How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone Wirelessly

Wondering how to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone when no USB cable available at hand? Well, this post can show you two possible methods on how to transfer music form iTunes to iPhone wirelessly.

By iMobie | Posted on: Nov. 28, 2018, Last Updated: Dec. 19, 2018
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Q: Transfer music into my iPhone library from iTunes, wirelessly? I am at a loss of a USB cord to plug in my iPhone so I may transfer music from my laptop onto my phone. Though I still have battery remaining I wish to use for music until I can obtain a cord. Is there any way I can transfer my music onto my iPhone from iTunes wirelessly?

— A User from Apple Community

Like many iPhone users who face the same problem like the question above, it could be quite hard for us to find a way to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone without the usage of USB cable. As the Apple-designed tool for syncing data and streaming media, iTunes may still be considered as the tool requiring tedious steps to operate. To help you get out of this troublesome problem, the following guide will render you two available ways on how to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone wirelessly.

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone Wirelessly via iTunes

iTunes does have a feature that allows you to sync data via WiFi. Before trying this method, make sure that both your iPhone and computer are connected to the same WiFi network. However, to make this feature work properly for the first time, you have to know that USB cable is still required for changing the iTunes settings with your iPhone.

Step 1Launch iTunes on your PC/Mac > Connect your iPhone to the computer via the USB cable.

Step 2Click the device icon on the top left side > Click Summary > Check the boxes next to “Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi” and “Manually manage music and videos” > Click Apply.

Step 3Now disconnect the USB cable, your iPhone would still be connected with the computer > Select the songs you want to transfer > Drag and drop them to the iPhone on the side bar.

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone Wirelessly via iTunes

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone Wirelessly via iTunes

  1. Syncing data over WiFi can be slower than transfer via UBS cable.
  2. When the computer and the iOS device are on the same Wi-Fi network, the iOS device appears in iTunes. The iOS device syncs automatically whenever it’s plugged into power and iTunes is open on the computer.

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone via AnyTrans

It’s a good way to sync your iTunes with iPhone over WiFi. However, iTunes only supports one-way synchronization to iPhone, which means that the existing music on your iPhone X/XS/XR shall be erased and replaced with this iTunes library.

Don’t want to lose your beloved songs on iPhone? You can give a try to this wonderful iOS data manager – AnyTrans. It enables you to selectively transfer music from iTunes to iPhone and vice versa without any trouble. Bear in mind that this method does make use of a computer and USB cables to transfer or back up the files.

Know more about this professional tool on iOS data management:

AnyTrans – iPhone Music Transfer

Thinking that transferring music from iTunes to iPhone wirelessly is too hard to operate? AnyTrans can render you an easier way to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone selectively or wholly. Keep reading on this post to learn more.

Download AnyTrans now on your PC or Mac and follow the detailed steps to know how to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone.

Step 1Launch AnyTrans on your computer > Connect your iPhone to computer via USB cable > Click the button in the middle of the top bar > Choose iTunes Library in the drop-down menu.

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone via AnyTrans - Step 1

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone via AnyTrans – Step 1

Step 2Select the songs you want to transfer to iPhone > Click on “Send to Device” button.

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone via AnyTrans - Step 2

How to Transfer Music from iTunes to iPhone via AnyTrans – Step 2

Step 3Then the selected songs shall be transferred from iTunes to your iPhone.

The Bottom Line

That’s all the two efficient ways on how to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone wirelessly. As you can see, AnyTrans can be a great helper for you to transfer data from iTunes ot iPhone or manage iOS data without hassle. It can also help you to make custom ringtone or text tone. Don’t miss this useful iOS data manager and download it now by clicking here.

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