How to Transfer Music from Computer to iPhone 8/8 Plus

Do you have music tracks on your computer whether from CDs, downloads, or USB, that you’d like to listen to on your iPhone 8 or 8 Plus? If so, you’re in the right place.

This guide covers four effective methods to transfer music from CD/USB to iPhone. These solutions also work with newer iPhone models like the iPhone 17.

Way 1. Sync music from computer to iPhone 8/8 Plus with iTunes

iTunes lets you sync music from your computer to your iPhone, but it has limitations.

• Your iPhone can only sync with one iTunes library at a time
• Syncing may replace existing music on your device

⚠️ If you want to avoid potential data loss, skip to Way 2 for a safer alternative.

How to Add Music to iTunes Library

Step 1. Install the latest iTunes > Connect iPhone via USB

Step 2. Click the phone icon > Go to Summary > Uncheck "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" > Check "Manually manage music and videos" > Click Apply.

Step 3. Click File > Select Add File to Library > Choose the music files you want to transfer.

How to Sync Music to iPhone with iTunes:

Step 1. Go to Music > Check Sync Music > Choose Entire music library or Selected playlists.

Step 2. Click Apply to sync music to iPhone.

Way 2. Transfer music from PC to iPhone 8/8 Plus via FoneTool

FoneTool is a free desktop tool that lets you transfer music from PC to iPhone without iTunes. It's simpler and safer than iTunes — no data loss, no Apple ID restrictions.

Steps to Transfer Music with FoneTool:

Step 1. Download FoneTool > Connect iPhone via USB > Launch app > Go to Phone Transfer > Select PC to iPhone > Click Start Transfer.

Step 2. Click the folder icon > Select songs or drag & drop files into the window.

Step 3. Make sure you add all wanted songs > Click Start Transfer.

   

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FoneTool also helps transfer music between iPod, iPad, and computer — great for managing your entire music library.

Way 3. Transfer music from computer to iPhone 8/8 Plus by Dropbox

For a wireless solution, use cloud storage like Dropbox. Note: Dropbox offers only 2GB of free storage.

Use Dropbox to Transfer Music to iPhone:

• On your computer: Visit Dropbox.com > Sign in > Upload your music files.

• On your iPhone 8: Open Dropbox app > Sign in > Find songs > Download for offline listening.

Way 4. Transfer music from computer to iPhone 8/8 Plus using Email

For a few songs, email them to yourself as attachments — simple and no apps required.

Use Email to Transfer Music to iPhone:

• On your computer: Open email client > Attach music files > Send to yourself.

• On your iPhone 8: 

Step 1. Open Mail app > Tap each attachment to load it.

Step 2. Close music player > Tap Share > Choose Open with [Music App] to save.

Summary

These four methods give you flexible options to transfer music from computer to iPhone 8/8 Plus, with or without iTunes. For the safest, easiest experience — especially if you want to add select songs without data loss — we recommend FoneTool.

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