Transfer files between computer and phone

You can transfer files, such as pictures or audio files, between your computer and your phone.

Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
Apple iPhone 6 (iOS8)
  • 1
    Connect phone and computer
    • Start the program iTunes on your computer.
    • Connect the data cable to the socket and to the computer's USB port.
    • Before you connect your phone and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.
  • 2
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Transfer files from your computer to your phone, go to 2a.
    • Transfer files from your phone to your computer, go to 2b.
  • 3
    2a - Transfer files from your computer to your phone
    • First, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.
    • Click File.
    • To add one file at a time:
    • Click Add File to Library....
    • Go to the required file in your computer's file system.
    • Click Open.
    • To add a folder:
    • Click Add Folder to Library....
    • Go to the required folder in your computer's file system.
    • Click Select Folder.
    • Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically.
    • To start the transfer manually:
    • Click iPhone.
    • Click the required category at the top of the screen.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.
    • Click Apply.
  • 4
    2b - Transfer files from your phone to your computer
    • Click File.
    • Click Devices.
    • Click Transfer Purchases from ‹your phone›.
    • You can transfer files you've bought on your phone to your computer, such as music, video clips, films and applications. If you want to transfer other files from your phone to your computer, such as pictures taken with your phone's camera, you'll need a file manager on your computer.