How To Transfer Music From Laptop To Iphone 5

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If you are a music buff, then you must be interested in knowing how to transfer songs from laptop to iPhone, such as iPhone 12/12 Pro(Max)/12 Mini. After all, it is important to keep our favorite songs handy on our iOS devices so that we can listen to them anytime. In order to learn how to transfer songs from laptop to iPhone, you can either use iTunes or any third-party tool. A lot of users find it hard to understand how to transfer music from iPhone to laptop and vice versa via iTunes. Don't worry – we have got you covered. This guide will show you how to transfer music from laptop to iPad or iPhone with and without iTunes.

Part 1: How to transfer music from laptop to iPhone without iTunes [iPhone 12 Supported]
Part 2: How to transfer music from laptop to iPhone with iTunes[iPhone 12 Supported]

Part 1: How to transfer music from laptop to iPhone without iTunes[iPhone 12 Supported]

If you are looking for a hassle-free and lightning fast way to learn how to transfer music from laptop to iPhone, then try Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS). It is a complete phone management solution that will let you import, export, and perform various kinds of tasks on your iOS device. The application is available for both Mac and Windows and is fully compatible with every iOS version (including iOS 15). Here are some of its amazing features.

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Using Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS) enables you transfer songs from laptop to iPhone without any technical experiences. All you have to do is follow a simple click-through process to manage everything under one roof. To learn how to transfer music from laptop to iPad or iPhone, follow these steps:

Step 1. Launch Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS) after you intall it on your Mac or Windows PC, and then select "Phone Manager".

transfer music from laptop to iphone using Dr.Fone

Step 2. Connect your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch) to the system with USB cable and let your device be detected it automatically. You will get an interface like this with all the shortcuts listed.

connect iphone to computer

Step 3. Instead of opting for any feature on the Home, go to the "Music" tab. This will have a categorized view of all the music files stored on your device. You can switch between these categories (like music, ringtones, podcasts, and iTunes) from the left panel.

manage iphone music on Dr.Fone

Step 4. Now, click on the Import icon on the toolbar to add music from app to iPhone. This will allow you to add files or add an entire folder. Select the one that suits your requirements.

import music from laptop to iphone

Step 5. A new browser pop-up window will be launched. From here, you can go to the location where your music files are stored and import selected files or an entire folder.

browse the music files on laptop

That's it! In this simple way, you can learn how to transfer music from laptop to iPhone. After the transfer is completed, you can remove your iOS device safely and enjoy your favorite songs on the go.

In addition, you are able to transfer music from iPhone to laptop with this app too. To do this, select the audio files and click on the Export icon to transfer. This will give you an option to export the selected files to PC or iTunes.

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Part 2: How to transfer music from laptop to iPhone with iTunes[iPhone 12 Supported]

Plenty of iOS users take the assistance of iTunes to manage their devices. Though, you can't directly import or export your data files (like Dr.Fone) in iTunes. It provides a bit complicated solution to learn how to transfer music from laptop to iPhone/iPad/iPod. The best way to do this is by syncing your iPhone with iTunes. In this way, iTunes music from your laptop can be transferred to your iOS device. Follow the steps to know about how to transfer songs from laptop to iPhone using iTunes:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable. After that, launch iTunes.

Step 2. Make sure that the music you wish to add is already there in iTunes. If not, then go to its File > Add File to Library (or Add Folder to Library) option.

add music files to itunes library

Step 3. This will launch a new browser window from where you can open the music of your choice.

select the music files from laptop

Step 4. Once your selected songs are added to iTunes library, you can also transfer them to your iOS device. To do this, select your iPhone (or iPad) from the devices icon and go to its "Music" tab from the left panel.

Step 5. Turn on the option of "Sync Music". This will further provide various options to sync entire library, selected albums, artists, genres, etc.

sync selected music files to iphone from laptop

Step 6. Click on the "Apply" button after you select some files and wait for a moment as iTunes will sync your music with your iOS device.

As you can see, it is quite easy to learn how to transfer music from laptop to iPad or iPhone. With Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (iOS), you can easily move your data files between your PC/Mac and iOS device. It is an ideal solution to manage, import, and export your photos, videos, messages, audios, and other kinds of data files. Having a user-friendly interface, it comes with tons of features that will make your iOS experience a seamless one. Now when you know how to transfer music from laptop to iPhone, feel free to spread this guide to your friends!