Music is a fundamental part of our lives, and we all love listening to good music. Apple’s iPhone is an excellent gadget for music lovers. It allows users to store their entire music library and access it anytime, anywhere. The process of adding music to an iPhone used to be a bit complicated, but with iTunes, it has become very simple. In this article, we will be discussing how to add music to an iPhone from an iTunes library.
Video Tutorial:
Part 1: Preparation
1.1 Ensure iTunes is up to date
Before you add music to your iPhone, you need to ensure that you have the latest version of iTunes installed. If you are using an old version of iTunes, you may encounter difficulties or issues while transferring music to your iPhone. Thus, you should first update your iTunes to the latest version.
1.2 Ensure your iPhone is up to date
Similarly, before transferring music to your iPhone, you need to ensure that your iPhone is up to date. Make sure that your iPhone is running the latest version of the operating system. You can check this in the “Settings” app by going to “General” -> “Software Update”.
1.3 Connect your iPhone with your computer
To transfer music from iTunes to your iPhone, you need to connect your iPhone with your computer using a USB cable. When you connect your iPhone to your computer, iTunes will automatically start.
Part 2: Adding Music to iTunes Library
2.1 Importing Music to iTunes Library
To add music to your iPhone, you first need to add the music to your iTunes library. The following steps will guide you through the process of adding music to your iTunes library:
Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the “File” menu and select “Add File to Library” or “Add Folder to Library”.
Step 3: If you choose “Add File to Library”, choose the music file that you want to add and click “Open”. If you choose “Add Folder to Library”, select the folder that contains the music files you want to add and click “Open”.
Step 4: The selected music files will now appear in your iTunes library.
2.2 Purchasing Music from the iTunes Store
If you don’t already have a music library, you can purchase music from the iTunes store. The following steps will guide you through the process of purchasing music from the iTunes store:
Step 1: Open iTunes on your computer.
Step 2: Click on the “iTunes Store” tab in the top-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 3: Search for the music you want to purchase using the search bar.
Step 4: Once you have found the music you want to purchase, click on the “Buy” button next to it.
Step 5: You will be prompted to enter your Apple ID and password.
Step 6: Once you have entered your details, the music will be downloaded and added to your iTunes library.
Part 3: Adding Music to iPhone
3.1 Syncing Music to iPhone
To add music to your iPhone, you need to sync the music with your iPhone. The following steps will guide you through the process of syncing music to your iPhone:
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
Step 2: Open iTunes on your computer.
Step 3: Click on the iPhone icon that appears in the top-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 4: Click on the “Music” tab.
Step 5: Check the box next to “Sync Music”.
Step 6: Select the music that you want to sync with your iPhone from your iTunes library.
Step 7: Click on the “Apply” button to start syncing your music.
3.2 Adding Music to iPhone Manually
If you don’t want to sync your entire music library with your iPhone, you can add music to your iPhone manually. The following steps will guide you through the process of adding music to your iPhone manually:
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
Step 2: Open iTunes on your computer.
Step 3: Click on the iPhone icon that appears in the top-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 4: Click on the “Music” tab.
Step 5: Check the box next to “Manually manage music and videos”.
Step 6: Drag and drop the music you want to add to your iPhone from your iTunes library to your iPhone in the iTunes window.
FAQs
Q1. Can I add music to my iPhone without using iTunes?
A1. Yes, you can add music to your iPhone without using iTunes. You can use third-party software such as iMazing, AnyTrans, or WALTR to transfer music from your computer to your iPhone.
Q2. Can I add music to my iPhone without a computer?
A2. Yes, you can add music to your iPhone without a computer. You can use apps such as Apple Music, Spotify, or SoundCloud to download and stream music directly on your iPhone without the need for a computer.
Q3. How much music can I add to my iPhone?
A3. The amount of music you can add to your iPhone depends on the storage capacity of your device. For instance, if your iPhone has a storage capacity of 64GB, you can add up to 16,000 songs. However, this number may vary depending on the size of the songs you are adding.
Q4. How do I delete music from my iPhone?
A4. To delete music from your iPhone, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the “Music” app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Locate the music you want to delete and swipe left on it.
Step 3: Tap on “Delete” to remove the music from your iPhone.
Q5. Can I add music to my iPhone from a cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Google Drive?
A5. Yes, you can add music to your iPhone from a cloud storage service such as Dropbox or Google Drive. You need to download the music to your computer first and then add it to your iPhone using iTunes. Alternatively, you can use apps such as Documents by Readdle or iDownloads PLUS to download and transfer the music from the cloud storage service to your iPhone.
