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How to Transfer Music From iPhone to iPhone

Share music to another iPhone

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 11, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android

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Apple Music: Open Settings > Music > toggle on Sync Library. Your music will sync to any other iPhones signed in to the same account.Home Sharing: Tap Music > Library > Home Sharing. You'll need to set up Home Sharing on your Mac first.AirDrop: On the source iPhone, tap Music. Select the song, then tap the three dots icon > Share > AirDrop. Tap the destination iPhone. This article covers the most effective ways to transfer music from one iPhone to another. If you need to transfer music from your computer to your iPhone, you'll need to follow a different method.

How to Download Music to iPhone Using Apple Music

If you subscribe to Apple Music, it's straightforward to download music to a different iPhone or to share Apple Music across multiple devices on the same account. This method requires an active subscription to Apple Music and for you to use the same account across all devices. On your main iPhone, tap Settings. Scroll down and tap Music. Tap Sync Library to toggle it on. Your music will now sync across to any other iPhones that are signed in on the same account. You don't have to do anything else to see the music.

How to Transfer Music Between iPhones Using Home Sharing

If you want to share music (or other files) between your iPhones and they're all located on the same Wi-Fi network, you can use a feature called Home Sharing to make it possible. It's available through iTunes, allowing up to five computers in your household as well as all your iOS devices and Apple TVs to share content. This method is ideal if you also want to share other files such as photos with devices such as your home's Apple TV. Here's how to set it up between your iPhones using your Mac as a go-between. You need to be signed into the same Apple ID for every computer or device on the Home Sharing network. You also need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network as you'll only ever be streaming content rather than downloading it. On your Mac, click the Apple icon. Click System Preferences. On a Windows device, you can open iTunes and skip ahead to the below steps. Click Sharing. Click Media Sharing. Click Home Sharing. Sign in with your Apple ID and click Turn On Home Sharing.

Enable Home Sharing on Your iPhone

Now that Home Sharing is activated across all your devices on the same Wi-Fi network, it's simple to use on your iPhone. Here's what to do. On your iPhone, tap Music. Tap Library. Tap Home Sharing. If you can't see the Home Sharing playlist, tap Edit > Home Sharing > Done to add it to your list. You now have access to the Home Sharing Library of music any time you're connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to Transfer Music Between iPhones Using AirDrop

AirDrop is an often forgotten simple way of transferring content between any Mac or iOS device. Impressively, it even works for transferring music, and it takes seconds. Here's what to do. Both iPhones need to be within Bluetooth range for AirDrop to work. On the source iPhone, tap Music. Find the song you want to transfer. Tap it then tap the three dots icon. Tap Share. Tap AirDrop. Tap the iPhone you want to send it to. 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 How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone How to Sync Contacts from iPhone to Mac How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription How to Transfer Messages from iPhone to iPhone How to Set Up and Use Home Sharing in iTunes How to Fix a Missing AirPlay Icon on iPhone and Mac How to Use Apple Music on iPhone and iPad How to Connect iPhone to Mac How to Transfer Data From Android to iPhone How to Set up a New iPhone How to Reset Restrictions Passcode on an iPhone How to Find a Wi-Fi Password on an iPhone How to Change Your AirDrop Name How to Switch From iPhone to Android How to Mirror an iPhone to a Mac 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