How to Copy Music from an Iphone to a Mac

This updated guide examines How to Copy Music from an Iphone to a Mac and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

Copying through Automatic Sync

1. Open iTunes on your Mac. Open the application by clicking the blue or red (music note) iTunes shortcut from your Mac's desktop.
2. Connect your iPhone. Take your iPhone's data or lightning cable and connect the smaller end to the port at the bottom side of your device. Get the other end and plug it to a vacant USB port on your Mac.
3. Log into your Apple account. A small login window will pop out once you connect your iPhone to your Mac. Enter your Apple ID and password on the allocated text field to log in.
   • If you don't have an Apple account yet, click the 'Create Apple ID' button on the lower left corner of the login window and provided your personal details to instantly get one and log in.
4. Allow the two devices to sync. Once you've logged into your Apple account, the iTunes on your Mac will start to sync with your iPhone. It will automatically start syncing all the new contents—including the music you have on your iPhone—to your Mac.
5. View the copied music. Click the note icon on the top left-hand corner of the iTunes window to view the list of music stored on your Mac. Scroll down the list and you'll find that the music you've initially had on your iPhone is now on your Mac.

Method 2of 2:

Copying through Manual Sync

1. Open iTunes on your Mac. Open the application by clicking the blue or red (music note) iTunes shortcut from your Mac's desktop.
2. Connect your iPhone. Take your iPhone's data or lightning cable and connect the smaller end to the port at the bottom side of your device. Get the other end and plug it to a vacant USB port on your Mac.
3. Set to manual sync. Go to your device's basic settings and information by clicking the 'Summary' tab on the left menu panel of iTunes window. Scroll down the Summary section and click the box beside the 'Manually manage music and videos' option.
4. Sync your iPhone. Click the 'Sync' button on the lower right-hand corner of the Summary page and the Apple account login screen will appear. Enter your Apple ID and password on the allocated text field to log in, and your iPhone will begin to sync with your Mac but will not copy any files.
5. Manually copy music to your Mac. Click 'Music' under the name of your iPhone on left menu panel to view all the sounds saved on your iPhone. Pick the songs you'd like to move to your Mac, and drag it over to 'Music' under the name of your Mac. The music you've copied to your Mac will still be available on your iPhone.