How to play my own MP3 files (not purchased from Apple) on iPhone?

I have 100's of existing MP3 files which I have purchased legitimately from non-Apple sources. I have been able to play these files with no issue on Android and BlackBerry, but so far it seems impossible to play them on an iPhone device. Using a 3rd party SFTP client, I am able to download these MP3 files into the Files area on the iPhone, but no player I have tried is able to see them.

Can MP3 files obtained (legitimately) from non-Apple purchases be imported to and played on an iPhone, and if so, how?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 31, 2019 8:11 AM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Dec 31, 2019 8:14 AM

You import the files to iTunes on your computer, then sync them to the phone.

They will play in the native Music app.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201253

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deputycleric Author

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Dec 31, 2019 9:10 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

Presumably Apple does some monitoring. If so, that message is for them. And, of course, for others out there who may be googling for the same solution.

Dec 31, 2019 9:30 AM in response to deputycleric

Apple is not monitoring this thread. This is a user to user only forum. There are Forum Hosts, who do monitor this forum for violation of Terms of Use.

Dec 31, 2019 8:57 AM in response to deputycleric

Sorry, you either need a Windows PC or Mac. You can only sync your local music to your phone using iTunes.

Phil0124

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Dec 31, 2019 9:24 AM in response to deputycleric

There are ways to do what you want as explained above.

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How to play my own MP3 files (not purchased from Apple) on iPhone?