How-to: Sync music (and Podcasts and Movies) over wifi from iTunes
One of the advantages Apple has (and will have until Google decides to build a desktop syncing application) is the seamless syncing with iTunes. You can just plug the phone/iPod in and you are golden. So, what do we Android users do?
One of the coolest things about Android is that you can use an app like TuneSync that will sync playlists from iTunes on your computer onto the phone, artwork and what not all included. TuneSync is only like $4 so it is a great deal IMO. Check out their website for more details, but I have been nothing but happy with it. The first sync (and any thereafter where you will be adding a large number of songs) takes a long time, but if you set it up right before bed and leave your computer on and your phone charging, you'll have no issues.
A guy actually tried to release something similar for the iPhone but got rejected by Apple so wireless sync is something you can rub into any iPhone user =P
Once I got this thing set up, I quickly discovered I needed more space for my music. So, I just ordered this great deal on a 16GB microSD card off Amazon. 16GB for $30!. Now I just need to figure out podcast syncing and ill be set =]
Works great on my Inc, and hopefully will for you guys too.
[Update 23May]
I got my 16GB card earlier this week, so even if you select the cheapo shipping you might get it really fast. Copied everything from my old card to my new one and everything is working great.
Also, TuneSync can even sync videos and podcasts if you want it to! Super useful!
[Update 14June]
The folder paths TuneSync creates are compatable with the new doubleTwist media playing app available in the market. I like the style of it over the stock player so I use it in conjunction with TuneSync for actually getting the files onto my device.
[Update 13 July]
Just so as to be clear, there are many iTunes syncing solutions for Android users. In addition to TuneSync and DoubleTwist, many users swear by iSyncr. Try them out and decide which is best for you! =]
Note: Any podcasts you have will not show up in the main "podcasts" section of the doubleTwist app. They are in playlists > podcasts.
[edit] changed title to better reflect functionality of TuneSync
One of the advantages Apple has (and will have until Google decides to build a desktop syncing application) is the seamless syncing with iTunes. You can just plug the phone/iPod in and you are golden. So, what do we Android users do?
One of the coolest things about Android is that you can use an app like TuneSync that will sync playlists from iTunes on your computer onto the phone, artwork and what not all included. TuneSync is only like $4 so it is a great deal IMO. Check out their website for more details, but I have been nothing but happy with it. The first sync (and any thereafter where you will be adding a large number of songs) takes a long time, but if you set it up right before bed and leave your computer on and your phone charging, you'll have no issues.
A guy actually tried to release something similar for the iPhone but got rejected by Apple so wireless sync is something you can rub into any iPhone user =P
Once I got this thing set up, I quickly discovered I needed more space for my music. So, I just ordered this great deal on a 16GB microSD card off Amazon. 16GB for $30!. Now I just need to figure out podcast syncing and ill be set =]
Works great on my Inc, and hopefully will for you guys too.
[Update 23May]
I got my 16GB card earlier this week, so even if you select the cheapo shipping you might get it really fast. Copied everything from my old card to my new one and everything is working great.
Also, TuneSync can even sync videos and podcasts if you want it to! Super useful!
[Update 14June]
The folder paths TuneSync creates are compatable with the new doubleTwist media playing app available in the market. I like the style of it over the stock player so I use it in conjunction with TuneSync for actually getting the files onto my device.
[Update 13 July]
Just so as to be clear, there are many iTunes syncing solutions for Android users. In addition to TuneSync and DoubleTwist, many users swear by iSyncr. Try them out and decide which is best for you! =]
Note: Any podcasts you have will not show up in the main "podcasts" section of the doubleTwist app. They are in playlists > podcasts.
[edit] changed title to better reflect functionality of TuneSync
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