How to transfer files to iPad from PC privately?
from SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip to apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 15:40
https://lemmy.zip/post/17472725

This is the #1 reason why I don’t buy Apple anymore. But if there was an easy private way, I’d be open to getting Apple products again.

I simply want to transfer files from my PC to my iPad without any companies collecting info about the files, such as legally acquired mp3 files that dumb corporations will think are pirated.

What are the ways to do this?

#apple_enthusiast

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[deleted] on 16 Jun 15:45 next collapse

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SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip on 16 Jun 15:50 collapse

You can just do that on a Windows PC???

Edit: I thought you could only do it through iTunes on Macs for only extremely limited file types, or through cloud methods.

tophneal@sh.itjust.works on 16 Jun 16:07 collapse

Apple opened up windows support drastically a while back. I’ve also never had iTunes (now Music) care about the source of an mp3. Everytime I imported mp3s of my old CDs, it did it with no fuss about where I got them. So even if you need to use the app to transfer, where you got the files won’t be questioned by the software/apple.

kalle@feddit.de on 16 Jun 16:12 next collapse

Using a USB Drive with a Lightning/USB-C Connector

  • Copy files from your PC to a USB drive.
  • Connect the USB drive to your iPad using a compatible adapter (Lightning to USB or USB-C to USB).
  • Open the Files app on your iPad.
  • Navigate to the USB drive and copy the files to your iPad
zhenbo_endle@lemmy.ca on 16 Jun 16:39 next collapse

KDE Connect: kdeconnect.kde.org

I also use Resilio Sync. It’s not open source software, but it’s self-hosted www.resilio.com

There are also open source sync services, like nextcloud or syncthing

jorge@feddit.cl on 16 Jun 17:07 next collapse

LocalSend: localsend.org

almar_quigley@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 17:10 next collapse

OP - complains about privacy while using windows and blames Apple….

SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip on 16 Jun 18:14 collapse

Okay. What about Linux to iPad? I have a dual boot with Linux set up, and it’s not like Microsoft can read all your files in your computer yet. If you have evidence to the contrary, please let me know.

[deleted] on 16 Jun 18:54 collapse

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SuperSpruce@lemmy.zip on 16 Jun 19:09 collapse

I’ve tried it, albeit several years ago when things were different.

Other people might have the questions that I do, and putting the information in a publicly accessible forum is a good idea to preserve that information.

[deleted] on 16 Jun 22:03 collapse

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deranger@sh.itjust.works on 16 Jun 18:05 next collapse

Connect with a USB cable or use a thumb drive to go between the two. It’s really simple.

Nogami@lemmy.world on 16 Jun 20:33 next collapse

A USB drive? Shit ain’t rocket science.

hedgehog@ttrpg.network on 16 Jun 21:43 next collapse

One option I haven’t seen yet: You can set up a local file share on Windows or Linux and connect to it via the Files app.

nokturne213@sopuli.xyz on 17 Jun 00:53 next collapse

I used to use airdrop to move files from my iPad to my pc before I dropped Microsoft.

BearOfaTime@lemm.ee on 17 Jun 07:05 collapse

Syncthing on PC, Möbius on iOS.