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If you are looking for ways to add or delete music on your iPhone or iPad without using iTunes, this tutorial is for you. Apple’s iOS devices are designed to sync with a single library on a selected Mac or PC. This means that syncing with iTunes can be a lengthy process or can cause data loss if the device is synced with a new library. Therefore, this tutorial offers alternative ways to add or remove music on your iOS device, without getting anywhere close to an iTunes sync.
The following are some methods to transfer your favorite music to your iPhone or iPad without using iTunes:
1. Use iTunes within the Cloud
If you have purchased music from iTunes on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, you can access it when online. All you need to do is open the Music app and look for the album you want to download. Select the album and download it on your device by clicking on the cloud icon. If you have an iTunes Match subscription, you can download albums and songs in the same way.
2. iTunes Alternatives: Apps and Services
You can also use cloud-oriented services with their own players to transfer music to your iPhone or iPad. Dropbox, for instance, lets you add an MP3 and play it in the app, saving it locally by clicking on the star button. But you cannot transfer it to the library of Apple’s Music app.
There are many other services and apps that can help you put music on your iOS device, such as Amazon Music and Spotify. Amazon Music allows you to load your songs onto the Music app and integrate them with content purchased from the Amazon store. Streaming services like Spotify provide access to an extensive library of music, and you can save songs for offline playback with a monthly subscription. On the other hand, StreamToMe can help you stream music from any Mac, allowing you to access your iTunes library without iTunes Match or a sync.
3. Keep Your Previous Songs
If you want to switch to a new iTunes library but want to keep your previous songs, you can use a third-party app like iExplorer or AnyTrans. These apps let you transfer a collection of tracks to iTunes or a folder. To transfer tracks to iTunes, select the songs in the central panel, click on Transfer From Device, then select the iTunes option. The app will then rebuild your playlists accordingly.
These are some easy and hassle-free methods to add or remove music on your iPhone or iPad without using iTunes.
FAQs
1. Can I add music from my Windows PC without using iTunes?
Yes, you can use third-party apps like iExplorer or AnyTrans to add music from your Windows PC to your iPhone or iPad without using iTunes.
2. If I uninstall iTunes, will I lose all my music?
No, uninstalling iTunes from your computer will not delete your music. You can safely uninstall iTunes without affecting your music library.