5 Ways To Transfer Music From iTunes To Android

Transfer Music From iTunes To Android

This is the age of streaming. With cheap and fast internet available almost everywhere, there is hardly any need to exhaust our storage space with media files. Songs, videos, movies can be live-streamed anytime, anywhere. Apps like Spotify especially with its Wrapped Playlist, YouTube Music, Wynk, etc., can be easily used to play any song at any time. 

However, there are still many people who have an extensive collection of songs and albums preserved safely on their local storage like a computer or hard disk. It is not easy to let go of a meticulously created hand-picked library of favorite tunes. Back in the day, downloading and saving songs on your computer via iTunes was pretty standard. Over the years, iTunes started getting obsolete. The only people using it are mostly the ones who are afraid of losing their collection in the process of upgrading.

If you are one of them and would like to transfer your music from iTunes to your Android phone then this is the article for you. Going forward, we will be discussing various ways in which you can sync your iTunes music library on Android so that you do not lose any songs from your precious collection.

5 Ways To Transfer Music From iTunes To Android

Method 1: Transfer iTunes Music to Android Phone using Apple Music

If you are a new Android user and have recently migrated from iOS, then you probably would like to wait a little longer before bidding a final farewell to the Apple ecosystem. In this case, Apple Music is the most convenient solution for you. The app is available on the Play Store for free, and it can easily sync iTunes music library on Android.

Additionally, with Apple officially shifting its focus from iTunes to Apple Music, this is the best time for you to make the switch. To transfer music, you must be signed in to the same Apple ID on iTunes (on your PC) and the Apple Music app (on your phone).  Also, you need to have a subscription to Apple Music. If all these conditions are met, then you can follow the steps given below to start transferring the songs right away.

1. Firstly open iTunes on your PC and then click on the Edit option.

2. Now select Preferences from the drop-down list.

3. After that, go to the General tab and then make sure that the checkbox next to the iCloud music library is enabled.

4. Now come back to the home page and click on the File option.

5. From the drop-down menu, select Library and then click on the Update iCloud Music Library option.

6. iTunes will now start uploading songs to the cloud. This might take some time if you have a lot of songs.

7. Wait for a couple of hours and then open the Apple Music app on your Android phone.

8. Tap on the Library option at the bottom, and you will find all your songs from iTunes here. You can play any song to check whether or not it is working correctly.

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Method 2: Manually Transfer Songs from your Computer to Android Phone via USB

The above-discussed methods involve downloading additional apps and getting paid subscriptions for them. If you want to avoid all that hassle and opt for a more simple and basic solution, then the good old USB cable is here to the rescue. 

You can simply connect your phone to your computer via a USB cable and then use Windows Explorer to copy files from the hard disk to the phone’s memory card. The only drawback to this system is that the phone has to be connected to the PC at all times while the files are being transferred. You won’t have the mobility as in the case of transfer via the Cloud. If that’s fine by you then follow the steps given below.

1. The first thing that you need to do is connect your phone to the computer via a USB cable.

2. Now open Windows Explorer and navigate to the iTunes folder on your computer.

3. Here, you will find all the albums and songs that you have downloaded via iTunes.

4. After that, proceed to copy all the folders containing your songs.

5. Now open the storage driveof your phone and create a new folder for your iTunes music and paste all the files there.

6. Once the transfer is completed, you can open the default music player app on your Android device, and you will find your entire iTunes library there.

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Method 3: Transfer your Music with the help of doubleTwist Sync

 The best part about Android is that you will always find plenty of third-party apps to perform any task if you don’t want to use the built-in or official apps. One such fine third-party app solution is doubleTwist Sync. It is a wonderful alternative to apps like Google Play Music or Apple Music. Since it is compatible with both Android and Windows, it can act as a bridge to transfer your iTunes library from your computer to your phone.

What the app basically does is ensures that there is a sync between iTunes and your Android device. Unlike other apps and software, it is a two-way bridge, meaning any new song downloaded on iTunes will sync on your Android device and vice versa.  The app is essentially free if you are okay with transferring files via USB. In case you want the added convenience of cloud transfer over Wi-Fi, then you need to pay for the AirSync service. Given below is a step-wise guide to using the double Twist Sync app.

1. Firstly, connect your Android device to your computer. You can either do so with the help of a USB cable or use the AirSync app.

2. Then, launch the doubleTwist program on your computer.

3. It will automatically detect your phone and show how much available storage space you have.

4. Now, switch to the Music tab. Click on the checkbox next to Sync Music and make sure to select all the subcategories like Albums, Playlists, Artists, etc.

5. As mentioned earlier, doubleTwist Sync can act as a two-way bridge and so you can choose to sync the music files on your Android to iTunes. To do so, simply enable the checkboxnext to Import new music and playlists.

6. Once everything is set up, simply click on the Sync Now button and your files will start getting transferred to your Android from iTunes.

7. You can play these songs on your phone using any music player app that you like.

Method 4: Sync your iTunes Music Library on Android using iSyncr

Another cool third-party app that helps you to sync iTunes music library on Android is the iSyncr app. It is available for free on the Play Store, and you can download its PC client from its website. The transfer takes place via a USB cable. This means that once both the apps are installed, you simply need to connect your phone to the computer and launch the programs on the respective devices.

The PC client will automatically detect the Android device and will ask you to choose the type of files that you would like to sync on your Android. Now, you need to click on the checkbox next to iTunes and then click on the Sync button.

Your music files will now get transferred from iTunes to your phone, and you will be able to play them using any music player app. iSyncr also allows you to sync your music library wirelessly over Wi-Fi if both the devices are connected to the same network.

Method 5: Sync your iTunes Library with Google Play Music (Discontinued)

Google Play Music is the default, built-in music player app on Android. It has cloud compatibility, which makes it easier to sync with iTunes. All that you need to do is upload your songs to the cloud, and Google Play Music will sync your entire library on your Android device. Google Play Music is a revolutionary way to download, stream, and listen to music that is compatible with iTunes. It is a perfect bridge between your iTunes and Android.

In addition to that, Google Play Music is accessible both on a computer and a smartphone. It also offers cloud storage for 50,000 songs, and thus you can rest assured that storage isn’t going to be a problem. All you need to effectively transfer your music is an additional app called Google Music Manager (also known as Google Play Music for Chrome), which you will have to install on your computer. Needless to say, you also need to have the Google Play Music app installed on your Android phone. Once the two apps are in place, follow the steps given below to learn how to transfer your music.

1. The first thing that you need to do is run the Google Music Manager program on your computer.

2. Now log in to your Google Account. Make sure that you are logged in to the same account on your phone.

3. This is to ensure that the two devices are connected and ready for sync.

4. Now, look for the option to Upload songs to Google Play Music and tap on it.

5. After that select iTunes as the location from where you would like to upload the music.

6. Tap on the Start Upload button, and it will begin to upload songs to the cloud.

7. You can open the Google Play Music app on your phone and go to the Library, and you will notice that your songs have started to appear.

8. Depending on the size of your iTunes library, this may take some time. You can continue with your work meanwhile and let Google Play Music carry on with its job in the background.

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We hope this article was helpful and you were able to transfer music from iTunes to your Android phone. We understand that your music collection isn’t something that you would like to lose. For all those people who have spent years creating their music library and special playlists on iTunes, this article is the perfect guide to help them carry forward their legacy onto a new device. Also, with apps like iTunes and even Google Play Music on the decline, we would recommend you to try new-age apps like YouTube Music, Apple Music, and Spotify.  This way, you would be able to experience the best of both worlds.