Resolved: How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone Without iTunes

Do you want to transfer music from a computer to an iPhone without iTunes? Is it possible? Fortunately, with today's technology, you can easily transfer music to your iPhone even without iTunes. Here, we have prepared 6 effective and safe transfer methods for you. As long as you follow the given steps, you can complete the music transfer. This way, you will never have to endure the inconvenience of iTunes and the shortcomings of data overwriting.

Part 1: How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone Without iTunes via Data Manager

Data Manager allows you to selectively transfer music from your computer to your iPhone without iTunes. Furthermore, you can preview and manage your iPhone music files on the interface. You can also transfer voice memos and podcasts without trouble.

Main features of Data Manager:

* Seamlessly transfer music from a computer to an iPhone without iTunes.

* Back up your iPhone music from your PC in 1 click.

* The data restoration from backups will not overwrite your current data.

* Transfer photos, contacts, notes, messages, videos, and media files.

* Export iPhone contacts, messages, call logs, notes, and so on to a computer.

* Support iOS 5.0 or higher and most iOS devices, including iOS 18, iPhone 16 Pro Max/16 Pro/16/15/14/13/12/11/X/8, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad mini, iPod touch, etc.

* Support the data transfer between your Android device and computer.

Use Data Manager to get music from a computer to an iPhone:

Step 1: Please install iReaShare iPhone Manager on your computer after downloading it. Then launch it, and connect your iPhone to the PC via USB.

Step 2: Tap "Trust" on the iPhone if prompted. Then the connection will be done.

Step 3: Choose your connected iPhone, and click "Music". Then tap "Add" > "Add File" to choose your music files from your computer. After that, click "Open" to import the songs to your iPhone.

Part 2: How to Download Music to iPhone from Computer via Google Drive

Google Drive can be used to transfer music both to and from your iPhone. Thus, you can sync your computer music to Google Drive first, and then download the music to your iPhone.

Here's how to download music from your computer to your iPhone with Google Drive:

Step 1: Browse the website of Google Drive, and log in to your Google Account.

Step 2: Click "New" > "File Upload" to upload your music files to Google Drive from your computer.

Step 3: Open the Google Drive app on your iPhone, and sign in to the same Google Account.

Step 4: Locate the uploaded music files. Select the files, and download them to your iPhone.

Part 3: How to Add Music to iPhone Without iTunes via Dropbox

Similar to Google Drive, Dropbox can facilitate music transfer between mobile phones and computers. However, it provides only 5 GB of free cloud storage space for every Dropbox account.

Here's the guide to transferring music to an iPhone without iTunes wirelessly:

Step 1: Navigate to the Dropbox website on your PC, and then sign in or sign up for an account.

Step 2: Click "Upload or Drop" > "File" to upload your music files from your PC to your Dropbox account.

Step 3: Install and open the Dropbox app on your iPhone, and find the uploaded music files.

Step 4: Tap a music file and select "Make available offline" to save it.

Part 4: How to Move Music from Computer to iPhone via Email

Emailing music files is suitable for transferring a small number of songs. If you intend to transfer hundreds of music files, please don't select this method, it will be tedious for you.

Here are the steps:

Step 1: Open a mail web or app like Gmail on your computer, and log in to your email account.

Step 2: Compose an email, and click the "Paperclip" icon to attach your music files to the email on your computer.

Step 3: Send the email to yourself. Then open the Mail app on your iPhone.

Step 4: Get into the same account, and click the inbox. Next, open the email attached to your music files. Then save the files to your iPhone directly.

Part 5: How to Copy Music to iPhone Without iTunes via AirDroid

AirDroid is another wireless transfer tool that can send music files from a PC to an iPhone, but you need to download the AirDroid app on both your computer and iOS device.

Here's how to add music from a computer to an iPhone with AirDroid:

Step 1: Download and install AirDroid on your PC and iPhone. Then connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 2: Open the app and sign in with the same account. Then select your iPhone device, and click the "File" icon to opt for your music files from the computer.

Step 3: Click "Send" to send the files to your iPhone. Next, you will receive the music files on the mobile device.

Part 6: How to Get Music from Computer to iPhone with YouTube Music

YouTube Music allows you to upload and access your personal music collection, so you can access your uploaded music on your iPhone as long as you log in to the same account, which seems like a music cloud storage space.

Step 1: Visit YouTube Music on your PC, and log in to your account. Then click "Profile" > "Upload music" to select the songs you want from your computer.

Step 2: After uploading music to YouTube Music, please download the app on your iPhone, and sign in with the same account.

Step 3: Click the "Library" option, then choose the "UPLOADS" tab, and click "Songs". You can view your uploaded songs, and download them on your iPhone.

Part 7: FAQs about Music Transfer from Computer to iPhone

Q1: Will the songs' sound quality be affected when they are transmitted?

In general, most transmission methods will not damage the sound quality during the transmission. You can check if the size of your music files on your iPhone is the same as that on your computer after the transfer.

Q2: Can I transfer my music from my PC to my iPhone with a USB cable only?

No, you can't because you cannot access your iPhone storage space on your PC when connecting them with a USB cable.

Conclusion

That is why we can easily transfer music from a computer to an iPhone without iTunes. Now, you have also mastered these trustworthy approaches, such as using Data Manager, Google Drive, YouTube Music, etc. No matter which method you choose, the music transfer will not be difficult anymore.

Elowen Wilson Senior Editor

Elowen has been specializing in iOS devices and data transfer for over three years. She is very familiar with all generations of iPhones and iPads, so she is able to provide readers with all kinds of useful guides and tips about iOS backup, data recovery, unlocking, system repair, etc.