If you have just purchased your very first iPhone or previously used only its basic functions, you should understand that this Apple device offers many additional functions, including that it can act as an excellent digital music player. Instead of carrying a separate MP3 player or PMP, using an iPhone you can carry your iTunes library with you. So, how does music download to iPhone?
Before ripping music files
Use the latest version of iTunes — make sure you have the latest version of this software installed. Itunes should automatically test this at startup, but you can also force updates by clicking on the "Help" menu and selecting "Check for Updates." If this software is not already on your computer, you can download it from the official site. Remember that the program for downloading music on the iPhone (Itunes) performs only one-way synchronization. This means that any songs on your device that are not on the computer will be deleted from the smartphone when connected.
IPhone connection
Using the dock connector that came with your iPhone, plug it into your computer — it's usually a USB port. Launch iTunes and in the left pane find the “Devices” section. After that, click on the displayed name of your device.
Automatic way to transfer music
The easiest way to download music to your iPhone is to use the automatic synchronization method. To do this, on the main panel of the iTunes window, click on the tab “Music”, located at the top of the screen. Make sure the checkbox next to the MusicSync option is on - enable this option if necessary. To enable copying of all your music, click the button next to the option for all music. If you want to select only some songs from the iTunes library, you need to click on the button located next to the item “Favorite playlists, artists, albums and genres”. Finally, to automatically start syncing music on iPhone, click the Apply button to start the transfer process.
How to download music to iPhone using manual settings
If you do not want iTunes to automatically transfer music to your iPhone, you can configure the program to manually sync. This method will allow you to exercise more control over what is copied to your device. Before you can do this, you must switch from the default auto mode. To do this, follow these steps: at the top of the main screen of iTunes, go to the "Menu" tab. Check the box next to the option "Manage music manually." Finally, click the Apply button to save the settings.
How to download music to iPhone this way?
Now that the iTunes sync mode is changed to manual, you can start selecting the songs and playlists that you want to copy. In the left pane of the iTunes window, find the "Library" section and select "Music." Now you can easily drag and drop songs to your iPhone through the icon located in the left panel in the "Devices" section. If you want to copy a large volume of songs, make a selection by pressing the CTRL key. Speaking about how to download music to iPhone manually, you can resort to the use of iTunes playlists. They are easy to install and save a ton of your time during synchronization. If you previously created such playlists, just drag them through the gadget icon located in the left panel. In addition, be sure to keep an eye on the iTunes settings for the amount of free space left on your device.