How do I transfer purchases from my iPhone to a computer / iTunes?

How do I transfer purchases from my iPhone to a computer / iTunes?

Content you've purchased or installed for free from the App Store and iTunes on your iPhone might not be transferred automatically to the iTunes library on your computer. To make sure all of your media and apps are properly backed up, you can transfer purchases manually before backing up and syncing your iPhone. To transfer purchases to your computer follow these steps:

1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes.
2. Make sure that iTunes is authorized and you are logged into your account. From the top menu choose Store -> Sign In. To authorize the computer for use with your account select Store -> Authorize This Computer.
3. From the left menu under DEVICES right-click on the name of your iPhone (Windows) or Control-click (Mac) to display the shortcut menu.
4. Choose the Transfer Purchases from iPhone option.

ITunes will copy all purchased music, apps and other content to the computer.

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Ted replied on

For non-purchased content I used a program called TouchCopy, worked great! It's a free demo download here...
http://www.wideanglesoftware.com/touchcopy/

Dara Conor replied on

You need to connect the device and go to File>Transfer Purchases in iTunes. You'll find more information in this article on how to transfer them to the computer: iTunes
Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
www.ipad-converters.org/iphone-to-mac-transfer/

Anonymous replied on

where the hell is the file button?! Since iTunes has been updated I don't have a file button

Anonymous replied on

I had this question too, until I tried the ALT button to bring up the menu, Files is one item. Click on the line under 'F' in 'File' to see the drop-down menu. Choose 'Devices' and then 'Transfer Purchase from ...". The bar at the top of iTunes will then show 'Transferring Purchases ...' and counts the apps as they are transferred so you can see where you are in the transfer.

Anonymous replied on

Yes, iTunes is common tool iPhone users can use to get purchases from iPhone to computer, but not for non-purchased items, such as some CD songs you synced from another computer. Apple doesn't provide some methods to do this in a better way. And if you are trying to get non-purchased items to computer, you can try some tool such as AnyTrans: http://www.imobie.com/anytrans/

Adam Macce replied on

Simplest way is to use Migration Assistant on your computer to copy your old computer account to the new computer.
Everything will be copied over and your iPhone will sync same as it did.
See this -> Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support
https://to.ly/17QZp

Anonymous replied on

Thank you for the correct instructions

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Jeff replied on

I've tried the steps outlined above and I continue to receive a message that I have purchased content on my Iphone that should be transferred prior to updating my iOS to 6.0.1. Can anyone help with this?

Christian Hannah replied on

Personally, there are many ways to transfer purchases from iPhone to computer / iTunes, but I really think high of iPhone Transfer and I believe that it is a good choice for you. Of course, you can achieve it by connect your iPhone devices to PC via USB cable and copy purchases you like to PC/iTunes directly.

Christian Hannah replied on

You may have some problem in transferring purchases from iPhone to PC/iTunes.
Don't worry, just find answer follow the link below.
https://www.recovery-android.com/ios-to-itunes/transfer-music-from-ipod.html

Cassie replied on

If you purchased items from the iTunes Store and the only place you have them stored is on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, you can transfer them to any computer that is authorized for your iTunes Store account. This feature adds an extra layer of protection against losing your valued purchases.

According the the iTunes wifi store website (http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/wifistore.html):

If you want to transfer iTunes Store purchases from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer, be sure to authorize the computer before connecting the device. To authorize, follow these steps:

1. Open iTunes.
2. From the Store menu, choose Authorize Computer.
3. In the dialog that appears, the Apple ID button is selected by default. If you have an AOL account, select AOL.
4. Enter your Apple ID or AOL screen name and password, and then click the Authorize button.

If the iTunes Store purchases on your device were purchased with multiple accounts, you will need to authorize the computer for each one.

Still confused? Read this article: http://www.vibosoft.com/ios/transfer-music-from-iphone-to-itunes-library.html

Anonymous replied on

Then how to transfer apps from iPhone to iTunes if the apps are non-purchased?
I've found a related article on this issue.
http://www.leawo.com/knowledge/how-to-transfer-apps-from-iphone-to-itunes.html

JosephBaker replied on

You can also transfer music from iPhone to iTunes with iPhone Transfer without any restrictions.
You can read the guide on How to Transfer Music from iPhone to iTunes
http://www.transphone.net/ios-transfer/music-from-iphone-to-itunes.html

JosephBaker replied on

You can also transfer music from iPhone to iTunes with iPhone Transfer without any restrictions.
You can read the guide on How to Transfer Music from iPhone to iTunes
http://www.transphone.net/ios-transfer/music-from-iphone-to-itunes.html

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Flagrante Delicto replied on

I have done all of the above. My computer is authorized. However, I still cannot transferitems purhased from on my iPhone 5 to my iTunes library. Really frustrating.

Anonymous replied on

I am having the same problem transferring songs from my iPod to my new laptop. I have tried transferring from my old computer, too, but about 100 songs just will not transfer. It is very frustrating. I have finally obtained a tech support phone number from the Apple site (this in itself was frustrating), so I'll be calling soon and will post the results.

H Vyas replied on

The easiest way to transfer iphone Apps.to other computer or mac..

1--- Open itunes.
2--- Open Apps.
3--- Go to edit and select all.
4--- Make a new folder on your desk top.
5--- Drag all selected apps. to new folder.
6--- copy it on a pen drive or disc.
7--- take where ever you want.
8--- again copy/ pest it in other computer"s itunes

Simple is'n it?

N.padmanabhan replied on

My iPhone not download

Anonymous replied on

Its very simple.. Click on the top left scroll down and show menu bar if its hidden... Then click file, then click device and the click transfer purchase

Anonymous replied on

It is still not working. Newly purchased songs will not transfer to my iTunes library & I have tried all of the above.

Anonymous replied on

I am using Leawo iTransfer,an excellent program.maybe you can follow the video guide below:

How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer without iTunes

Anonymous replied on

I am using Leawo iTransfer,an excellent program.maybe you can follow the video guide below:

How to Transfer Music from iPhone to Computer without iTunes

awildaloyd replied on

It is possible to transfer purchases from your iPhone to computer if you are using this method:
http://www.recovery-ipad.com/iphone-transfer.html

KelsiRas replied on

I googled for a long time to find out what's the better way to transfer music from iPhone to computer, the above mentioned way helped, and FonePaw iOS Transfer is better I think.
http://www.fonepaw.com/tutorials/transfer-iphone-music-to-itunes.html

Bruce replied on

I have tried all of this several times and iTunes still does not display apps on my iPhone or iPad
in the left hand box.

sravan replied on

In my iphone the purshased and downloaded apps are not transfer to itunes of version 13.0.432
plese give me the solution

Zuherena replied on

I bought apps outside Applle store and they don't appear on the sync. I've tried transfer purchases but it doesn't work. Any ideas?

Matthew Mikulus replied on

My IPhone screen is cracked and I cannot xfer my music to ITunes because I can't turn my "Find my IPhone" App off. Any suggestions?

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