In this instruction, we will look at a fairly simple operation - synchronizing iPhone and iPad with iTunes. And we will describe it from both sides, touching at the same time on such a not so trivial task as synchronizing a mobile device with iTunes via Wi-Fi.
Let's start with the simplest one - the process of synchronizing iPhone and iPad with iTunes using a cable. If you are no longer a novice user and are here to familiarize yourself with the possibility of wirelessly synchronizing an iPhone or iPad with iTunes, then feel free to skip to the section for beginners by clicking on this.
Step 1. Launch iTunes on your computer, if the program is not yet installed, then you can download the latest version of the Apple multimedia combine from this link
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable
Step 3: Wait for iTunes to detect your device
By syncing your iPhone or iPad with iTunes, you get a huge number of possibilities. You can download podcasts, and others to your mobile device for later work with them. In addition, you can buy music, movies, applications and games directly from iTunes and immediately synchronize them with your gadget.
How to Sync iPhone or iPad with iTunes via Wi-Fi
Step 1: Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and launch iTunes
Step 2. Go to the mobile device tab and activate the “ Sync this iPhone/iPad over Wi-Fi" In chapter Options
Step 3: Click " Synchronize»
Step 4: Disconnect your device from your computer
Step 5: Go to Menu Settings -> Basic -> Sync with iTunes over Wi-Fi
Step 6. Select the computer that appears there by clicking on its name
Step 7. Click the button Synchronize" and wait until the operation is completed - the progress will be shown both on your mobile device and in iTunes on your computer
In this simple way, you can synchronize your iPhone or iPad with your computer without resorting to those hated wires.
The iOS platform on which the iPhone runs is closed- this means that every new owner of an Apple smartphone will have to forget about how he previously copied music to his Android and start mastering the program iTunes. No synchronization with iTunes nowhere: of course, there are other programs that can help fill the iPhone with media content, however, all of them are either paid or cannot boast of working correctly.
iPhone synchronization is a process during which the contents of the program iTunes transferred to the gadget. Please note: exactly iPhone is the recipient of information which means that:
- Transfer any data from your smartphone to your PC (for example, photos taken with the device’s camera) via iTunes will not work. Other programs are suitable for this, for example, iTools.
- Deleting a file in the media library means that it will also be deleted from the gadget during the next synchronization.
Many users, unfortunately, do not understand the essence of synchronization.
Common Mistake: After downloading music to the iPhone, the user clears the library so as not to “get confused” when adding new songs. Naturally, the next synchronization will erase all tracks from the device.
How to sync iPhone with iTunes via USB?
If you want to download music or video to iPhone via iTunes, proceed like this:
Step 1. Connect the gadget to the PC with a USB cable and launch the program iTunes. The following window will appear:
In the left column in the section " Devices"you will find your gadget (in our case - iPhone SONY, highlighted in red).
Step 2. Click on the device icon located in the top bar:
You will find yourself in a section dedicated to the connected device.
Step 3. In the " Review" Scroll down and check the box next to " Sync only tagged songs and videos" This checkbox will prevent you from losing data that was downloaded to your iPhone. just now, in the course of general synchronization.
Step 4. Click " Apply", Then " Synchronize»:
In the top field (highlighted) you can monitor the progress of synchronization. You can also use the gadget during synchronization if the version of the smartphone operating system exceeds 5.0. Upon completion of the procedure, you will see that new songs are already available in the built-in application " Music».
Important: Do not unplug the USB cable from your computer or device until data transfer is complete. The fact that synchronization will stop is the lesser of evils: you can also cause the gadget to malfunction.
What to do if iPhone won't sync music?
If you have exactly repeated all the steps described, but there are still no new tracks on your iPhone, then the problem is 90% as follows: Synchronization is not activated in the " tab Music». Go to this tab and check the box next to “ Sync music»:
You can choose the most convenient synchronization option from two: when transferring data to iPhone, either all tracks will be copied indiscriminately (“ Entire media library"), or individual albums, playlists, compositions of specific artists (" Favorite playlists...").
Here you can set up synchronization so that clips and voice recordings are copied along with the songs to the iPhone.
How to sync iPhone with computer via Wi-Fi?
In 2011, after the release of iOS 5.0, it became possible to synchronize without connecting the gadget to the PC with a USB cable. But those users who are already looking forward to saving on accessories should know that a cable is still required for the initial setup. Set up synchronization like this:
Step 1. Connect the gadget with a cable to the computer and launch iTunes.
Step 2. Click on the button Device».
Step 3. In the " Review» find the block « Options", and in the block itself - the item " Sync with this iPhone via Wi-Fi" Check the box next to this item.
Don't forget to enable music (video, sound) synchronization in the appropriate tab.
Step 4. Click " Synchronize" And " Ready" Now you can transfer data to your gadget without using a cable.
Now let's consider how to synchronize via Wi-Fi. Before transferring data using this method, the user must complete a number of preliminary steps:
- Put your smartphone on charge.
- Connect iPhone and computer to one Wi-Fi networks.
- Launch iTunes on PC.
Step 1. On your device, follow the path “ Settings» — « Basic» — « Sync with iTunes over Wi-Fi».
Step 2. Click " Synchronize", and you will see that in the status line in iTunes The usual countdown of steps began.
During synchronization via Wi-Fi, you can also fully use your iPhone.
Synchronizing a gadget via Wi-Fi has several disadvantages compared to transferring data via cable: firstly, the device’s battery drains much faster, and secondly, the synchronization itself takes longer.
Synchronization does not work: possible reasons and how to fix it
Most often, the problem of lack of synchronization is solved by simply restarting the iPhone. If this doesn't help, the reason is most likely one of the following:
- iTunes not “fresh” enough. Try updating the program to the latest version - in the menu iTunes select " Reference» — « Updates" and in the window that appears, click " Download iTunes».
- The synchronization process is blocked by the antivirus. Turn off your protection and dare again. If the problem really is with the antivirus, consider installing another program, because the iPhone owner is forced to deal with synchronization all the time.
- The router settings are set incorrectly (when synchronizing via Wi-Fi). Set the security type WPA-Personal, and the encryption type is TKIP(but not AES). In the router settings, you should change the wireless network operating mode (item Wireless Mode) With Auto on B/G.
Conclusion
The fact that you will have to use additional software to download music iTunes confuses many new Apple users. However, the application iTunes acting as an intermediary between a PC and a gadget is extremely important from a security point of view: downloading a malicious file onto a smartphone through this program is a minimal risk. Besides, iTunes is one of Apple's effective tools in the fight against music piracy, as it distributes music completely legally and at a low price.
There are no prerequisites that in the near future Apple will provide other free options for downloading music to iPhone - therefore, every Apple user should know about ways to synchronize and troubleshoot possible problems with iTunes.
Every user of Apple gadgets is closely familiar with the iTunes program, which is used to synchronize data between the device and the computer. Unfortunately, iTunes, especially when talking about the version for Windows, is not the most convenient, stable and fast tool, and therefore worthy alternatives to this program have appeared.
Perhaps one of the best analogues of iTunes, endowed with a wide range of capabilities. The program provides simple and fast synchronization between iPhone and computer, allowing you to easily transfer data both from and to your portable device.
In addition, there are other interesting features, such as recording video from the screen of your device, file manager functions, a built-in tool for conveniently creating ringtones and then transferring them to the device, restoring from a backup, a video converter and much more.
iFunBox
A high-quality tool that can seriously compete with iTunes. Everything here is intuitive: to delete a file from the program, you should select it, and then select the trash can icon. To transfer a file, you can either drag it into the main window or select the button "Import".
The program includes a section "App Store", from which you can search for games and applications and then install them on your gadget. iFunBox has support for the Russian language, but it is partial: some elements have English and even Chinese localization, but, hopefully, this will soon be improved by the developers.
iExplorer
A paid, but fully worth its cost, tool for synchronizing iPhone with a computer, which allows you to comprehensively work with your media library, create and restore backups.
The program has a simple, intuitive interface, which, unfortunately, does not support the Russian language. It’s also nice that the developers didn’t make a “Swiss army knife” out of their product - it is designed exclusively for data synchronization and working with backups, so the interface is not overloaded, and the program itself works quite quickly.
iMazing
Amazing! Not a single Apple presentation is complete without this bright word, and this is exactly how the iMazing developers characterize their brainchild. The program is made according to all Apple canons: it has a stylish and minimalistic interface, even a novice user will immediately understand how to work with it, and it is also the only copy from the review equipped with full support for the Russian language.
iMazing is equipped with features such as working with backups, managing applications, music, photos, videos and other data that can be either transferred to or deleted from the device. With this program, you can check the gadget's warranty, perform a complete device wipe, manage data through a file manager, and much more.
If for some reason your friendship with iTunes has not grown together, among the analogues presented above you can find a worthy alternative to this program in order to conveniently synchronize your Apple device with your computer.
- Most often this question is asked by users who purchased a new iPhone to replace the old one. And, of course, the question immediately arises of transferring all data from one smartphone to another. Or there are situations when it is necessary to partially transfer data from one iPhone to another: for example, to synchronize only contacts or photos. In this article we will look at several ways to solve this problem. Even the most inexperienced users will be able to sync their iPhone. So, let's go!
Sync iPhone via iTunes
This method has its pros and cons. You will definitely need a working computer running Windows or OS X with iTunes installed (we recommend using the most current version).
Disadvantages of this method:
- everything is done by hand,
- the system may refuse to restore the backup if the second device uses an earlier firmware version than the first (in this case, the second iPhone must be updated first).
Sync iPhone via iCloud
I like this method the most because you perform the minimum number of steps. The system does everything for you. The essence of the method is to create a backup copy of all data on one iPhone, and then download it to another device. You must have access to the Internet and a working iCloud account.
Situation 1:
If you have a newly purchased iPhone in your hands, first you need to activate it, select the interface language, etc. Next, you will see an item such as “Set up iPhone”, where you will be asked to set up your iPhone as new, or restore data from an iCloud copy or through iTunes. Naturally, we choose the second option - “Recover data from an iCloud copy.” After that, you just need to enter your iCloud account information (email and password), and then the system will do everything for you.
Situation 2:
If you are holding a working iPhone in your hands, to which you actually need to transfer all the data. Then we do it this way. Open the Settings application on it - General - Reset - Erase content and settings. All information from the second phone will be deleted, after which you can download a backup copy - go to the third point, situation 1.
Situation 3:
You can make a recovery not necessarily through iCloud, but also through iTunes - see point 4 from the instructions “Synchronization via iTunes”.
Cons of syncing iPhone to iPhone via iCloud:
- this way you cannot synchronize multimedia files (music, movies, some application data),
- You can only copy photos, contacts, calendar data, iCloud Drive, reminders, Safari data, notes.
Some people own not just one Apple gadget, but several at once. Naturally, they often have questions regarding synchronization in order to use the same data on several devices at once. How to synchronize iPhone with iPhone and what is needed for this? We may use services and programs provided by Apple to transfer data between devices. In this review we will look at the functionality of the iCloud service and the iTunes program.
How to Sync iPhone to iPhone via iCloud
The iCloud service has powerful functionality for quickly transferring data between two devices. It is he who will help us synchronize iPhone with iPhone, wirelessly. In order to start synchronization, you need to go to iCloud settings and activate backup. It works under the following conditions:
- iPhone is locked (in standby mode);
- There is an active Internet connection via Wi-Fi;
- The iPhone is connected to the charger.
That is, to start backing up data to iCloud, you need to connect your smartphone to a charger and to the Internet, and then leave it alone. After some time, the copying will finish and you can start transferring data to the second iPhone. What to do next?
And then we turn on the second iPhone and begin setting it up. When you first turn it on and configure it, you need to select the “Restore from iCloud copy” option - that is, the previously created backup copy will be downloaded to the current device. Select the desired item, log in with your Apple ID and wait for the operation to complete. Depending on the volume of data and the speed of the network connection, restoring from a copy can take up to several tens of minutes.
iCloud backup allows you to save only the most important data - photos, contacts from your address book, accounts, documents and settings. Music and videos cannot be transferred during such a backup.
Now we know how to synchronize iPhone with iPhone. But you also need to know the following information - devices authorized under the same Apple ID can synchronize automatically using iCloud cloud storage. That is, the documents created will be almost immediately available on other devices. This is how we can synchronize an iPhone and iPad (or two iPhones).
The iCloud service copies not only documents, but also other data - contacts, settings, messages, application data and much more. In the iCloud settings on your device, you can select the data to sync - by moving the switches, you mark what should be synchronized automatically. 5 GB of free space is allocated for data storage. If necessary, this limit can be increased through paid subscriptions.
What other useful functions can we find in the synchronization settings of our iPhones and iPads? You should definitely like this feature, such as automatic downloading of purchased content to several devices authorized under one Apple ID. To do this, you need to go to “Settings – Store” and check the appropriate boxes there. Applications, books and music are automatically downloaded.
How to sync iPhone to iPhone via iTunes
Many users are wondering how to synchronize two iPhones with each other? For this we can use the iTunes application. The operation is performed in just a few mouse clicks. This is done like this:
- Connect the first iPhone to a computer running iTunes;
- Go to the “Review” tab and create a backup copy;
- Disconnect the first iPhone and connect the second;
- Upload the backup to the second device and reboot.
Please note that when setting up a second iPhone, you need to select “Recover from iTunes copy”.
Now you know how to sync iPhone to iPhone using the iTunes media application. The advantage of this method is that along with contacts, settings and other data, multimedia files - music, podcasts and videos - can also be copied. When copying via iCloud, all this data will have to be copied manually using additional programs.
Other synchronization methods
How else can you synchronize iPhone with iPhone or iPhone with iPad? To do this, we can use popular cloud services such as Dropbox or Yandex.Disk. They allow you to access files from a wide variety of devices, even if they run on different platforms. In order to synchronize files, you must complete the following steps:
- Install the client of the selected service on two devices;
- Create an account on one device;
- Enter the details of the created account on another device.
As soon as you add any files to the shared folder, they will be copied to the cloud storage. They can then be accessed from another device. For example, you can create a file on your iPhone to continue editing it on your computer - this is very convenient and practical. Cloud services will also allow you to transfer files from your computer to iOS devices without the help of iTunes.
The initial volume for storing user data in cloud services is not very large. For example, for Dropbox it is only 2 GB, and for the Yandex.Disk service it is 10 GB. You can expand your storage space with paid subscriptions. Moreover, in the Dropbox cloud service, you can use a referral program to expand free space - for each referral, the user receives an additional 500 MB.
Cloud services are good because they save free space on iOS devices - all data is stored on remote servers and not in the device memory. They are downloaded only at the time of use.
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