How do I put music on my Windows phone?

There are several different ways to add music to a Windows phone. You can copy music files directly from your computer, use a music streaming service, buy music from the Microsoft Store, transfer music from cloud storage, or use a dedicated music app. In this guide, we will cover the main methods for getting music onto a Windows phone so you can listen to your favorite songs on the go.

Connect Phone to Computer

The first step is to physically connect your Windows phone to your computer using a USB cable. One end of the USB cable plugs into the charging port on your phone, while the other end plugs into an available USB port on your computer (1). This creates a direct connection between the two devices.

Once connected, you’ll need to access the file explorer or file manager on your computer. For Windows computers, this is File Explorer, which can be opened by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or searching for it. For Mac computers, you’ll need to open Finder. The file explorer allows you to view, access and transfer files between devices (2).

Sources:
(1) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copy-music-and-videos-to-your-phone-37ff0149-cb22-8917-f52e-8fe528fa3d50
(2) https://www.wideanglesoftware.com/blog/how_to_transfer_music_from_phone_to_computer.php

Copy Music Files

To copy music files from your computer to your Windows phone:

1. Connect your phone to your computer using the USB cable that came with your phone. Your phone should show up as a drive on your computer.

2. On your computer, navigate to the folder where your music files are stored. This is typically the “Music” folder.

3. Select the songs or albums you want to copy by clicking on them. You can Ctrl + Click to select multiple files.

4. Right click on the selected files and choose Copy.

5. On your phone’s drive, navigate to the Music folder.

6. Right click inside the Music folder and choose Paste to transfer the music files from your computer to your phone.

The music files will now be available in the Music app on your Windows phone.

Sync with Windows Media Player

Windows Media Player allows you to sync music files between your Windows computer and Windows phone. To get started:

1. Open Windows Media Player on your computer.
2. Connect your Windows phone to your computer using the charging cable. Windows should recognize your phone.
3. In Windows Media Player, click on the “Sync” tab in the top right corner.
4. Check the box next to your phone name under “Sync List.” This will enable syncing to that device.
5. Under “Music” choose “Sync music files from this playlist” and select a playlist or “Manually manage music.”
6. If manually managing, you can browse your music library and drag songs or albums to the Sync List to transfer them.
7. Click the “Start Sync” button at the bottom right to begin transferring music to your phone.

Windows Media Player makes it easy to sync both playlists and individual music files to your Windows phone. Just connect it, choose what to sync, and click start. For more details, refer to this guide.

Use a Streaming Service

One of the most popular ways to listen to music on your Windows phone is through streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and others. These let you stream millions of songs over the internet to your phone.

To use a streaming service on your Windows phone:

• Download the streaming app from the Microsoft Store. Most major services have Windows phone apps.
• Open the app and sign in with your existing account or create a new free account.
• You can now browse music and playlists in the app.
• As long as you have an internet connection through WiFi or mobile data, you can stream any song in the catalog.
• Many streaming services let you download songs for offline listening too.

With a streaming music service, you have access to more music than you could ever store locally on your phone. It’s an easy way to listen to all your favorite artists and discover new music.

Buy Music from Microsoft Store

One way to get music onto your Windows phone is by purchasing it directly through the Microsoft Store app. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store app on your Windows phone. This is the app with the blue shopping bag icon.

2. Browse or search for music in the Microsoft Store. You can find top albums, new releases, or search for specific artists or songs.

3. When you find a song or album you want, select it and tap the purchase button. Complete the transaction using your Microsoft account.

4. Downloaded music will save to your phone’s storage and be accessible in the Music app. Purchased music can be played offline without an internet connection.

The Microsoft Store has millions of songs available for purchase so you can build up your music library. Buying music directly on your Windows phone is a convenient way to get songs onto your device.

Transfer from Cloud Storage

One convenient way to get music onto your Windows phone is by transferring it from a cloud storage service like OneDrive or Dropbox. Here are the steps:

First, upload your music files to OneDrive or Dropbox using the desktop or web interface. You get 5GB of storage free on OneDrive when you sign up for a Microsoft account, and 2GB free on Dropbox.

Next, install the OneDrive or Dropbox app on your Windows phone and sign in with your account details. You can find these apps in the Microsoft Store.

Once signed in, you’ll be able to access all your uploaded music files and playlists. Tap on a song to download it locally so you can listen offline.

The advantage of using cloud storage is you can access your music library from any device. You can continue uploading new tracks from your computer which will sync automatically to your phone.[https://www.cloudwards.net/best-cloud-storage-for-music/]

Use a Music Downloader App

Many third-party music downloader apps allow you to find and download music files directly to your Windows phone. Some popular downloader apps include 4Shared, Mp3 Music Downloader, and Music MP3 Downloader.

These apps let you search for songs, albums, artists or playlists and then download the music files right within the app. The downloads are saved directly to your phone’s storage. You can then access the music through your phone’s native music player app.

For example, Music MP3 Downloader lets you download free, legal music files without needing to sync from a computer. It has a built-in music search engine and downloader to find and save music files to your phone.

Using a dedicated downloader app is a convenient way to expand your music library directly on your Windows phone, without needing to connect to a computer.

Play Music

Once you have transferred music to your Windows phone, you can easily play it through the built-in Groove Music app. Here’s how:

1. Open the Groove Music app on your phone. You can find it on your home screen, start menu, or app list.
2. Navigate to the Songs section to browse all the music files on your device. Tap on a song to start playing it.
3. To play an entire album or playlist, go to those sections and tap on the one you want.
4. Create custom playlists by tapping the plus icon and selecting songs to add. Give the playlist a name to save it.
5. While playing music, you can adjust the audio settings like equalizer and volume limit in the app settings.

With Groove Music, your tunes are easily accessible on your Windows phone. Just open the app and tap to play the songs, albums or playlists you want to listen to.[1]

Conclusion

In summary, there are several ways to add music to a Windows Phone. Some of the key methods covered in this article include connecting your phone to your computer to copy over music files directly, syncing with Windows Media Player, using streaming services, buying music from the Microsoft Store, transferring from cloud storage like OneDrive, or using a music downloader app (cite Microsoft Support, YouTube).

For large music collections, using an SD card can help provide additional storage space on your Windows Phone. When adding music, focus on your favorite artists, albums, or playlists rather than copying your entire library which can take up significant storage. Use the Music app on your phone to easily play music you’ve added from various sources.

I hope this overview gave you some helpful options to consider when adding music to a Windows Phone. Please share any other tips that have worked for you in the comments below!