The situation has already become traditional when the happy owner new iPhone 5 from Apple, who in the past was the owner of a regular cell phone or even a smartphone from another manufacturer, wants to download music to his device or simply put his favorite song instead of the standard ringtone. It would seem, what problems might arise in this case? However, it's not that simple. This article will help you figure out how to download music to iPhone 5, what applications can help with this, and what needs to be done to install a new ringtone on such a smartphone.
and what is it for?
iTunes is the main tool for transferring information, including music, from a computer to an iPhone. The developer of the program is Apple. You can download this application from the manufacturer’s official website for free. iTunes is compatible with any iPhone model.
The iTunes library has the ability to work with many different video files. By default, this application uses a folder on the PC during general synchronization, which is located at: /My Documents/My Music/. All audio files located in this location will be downloaded by iTunes to the iPhone. You can create a similar folder in any convenient location on your computer. But before you start synchronizing, you must indicate its location to iTunes.
You can download the contents of your iTunes library manually. This will allow you to transfer only the selected files to your iPhone.
Below is the step by step description, 5s using iTunes applications.
How to download music to iPhone 5 using iTunes?
To download music files to iPhone 5, you need to do the following:
- Download and install on your computer iTunes program.
- Launch iTunes on PC.
- In the “Music” section you need to place all the files that need to be transferred to your smartphone.
- Using the mouse, drag the “Music” folder into the adjacent media library window. The iTunes application itself will recognize the files and assign them to the appropriate sections.
- Synchronize files. To do this, go to the “Music” section, set the desired parameters and click the “Synchronization” button in the lower right corner.
Once the process is complete, the selected ringtones will be placed in the Recently Added folder on your iPhone.
Now you know how to download music to iPhone 5 when iTunes Help. It's time to talk about the problems that can arise when transferring files manually.
Possible problems when transferring files manually through iTunes
If you cannot manually download certain files using iTunes, you should check whether the corresponding function is active in the program.
To do this you need to do the following:
- Connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Open the iTunes application and make sure that installed version does not require updating.
- Find in the list and select the smartphone that is currently in use.
- Click the “Browse” button located on the left side of the panel.
- Scroll down the screen until you find the Settings section.
- If the “Process music and video manually” function is not active, you need to check the box next to it.
- Click the “Apply” button
After this, a message may appear on the screen warning you that your iPhone is synced with another library. This will mean that files were previously downloaded to this device from another computer. You will need to confirm your actions, agreeing that the old contents of the library will be completely deleted.
You already know how to download music to iPhone 5 using iTunes. Below we will describe the main errors that occur when moving audio files to iPhone using the specified application.
Errors when transferring music to iPhone using iTunes
There can be only two main mistakes:
- incorrect file format;
- outdated version of iTunes.
If everything was done correctly, but after synchronization the music still does not appear on your smartphone, then you should check the file extension. iPhone supports or AAC. Moreover, the second option is preferable, because files with this extension take up less space and have more high quality sound.
If the reason for the failure was an outdated version of iTunes, then you just need to update the program to the latest version. After this, you can start moving files.
Is there another app that helps you download 5 ringtones using Waltr? This is described in more detail below.
How to download music to iPhone 5 using Waltr?
The developer of the Waltr application is Softorino. This program allows iPhone owners to no longer depend on the iTunes service.
There are many applications that can allow you to connect to your media library and download audio files bypassing iTunes. However, the Waltr program has several unique advantages. Essentially, this service is a window that allows you to download ringtones to your smartphone.
How to download music to iPhone 5 using Waltr? To do this you just need to drag and drop required file to the application window. A huge advantage of the service is that it can work not only with file formats that are compatible with iOS, but also with many other extensions. When moving content, the Waltr program automatically converts it into the required format and places it in the appropriate section of the smartphone.
Waltr is a paid app. The duration of the demo mode is 14 days.
After successfully downloading your favorite melodies, you will probably want to set one of them as a ringtone. In this regard, another question arises about how to put music on a call. iPhone 5 can only accept an audio file that has certain parameters as a ringtone. The process of converting MP3 to iPhone ringer is detailed below.
Preparing a melody for a ringtone using iTunes
After the operation of downloading audio files, your phone already has music. On iPhone 5s, you can only set a ringtone in M4R format. And the transferred files have the extension MP3 or AAC. In order to make a ringtone from a regular melody, you need to do this:
- Launch iTunes.
- Press CTRL + S to see the side menu.
- Select the “Music” section in the library and drag the required melody into the field that opens.
- Click right click mouse on this file and select “Information”.
- Go to the “Parameters” tab, check the boxes next to the “Start” and “Stop time” sections.
- In the field opposite the “Stop time” item, you should specify a duration of 30 seconds, then click the “OK” button.
- Right-click on the edited melody and select the “Create AAC version” section.
- Drag the resulting file from iTunes windows to the PC desktop.
- Manually change the extension of this file from M4A to M4R.
- Select the “Sounds” section in the iTunes menu and drag the modified file from the desktop into the window that opens.
- Connect your smartphone to your computer using a USB cable.
- Perform synchronization by clicking on the appropriate button.
How to set music as a ringtone on iPhone 5? In addition to the iTunes application, there are other programs for adding the necessary parameters to audio files. One such service is Audiko. Given below detailed description working with this application.
Preparing a melody for a ringtone using Audiko
You have downloaded the necessary files to your iPhone and now it has MP3 music. On iPhone 5, you can only set a ringtone in M4R format. To give the file the required extension using the Audiko application, you need to do the following:
After this, the file in M4R format will be located on the PC. How to download music to iPhone 5? This can be done using iTunes. You should open the “Sounds” section, drag the edited melody into it and synchronize.
How to set a ringtone on iPhone?
How to set music as a ringtone on iPhone 5s? To do this you need to do the following:
Conclusion
A new owner of an Apple smartphone will definitely have a question about how to download music to iPhone 5 s? For this purpose, special services have been developed that will help move audio files to iPhone. The process of setting your favorite melody as a ringtone can also be difficult. After all, such a music file must first be processed in a special way, using certain programs. Recommendations for working with some of these useful applications are given in this article.
And the iPad is a relic of the past; users of Apple products have long learned to bypass the requirement to synchronize the device with a PC and download music to the gadget through other computer software (in particular, iTools) or directly from the Internet. Applications available in the AppStore and in an alternative store can help you load your favorite songs into the device’s memory. Cydia– the article will tell you in detail how to use such programs and how to access file system iPhone for installing tweaks.
Jailbreak(literally translated from English - jail break) is the process of hacking the firmware of the iOS operating system, upon completion of which the user gains full access to the file system of the iPhone or iPad. It must be said that jailbreaking has been a completely legal operation since 2010 (recognized as such by the US Government), but not supported by Apple. Representatives of the company intimidate users that jailbreaking can lead to the failure of the gadget, however, according to mobile experts, this is not true.
Jailbreaking is possible due to vulnerabilities in the security systems of Apple gadgets. There are a lot of simple utilities freely available on the Internet that allow you to jailbreak at home - such utilities include redsnOw, Absinthe and others. The participation of the user in the process is minimal: you need to download and run the utility, connect the gadget to the PC, enter the device into the required mode ( DFU) and wait until computer program will notify you of the completion of the operation.
Jailbreaking provides many benefits:
- The user can download applications not only from the AppStore, but also from alternative stores, such as Cydia. The situation is reminiscent of the “black market”: on Cydia presents programs that were not allowed into the AppStore due to an excessively strict selection process.
- Jailbreak allows you to change the iPhone interface.
- Finally, jailbreak allows you to download music to your iPhone without synchronizing through iTunes and without connecting the gadget to your PC at all using special downloader applications.
Despite the fact that the likelihood of a gadget failing due to jailbreak is minimal, this procedure still carries some risks:
- Personal data is protected to a lesser extent.
- The iPhone is void of warranty because jailbreaking is contrary to the terms of the license agreement with Apple. If the user discovers a factory malfunction and takes the gadget for service, he will be refused service without hesitation. In the event of a breakdown, it is recommended to restore the firmware, completely erasing all traces of the previous hack.
UC Browser: a browser that does it all!
Built-in browser Safari will allow the user to listen to a musical composition, but if the owner of the iPhone wants to download the song, he will definitely not succeed. It is doubtful that the functionality Safari will someday be expanded to such an extent that downloading ringtones will be available, because this is contrary to Apple policy. This means that in order to download music via the Internet, you will have to look for another browser.
A worthy option is one who came from the Middle Kingdom UC Browser. The browser is distinguished not only by its cross-platform functionality (suitable for both iOS and Android, for example), but also by the presence of advanced functions for downloading content directly from the Internet. You can download content with or without jailbreak.
Download music to iPhone from the Internet via UC Browser according to this instruction:
An important advantage lies in the fact that all downloaded media files are automatically sorted by type - Video, Image, Music. However, UC Browser there are also disadvantages:
- All compositions are named Untitled. You can rename it manually, but this already means that you cannot do without additional losses of time. In addition, there is a high risk of confusion if several songs are downloaded at once.
- Tracks not available in standard iPhone app « Music».
- Tracks are not collected into playlists and are not played in order - each subsequent one must be turned on manually.
Bridge: guest from Cydia!
Another option to download music from the Internet is only suitable for jailbroken devices. You need to use a tweak (that's what applications from Cydia are called) called Bridge, located in the well-known BigBoss repository (storage). The main advantages of the tweak are that it allows you to add files to the standard application’s media library “ Music", makes it possible to edit the metadata of songs and costs little - $2 is affordable for any iPhone user.
Instructions for using the tweak Bridge is this:
It seems that downloading music via Bridge– an option without any disadvantages, however, there is still one drawback: the program is quite picky about download links. For correct downloading, the user needs to find a direct link that does not require registration with a login and password, entering a captcha and a redirect.
File Master: a jack of all trades!
File Master considered one of the most effective file managers for iPhone. This application allows you to download music to your iPhone without connecting to a computer and is freely available in the AppStore - iPhone owners can breathe a sigh of relief, because for installation File Master No jailbreak required.
Download music to iPhone without a computer using File Master It’s easy – you just need to follow these instructions:
It is easy to see that by the way the manager is used File Master similar to the application UC Browser although the functionality of the latter is disproportionately higher.
Conclusion
Ability to download music from the Internet to iPhone without a computer yes – software developers long ago created cures for iTunes addiction and introduced programs to the world UC Browser And File Master. However, the user must be prepared that he will have to put up with inconveniences - for example, the inability to play favorite tracks through standard application from Apple " Music"and create playlists from songs downloaded in a pirated manner.
It has long been no secret that the iPhone can do more than just make calls. In deft hands, it successfully replaces mp3 and dvd players, portable gaming console, personal fitness trainer, culinary guide. In general, the system is ready to satisfy any whim for your money.
Downloading music to iPhone is one of the most current issues for device users. After all, music helps to pass the time on the road, relax after everyday work, take your mind off everyday problems and even fall asleep.
Below we will consider detailed instructions on downloading music to iPhone via iTunes, and also mention some interesting programs for listening and downloading music content.
There are four ways to download and play music on iPhone:
- Buy the album from the iTunes Store
- Download music from your computer using iTunes or iTools
- Use third-party applications.
Instructions for downloading music to iPhone via iTunes
We will need: iPhone, computer and iTunes. Latest version programs can be downloaded
Preparatory stage
1. Download and install iTunes on your computer.
2. Create a “tuna music” folder on your desktop (choose the name yourself, the main thing is that it is easy to find).
5. Load music into the folder from those available to you external sources.
6. Launch iTunes.
7. Add files from our folder to the tuna media library. Left top corner screen. File -> Add to library -> Select our folder or individual music compositions -> Open
The songs will automatically be added to your iTunes library. The list of downloaded songs can be seen if you go to the “Music” tab (left column), and on the right there will be a list of musical compositions.
iTunes supports several options for viewing your music library:
- Songs– a simple list that can be sorted depending on your preferences (title, album, artist, genre, duration, etc.).
- Categories Albums, Artists, Genres open with beautiful album covers.
- Video– music video previews.
- iTunes Match– a virtual cloud for storing a music collection on the company’s servers.
Regardless of the selected type of song, you can listen to it, mix it, edit it, add it to a playlist, create a ringtone, or delete it. And this is only part of the capabilities of the media library. Fine settings allow you to create the perfect playlist within one program.
8. Delete files from the folder created in step 2 so as not to create duplicates. Now all your music tracks will be stored in the tuna library.
Sync iPhone with iTunes Library
1. C via USB adapter connect the iPhone to the computer. Turn on iTunes and wait until the name of your device is displayed in the left column.
2. In the top panel, go to the “Music” tab.
3. Check the box to synchronize music.
Choose one of two options: Entire library or Selected ones. In the first case, all songs added to the iTunes library will be transferred to the iPhone. In the second, you can mark your favorite playlist, album, artist or music genre.
4. Click the “Apply” button in the lower right corner.
5. Wait for the synchronization process to complete.
6. Safely remove iPhone and close iTunes.
Congratulations! You've just downloaded music from iTunes to your iPhone.
Alternative Methods to Download Music to iPhone
IN App Store There are many programs that help you download music from external sources without connecting your iPhone to your computer. All applications of this type have one drawback: the songs will not be displayed in the proprietary Music application. In most cases, songs are downloaded into the application itself and listened to from there.
So, one of the popular applications for downloading music has become a portable version of the portal Zaitsev is not here. The application is free. Songs are downloaded using a right-to-left swipe gesture and downloaded to the app's internal folder. Listen to downloaded music through the application. On the plus side, it works in background. There is one downside: it periodically disappears from the AppStore.
Manager iDownloader downloads music from social network In contact with. Works similarly to the previous application. It’s also worth paying attention to Free Music (lite, pro – 33 rubles) – in free version 15 songs can be downloaded.
Application UC Browser downloads music directly from Safari. Downloading music occurs in two stages: going to the site from the application and the download process itself. The files are saved in the “UC Browser Downloads” folder and are named Untitled by default. The disadvantages of the program include the fact that music tracks have to be played manually. There is no automatic transition to the next song. The app also disappears and reappears in the App Store.
Sooner or later, any cell phone owner decides to download audio files to his mobile device to listen to music or to set your favorite melody as a ringtone. It would seem that what is so difficult about this? If this procedure is carried out with normal mobile phone or even a smartphone from any manufacturer other than Apple, there will be no difficulties. However, the situation becomes completely different when it comes to the iPhone. How to download music to iPhone 4 and which ones special programs should it be used? Answers to these and other questions will be given in the article below.
A Brief Description of the iTunes App
The main function of iTunes is to transfer content, including music, from personal computer to a smartphone. This application is developed by Apple. The manufacturer's official website allows you to download the program for free.
The iTunes application is compatible with any iPhone, regardless of its model. iTunes Library works with a variety of music and video file formats. Its contents can be transferred to a smartphone either in its entirety or by downloading only selected files. Below is a step-by-step description of how to download music using iTunes.
How to transfer music to iPhone 4 using iTunes?
In order to download music files to iPhone 4, you need to do the following:
- Download to PC and install the iTunes application.
- Connect iPhone to computer using USB cable.
- Open iTunes.
- Place the audio files selected for transfer into the “Music” folder and drag it with the mouse into the adjacent media library window. iTunes will automatically recognize the tunes and distribute them into the appropriate sections.
- Synchronize files. To do this, select the “Music” tab, set required parameters and click on the “Synchronization” button, which is located in the lower right corner.
Once this process is completed, the selected audio files will be located in the Recently Added folder on your iPhone.
Now you know how to download music to iPhone 4. Having a computer is mandatory, because only with the help of a PC can you use the iTunes program. Below are the main errors that may occur when downloading ringtones to iPhone using this application.
Errors when downloading music to iPhone using iTunes
You already know how to download music to iPhone 4 using iTunes. However, during this process, errors may occur that will prevent you from achieving the desired result.
If after synchronization the audio files do not appear on the iPhone, it is recommended to check their format. The Apple smartphone supports AAC or MP3 extensions. You should give preference to the first option, because audio files of this format are lighter and of higher quality.
Another common mistake would be to use old version iTunes. To solve this problem, you just need to update the application. Afterwards, it is recommended to repeat moving the music content again to achieve the desired result.
There is another program for downloading ringtones to your phone. How to download music to iPhone 4 using the Waltr app? The next section will cover this.
How to transfer music to iPhone 4 using Waltr?
Softorino has developed a special service that allows iPhone owners not to depend on the iTunes application. There are several programs that give access to the media library and allow you to download music without using iTunes. But the Waltr app has some unique advantages. After all, this program is, in fact, a window that allows you to download audio files to your phone.
How to download music to iPhone 4 using Waltr? You just need to drag the selected melody onto the application window. An undeniable advantage of the program is the ability to work with a variety of file extensions, including those not compatible with iOS. When uploading music, the Waltr service automatically converts it into a supported format operating system from Apple, and distributes the received files to the appropriate sections of the iPhone.
The described program is paid. The demo mode is valid for fourteen days.
After the audio files have been successfully transferred to the iPhone, you will probably want to set one of them as a ringtone. Here the next question arises: how to put music on a call? iPhone 4 can only use a melody as a ringtone that has certain parameters. Below is a detailed description of the process of converting MP3 to M4R file for further use as a call.
Processing a melody for a ringtone using Audiko
You have transferred your favorite tunes to your iPhone, and now it has MP3 music available. On iPhone 4, only audio files with M4R resolution are allowed to be placed on a call. To properly process the melody using the Audiko service, you must do the following:
- Visit the website Audiko.ru. If you just want to process a music file, there is no need to register.
- Upload a melody that you want to set as a ringtone in the future. To do this, click on the “Download” button and specify the path to the selected audio file on your computer. Audiko can independently download a melody from the Internet if you press the “Insert link” button and indicate the location of the music. After this, the process of downloading the melody will begin. Its duration will depend on the size of the file used.
- Once the download is complete, the application will prompt you to select the part of the melody that you would like to hear as a ringtone on your iPhone. Also at this stage, you can set a special option so that the composition starts and ends smoothly. After selecting the desired settings, click on the “Make ringtone” button. A link will become available to you, by clicking on which you can download a file with the M4R extension. The melody for the ringtone will be saved on the computer.
After this, the question will arise: how to put music on the call? iPhone 4 does not yet have access to the edited file. To transfer ringtones to your phone, you should use iTunes. To do this, you need to drag music in M4R format to the “Sounds” section and synchronize.
Setting a ringtone on iPhone 4
How to put music on iPhone 4 as a ringtone? To do this you need to do the following:
Conclusion
The owner of a new smartphone made by Apple will definitely have a number of questions. For example, what programs are needed to move audio files to a mobile device? Or how to set music on iPhone 4 as a ringtone? For this purpose there are special applications, which will help you download the necessary ringtones to your iPhone. Certain services have also been developed for processing audio files and giving them the necessary parameters so that such music can later be used as a ringtone. Tips for working with several of these applications can be found in this article.