Itunes music to Droid phone

[jpappy789]

I've been moving over music onto my phone using the iSynchr app, however I didn't realize Droids were unable to store the DRM files. So I was only able to transfer less than half of what I had intended.

All I can find when I search for DRM-removers is software that would cost me 20-40 bucks. Does anyone have a cheaper way to go around this? Thanks.

 

[countryboy]

Try Salling Media. It's not free but cheap. If you wanted free you should have purchased an Iphone. :duh:

 

[Zaffy]

I've never bought from itunes, but doubletwist might be an app to try. I don't think it strips the drm but it supposed to sync the libraries.

http://www.doubletwist.com/

Try Salling Media. It's not free but cheap. If you wanted free you should have purchased an Iphone. :duh:

That does not compute.

 

[oo7genie]

A quick Google search shows that there are free methods available if you use your PC as the middleman. Move your iTunes files to your PC, use the free DRM removal software available for PC, then move them to your Droid, or wherever else you want to play them.

If you wanted free you should have purchased an Iphone. :duh:

You should not have to be shackled to a certain companies products just to have the ability to play digital media that you own. That's a problem with the way Apple does business, not a reason to continue shoveling money at them, and as long as people keep forking over the dough that's how they will continue to do things. One of the many reasons I never got involved in the iCraze to begin with. Now that Android has a significant (larger based on OS) peice of the pie, perhaps Apple will see the light. But I doubt it.

 

[nerdyrcdriver]

I am not sure exactly where the files were located, but I swear I found where the itunes music files are stored. If you find that, and they are in a compatible format it would be easy to just copy them over to the phone with the usb cable.

 

[oo7genie]

The problem isn't finding the files, it's that they're a non-compatible format. iTunes DRM files are proprietary, meaning they can only be played through iTunes (and possibly other Apple software?). To be used elsewhere, the DRM must be stripped from them to turn them into normal media files playable through any media player.

 

[countryboy]

A quick Google search shows that there are free methods available if you use your PC as the middleman. Move your iTunes files to your PC, use the free DRM removal software available for PC, then move them to your Droid, or wherever else you want to play them.




You should not have to be shackled to a certain companies products just to have the ability to play digital media that you own. That's a problem with the way Apple does business, not a reason to continue shoveling money at them, and as long as people keep forking over the dough that's how they will continue to do things. One of the many reasons I never got involved in the iCraze to begin with. Now that Android has a significant (larger based on OS) peice of the pie, perhaps Apple will see the light. But I doubt it.

Why would you buy digital media from Apple? If you don't like Apple don't use Itunes. It's simple.

 

[jpappy789]

I didn't create this thread with the intention of debating which phone or music playback software I should or shouldn't use. I've been using iTunes for awhile now since I've only had iPods as an Mp3 device. Now it just doesn't make sense for me to use both that and my phone. I wasn't going to restrict my smart phone choice to an Apple just because of the music aspect.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. It must have just been late because I struck out trying to find any free DRM removal software. In Apples defense, I think the only issues are with songs purchased pre 2009 since they've removed the protection since then. My phone ended up with more songs than i thought, it just took time for the music app to find all the files.

 

[JRTStudio]

There are two methods for removing DRM that I prefer.

1.) Using a CD. While a little time consuming, this method is bulletproof.
2.) Sign up for iTunes Match. Match all your music. Then delete all of the "Protected AAC Files" from your library and then re-download them all DRM free from Apple using iTunes Match. Cancel iTunes Match and you are done.

Glad to hear you are happy with iSyncr though, just let us know if you run into any issues in the future.

-Justin
www.jrtstudio.com