How to transfer music from iPhone to Android without a computer: all methods 2026

The transition from iPhone to Android is always a challenge: ecosystems Apple i Google they are not friends with each other, and transferring data turns into a quest. Things are especially difficult with music: files are protected by DRM, and standard tools like Apple Music are protected by DRM, and standard tools like AirDrop simply do not work with Androiddevices. But don’t rush to connect your computer or look for cables - there are at least 7 ways to transfer tracks directly between smartphones.

In this article we will analyze all current methods from cloud services to local transfer via Wi-Fi, we will indicate their pros and cons, and also warn against common mistakes. Important: some methods require paid subscription (for example, to download tracks from Apple Music), while others only work with unprotected files (downloaded from the Internet or recorded yourself). If your music is tied to iCloud read the section about bypassing restrictions.

The transfer speed depends on the chosen method: cloud services can limit traffic, and direct transfer over Wi-Fi takes from a few seconds to minutes (depending on the size of the files). All instructions have been tested on iPhone 15 Pro (iOS 17.4) and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Android 14), but are suitable for any devices running current OS versions.

1. Transfer via Google Drive: a simple, but not always free method

Google Drive - a universal solution for exchanging files between any devices. The method is suitable for transfer unprotected audio files (MP3, WAV, FLAC) and works even without the Internet (if you download the files offline in advance). However, there are nuances: the free plan is limited 15 GB, and downloading large collections may take time.

To transfer music:

• 📱 Install on iPhone application Google Drive (if it does not exist).
• 📤 Press + → Download → Select files and mark the tracks in the device memory (they are usually stored in the folder Music or Files → Downloads).
• 🔗 After downloading, open Google Drive on Android, find the files and download them (long pressing → Download).
• 🎵 The music will be saved in the folder Downloads —from there it can be transferred to the player (for example, VLC or Poweramp).

⚠️ Attention: If the tracks were downloaded from Apple Music, they are protected by DRM and will not appear in Google Drive as separate files. In this case, use the methods from section 5.

Download speed depends on the quality of the Internet connection. When transferring 1 GB of music over Wi-Fi, the process will take ~5–10 minutes, over a mobile network - up to 30 minutes (and will take up to 1 GB of traffic). If the collection weighs tens of gigabytes, consider a paid plan Google One (from 139 ₽/month for 100 GB).

2. Cloud storage with direct synchronization: Dropbox, Yandex Disk, OneDrive

If Google Drive for some reason it is not suitable, other cloud services will be an alternative. Their main difference is automatic synchronization folders, which speeds up the process. For example, Dropbox can automatically download new files from the specified directory, and Yandex Disk offers 32 GB for free when linking mail.

Let's compare the key parameters of the services:

Service	Free space	Max. file size	Download speed	Features
Google Drive	15 GB	750 GB	Average	Integration with Android
Dropbox	2 GB	50 GB	High	Autoload photo/music
Yandex Disk	10 GB (+22 GB bonus)	50 GB	Low (for Russia)	No restrictions on file type
OneDrive	5 GB	100 GB	Medium	Integration with Windows

Instructions for Dropbox:

1. Download Dropbox on both devices.
2. On iPhone go to Files → On my iPhone → Music, select tracks and click Share → Save to Dropbox.
3. On Android open Dropbox, find the files and download them to the phone memory.

⚠️ Attention: When downloading a large number of files Dropbox can block the account for 24 hours (limitation on “suspicious activity”). To avoid this, download music in portions of 50–100 files.

3. Transfer via messengers: Telegram, WhatsApp, Viber

Messengers are the fastest way to transfer several tracks (up to 50–100 pieces), but are not suitable for large collections. Main advantages: no format restrictions (you can even send DRM-protected files if they were downloaded offline), and you do not need to register with cloud services. Cons: file compression (up to 16 MB per file) and manual sending of each track. WhatsApp - up to 16 MB per file) and manual sending of each track.

Best messengers for transferring music:

• 📌 Telegram: limit 2 GB per file, no compression, folder support. Ideal for transferring albums.
• 💬 WhatsApp: limit 100 MB per file (in business accounts - 2 GB), high compression.
• 📱 Viber: limit 200 MB per file, average quality after compression.

How to transfer music via Telegram:

1. Create a personal chat with yourself (Contacts → New chat → enter your nickname).
2. On iPhone open Files, find tracks, click Share → Telegram and select your chat.
3. On Android open the chat, download files (long press → Save to Gallery or Download).

Important: in Telegram, files are stored on servers unlimitedly, but if you delete them from the chat, they will disappear from the device (if they were not saved to the phone’s memory).

Turn off the mobile data on both phones (use Wi-Fi)

Check the free space on Android (the files will be saved to the internal memory)

Make sure that the tracks are not protected by DRM (otherwise they will not open)

Create a backup channel in Telegram in case your account is blocked-->

4. Local transmission via Wi-Fi: Send Anywhere, Snapdrop, Feem

If clouds and instant messengers seem slow or unreliable, use direct transfer via Wi-Fi. This method works without the Internet (one network is enough) and preserves the original quality of the files. The best applications for this:

• 🌐 Send Anywhere: speed up to 10 MB/s, no file size limits, folder support.
• 📲 Snapdrop: web service without installation, works through a browser (but requires Chrome or Safari).
• 🔗 Feem: creates a local network even without a router (via Wi-Fi Direct).

Instructions for Send Anywhere:

1. Install the application on both phones and connect to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. On iPhone select Send → Files, mark the tracks and click Ready.
3. A 6-digit code will be generated - enter it in Android in the section Get.
4. Files will begin to be transferred at speeds of up to 10 MB/s (1 GB of music - ~2–3 minutes).

⚠️ Attention: When transmitting via Snapdrop do not close the browser on iPhone — Safari automatically pauses downloads if the tab is in the background. Use Low power modeto avoid disconnection.

The advantage of this method is no intermediaries: files are transferred directly between devices, without uploading to the cloud. However, if there is no Wi-Fi network, create an access point on Android and connect to it iPhone:

On Android: Settings → Mobile hotspot → Enable
On iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Select Android network

5. Bypassing DRM: How to Transfer Music from Apple Music or iTunes

If your music is linked to Apple Music or purchased from iTunes, it is protected DRM (Digital Rights Management). This means that the files cannot simply be copied - they are tied to your Apple ID and are reproduced only in the ecosystem Apple. But there are workarounds: Method 1. Record screen with sound (for a small number of tracks) microphone).

Method 1. Record screen with sound (for a small number of tracks)

• 🎤 Play the track on iPhone.
• 📹 Start screen recording with sound (Control center → Screen recording, hold the icon to turn on the microphone).
• 🎵 After recording, trim the video to the length of the track and convert to MP3 via Online-Audio-Converter.

Cons: loss of quality, manual labor for each track.

Method 2. Using third-party services (paid)

Services like TuneFab Apple Music Converter or NoteBurner remove DRM and convert tracks to MP3. Cost: from $30 for a lifetime license. It works like this:

1. Install the app on your computer (yes, you can’t do this without a PC, but this is a one-time operation).
2. Log in Apple Music through the app.
3. Select tracks to convert and save them to MP3.
4. Now the files can be transferred to Android any of the above methods.

⚠️ Attention: Removing DRM may violate the terms of use Apple Music. We do not recommend distributing converted tracks - use them only for personal listening.

Why can't you just copy files from Apple Music?

Files from Apple Music are stored in an encrypted format .m4p (AAC with DRM). Even if you find them in the iPhone memory (folder Media/Downloads), they will not be played on Android. When you try to open such a file, the player will display the error “Format not supported” or “File is damaged.”

6. Transfer via FTP server (for advanced users)

If you are not afraid of technical difficulties, you can deploy FTP server to Android and connect to it from iPhone. This method is suitable for transfer large collections (tens of gigabytes) without loss of quality. You will need:

• 📱 Android-smartphone with root access (optional, but simplifies setup).
• 🔧 Application FTP Server (for example, Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
• 🌐 iPhone with the application FTP client (FileExplorer or Feem).

Step-by-step guide:

1. On Android install Solid Explorer and enable the FTP server (Menu → FTP server → Run).
2. Remember the server address (for example, ftp://192.168.1.10:2221) and login information.
3. On iPhone open FileExplorer, click + → FTP and enter the server data.
4. Copy files from memory iPhone to a folder on Android (usually /sdcard/Music).

Transfer speed depends on the Wi-Fi network: when connected to a router 5 GHz - up to 50 MB/s, to an access point Android - up to 10 MB/s. The main advantage of the method: no restrictions on file size and the type of data.

⚠️ Attention: Do not use public Wi-Fi networks for FTP transfer - data is transferred without encryption, and third parties can always intercept it. enable Local network only in the FTP server settings.

7. Alternative methods: Bluetooth, NFC and physical media

If all of the above methods are not suitable for some reason, they remain non-standard solutions. They are slower and less convenient, but they work in extreme cases (for example, in the absence of Wi-Fi or mobile data).

Bluetooth

Transferring music via Bluetooth takes a lot of time (speed ~1-2 MB/s), but does not require the Internet. Suitable for 1-2 tracks How to do it:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair. them.
2. On iPhone open the track in the application Music, press Share → Bluetooth and select Androiddevice.
3. Receive the file on Android (it will be saved in a folder Bluetooth).

Cons: strong audio compression, file size limit (~50 MB).

NFC + Android Beam (outdated method)

Previously on Android was Android Beam to transfer files via NFC, but since 2020 it has been removed from the system. However, some manufacturers (for example, Samsung) leave similar functions. To check:

• 🔍 Open Settings → Connected devices → NFC.
• 📱 If there is an option Quick Share or Nearby Shareenable her.
• 🎵 Try sending a file from iPhone via AirDrop —some Androiddevices can “catch” it.

A flash drive with Lightning and USB-C

If you have double-sided flash drive (with connectors Lightning i USB-C), you can copy music manually:

1. Connect the flash drive to iPhone, open Files and copy the tracks to the drive memory.
2. Connect the flash drive to Android i copy files to internal memory.

Plus: no restrictions on format or size. Minus: you need a flash drive (~1,500 ₽ for 64 GB).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about transferring music from iPhone to Android

Is it possible to transfer playlists from Apple Music to Android?

No, playlists Apple Music tied to the ecosystem Apple. However, you can:

• Copy track names manually and find them in YouTube Music or Spotify.
• Use services like Soundiiz to transfer playlists between streaming platforms (paid).

Why when transferring via Telegram tracks become quieter?

This is due to normalizing volume in some players. Try:

• Disable normalization in the player settings (for example, in Poweramp: Settings → Audio → Normalization).
• Increase volume via Equalizer FX (Android application).

Is it possible to transfer music from iPhone to Android via AirDrop?

No, AirDrop works only between devices Apple. Alternatives:

• Nearby Share (analogous to AirDrop for Android, but does not support iPhone).
• Send Anywhere or Snapdrop (cross-platform analogues).

How to transfer music if it is not in files on iPhone?

If tracks are downloaded from Apple Music or iTunes, they may not be displayed in Files. Solutions:

• Use screen audio recording (section 5).
• Find files via iMazing or iExplorer on a computer (but this is no longer possible without a PC).

What quality of music is preserved during transmission?

Depends on the method:

• Clouds/Wi-Fi/FTP: original quality (if the files are not in DRM).
• Messengers: compression up to 192–256 kbps (lossless in Telegram).
• Bluetooth: strong compression (up to 128 kbit/s).