How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone XS/XR/X/8/7/6/5/4

Now you get the new iPhone 8/X/XS (Max)/XR and can’t wait to add music to it so that you can enjoy the music on the way home. Since all your favorite songs are stored on computer hard drive, then how to transfer music from computer to iPhone?

When it comes to transferring music from Mac or PC computer to iPhone, the traditional way is using iTunes. However, since iTunes has lots of limitations, it is kind of complicated and also time-consuming, many users are seeking for other quick ways to complete the job. So here in this guide, besides the traditional iTunes way, we will also show you another easy and quick way to transfer music from Mac/PC computer to iPhone XS/XR/X/8/7/6/5/4.

Part 1. How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone without iTunes

If you don’t want to lose anything on your iPhone while transferring music from computer, or prefer a simpler and quicker way to complete the job, then try the best iTunes alternative – AnyTrans for iOS to do you a favor. It has been highly recommended by millions of iOS users for data transfer between computer and iDevices. And below are its incomparable features on copying music to iPhone.

• Save Both Time and Labor. According to the test, it only takes you 32 SECONDS to transfer over 3000 songs. And just 1 click to do the task.
• Supports Transferring All Songs. Unlike iTunes, both purchased and non-purchased songs can be transferred to your iPhone.
• No Data Loss Risk. Different from iTunes, it won’t erase anything on your iPhone, all data will be kept 100% secure.
• Multiple Directional Transfer. AnyTrans also allows you to transfer music from iPhone to computer, copy music from iPhone to iPhone, and more.

[Video Tutorial] Transfer Music from iPhone to iPhone with AnyTrans

Now, Free Download AnyTrans for iOS on your computer firstly, and then follow the simple steps below to transfer music from computer to iPhone in 1 click.

Step 1: Launch AnyTrans > Connect your new iPhone to the computer via USB cable > Choose Device Manager > Click “+” button to add music from computer.

How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone – Step 1

Step 2: Choose the folder contains the music you need > Select the songs you prefer > Click the “Open” button to continue.

How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone – Step 2

Step 3: You can click the “>” to confirm, and then click the Next button to start transferring the selected songs from computer to your iPhone.

How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone – Step 3

Bonus Tip: Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone Wirelessly

If you don’t have available USB cable, or your computer cannot detect your iPhone, you might need to find a way to transfer music from computer to iPhone wirelessly. Here we recommend AnyTrans app, please keep reading and check more details.

Step 1. Download AnyTrans app on your iPhone.

Download on theApp Store

Step 2. Visit anytrans.io on your computer browser, you could see a QR code here.

Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone Wirelessly – Step 2

Step 3. Open AnyTrans app on your iPhone, tap the scan icon on the upper right corner to scan the QR code on your computer.

Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone Wirelessly – Step 3

Step 4. When your iPhone has connected your computer, you could select Music, and choose the music you want to transfer and click “Download”.

Part 2. How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone with iTunes

iTunes is probably the most common iOS tool when people are talking about iPhone data transferring as it is from the official. But normally, we do not recommend it to iPhone newbies because of its complicated and unfriendly interface. There place so many functions, which will easily confuse you. So if you are new to iTunes, please read and take the detailed steps below, carefully.  Now let’s head to how to transfer music from computer to iPhone 4/5/6/7/8/X/XS (Max)/XR with iTunes.

Step 1. Open iTunes > Connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable.

Step 2. Click the Device icon > Choose Music > Sync Music > Choose Entire music library or Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres.

Step 3. Click Apply to transfer music from iTunes to iPhone.

Part 3. How to Transfer Music from Mac to iPhone via AirDrop

AirDrop is a feature that Apple developed for iOS users to share or transfer files like photos, music, etc. between Apple devices, like iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, etc. So, if you are a Mac user, just try AirDrop to move music from your computer to iPhone. Make sure both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are active.

On Your iPhone:

1. Launch Control Center by swiping up from the bottom bezel of your iPhone.

2. Press and hold your finger on the upper-left box with the airplane buttons > Tap AirDrop.

3. Tap Contacts Only or Everyone to turn AirDrop on.

How to Transfer Music from Mac to iPhone via AirDrop – iPhone Screen

On Your Mac:

1. Open Finder > Tap AirDrop. If your Mac’s Bluetooth or Wi-fi is turned off, you will be asked to turn them on.

2. In the AirDrop window, choose “Allow me to be discovered by everyone” option > Click your iPhone.

How to Transfer Music from Mac to iPhone via AirDrop – Mac Screen

Step 1. Select the music you want to AirDrop from Mac to your iPhone. You can drag and drop the file from Mac to AirDrop to transfer them to your iPhone.

How to Transfer Music from Mac to iPhone via AirDrop

Step 2. On your iPhone, tap on the “Accept” when you get the message to accept the music file from Mac.

The Bottom Line

As you can see, AnyTrans for iOS can help you transfer music from computer to iPhone in an easy and quick way. Besides music, it also supports managing photos, videos, ringtones, contacts and more. So why not give it a try?

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Joy Taylor

Member of iMobie team as well as an Apple fan, love to help more users solve various types of iPhone related issues.