If you have switched from an Android phone to an iPhone, you may want to transfer your music collection from one device to another. However, you may not want to use iTunes, the default music manager for iOS devices, for various reasons. For example, you may not have iTunes installed on your computer, you may not want to sync your entire iTunes library with your iPhone, or you may not want to lose the existing music on your iPhone.
How to Transfer Music from Android to iPhone Without iTunes
In this blog post, I will show you five methods to do that. You can use these methods to transfer music from your Android phone’s internal storage, SD card, or cloud service to your iPhone’s music app or a third-party music player. Whether you want to transfer music wirelessly or with a cable, you will find a way to do it in this guide.
Method 1: Using Dr.Fone – Phone Manager
Dr.Fone – Phone Manager is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that allows you to transfer music from Android to iPhone without iTunes. It can transfer music files in various formats, such as MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and more. It can also transfer playlists, albums, artists, and genres. It can also transfer other types of data, such as photos, videos, contacts, messages, and more. Here are the steps to use Dr.Fone – Phone Manager to transfer music from Android to iPhone:
- Download and install Dr.Fone – Phone Manager on your computer from here. Launch the program and select the “Phone Manager” option from the main interface.
- Connect your Android phone and your iPhone to your computer using USB cables. The program will detect your devices and show them on the screen. Make sure your Android phone is the source device and your iPhone is the destination device. You can click the “Flip” button to change their positions if needed.
- Click on the “Music” tab at the top of the screen. This will show you all the music files and folders on your Android phone. You can select the music files or folders that you want to transfer by checking the boxes next to them. You can also select all the music by checking the box next to “Music” at the top.
- Click on the “Export” button at the top of the screen and choose “Export to iPhone” from the drop-down menu. This will start the transfer process. Wait for it to complete and then disconnect your devices.
Method 2: Using Google Play Music
Google Play Music is a popular music streaming service that allows you to upload up to 50,000 songs to your Google account and access them from any device. You can use Google Play Music to transfer music from Android to iPhone without iTunes. Here are the steps to do that:
- On your Android phone, open the Google Play Music app and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have the app, you can download it from the Google Play Store here.
- Tap on the menu icon at the top-left corner of the screen and select “Settings”. Scroll down and tap on “Upload music”. This will allow you to upload music from your Android phone’s internal storage or SD card to your Google account. You can also use a computer to upload music from your Android phone to your Google account using the Google Play Music Manager.
- On your iPhone, open the App Store and download the Google Play Music app here. Launch the app and sign in with the same Google account that you used on your Android phone.
- Tap on the menu icon at the top-left corner of the screen and select “Library”. This will show you all the music that you uploaded from your Android phone. You can stream the music online or download it for offline listening. To download the music, tap on the download icon next to the song, album, or playlist that you want to download.
Method 3: Using SHAREit
SHAREit is a popular file-sharing app that allows you to transfer files between devices without using the internet. You can use SHAREit to transfer music from Android to iPhone without iTunes. Here are the steps to do that:
- On your Android phone and your iPhone, download and install the SHAREit app from the Google Play Store here and the App Store here. Launch the app on both devices and grant the necessary permissions.
- On your Android phone, tap on the “Send” button and select the music files or folders that you want to transfer. You can also select all the music by tapping on the “Music” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- On your iPhone, tap on the “Receive” button and wait for your Android phone to appear on the screen. Tap on your Android phone’s name to connect with it.
- On your Android phone, tap on the “Send” button at the bottom of the screen to start the transfer process. Wait for it to complete and then disconnect your devices.
Method 4: Using Dropbox
Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows you to store and access your files from any device. You can use Dropbox to transfer music from Android to iPhone without iTunes. Here are the steps to do that:
- On your Android phone and your iPhone, download and install the Dropbox app from the Google Play Store [here] and the App Store [here] respectively. Launch the app on both devices and sign in with your Dropbox account. If you don’t have a Dropbox account, you can create one for free [here].
- On your Android phone, tap on the “+” icon at the bottom of the screen and select “Upload files”. Navigate to the music files or folders that you want to transfer and select them. Tap on the “Upload” button at the top-right corner of the screen to upload them to your Dropbox account.
- On your iPhone, tap on the “Files” tab at the bottom of the screen and find the music files or folders that you uploaded from your Android phone. You can stream the music online or download it for offline listening. To download the music, tap on the three-dot icon next to the file or folder and select “Make available offline”.
Method 5: Using WALTR 2
WALTR 2 is a powerful and easy-to-use tool that allows you to transfer music from Android to iPhone without iTunes. It can transfer music files in various formats, such as MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, and more. It can also transfer other types of files, such as videos, ringtones, books, and more. Here are the steps to use WALTR 2 to transfer music from Android to iPhone:
- Download and install WALTR 2 on your computer from [here]. Launch the program and connect your Android phone and your iPhone to your computer using USB cables. The program will detect your devices and show them on the screen.
- Drag and drop the music files or folders that you want to transfer from your Android phone to the WALTR 2 window. The program will automatically convert and transfer them to your iPhone’s music app.
- Wait for the transfer to complete and then disconnect your devices. You can find your music on your iPhone in the Music app.
Conclusion
These are some of the best ways to transfer music from Android to iPhone without iTunes. You can use any of these methods to transfer music from your Android phone’s internal storage, SD card, or cloud service to your iPhone’s music app or a third-party music player. Whether you want to transfer music wirelessly or with a cable, you will find a way to do it in this guide.