Sooner or later, any cell phone owner decides to download audio files to their mobile device to listen to music or to set their favorite tune as a ringtone. It would seem that this is difficult? If this procedure is carried out with a regular mobile phone or even a smartphone from a manufacturer other than Apple, there will be no difficulties. However, the situation becomes very different when it comes to the iPhone. How to download music to iPhone 4 and what special programs should I use? The answers to these and other questions will be given in the article below.
A brief description of the iTunes app
The main function of iTunes is the transfer of content, including music, from a personal computer to a smartphone. This app is developed by Apple. The official website of the manufacturer allows you to download the program for free.
The iTunes app is compatible with any iPhone, regardless ofhis models. iTunes Library works with a variety of music and video file formats. Its contents can be transferred to a smartphone as a whole, or by downloading only selected files. Below is a step by step guide on how to download music to iPhone 4s using iTunes.
How to transfer music to iPhone 4 using iTunes?
In order to download music files to iPhone 4, you need to do the following:
- Download to PC and install the iTunes app.
- Connect iPhone to computer using USB cable.
- Open iTunes.
- Place the audio files selected for transfer into the "Music" folder and drag it with the mouse to the adjacent window of the media library. iTunes will automatically recognize the songs and organize them into the appropriate sections.
- Synchronize files. To do this, select the "Music" tab, set the necessary parameters and click on the "Synchronization" button, which is located in the lower right corner.
After completing this process, the selected audio files will be located in the "Recently Added" folder on the iPhone.
Now you know how to download music to iPhone 4. A computer is a must, because only a PC can use iTunes. Below are the main errors that may occur when downloading ringtones to iPhone using this application.
Mistakes when downloading music to iPhone using iTunes
You alreadyknow how to download music to iPhone 4 using iTunes. However, errors may occur during this process that prevent the desired result from being achieved.
If after synchronization the audio files did not appear on the iPhone, it is recommended to check their format. Apple's smartphone supports AAC or MP3 extensions. The first option should be preferred, because audio files of this format are lighter and of higher quality.
Another common mistake is using an older version of iTunes. To solve this problem, you just need to update the application. After that, it is recommended to repeat the movement of the music content again to achieve the desired result.
There is another program for downloading ringtones to your phone. How to download music to iPhone 4 using the W altr app? The next section will cover this.
How to transfer music to iPhone 4 using W altr?
Sotorino has developed a special service that allows iPhone owners not to depend on the iTunes application. There are several programs that give access to the media library and allow you to download music without using iTunes. But the W altr app has some unique benefits. After all, this program is, in fact, a window that allows you to download audio files to your phone.
How to download music to iPhone 4 using W altr? You just need to drag the selected melody to the windowapplications. The indisputable advantage of the program is the ability to work with a variety of file extensions, including those not compatible with iOS. When downloading music, the W altr service independently converts it into a format supported by the operating system from Apple and distributes the received files to the corresponding sections of the iPhone.
The described program is paid. The demo mode is valid for fourteen days.
After the audio files have been successfully transferred to the iPhone, you will probably want to set one of them as a ringtone. Here the next question arises: how to put music on the call? iPhone 4 can use as a ringtone only a melody that has certain parameters. Below is a detailed description of the process of converting an MP3 to an M4R file for further use as a ringtone.
Processing a melody for a ringtone with Audiko
You have transferred your favorite tunes to your iPhone, and now it has MP3 music available. On an iPhone 4, only audio files with M4R resolution are allowed to be placed on a call. For the appropriate processing of the melody using the Audiko service, you must do the following:
- Visit Audiko.ru. If you just want to process the music file, you don't need to register.
- Upload the MP3 format ringtone you want to set as ringtone later. To do this, click on the "Download" button and specify the path to the selected audio file on your computer. Audiko can download the ringtone from the Internet by itself if youpress the "Insert link" button and specify the location of the music. After that, the process of downloading the melody will begin. Its duration will depend on the size of the file used.
- After the download is complete, the application will prompt you to select the part of the melody that you would like to hear as a ringtone on the iPhone. Also at this stage, it will be possible to set a special option so that the composition starts and ends smoothly. After selecting the desired settings, click on the "Make Ringtone" button. A link will become available to you, by clicking on which you can download a file with the M4R extension. The ringtone will be saved to your computer.
After that, the question arises: how to put music on the call? The iPhone 4 does not yet have access to the edited file. You must use iTunes to move the ringtone to your phone. To do this, drag the music in M4R format to the "Sounds" section and sync it.
Install ringtone on iPhone 4
How to put music on iPhone 4 as a ringtone? To do this, proceed as follows:
- Open "Settings" in iPhone.
- Scroll down the page and open Sounds.
- In the menu that opens, select "Ringtone".
- A window will appear in which the required file with the M4R extension will be visible. To set it as a ringtone, you just need to select this music in the list.
Conclusion
The owner of the newsmartphone manufactured by Apple, a number of questions are sure to arise. For example, what programs are needed to move audio files to a mobile device? Or how to set music on iPhone 4 as a ringtone? For this, there are special applications that will help you download the necessary ringtones to your iPhone. Certain services have also been developed for processing audio files and giving them the necessary parameters so that such music can later be used as a ringtone. Tips for working with several of these apps can be found in this article.
