Music plays an important role in people’s daily lives, and most of us enjoy listening to music on our devices. However, the large number of songs and playlists we have can take up a lot of space on our iPhones, which could cause problems such as slow performance or insufficient storage. In such cases, transferring music from an iPhone to an SD card could be a good solution. This blog will explain several methods to transfer music from an iPhone to an SD card step by step.
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What’s Needed
Before starting, we need to prepare some essential tools:
1. An SD card: You should make sure that the SD card has enough space for the music you want to transfer.
2. An SD card reader: You will need this to connect the SD card with your computer or laptop.
3. A Computer or laptop: You need to connect your iPhone and the SD card with a computer or laptop with iTunes installed.
4. A USB cable: You need to use this cable to connect your iPhone with your computer or laptop.
What Should I Pay Attention to?
Before transferring music from an iPhone to an SD card, there are some things you should pay attention to:
1. File formats: Not all file formats can be played on every device. Make sure that the music files you are transferring are in a format that can be read by the SD card.
2. Compatibility: Ensure that the SD card is compatible with your computer or laptop.
3. Backup: You should always backup your data before transferring music to prevent data loss.
Method 1: Using the ‘Files’ App (IOS 13 or Later)
This method is only applicable for devices running IOS 13 or later.
1. Open the ‘Files’ app on your iPhone and navigate to the music files you want to transfer.
2. Select the music file, long-press it, then click ‘Share’ at the bottom.
3. From the ‘Share Sheet’ menu, select ‘Copy to SD Card’.
4. Connect the SD card reader to your iPhone using the lightning port, then insert the SD card into the reader.
5. The SD card will appear as a file location. Click on the SD card and select the folder where you want to transfer the music.
6. Click on ‘Copy’ and wait for the music transfer to complete.
7. Eject the SD card safely and verify that the music has been transferred by inserting the SD card into a compatible device and trying to play the music.
Method 2: Using iTunes on a Computer or Laptop
1. Connect your iPhone with your computer or laptop using a USB cable and launch iTunes.
2. Click on the iPhone icon in iTunes and select ‘Music’ from the list of options.
3. Choose the music you want to transfer and click on the checkbox next to it.
4. Click on ‘Apply’ to start syncing the selected music to iTunes.
5. After syncing, connect the SD card reader to your computer or laptop.
6. Open the SD card folder, and click ‘Copy’ from the ‘Edit’ menu.
7. Navigate to the music folder in iTunes, right-click and select ‘Paste’.
8. Wait for the transfer process to complete and safely eject the SD card.
Method 3: Using iCloud Music Library
1. Enable iCloud Music Library on your iPhone by going to the ‘Settings’ app, clicking on ‘Music’, and enabling ‘iCloud Music Library’.
2. Launch iTunes on your computer or laptop and sign in to your iCloud account.
3. Click on ‘File’ and select ‘Library’, then click on ‘Update iCloud Music Library’.
4. Wait until the update process finished, then plug the SD card reader into your computer or laptop.
5. Copy and paste the music files from the iCloud music library to the SD card folder.
6. Eject the SD card safely and verify the transfer was successful.
Method 4: Using Email or Messaging Apps
1. Open the ‘Mail’ or ‘Messaging’ app on your iPhone.
2. Tap ‘Compose’ to create a new email or message, attach the music file you want to transfer.
3. Send the email or message to yourself.
4. On the computer or laptop, open the email or message, and download the attached music file to your computer or laptop.
5. Connect the SD card to your computer or laptop using the SD card reader.
6. Open the SD card folder and copy the downloaded music file from your computer or laptop to the SD card folder.
7. Eject the SD card safely and verify that the music has been transferred successfully.
Why Can’t I Transfer Music from iPhone to SD Card?
1. Files format not supported: Check the format of the music file. Not all file formats are supported by SD cards.
2. IOS version not compatible: Some methods require IOS 13 or later, please update your iPhone to access such methods.
3. SD card compatibility: Make sure that the SD card is compatible with your computer or laptop.
Suggestions
1. Backup your data before transferring music to prevent any data loss.
2. Consider using cloud-based storage services such as Dropbox or Google Drive to avoid the need for an SD card.
3. Always check the file format of the music files before transferring them.
4. Make sure that both the SD card and the computer or laptop are compatible.
5. Always eject the SD card safely before removing it from the card reader.
5 FAQs about Transferring Music from iPhone to SD Card
Q1. Can I use an SD card to transfer music to my Android phone?
A1. Yes, you can use an SD card to transfer music from an iPhone to an Android phone using the same method.
Q2. What should I do if the SD card is not recognized by my iPhone or computer?
A2. Try cleaning the SD card reader, use a different SD card reader, or restart the device and try again.
Q3. Can I transfer music from my iPhone to multiple SD cards at the same time?
A3. No, you can only transfer music to one SD card at a time.
Q4. Can I transfer music from an iPhone to an SD card without a computer?
A4. Yes, you can use the ‘Files’ app method mentioned above if your iPhone runs IOS 13 or later.
Q5. Will transferring music from an iPhone to an SD card affect the sound quality?
A5. No, transferring music from an iPhone to an SD card will not affect sound quality in any way.
Conclusion
Transferring music from an iPhone to an SD card is not a difficult task, especially if you follow the methods outlined in this blog. Each method discussed above has its pros and cons, and you need to choose the one that suits your needs best. Always remember to back up your data before transferring music to avoid any data loss.