Iphone->computer

stevew · 06-14-2012, 01:14 PM

I have a ton of music on my iphone that I bought from itunes, amazon, google play and/or CD's. My HDD in my PC died, and took the music with it. I don't really feel like tracking down the original download for a lot of these things. And I don't feel like ripping a bunch of CDs again. Is there a program that will take the music files off of my phone and move them to a PC? Google searches, as is much the case lately, are pretty garbage.

Antmeister · 06-14-2012, 02:02 PM

Since this is an iPhone, can't you just use iTunes to move the music back onto the computer?

spleen1015 · 06-14-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Since this is an iPhone, can't you just use iTunes to move the music back onto the computer?

This, I think.

FF · 06-14-2012, 02:14 PM

Yamipod

ive used it in the past

gstelmack · 06-14-2012, 02:14 PM

I just plug in the USB cable, then browse through Windows Explorer to the phone drive to copy the files back to my computer.

Oh, wait, that's with my Droid X ;-)

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-14-2012, 02:18 PM

i think there is a jailbreak app for that or something.

i periodically back up the >400gb of music i have to an external.

ISiddiqui · 06-14-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

Since this is an iPhone, can't you just use iTunes to move the music back onto the computer?

Apple does not allow that, AFAIK. You have to go around Apple to do it.

Antmeister · 06-14-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Apple does not allow that, AFAIK. You have to go around Apple to do it.

Just noticed that. I have an iPod Touch and I know that if you buy apps directly from the device, it automatically saves these to the computer when you hook it up. Did not realize music didn't work this way. So this is what I found:

How to Copy Music from Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to Your Computer for Free

And yeah, YamiPod looks like another good option as mentioned above.

ISiddiqui · 06-14-2012, 02:33 PM

Apple's kind of like that really hot girlfriend, who isn't all the deep but easy to use (

), though is super controlling.

Ksyrup · 06-14-2012, 02:57 PM

This is what I spent so much time bitching about in the iPod thread. It's horrible. I have an Android phone, and I can use it like a thumb drive and freely move music or files wherever I want without restriction.

stevew · 06-14-2012, 03:39 PM

Everything worked fine until my HDD bit the dust.

cartman · 06-14-2012, 03:42 PM

If you are having troubles, rename your iPhone to 'Titanic'. Then it is guaranteed to sync.

GrantDawg · 06-14-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

This is what I spent so much time bitching about in the iPod thread. It's horrible. I have an Android phone, and I can use it like a thumb drive and freely move music or files wherever I want without restriction.

Which is making me think a high-end Android instead of an iphone for my business phone.

21C · 06-14-2012, 08:24 PM

Download Winamp. It allows you to download the music from the iPod with the correct file names.

Qrusher14242 · 06-15-2012, 12:35 AM

Ifunbox is a good program too

stevew · 06-15-2012, 01:41 PM

Thanks for Sharepod, I could get it to work. Not saying that the others don't work with an iPod, but they wouldn't recognize my phone.

Antmeister · 06-15-2012, 05:58 PM

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Thanks for Sharepod, I could get it to work. Not saying that the others don't work with an iPod, but they wouldn't recognize my phone.

Glad it worked out for you.

stevew · 06-15-2012, 06:41 PM

I did seem to lose a ton of album covers and ITunes is kind of dicky about tracking these down for albums it didn't import. Is there some utility I can use to easily add these? I realize this isn't crucial but it's somewhat annoying.

RainMaker · 06-15-2012, 07:02 PM

Jaikoz audo tagger. Will not only get the album artwork for all your songs but will also fill in all the other data. You have to be a little careful setting it up and I wouldn't have it overwrite old data since it has a tendency to replace actual album covers with compilation ones. But for those that don't have any, it does a great job of finding them.

There is a free version that limits how much you can do but also a paid one that is amazing.

06-14-2012, 02:02 PM	#2
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Since this is an iPhone, can't you just use iTunes to move the music back onto the computer? __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

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FF Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Michigan, USA	Yamipod ive used it in the past __________________ i've somehow gotten a computer

06-14-2012, 02:14 PM	#5
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	I just plug in the USB cable, then browse through Windows Explorer to the phone drive to copy the files back to my computer. Oh, wait, that's with my Droid X ;-) __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

06-14-2012, 02:33 PM	#9
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Apple's kind of like that really hot girlfriend, who isn't all the deep but easy to use (), though is super controlling. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-14-2012, 02:57 PM	#10
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	This is what I spent so much time bitching about in the iPod thread. It's horrible. I have an Android phone, and I can use it like a thumb drive and freely move music or files wherever I want without restriction. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-14-2012, 02:18 PM	#6
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	i think there is a jailbreak app for that or something. i periodically back up the >400gb of music i have to an external.

06-14-2012, 03:39 PM	#11
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Everything worked fine until my HDD bit the dust.

06-14-2012, 03:42 PM	#12
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If you are having troubles, rename your iPhone to 'Titanic'. Then it is guaranteed to sync. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-14-2012, 08:24 PM	#14
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Download Winamp. It allows you to download the music from the iPod with the correct file names. __________________ NFL Stats & Rankings This Week In Football

06-15-2012, 12:35 AM	#15
Qrusher14242 High School JV Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Farmersville, CA	Ifunbox is a good program too

06-15-2012, 01:41 PM	#16
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Thanks for Sharepod, I could get it to work. Not saying that the others don't work with an iPod, but they wouldn't recognize my phone.

06-15-2012, 06:41 PM	#18
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I did seem to lose a ton of album covers and ITunes is kind of dicky about tracking these down for albums it didn't import. Is there some utility I can use to easily add these? I realize this isn't crucial but it's somewhat annoying.

06-15-2012, 07:02 PM	#19
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Jaikoz audo tagger. Will not only get the album artwork for all your songs but will also fill in all the other data. You have to be a little careful setting it up and I wouldn't have it overwrite old data since it has a tendency to replace actual album covers with compilation ones. But for those that don't have any, it does a great job of finding them. There is a free version that limits how much you can do but also a paid one that is amazing.

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