Greetings to all! When buying smartphones and tablets on IOS, many people don’t even realize that Apple’s operating system is far from Android and they will either have to put up with many of the developers’ quirks or look for a workaround, which is most often paid. Today I wanted to touch on the solution to the issue of downloading music, files, and other things to the iPhone and iPad, since by default this task is not entirely so easy to accomplish. iTunes, the “native” tool for transferring data between PC/Mac and iPhone, iPad and iPod, has never spared the logical thinking of new users - many things simply cannot be understood. Why make it so complicated? In many ways, Apple's anti-piracy policy plays a role here.

It may seem that what could be easier than transferring music from a computer to iOS. But you chose Apple. The policy of the Kupirtians was previously based on everything paid, sold, songs, videos and books. A little later they started offering subscriptions, but now Apple’s greed is just off the charts - they even thought of limiting access to the radio paid subscription, of course, maybe someone would think about subscribing if these were stations High Quality, but essentially there are ordinary radio stations broadcasting online, and 90% of them are far from excellent quality. But we won’t judge Apple for this; that’s not their advantage.

To connect a computer and an iOS device, the iTunes program is used by default, which imposes a number of restrictions on user actions. If you don’t want to put up with Apple’s policies, you want to listen to what you downloaded from the Internet and not bought from Apple servers, add files without restrictions, make backups and much more, while greatly simplifying the process, then the next solution is just for you.

iMazing File Manager

iMazing is an excellent replacement for the “proprietary” solution for managing iOS devices – iTunes. Not only that this program provides much more “freedom” to the user, it is also much more intuitive. All content contained on your portable device, the application conveniently breaks down categories, which are easy to switch between from the side menu. The connection of iPad, iPhone and iPad is detected automatically, and the user can only confirm the fact that he “trusts” the computer by clicking the corresponding item in the pop-up window on the portable device.

In addition to the fact that iMazing makes it possible to view and copy photos, work with a music library and perform basic operations with installed applications, this program also provides access to the file system. Since iOS is a closed operating system, you won’t be able to make any changes to it, but you can clearly see how everything works there and what “lies” where. The application also allows you to backup personal data such as contacts, message notes, and so on.

The design of the program is very similar to that of iTunes, but the interface structure itself is very different from the “proprietary” solution. iMazing allows you to perform data operations using drag and drop, and also supports customizing hotkeys. Unfortunately, it applies to on a paid basis, but before purchasing you can try the program for two weeks without any restrictions on functionality.

Data transfer. Using the application, you can easily copy information from your old iPhone to your new one. To do this, you need to connect two devices to your Mac at the same time, select the necessary data and start the process.

Backups. Saving personal data on a computer or external storage device just in case. Unlike iTunes, this program does not overwrite backups, but saves a new archive of data each time. It's comfortable.

Music. Freely move audio recordings and other multimedia files between your mobile device and desktop computer. For Apple Music this is irrelevant, but the Old Believers will definitely be pleased.

Photos. iMazing is one of the most simple ways transfer photos and videos from your mobile device to your computer and back. With this application you can do this as simply and quickly as possible.

Books. Easily import ePub or PDF books into the iBooks app and export them back.

Messages. Import and export text messages, transfer to another device, save attachments.

Contacts. Import and export contacts from phone book, transfer to another device.

Applications. With iMazing you can fully work with files third party applications on a mobile device. The program is ideal for transferring movies and TV series to VLC or AVPlayer, as well as any other data.

Other data. Through the application, you can very conveniently work with notes, voice recorders, call logs, and so on.

File system. The program will help you fully work with any type of file - including wirelessly.

Extracting backups. Any backup copy of an iPhone or other Apple device created using iTunes can be separated into its individual components using this program and any necessary information can be extracted.

iOS management. Reinstallation and update operating system, diagnostics, other features and capabilities.

Learn more about iMazing file manager

Developers iMazing(formerly called DiskAid) took a thorough approach to creating their product, although they made a non-free tool for data transfer. Looking ahead, I can say that it is worth the money (especially for residents of the post-Soviet space who are not accustomed to paying for software).

The first thing you notice after long-term testing is stability. Not a single flight system error or there was no freezing, and this is incredibly pleasing, since the same free pioneers like iFunBox or iTools periodically throw up unpleasant mistakes.

iMazing- This file manager, supporting all current versions of OS X and Windows (including OS X El Capitain 10.11 and Windows 10) and available in 10 languages, including Russian with correct and complete translation.

The tool in question supports all mobile Apple devices with iOS 4.0 and higher installed on board (even retro mobile phones with iPhone OS 3.0 to 3.2 are also included). Support for iOS 9 has already been announced. iMazing works with iPhone, iPod touch(including iPod nano and Classic) and iPad. Jailbreak is NOT required!

The second thing that catches your eye is the nice design and ergonomic interface. Of course, it would not hurt the developers to redesign the program to suit modern trends in iOS and OS X with a flat interface, but this is most likely a matter of time. Otherwise, everything is beautiful and definitely pleasing to the eye. There is no confusion during surfing - everything is logical and intuitive.

Data transfer can be carried out either in the classic way via cable or via Wi-Fi. The number of simultaneously connected iOS devices is unlimited.

Interesting and quite useful was the ability to modify data in backup copy, automatically saved to PC/Mac. After connecting the device, all changes made will be immediately saved on the mobile device.

iMazing works with applications, camera, multimedia files (photos, videos, music, audio recordings), messages, contacts, notes, system backups and telephone part (call log and voice messages). By installing the free file manager FileApp for iPhone and iPad, you will be able to use your device as a flash drive, access to information in which will be provided via Wi-Fi or USB (on PC/Mac, a browser, FTP client, iMazing will be used to transfer data or specialized free software).

You have access to documents stored in iCloud cloud storage and photo stream.

But for all good things you have to pay - license iMazing per person will cost $29.99. The program has a free trial period to evaluate all available functionality. DiskAid license holders can upgrade to iMazing.

Using iMazing you no longer need to get used to and put up with the limitations and features of iTunes. The usual drag and drop data transfer method, an unlimited number of connected devices, file sharing and much, much more. Choice in favor iMazing obvious.

Today, iPhones are the most common mobile devices on which it is convenient and pleasant to watch movies (especially on large screens), however, in the process of using them, users encounter some difficulties: “how to download a video from a computer to an iPhone?”, “how to transfer it to an iPhone.” video from a computer?”, and other similar questions often arise among owners of iOS gadgets.

Fast passage:

We have previously written about:

These methods are similar. Now let's get back to the films. Many device owners do not know how to download videos and other media files from PC to iPhone. Unlike smartphones with a different OS, you won’t be able to send a video so easily on an iOS device. To carry out the procedure, you will need to install additional software on your PC.

You can download anything to your iPhone, but please note that not all files can be opened. It is extremely important for users to understand what they are going to download to their gadget and what is the most effective way to do it. This article will provide several of the best methods for moving video from a computer to an iPhone (4, 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6s and 7 8 X), as well as links to related software.

Transferring files from PC to iPhone is easier than it seems!

Most in effective ways transfer files from PC to iOS devices it is generally accepted:

1. Transfer files to iPhone using iTunes media processor.
   — through the iTunes library;
   - directly into the program.
2. Send media files using cloud storage.
3. Use iPhone as a flash drive to “transport” video.
4. Use the WALTR app.
5. Use a special “smart” flash drive.

Let's look at each method in more detail below.

Method 1: Transfer files via iTunes

Launch on your computer latest version iTunes. Next, you need to connect the gadget to the PC via a USB cable to gain access to the smartphone’s file system and upload the video to the iPhone through the built-in media library.

You must first add all the video clips that you will be uploading to iTunes.

For this:

1. Click "File".

2. Click on the “Add file to library” option.

3. Connect your iPhone to your PC, if not already done. The gadget will appear in “Devices” in the left panel. Click on the option and go to the “Review” subsection.

4. Against the inscriptions “Synchronize only selected songs and videos” and “Process songs and videos in manual mode» (if available) check the boxes.

5. Go to the “Movies” subsection and check the box next to “Synchronize movies”, then confirm the marked videos and select “Done”.

If you need to download the entire folder with video to the gadget, then:

1. Click File.
2. Select the "Add folder to library" option.

In the case when you have a third-party video player installed, for example, VLC Player, the procedure looks like this:

1. Open iTunes and connect iPhone to PC.
2. Go to the “Programs” item, find the VLC Player in the list that opens and select “Add”.
3. In the window that appears, select the required videos and click “Add”.

That's all, by carrying out simple steps, even an inexperienced owner of a mobile device can easily and simply send a video clip, music compositions and any other media files to his iPhone. You just need to have Personal Computer USB cable at hand.

Note:

The iTunes program is available on the official portal www.apple.com in the “Support” subsection. There you need to click on the “iTunes” option and in the subsection “Are you ready to update iTunes?” click “Details”. After downloading the software to your personal computer, you can install it. In some cases, the system may prompt you to install QuickTime. This software is also free and available on the Apple website.

It is worth considering that older versions of iPhone play videos only in mp4 format; to convert, use Any Video Converter () or set to mobile device GPlayer, VLC Player or any other player from the AppStore that supports videos of any format.

Method 2 - sending files to iPhone using cloud storage

iTunes is not always installed on a PC or laptop, or the user simply does not want to install it. In this case, any service can be an alternative way to transfer files to iPhone cloud storage files. Thus, among owners of Apple products, Dropbox is popular. It is worth noting that cloud storage have a large number of additional useful options and capabilities, unlike desktop software.

iTunes, compared to Dropbox, has a number of disadvantages:

1. Allows you to work only with 1 directory.
2. If you select another folder, all previously synchronized files will be deleted, and their place will be taken by a new directory.
3. The iPhone creates a connection to one specific PC and its shared folder, which creates some inconvenience.

Thus, iTunes assumes that the user will not only have some experience with the program, but also “properly” store all music, videos, books, etc. in one special folder for synchronization.

As for DropBox, this service is free of such inconveniences and has a more flexible and convenient system for working with folders and transferring files. To use the cloud file storage service, you will need:

• Install the service program on iPhone
• Install the same
• Through a PC, go to the service program, create there new folder and move all the necessary videos and media files into it
• Log into the “cloud” via your smartphone and download all the necessary videos.

It is worth noting that this method in case free version Dropbox imposes some restrictions on the size of transferred media files, namely 2 GB. To remove restrictions, use a paid subscription, which costs $9.99 per month for 1 TB of space in the service.

Method 3. iFunBox and smartphone as a flash drive

Another option for transferring video from PC to iPhone is to connect the device to the PC in flash drive mode. You can download movies to your gadget, and then upload them to, for example, a friend’s computer.

First, you will need to download and install the iFunBox program on your computer. Then open it and connect the gadget to the PC via USB cable. It is important to remember that in order for your computer to detect your phone, you will also need to install iTunes.

When the program sees your iPhone, you can begin transferring the necessary files to the “ Shared storage", and then download them from there to another PC and enjoy watching.

An additional advantage in favor of iFunBox will be the ability to have almost unlimited access to the file system of your Apple device; you can transfer photos, music and much more. And if you have a jailbreak, then download (install) applications and exchange them with friends.

Method 4. Throw it through WALTR 2

Perhaps this is the most convenient and quick way. All you need to do is download and install the WALTR 2 application for MAC OS or Windows and you can use it. Pros of the application:

• You can transfer photos, videos, music, ringtones
• No unnecessary settings
• Simplest interface
• Drag and Drop principle - drag and drop any files
• Ability to work through home Wi-Fi without using the Internet.

The transfer process is incredibly simple. We connect the iPhone to the PC via cable or via Wi-Fi, it appears in the window, and a field is drawn around it, onto which you just need to drag any file. After that, it will be instantly downloaded to your smartphone and you can watch it! Please note that not all video formats can be correctly processed by the iPhone, so you may need a video converter before uploading.

Everything would be fine, but there is a fly in the ointment - the program is paid, although there is a trial version, but it only works for a day, and then you will need to buy full version for $39.95. However, if you urgently need to upload a video, you can download and use it.

Method 5 - flash drives and Leef iBridge

Quite a well-known and popular method. The idea is simple - you buy a special flash drive, which, in addition to expanding internal memory iPhone is also used to download various content and view it on the phone. Such flash drives, as a rule, have special proprietary applications that allow you to view and manage all this multimedia content.

I think there is no need to explain how to use it correctly, but still:

1. We insert the flash drive into the computer and load movies, music, photos, whatever into it.
2. We take it out from the computer and insert it into the iPhone and watch, listen, etc. on it.

Such flash drives are immediately equipped with USB and Lightning interfaces, which makes them universal. The only downside is the price, so for the branded Leef iBridge 3 32 GB you will have to pay about $70, which not everyone can afford. However, there are also cheaper analogues from China, a review of which will soon be on our website.

Here's how it works:

Thus, the problem of downloading videos from a PC to an iPhone is easily solved; you just need to put in a little effort - and you will definitely succeed. It’s worth adding that methods 1, 2, 4 and 5 have been tested on iOS 11 and work successfully.

Beginner users of Apple technology sometimes think that transferring photos from PC to iPhone is as easy as transferring them in the opposite direction. And they are wrong. When connected to a computer, an iPhone is not recognized as a regular flash drive - this is one of the security measures that reliably protects Apple devices from viruses.

The developers recommend using the iTunes media processor to download files to the iPhone - this method is considered official. However, there are other ways to transfer images, including those that allow you to do without a USB cable. They will also be discussed in this article.

Before you start transferring photos in the official way - that is, through iTunes - you need to perform a number of preparatory steps:

It is impossible to copy photos to an Apple device from different folders - this is one of the significant disadvantages of this method.

After completing the preparatory steps, you can begin the data transfer procedure:

Step 1. Open iTunes and go to the device management menu - click on the button with the image of a smartphone.

Step 2. In the block " Settings» select the tab « Photo».

Step 3. Check the box next to " Synchronize».

Step 4. On the menu " Copy photos from:» click on the item « Select folder».

Step 5. Through " Conductor»Locate the folder on your PC with photos that you want to transfer to your iPhone.

If the folder also contains video files that you would also like to copy to your mobile phone, check the box next to “ Include video in synchronization».

Step 6. Click the button Apply».

Wait for the synchronization to complete, then go to the Photos app on your iPhone. There you will see the folder with the pictures that you copied.

Photos downloaded to iPhone via iTunes cannot be deleted in a standard way . If you open any of these photos, you will see that the icon with the image of a basket is simply not in its usual place.

Deleting such images also needs to be done through a media harvester. Just uncheck the " Synchronize" in the " tab Photo" and start the synchronization process by pressing the button " Apply" The folder with photos will disappear from the memory of the mobile device.

How to download photos from PC to iPhone using alternative file managers?

To download photos to iPhone, you can use the Chinese alternative to the iTunes media harvester - iTools. After installing this utility, you must proceed as follows:

Step 1. Connect your mobile device to your PC and launch the program.

Step 2. When iTools detects the device, go to the " Photo» main menu.

Step 3. Click the button Import" and select via " Conductor» folder with the pictures you want to upload.

You won't be able to download photos one by one through iTools.

Step 4. Confirm that you want to copy the folder to your device - click " Yes».

Do not try to understand the question - it is written “crookedly”. Russification is a real problem with the iTools application.

Wait until the import is completed and you will see that the photos have appeared in the gadget’s memory.

Photos downloaded via iTools also cannot be deleted from the smartphone directly - only through a computer utility. But what then is the advantage of an alternative manager over iTunes? The advantages are:

• Through iTools, you can drop as many folders with photos as you like onto your gadget. In the case of iTunes, downloading a new folder will delete the one that was downloaded previously.
• iTools does not force the user to sync. This not only saves time, it also makes it possible not to worry about the safety of data on the device that the user has erased from the PC.

If you need to transfer photos to your iPhone one by one, you should use another alternative data manager - iFunBox. You can download the utility. The iFunBox program is good because it allows the computer to identify the Apple device as a flash drive.

You need to copy pictures to iPhone via iFunBox like this:

Step 1. After connecting the smartphone to the PC and launching the utility, go to the “ Quick Toolbox» in the main menu.

Step 2. Click on the icon " Photo».

Step 3. Click " Import» and drag the pictures you want to copy into the window that appears.

Once the import is complete, the photos will be on your mobile device.

iFunBox can only work correctly on the computer on which iTunes is installed.

Warning to users: do not resort to multiple alternative file managers for iPhone! This can lead to a failure, as a result of which all the gadget’s photo albums will be empty, and the pictures will be available only one at a time in the “ Photo» application of the same name.

Uploading photos to iPhone via the cloud

Dropbox continues to be the most famous cloud storage service, despite the fact that other similar services offer more attractive conditions. We have discussed the procedure for transferring data via Dropbox in manuals more than once - for example, in an article on how to download a movie to an iPhone for free. Now we will show how to transfer pictures through the “cloud”, using the example of another service - “Mail.ru Cloud”.

First you need to upload photos from your PC to cloud storage. Go to cloud.mail.ru, log in (or register if you are using the service for the first time) and create a folder for photos - through the button " Create».

Give the folder a concise and understandable name - for example, “ Photo" Then click " Add».

Finally, open a new folder and through the " Download» Fill it with photos you want to admire on your iPhone.

After this, you can close the site on your PC and switch to your mobile phone. Download the Mail.ru Cloud application to your iPhone, launch it and log in with your credentials.

In the main menu of the application, select the section " Cloud" In this section you will find the folder created on the PC.

After this, all that remains is to download the files from the folder to your phone.

How to upload photos via iCloud - Apple's cloud?

Only owners of devices with iOS version above 8.1. Also, for this to be possible, you need to download the program “ iCloud for Windows", available at this link, and install it.

How to use Apple's cloud to transfer photos?

Step 1. First of all, on your iPhone, go to “ Settings", follow the path " iCloud» — « Photo" and activate the slider " iCloud Photo Library».

Image: macrumors.com

Step 2. Launch the program on your PC and enter your Apple ID credentials. Then click " To come in».

Click on the button " Options…" opposite the item " Photos».

Step 4. In the window " Photo options» look for the item « Upload new photos and videos from my Windows PC" and click the " Change", located opposite him.

Step 5. Through " Conductor» select a folder with pictures.

Then close the window Photo options» by clicking on the button « Ready».

Step 6. In the main program window, click on the “ Apply».

Confirm that you want to combine the information stored on your PC with the information hosted in iCloud - click " Merge».

After that computer program can be closed. Photos and videos from the folder uploaded to iCloud will be available on the network, as well as on all mobile devices and Macs associated with the same Apple ID.

Transfer Pictures from PC to iPhone: Other Methods

There are other ways to copy photos from a computer to an Apple gadget:

• Through social networks. You can use, for example, VKontakte as an intermediary. Upload photos from your PC to an album on your social network page, then go to VK from your smartphone and save the images to the device’s memory.
• Through email. Set up a mailbox on iPhone, then send a photo to this mailbox from another mailbox using your computer. After that, go to your email from your mobile phone - in “ Inbox» you will find photos that you can save in your smartphone’s memory. This method has a disadvantage - video, as well as high-resolution photographs, cannot be transferred due to the heavy weight. Emails have a limit on the size of attachments - the limit is usually set at 5 MB.
• Via a flash drive. On modern market You can find flash drives designed for iPhones equipped with a Lightning plug. The most famous of these media is . This video talks about the original flash drive from SanDisk:

Flash drives for iPhone are quite expensive (from 1.5 to 3 thousand rubles, depending on the amount of memory) and require the installation of additional software on the mobile device, but they allow you to quickly transfer large amounts of data from a PC to a gadget without “dancing with a tambourine.”

Conclusion

Despite the fact that Apple does not allow you to “upload” photos directly from a PC to an iPhone without iTunes, users have no reason to put up with this limitation. To transfer pictures, you can use any of the following options: social networks, to email.

The most convenient among the “wireless” methods is downloading through cloud storage. Cloud services are offered by many major Internet companies. The user's choice is not limited - he can use the service that he likes best to transfer photos. We recommend the relatively new product Cloud Mail.ru. The advantages of this service include large volume free space (25 GB) and low requirements mobile application from Mail to iOS - version 7.0 is enough.

iPhone is a multimedia device with which you can listen to music, watch movies, read books and do a whole lot of different things. But a user who has recently purchased a reasonable question arises - how can I transfer all these files to my iPhone? In this article, we will look at the download process on iPhone various types multimedia (and not only) files.

You can transfer any file to your iPhone, without exception, but, unfortunately, not every file can be opened. Let's start with the simplest manipulations - learn how to reset movies, music, books and photos using iTunes.

How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone Using iTunes

Step 1: Open iTunes. In case it is not installed, download the latest version from the official website

Step 2: Connect iPhone to Computer Using USB Cable

Step 3. Add the music you want to download to your smartphone to iTunes. To do this, click File -> Add a file to your library to open a specific song or File -> Add a folder to your media library to add a music folder

Step 4. Wait until the music is detected in iTunes and select your iPhone in the panel on the right

Step 5: Go to Menu Music and select the songs you want to transfer to iPhone. You can also check the option Entire media library to sync all music to your device

Step 6: Click Apply in the lower right corner of iTunes and wait for the synchronization to complete

To transfer movies to your iPhone, you must do exactly the same operation as described above, but by selecting in Step 5 Music, A Movies. By the way, it was after several such operations that users who did not like iTunes for its apparent complexity completely changed their opinion about this unique multimedia processor.

How to Transfer Photos from Computer to iPhone Using iTunes

Step 1: Open iTunes or download the latest version from Apple's official website

Step 2: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable

Step 3: Select the device that appears in the right panel. If there is no panel, then click View -> Show sidebar or key combination Ctrl + S

Step 4: Select Menu Photo

Step 5. Click on the check mark next to the inscription Sync photos from

Step 6. To the right of this inscription there is a button with the inscription Images. Click on it and select Select folder

Step 7. Specify the folder containing the photos you want to see on your iPhone

Step 8: Click Apply in the lower right corner and wait for the synchronization to complete

How to Transfer Books from Computer to iPhone Using iTunes

With books, things are a little different. We have already described in detail three various applications for reading books on iPhone, these are iBooks, Bookmate and Aychitalka. Follow the appropriate links for detailed information about this process.

How to use iPhone as a flash drive

Step 1. Download and install the latest version of iFunBox

Step 2: Open the program and connect your iPhone to your computer. In order for iFunBox to see your device, iTunes must be installed on your computer

Step 3. The device will be detected in the program and you will be able to transfer absolutely any files to it, using the iPhone as a flash drive

Step 4. Drop the files that need to be “transferred” to the folder Shared storage

Very convenient solution, which can help out at the most crucial moment. For example, you don’t have a flash drive at hand, but you need to upload an important file “weighing” several gigabytes, and you can’t send it by mail. The iPhone, coupled with iFunBox, copes with this task perfectly - the files are not damaged and are transferred safe and sound.

Users who jailbreaked their devices were several times luckier. Thanks to a huge selection of tweaks from Cydia to work with file system, they can unzip files using special managers, download files directly from Safari, and much more. How to jailbreak your device under iOS control 7 read in this article, but be careful, Apple has closed the possibility of jailbreaking new firmware and in iOS 7.1 this instruction will no longer be relevant.

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Transfer files to iPhone using Files Shared

To transfer files to iPhone, you can use the function "Shared Files"(File Sharing) built into iTunes. It allows you to transfer files to iPhone memory allocated for a specific application. For example, if you need to work with a file in an application DocsToGo on iPhone, you will transfer it using this function to the DocsToGo area.

Transferring files is not possible for all applications, so you should only install applications that can transfer files using the function "Shared Files". The standard apps that come with your phone do not support this feature. Only third-party ones installed from the AppStore.

How to copy a file from iPhone to computer?

1. Open the tab "Shared Files"(File Sharing) as described above.
2. In field "Applications"(Apps) Select the application containing the desired file.
3. In field "Documentation"(Documents) select a file.
4. Click "Save to"(Save To). This opens the iTunes dialog box (on a Windows computer) or the Choose a Folder: iTunes(on Mac).
5. Select a folder to save the file.
6. Click "Select folder"(Select Folder) when working in Windows or "Choose"(Choose) when working on a Mac. iTunes will copy the file. This technique will only work in applications that support this feature.