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How to Transfer Music From iPhone to Android

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By Luis E. Chavez Saenz Luis E. Chavez Saenz Writer New Jersey Institute of Technology Luis Chavez is a former Lifewire writer and a System Administrator with 5+ years' experience writing about technology for end users. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

First, make sure your iPhone has been synced with iTunes so your iTunes library has all your music. On Windows, copy music directly from iTunes to the music folder on your Android device. On a Mac, use the Android File Transfer application to transfer music to your Android device. In Windows, the process of transferring music from iPhone to Android is straightforward once your music is synced. Mac computers require a third-party app such as YouTube Music or Android File Transfer to sync music to your Android device.

Sync Music With iTunes in Windows

If you already have all the music from your iPhone synced to your iTunes Library on a Windows PC, you're halfway done. Otherwise, sync your iPhone to iTunes to ensure that all the songs are in your iTunes Library. There are a couple of things to keep in mind if you plan to sync the music in your iPhone to your iTunes Library: Use an authorized computer, which is necessary to transfer all of your purchases from the iTunes Store to the computer. If some of your music was not purchased through the iTunes Store and is not linked to your Apple ID, you can use a third-party program to transfer music from your iPhone to a Windows computer. Although the Music app replaced iTunes on Macs with the release of macOS Catalina (10.15) in 2019, Apple still supports iTunes on Windows computers.

How to Transfer Music From iPhone to Android in Windows

After you have all your songs synced to your iTunes Library, you can add them to your Android device from your Windows computer. Launch iTunes. In the Library section, select the songs you want to transfer to your Android device. Copy the files to a new folder on your Windows computer. Connect your Android device to your computer and go to the Music folder of the device. Copy and paste the songs you want to transfer.

How to Transfer Music From iPhone to Android With a Mac

If you're using a Mac, you have a couple of options to transfer your music files to your Android device.

YouTube Music

You can transfer music from an iPhone to an Android device using YouTube Music. YouTube Music replaced Google Play Music in 2020. You can still transfer playlists and music from Google Play Music to YouTube Music. Open a browser on your Mac, go to music.youtube.com, and log in using the same Google account that is linked to your Android device. Select the Profile icon located in the upper-right corner of YouTube Music. Select Upload music. Select the songs you want to add. After the songs have been uploaded, launch the YouTube Music app on your Android device. You can now play your music when you have an active internet connection. You can also download the songs from YouTube Music to play offline.

Android File Transfer

You can transfer music files directly using a service such as Android File Transfer. Launch a browser on your Mac and go to Android File Transfer. Download and install the application. Connect your Android device to the Mac computer with a USB cable. Launch the Android File Transfer application on your Mac and navigate to your music files on your Mac. Copy and paste the files you want to transfer to your Android device. Eject the Android device when the transfer is complete. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Transfer Files Between an iPhone and a Mac Can You Install iTunes on a Mac? How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) How to Download Music to Your Android Phone How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone How to Manually Add Music to Your iPhone How to Switch From iPhone to Android How to Move Your iTunes Library to a New Location Downloading Music to Your iPad is Easy How to Transfer Photos From any Phone to Your Computer How to Buy Music on Android Without Google Play Syncing Part of Your iTunes Library How to Transfer Your Contacts From Android to iPhone How to Copy Music From Your iPod to a Mac How to Transfer Music From iPhone to iPhone Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies