So I don't know the best way to do this. I have a bunch of photos and videos on my PC that I want to transfer onto an iPhone or iPod, is there any way to do this without needing to install iTunes on my PC?
I've tried simply using file explorer to move the folders on to the base level of the device, but I get an error saying the device has been disconnected or is not responding. Presumably the phone doesn't like being used as a simple external storage.
Clueless here. Any tips?
PC to iPhone data transfer - must I use iTunes?
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Re: PC to iPhone data transfer - must I use iTunes?
There are a few programs about that will treat an iPhone like external storage. It's been a long time since I've used anything though. I used to load my Mrs' old iPhone up with music without iTunes.
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Re: PC to iPhone data transfer - must I use iTunes?
Pretty sure when I plug my iphone into my Windows 10 box I get access to the DCIM folder (the photos & Videos) in "My Computer" where I can grab the files off the phone or place more into it. I do need to tap the "Trust Computer" thingy that appears on the phone though before this shows up.
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Re: PC to iPhone data transfer - must I use iTunes?
Yeah this...hylas wrote:Pretty sure when I plug my iphone into my Windows 10 box I get access to the DCIM folder (the photos & Videos) in "My Computer" where I can grab the files off the phone or place more into it. I do need to tap the "Trust Computer" thingy that appears on the phone though before this shows up.
Although I can't remember ever putting stuff there, only downloading it off the phone.
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Yeah, it gave me access to those folders, and I clicked the "trust computer" thing on the phone.
But if I tried shifting files to the device I got an error saying the device was unresponsive or had disconnected.
But if I tried shifting files to the device I got an error saying the device was unresponsive or had disconnected.
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Re: PC to iPhone data transfer - must I use iTunes?
Could you move stuff from it? You should be able to do that. If it causes the same issue. Then there must be something else blocking it. Firewall/antivirus?
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Re: PC to iPhone data transfer - must I use iTunes?
Could also be a shitty connection, got another charging cable to test with?