Very Good point.... I really wasnt complaining as bad as I made it. I think the iPhone is by far one of the most superior devices offered.
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Very Good point.... I really wasnt complaining as bad as I made it. I think the iPhone is by far one of the most superior devices offered.
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Well yeah basically.
There is an attachment saver and gremlin or pwntunes. Combine both and u can get songs directly in iPod library
Thats awesome! I'll check it out.....Thanks Abs!!!
funny ive been downloading mp3s off web sites for years with my android.
maybe apple will have that feature with iphone7
maybe apple will have that feature with iphone7
I don't think it's a very hard implementation.
Simple reason that comes to mind is that apple doesn't want people pushing media from everywhere and puts pc sync as a good inconvenience as an added deterrence. Same with Bluetooth file share. They just want people bound to their ecosystem for everything.
Good choice for apple but let's not say it fits all. I for one was heavily disappointed switching from a e71 to iPhone 3GS knowing I can sync to one library at a time, that I can't share stuff with others through Bluetooth and media is sync dependent. All simple things. I remember asking my friend once why is she asking me if I have iTunes installed on my pc and she said "I need to sync some songs to my iPod nano." followed by "oh i forgot i cant sync because I already got five libraries authorized on other machines." I was appalled. Can't wait for the Evo 3D to drop at Rogers. Enough is enough.
Anyways the workaround I use is pwntunes. You download to the "my music" folder or drag and drop your songs to it through pc, then open settings app, flick the "needs sync" switch to on and open iPod app. It will then automatically sync all music in that folder. Pretty neat.
Having ifile on your device will also help immensely to move around the files.
The full path of the folder is "\var\mobile\media\my music".
Don't know anything about gremlin.
Simple reason that comes to mind is that apple doesn't want people pushing media from everywhere and puts pc sync as a good inconvenience as an added deterrence. Same with Bluetooth file share. They just want people bound to their ecosystem for everything.
Good choice for apple but let's not say it fits all. I for one was heavily disappointed switching from a e71 to iPhone 3GS knowing I can sync to one library at a time, that I can't share stuff with others through Bluetooth and media is sync dependent. All simple things. I remember asking my friend once why is she asking me if I have iTunes installed on my pc and she said "I need to sync some songs to my iPod nano." followed by "oh i forgot i cant sync because I already got five libraries authorized on other machines." I was appalled. Can't wait for the Evo 3D to drop at Rogers. Enough is enough.
Anyways the workaround I use is pwntunes. You download to the "my music" folder or drag and drop your songs to it through pc, then open settings app, flick the "needs sync" switch to on and open iPod app. It will then automatically sync all music in that folder. Pretty neat.
Having ifile on your device will also help immensely to move around the files.
The full path of the folder is "\var\mobile\media\my music".
Don't know anything about gremlin.
Do you people read???
Wow I registered because I am on the same situation as the OP. I am also a musician trying to download some of my tunes from multiply because its closing and my pc is in the shop.. So I need to save my mp3s to my phone. I got a 32gig iPhone 5 for reasons like this.. I had a Gallaxy S3 before this bit gave it to my GF.. And guess what I can't!! And frankly I'm surprised the OP didn't get pissed at the stupid replies he got.. Did any of you actually read his posts?? Some of you obviously didn't.. It's very easy to understand and I also have to say shame on Apple for this kind of major shortcoming!! It is a basic ability on any Android!! My iPhone is a piece of ****! I'd sell it on a heartbeat so if anyone wants one contact me!!
Wow I registered because I am on the same situation as the OP. I am also a musician trying to download some of my tunes from multiply because its closing and my pc is in the shop.. So I need to save my mp3s to my phone. I got a 32gig iPhone 5 for reasons like this.. I had a Gallaxy S3 before this bit gave it to my GF.. And guess what I can't!! And frankly I'm surprised the OP didn't get pissed at the stupid replies he got.. Did any of you actually read his posts?? Some of you obviously didn't.. It's very easy to understand and I also have to say shame on Apple for this kind of major shortcoming!! It is a basic ability on any Android!! My iPhone is a piece of ****! I'd sell it on a heartbeat so if anyone wants one contact me!!
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I am very well aware of that!!! I only posted because I choose to support the OP and could not believe how many people that posted their ignorant Apple fanboy nonsense in utter ignorance! I very much am aware there is no way to save tunes to an iPhone without a pc or Mac! For $600 an iPhone in Australia that in my opinion is simply not good enough! Hence why I said if anyone wants to buy a 2 week old 32gig iPhone 5 mine is for sale.. I hate my phone!
You need to install an app called "bridge" in cydia.
It can import video and mp3s to your phone library. You can also add cover art usings any image you have on your phone.
here is some more info
http://www.ijailbreak.com/cydia/bridge-cydia-tweak-ios/
It can import video and mp3s to your phone library. You can also add cover art usings any image you have on your phone.
here is some more info
http://www.ijailbreak.com/cydia/bridge-cydia-tweak-ios/
iPhone and being a musician
Thanks for the information I will look into it!
Regardless it is unfair that Apple make phones for music buyers and not music makers.. Although my bands cd is on iTunes this is unhrelpful for my demos and the like.. I wish I had known of this lack of compatibility before buying my phone. I don't want have to stuff around with jailbreak as I have far better things to do. I will however buy another phone as soon as I can afford too. Either s HTC One or a S4 Gallaxy.. I won't make this mistake again I assure you.
Thanks for the information I will look into it!
Regardless it is unfair that Apple make phones for music buyers and not music makers.. Although my bands cd is on iTunes this is unhrelpful for my demos and the like.. I wish I had known of this lack of compatibility before buying my phone. I don't want have to stuff around with jailbreak as I have far better things to do. I will however buy another phone as soon as I can afford too. Either s HTC One or a S4 Gallaxy.. I won't make this mistake again I assure you.
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I don't use the stock music player on my iPhone 5 for several reasons, particularly lack of access to the file system. For 99 cents you can download an app called Capriccio which sounds better than the stock app, lets you organize your music into folders, plays FLAC files, and yes, allows you to download music from web sites.
I also use a Windows app called DiskAid that gives me access to all my apps' file systems, and lets me drag and drop music into them. No iTunes needed.
For mp3 email attachments, press on the attachment and you'll have an option to open in Capriccio. It goes in the Capriccio Inbox folder, and you can move it from there to wherever you want it.
I also use a Windows app called DiskAid that gives me access to all my apps' file systems, and lets me drag and drop music into them. No iTunes needed.
For mp3 email attachments, press on the attachment and you'll have an option to open in Capriccio. It goes in the Capriccio Inbox folder, and you can move it from there to wherever you want it.
I´ve founded an app that do the job smoothly. it´s called DESCARGAS (it´s in spanish) but i´ve opened the mail with mp3 and it appears the option to open them with the app!! beleieve it or not
Upload your MP3 files to Dropbox or some online storage facility. Use a music app that can access these online storage facilities to play your music... You should be able to save MP3 files from an email too, but I don't do this stuff so...
On 2nd thought... If you use Google or Amazon to store your music, they have apps for playing that music on iOS. Just copy your MP3s there and you're good to go.
On 2nd thought... If you use Google or Amazon to store your music, they have apps for playing that music on iOS. Just copy your MP3s there and you're good to go.