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Transferring files between computer and phone

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

Step 1 of 12

Before you connect your phone and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Step 2 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Click iTunes.

Step 3 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Click File.

Step 4 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Click Add File to Library... to add one file at a time.

Step 5 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Click Add Folder to Library... to add a folder.

Step 6 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Go to the required file or folder in your computer's file system and follow the instructions on the screen to add a file or folder to the iTunes library.

Step 7 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically. To manually start the transfer, click the iPhone icon.

Step 8 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Click the required category, and follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.

Step 9 of 12

To transfer files from your computer to your phone, you need to add your files to the iTunes library.

Click Apply.

Step 10 of 12

Start a file manager on your computer.

Step 11 of 12

Go to the required folder in your phone's file system.

Step 12 of 12

Highlight the required file and move or copy it to the required location.