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5 Ultimate Ways to Transfer Music from iPad to iPhone 14/13/12/11/Xs Max?

2023-05-11 00:00:00/Posted by Alleny Gavinto iOS Transfer Topic/Follow @ MobiKin

"I've just been given an iPad for my birthday and am trying to sync my music onto my iPhone 11, but I don't have a desktop. How do I do this?"

 

It is no doubt that Apple's iPad is an ideal device for watching movies, surfing the Internet, or playing games, but it is also obvious that the iPad could not be an ideal device for listening to music than iPhone or iPod while you're on the go. Thus, have you ever wondered about transferring music to iPhone from your iPad Pro/Air/mini/the new iPad for better enjoyment? Or, when you purchase a new iPhone 12, do you want to transfer music from iPad to iPhone? Actually, no matter what situation you are, it is not a tough task for you to put music on iPhone from your iPad.

transfer music from ipad to iphone

Solution 1: How to Transfer Music from iPad to iPhone with iTunes

First of all, you can choose to use Apple's official method, iTunes, to transfer music from iPad to iPhone. Although many people are reluctant to use iTunes because its experience is not very good, if you are familiar with this tool and master the correct steps, then iTunes can help you complete this task very well.

Steps for transferring songs to iPhone from iPad using iTunes:

  • Ensure that the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer, launch it and connect your iPad to the computer.
  • Select the iPad icon at the top to transfer data from it.
  • Click "File" > "Devices" > "Transfer Purchases from (the name of your old iPod)" to back up data from iPad to iTunes library.

     

    back up ipad music to itunes

  • After transferring music from iPad to iTunes, you can disconnect the iPad and connect your iPhone to the computer.
  • Click the iPhone icon on the top left corner of the iTunes interface.
  • Choose the items you want to sync. In this case, you should tick "Music" from the left and then the "Sync Music" > "Entire music library" option.
  • Finally, click "Apply" to finish the music transfer from iPad to iPhone.

restore music from itunes to iphone

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Solution 2: How to Download Music from iPad to iPhone Using iOS Transfer

How do I copy music to my iPhone without iTunes? If you don't want to use iTunes, then the most direct way to transfer music between iPad and iPhone is to use iOS Data Transfer, an excellent iOS file transfer and management tool. Whether you want to transfer some specific files or the whole files, the excellent features of iOS Data Transfer can give you peace of mind.

Features of the iPad to iPhone Music Transfer Tool:

  • Easily transfer music from iPad to iPhone, and vice versa, without opening iTunes.
  • Sync without overwriting or deleting previous data on your iOS device.
  • Support to transfer files from iPhone/iPad to computer or iTunes, and vice versa.
  • Both free and purchased music files can be shared.
  • Besides music, you can also transfer Photos, Movies, Ringtones, TV shows, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Playlists, etc. from iPod to iPhone directly.
  • Fully compatible with various iDevices, like iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad 4, the new iPad, iPad mini, etc., as well as iPhone 14/13/12/12 Pro (Max)/12 mini, iPhone 11/11 Pro Max, iPhone Xs Max/XR/Xs/X, 8/7/6, etc.

Sounds great? Then just click the below to have a free try by yourself!

Steps on Transferring Music or Songs from iPad to iPhone 12/11/Xs Max/X/8 Plus by using this iOS Data Transfer:

Step 1: Launch iOS Data Transfer

Connect your iPad and iPhone to the computer simultaneously, then run the powerful program you've installed on your PC. The program will detect your devices automatically and show you an interface like the above interface.

ios data transfer main screen

 

Step 2: Select the music files to transfer

Find the "Music" option on the top menu and check the music category in the left panel, and then you can have a brief look at the whole music list in the program.

Step 3: Transfer music from iPad to iPhone

Mark the songs that you want to enjoy on the iPad and click the "Export" button, then choose your target iPhone device as the destination in the drop-down list. After that, all selected music files will be transferred from the iPad to the iPhone.

transfer songs from ipad to iphone

Solution 3: How Do You Put Music on iPhone from iPad with AirDrop

If it happens that you don't have a computer or a USB cable, is it possible to transfer music from iPad to iPhone wirelessly? of course it can! The AirDrop technology built into iOS devices enables wireless file transfer between iDevices. However, AirDrop often not working, and it only supports the transfer of songs in Apple Music. What's more, if you want to listen to the music on the target device, you need to subscribe to Apple Music on the target device beforehand.

The process of transferring iPad music to iPhone with AirDrop is as follows:

1: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPad and iPhone screen to launch the AirDrop feature and select AirDrop to "Everyone". Make sure Bluetooth and WiFi are both enabled on the two devices.

turn on airdrop on both devices

2: Open the Music app on your iPad and make sure the music files that need a transfer are selected.

3: Click on the three-dots button and choose "Share Song", Then, select AirDrop and reveal the list of the contacts who use the same facility. Select your iPhone as the receiving device.

tap three dots on the bottom right of the screenselect share song from the optionschoose the destination iphone to move the music to

4: Tap "Accept" on your iPhone and the transfer will be started immediately.

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Solution 4: How to Send Music from iPad to iPhone via Dropbox

Dropbox is also an excellent tool to transfer music from iPad to iPhone. As long as you upload files to Dropbox, you can access the backup data on Dropbox on any device, including computers, iPad, iPhone, Android and other mobile devices. So, how to use Dropbox to transfer music files from iPad to iPhone without a computer or USB cable? Here are the detailed steps to do this:

1. Download and install the Dropbox app on both iPad and iPhone.

2. On your source iPad, launch the app and sign in to your Dropbox account.

3. Tap on the "+" icon/"Add Files" button and upload your desired music files to Dropbox.

how to transfer music from ipad to iphone with dropbox

4. On the target iPhone, start Dropbox and sign in with the same account. Then, you can access the uploaded music files that download them to your iPhone.

Solution 5: How to Copy Songs to iPhone from iPad via Apple Music

If you use the same Apple ID on your iPad and iPhone and subscribe to Apple Music, then you can share music by opening the Sync Library on both devices.

  • Open your iPad and iPhone. Go to the "Settings" app.
  • Tap on the "Music" option.
  • Turn on "Sync Library" or "iCloud Music Library".

copy music from ipad to iphone via sync library

The Bottom Line

These are common solutions to transfer music from iPad to iPhone. Whether you use iTunes, Dropbox, or Apple Music, they are an indirect transmission method, because you need to back up the data on the source device first, and then restore the data from the backup to the target device. This is why we strongly recommend iOS Data Transfer. It provides the easiest and most direct way to manage and transfer data on iOS devices. Download now and try it for free!

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Alleny Gavin
Alleny GavinChief Editor
 
A chief editor at MobiKin, brings over a decade of experience in technical writing and holds a B.A. in English Literature. With a background as a Project Manager in the IT industry, he has authored 1000+ articles on MobiKin.com, offering expert solutions for iOS issues. Gavin, a tech enthusiast, effortlessly recommends software with passion and extensive expertise in smartphones and software.
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