library, watch out or they might disappear.
Using Finder for music transfer does offer a legal and safe option, it can feel like a bit of a chore once you get down to it. Sometimes, I wish there was a simpler way to just drag and drop without all these extra steps!