Copying files from a PC to an iphone

[gatorknights]

How the hell do you do it? I have an iphone 4s. It was easy to do with the driod, but I can't see how you do it with the iphone. Customer (lack of) service isn't any help. Thanks in advance.

[orangeblueorangeblue]

I'm sure there's a standard file transfer method, but you could always just use dropbox.

[SteelGator]

Unfortunately, the only "standard" method with the iPhone is through iTunes. Apple tightly controls their devices and what goes on them.

Even something as simple as "Hey, I have this cool MP3 that I want to copy over and use as a custom ringtone" is a ridiculously obtuse procedure. On my Blackberry it was pretty simple: plug in phone, open up phone in my computer, copy MP3 to ringtone folder.

[gatorknights]

Originally Posted by orangeblueorangeblue

I'm sure there's a standard file transfer method, but you could always just use dropbox.

What is dropbox?

[gtwood]

You can also email it.

[LakeGator]

Originally Posted by gatorknights

What is dropbox?

Dropbox (click for a good time) is a ‘cloud based’ (isn't EVERYTHING these days?) file storage system that allows you and other people to upload files to the dropbox area. You can load from one device and download to another so it does offer a free and easy way to transfer the files. It also allows you to have shared folders so you can share files with other people.

[gtwood]

Dropbox is awesome. Highly recommended. It's a great way to sync documents across multiple devices. You can also create shared folders with other users on dropbox. I've been using it since 2010 and it's been rock solid.