How do I transfer Music from my Samsung tablet to my iPad?

ByJael Lawler

Introducing Music Transfer Between Devices

The goal of this guide is to explain how to transfer music files from a Samsung Android tablet to an Apple iPad. There are several reasons why someone may want to transfer music between these devices:

  • Switching from Samsung to Apple and wanting your music library on the new device
  • Adding specific songs or playlists from the Samsung device to the iPad
  • Consolidating music libraries from multiple devices onto the iPad

Being able to transfer music between devices gives you more flexibility and control over your music library across platforms. This guide will walk through the different methods to transfer music between a Samsung Android device and an Apple iPad.

Compare file formats

There are several common audio file formats to be aware of when transferring music between devices:

When transferring between an Android device like a Samsung tablet and an Apple device like an iPad, MP3 and AAC will likely be the most compatible formats.

Locate music files on Samsung tablet

To transfer music from your Samsung tablet to an iPad, you first need to locate where your music files are stored on the Android device. Here’s how to find both downloaded and self-ripped music:

For downloaded music, open the File Manager app on your Samsung tablet and navigate to the “Internal Storage” or “SD Card” folder, depending on where you saved your downloads. Most music downloads are stored in the “Music” or “Downloads” folders by default (source: https://www.mobikin.com/android-backup/where-is-my-music-library-on-android.html).

For self-ripped music copied from a CD or other source, navigate to the “Music” folder on your device’s internal storage or SD card. This is typically where music players will save tracks you add yourself. You may have several subfolders within Music sorted by artist, album, etc. Browse all of these to locate your full collection.

Once you’ve found your music files, you can select them and prepare to transfer them to your iPad using one of the methods covered next.

Transfer via cloud storage

One easy way to transfer music files between your Samsung tablet and iPad is by using a cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox. Here is how to do it:

First, install the Google Drive or Dropbox app on both your Samsung tablet and iPad. Log into the same account on both devices.

Next, open the Google Drive or Dropbox app on your Samsung tablet. Upload the music files you want to transfer to the cloud storage by selecting them and choosing the upload option in the app. The files will sync and be available through the cloud.

Finally, open the Google Drive or Dropbox app on your iPad. You will see the music files available there. Select the files and choose the download option to transfer them onto your iPad. The music files have now been transferred from your Samsung tablet to your iPad using the cloud.

The benefit of using cloud storage is it provides a simple way to transfer files between devices without cables. As long as both devices are connected to the internet, you can access and transfer files through services like Google Drive or Dropbox.

Transfer via USB

One of the easiest ways to transfer music files from a Samsung tablet to an iPad is by using a USB connection and a computer as an intermediary. First, use a USB cable to connect your Samsung tablet to a computer (either Mac or Windows). Your tablet may prompt you on allowing access to files, be sure to enable this.

You can then navigate to the music files, commonly located in the “Music” folder or “My Files” app on your Samsung device. Select and copy the music files you want to transfer over to the computer. Paste these files in a designated folder on the computer for temporary storage.

Once the music files are copied from the Samsung tablet to the computer, safely disconnect your tablet. Now connect your iPad to the same computer using its USB cable. Open iTunes on the computer, or the Finder app on Mac. You should see your iPad appear as a device. Select it and navigate to the folder containing the music files.

Finally, copy those music files from the computer over to your iPad. The music will now be accessible in the Music app on your iPad. You can create playlists, listen offline, and enjoy the seamlessly transferred music library.

For step-by-step instructions, refer to this guide: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253949499

Using a Mac computer

Mac users have a few different options for transferring music files from a Samsung device to an iPad. Using a Mac provides some advantages over Windows for certain transfer methods.

For transferring over USB, you will need to download and install Android File Transfer on your Mac. This will allow you to access the files on your Android device through the Finder app once connected via USB. You can then locate your music files, select them, and drag and drop them to your iPad which should also be connected to your Mac.

When transferring via cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox, you can upload the music files from your Samsung device using the cloud service’s app. Then on your Mac, you can download the files from the cloud service and drag and drop them to your iPad. This avoids having to re-upload the files.

If your iPad and Samsung device are both nearby, you can also use AirDrop for a quick wireless transfer. Open AirDrop on both devices and select your iPad as the receiving device from your Samsung. This will send the music files over WiFi without needing an internet connection.

Overall, Macs provide seamless integration for moving files between Android devices and iPads. Leveraging your Mac’s file management capabilities can often be faster and easier than using cloud services or web apps.

Using a Windows Computer

Transferring music from your Samsung tablet to an iPad using a Windows computer is very doable with some helpful tips. When using a USB cable, you’ll first need to download and install the Android File Transfer app from Google. This allows you to access the files on your Android device through the Windows File Explorer. Connect your Samsung tablet to your computer via USB, open Android File Transfer, browse to your music files, select them, and drag them to a folder on your computer or directly into your iPad if connected. You can then sync the iPad to pull the music files onto it.

Using cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox is another seamless way to transfer music files from your Samsung to iPad through a Windows PC. Upload the music files from your Samsung tablet to cloud storage, then on your Windows computer, download them and transfer to the iPad. This avoids connecting any cables.

If your devices are nearby, you can also use apps like SHAREit to wirelessly send files from your Samsung to the iPad without internet. Just install the app on both devices, connect directly to each other through SHAREit, and transfer the music files.

Using wireless transfer

Wireless transfer via WiFi Direct or Bluetooth provides a convenient way to move music files from a Samsung device to an iPad without cables. This offers some advantages over using a USB cable or cloud storage:

WiFi Direct sets up a direct peer-to-peer connection between the two devices, allowing for fast transfer speeds. Bluetooth is also relatively quick for transfers. This can be faster than uploading to cloud storage and then downloading to the iPad.

No physical connection is required, so wireless transfer provides more flexibility on location. You don’t need the devices right next to each other as you would with a USB cable.

There’s no need for a secondary device like a computer or third-party cloud storage service. The transfer happens directly between the Android and iOS devices.

Wireless options do have some downsides. WiFi Direct and Bluetooth have more setup steps compared to using a cable. The transfer is also limited by the wireless signal strength and stability. File size limits may also apply depending on the wireless protocol.

Overall, wireless file transfer provides a simple way to move music from a Samsung device to an iPad without any cables, additional hardware or network storage needed. It offers more flexibility than a wired connection.

Transfer music directly

One easy way to transfer music files from a Samsung tablet to an iPad is by converting the audio files directly on the Samsung device using a audio conversion app:

Some top recommended free audio converter apps for Android include:

Using one of these apps on your Samsung device, you can convert your audio files to a compatible format like MP3 before transferring them to your iPad.

Playlists and metadata

While the actual music tracks will transfer from your Samsung tablet to your iPad, the accompanying metadata may not. This includes any playlists you’ve created, play counts, ratings, and other data associated with your music library on the Samsung device.

Playlists in particular likely will not transfer over. The iPad uses a different format for saving playlists compared to Samsung devices. So you’ll need to manually recreate any playlists on your iPad after transferring the music files.

Here are some tips for rebuilding your playlists on your iPad after transferring music from a Samsung tablet:

  • Make a list of all your Samsung playlists and the songs they contain before transferring, so you know what to rebuild.
  • Create a smart playlist on your iPad using certain criteria like artist, genre, play count etc. to automatically populate some playlists.
  • Use the playlist creation and management tools within the iOS Music app to manually drag-and-drop songs into new playlists.
  • Consider using a third-party iOS app focused on playlist creation and management if you have many complex playlists.

While you may lose some metadata moving music between platforms, focus on successfully transferring the music files themselves first. You can then work on recreating playlists, play counts, ratings and other metadata manually within the iOS Music app after. Just be aware that the full Samsung metadata likely won’t carry over automatically during the transfer process.

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