Q: File Transfer - iPhone to Mac
Is there anyway to connect the iPhone to the computer and transfer files? It's beyond me how Apple doesn't incorporate a File Explorer into iOS. It's one of the main reasons I'm switching to an Android when my contract ends. Anyways, I was reading somewhere that there's something called jail break, and it allows u to view/transfer iPhone files on the computer. Is this a complicated procedure? Please Help!!!!
Thanks,
-Adam
iPhone 5s, iOS 8.4
Posted on Sep 6, 2015 4:25 PM
adam79 wrote:
Do you need to use GoodReader just when downloading something from the apple downloads page? I never knew that iphone blocked downloads from that page (I never tried). OS X updates aren't the only thing I'd be downloading.
Also, does GR act like a file explorer? I'm just trying to figure out how I'd transfer the file to my computer once downloaded. I have an app called FileManager, but I don't think I have access to the files in it when syncing to iTunes.
I used GoodReader because I had it handy & knew it could 'download from a URL'. Getting the URL is tricky on Apple.com…
For mobile Safari you need to refresh as a 'desktop' site…
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/06/19/ios-8-safari-request-desktop-site/
GoodReader has the ability to store & manage files in folders. You can browse the content on the device or extract files via iTunes sharing. it is not able to 'explore' the entire device because of the sandbox limitations, however it is enough for what you explained earlier.
Is FileManager this app…
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/file-manager-free/id479295290?mt=8
It's features note …
- Supports iTunes USB File Sharing
- Transfer files from your PC/Mac using Wi-Fi
Either of those should allow access to downloaded files to a PC/Mac.
Can you see the 'file sharing' section in iTunes when the device is connected? It is under the list of apps to be synced to the device.
Posted on Sep 7, 2015 2:34 PM
