You signed up for Apple Music and want to download some songs so you can listen when you don't have an Internet connection. Yes, you can download tracks from Apple Music, but not every device can play them thanks to their built in copy protection. Since some devices don't get to come to the Apple Music party, The Mac Observer put together a list so you'll know before loading up on songs whether or not you have a device that can play them.
Not every Apple device supports Apple Music. Does yours?
Computers
Mac On the Mac you'll need iTunes 12.2 for Apple Music, which doesn't seem too bad because Apple supports that all the way back to OS X 10.7.5. But for Apple Music support you need OS X 10.9.5 or newer, which means you need to have OS X Mavericks or OS X Yosemite installed to play Apple Music tracks through streaming or as downloads.
Windows PC users need iTunes 12.2, too, just like Mac users. They also need Windows 7 or newer for Apple Music support.
Getting iTunes music onto your Android smartphone is easy. Consumer Reports tells you how to play Apple songs on your Android device. Hi, you can subscribe to Apple Music to play offline song on your Android phone. As far as I know, Apple Music offers a free three-month trial for everyone when they first subscribe.
iOS Devices
When Apple Music launched, iOS 8.4 was released adding support for the new streaming music service. That means you need an iOS 8-compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to get in on the action.
iPhone iPhone 4s and newer
Apple Music Android Not Downloading Songs
iPad iPad 2 and newer, iPad mini and newer
iPod touch 5th generation iPod touch
The stinger here is that only the most recent iPod touch model supports Apple Music since it's the only model that also supports iOS 8. If you don't have a current model, you're out of luck.
iPods
iPod nano NO
iPod shuffle NO
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Sorry, iPod owners. Apple Music isn't supported, and unless Apple pulls a surprise out of its hat, that won't change. Downloading Apple Music tracks for on the go listening simply isn't an option.
Apple Watch
Apple Watch The iOS 8.4 update you installed on your iPhone also included an Apple Music compatibility update for your Apple Watch. You can use the Music app on your iPhone to download songs that load onto your watch, which means you can go for a hike or a run without your iPhone and still listen to your favorite Apple Music tracks.
Apple TV
Apple TV Not yet
Apple TV doesn't support Apple Music yet, but that's going to change this fall. Apple said an update is on the way so you'll be able to stream music and listen to Beats 1 radio. Don't, however, expect to be able to download music to your Apple TV since it's designed to be a streaming-only device.
Apple Music For Android Will Not Download Songs On PcAndroid
Android Not yet
Here's a first for Apple: Android device support. Apple will be releasing an app this fall that brings Apple Music to mobile devices running Google's Android OS. There isn't any official word yet on which versions of Android will be supported.
To start using SyncMate you need to set it up first, this will require following a few simple steps. Other sessions will only take a click.
So, how to get iTunes music on Android with SyncMate?
2. Use Samsung Kies to Download Music from iTunes to your Android
Samsung Kies by Samsung is an app used to communicate between computers and devices that run different OS. It manages transferring music and other types of media from computer to Samsung Galaxy phones. All iTunes content and folders are synced to Samsung Kies, then you can transfer it to your phone. Below is a tutorial on how to do it, we’ll take a tutorial for Mac, but do note that the mechanism is pretty much the same for both Mac and Windows OS.
Step 1. Download Samsung Kies on Mac from Samsung official website, install and launch it.
Step 2. Connect your Samsung device to Mac using a USB cable. The system will detect it and display in the left sidebar of Kies window
Step 3. In the menu on the top click File > Import iTunes playlists to Library. Once Library directory opens, click New Playlist, you’ll find all your iTunes content there.
Step 4. Choose the songs you’d like to have on your phone and click Transfer to Device.
3. Transfer your iTunes tracks to Android phone in a classy way
If you used Android devices before, you might have heard about Android File Transfer. Download free 2go for android tablet. This freeware is available for download from Android.com.
Download and install the app, then connect your Samsung phone to Mac with the help of USB cable. Android File Transfer will open automatically to display your phone’s file tree.
Now you need to find the iTunes folder on your Mac, it is usually stored in iTunes Media directory – all your music should be there.
Drag-and-drop the tracks you need into the music folder in Android File Transfer.
4. Comparison table
It’s up to you to decide what way to choose, but here is a little comparison table to make it easier:
5. Frequently asked questions about Mac and Samsung Android synchronizationQ: I have to access Android-specific folders on Mac OS X - Is this possible?
A: Of course, you can. SyncMate offers syncing data between macOS and Samsung Android while also giving you the opportunity to mount Android as a Mac disk through the Mount Disk Option. Using this function, all the folders and files of your Android device, both external and internal, will be available in Finder.
Q: Are all Android phone versions supported?
A: All Samsung Android devices, as well as other manufacturers, that run Android above 4.x will be compatible with SyncMate. Our software communicates with the Operating System rather than the phone model.
Q: Will SyncMate do the job of the Samsung Kies for Mac or Android File Transfer?
A: Indeed, SyncMate is an excellent alternative for Android File Transfer Mac, giving you even more functions to work with. You will be able to transfer data between macOS and Android through the Mount Disk option that shows all your folder in Finder. And even more than that, you are given the possibility to sync data between the apps in Samsung and macOS. Regarding Samsung Kies for Mac - not sure it supports the latest Android versions, so we can’t advice it as a reliable sync solution for Mac OS X and Samsung.
Q: Can I Sync multiple Android devices with SyncMate?
A: SyncMate allows you to connect and sync as many Android tablets or phones as you wish with a macOS computer.
Q: Why not simply use Google services?
A: Even though the functionality of SyncMate is similar with the one of what Google services offer, it’s the flexibility that sets them apart. With Google services you are forced to update the data across all the devices that are connected to the Google account while SyncMate gives you the option to choose the exact device or account that will be synced. Also, using SyncMate allows you to choose a specific group of contacts or a folder to transfer from Mac OS to Android. Another strong feature for the SyncMate is the fact that it allows you to select the direction of sync for each plugin - bi-directional, Android to Mac or Mac to Android - while Google services only offer bidirectional syncing.
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