Learn how to transfer music from Android to iPhone 17 with two easy methods. Use iTunes for the official way, or AOMEI FoneBackup for a simpler, safer transfer.
Can I transfer music from Android to iPhone 17?
Hi guys, I used Samsung before and last week I have ordered an iPhone 17. I have many songs on my old Android so I would like to know how to transfer music from Samsung to iPhone 17
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Congrats on the new iPhone 17! That's a serious upgrade, especially if you're coming from an older Android. But now comes the slightly annoying part: getting all your stuff onto the new phone. And let's be honest, moving music from Android to iOS isn't as simple as drag-and-drop. The good news? It's totally doable. This guide covers two solid methods for how to transfer music from Android to iPhone 17. One uses iTunes (the official way), and the other uses a tool that's way more flexible. Pick the one that works for you.
If you use streaming apps like Google Play Music or Amazon Music, you can just download those apps on your iPhone 17 and sign in with the same account. Your purchased music will be there.
iTunes is Apple's built-in media manager. It's not the most exciting tool, but it gets the job done. You'll need a computer, a USB cable, and a little bit of patience.
Connect your Android phone to your computer with a USB cable.
On your Android, swipe down from the top of the screen. You'll see a notification about USB charging. Tap it and select "File Transfer" or "MTP mode."
On your computer, open File Explorer. Find your Android device in the sidebar and click it.
Locate the Music folder. Copy the songs you want to transfer and paste them into a folder on your computer (like your Desktop or Documents).
Download and install the latest version of iTunes from Apple's website (if you don't already have it).
Open iTunes. Click File > Add File to Library or Add Folder to Library. Select the music you copied from your Android and click Open. iTunes will add them to your library.
Connect your iPhone 17 to the computer with a USB cable. Unlock your iPhone and tap "Trust This Computer" when prompted.
In iTunes, click the device icon that appears near the top left.
In the left sidebar, click Music. Check the box that says "Sync Music." You can choose to sync your entire library or select specific playlists, artists, or albums.
Click Apply at the bottom right. iTunes will sync the music to your iPhone 17.
iTunes has some quirks. For example, if you turn on iCloud Photos on your iPhone, any photos you synced with iTunes will disappear. Also, iTunes backups don't include music you synced this way, so if something happens to your phone, you might lose them.
If you want a straightforward method that doesn't require a computer or a USB cable, the AOMEI FoneBackup mobile app is a great choice. It's a free tool available on both the App Store and for Android, and it lets you transfer music (and other files like photos and videos) directly from your Android to your iPhone over Wi-Fi.
Step 1. On your iPhone 17, download the AOMEI FoneBackup app from the App Store. On your Android, go to the official AOMEI website to download the Android version.
Step 2. Open the app on both phones. On your Android, tap "Connect Device" and then choose "Connect to iOS".
Step 3. Your Android will display a QR code. Open the app on your iPhone and scan the code to connect the two devices wirelessly.
Step 4. Once connected, tap "File Transfer" on your Android, select the music you want to move, and hit "Send".
Step 5. On your iPhone, tap "Accept" to receive the files. Done, your music is now on your iPhone 17.
The app also lets you wirelessly share messages, photos, videos, and other files between iPhones, handy for later use.
Getting your music from an old Android to a brand-new iPhone 17 is totally doable. iTunes works if you have a computer handy and don't mind its quirks. But if you want a truly cable-free experience and the freedom to pick and choose your tunes directly from your phones, the AOMEI FoneBackup mobile app is the way to go.