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kerry108 Author

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10 points

how do i download mp3 to my ipad? I don't have another computer to synch to. It is my only computer device.

how do i download mp3 to my ipad if I don't have another computer or iPhone to synch it with to transfer? It is my only "computer device." I can't open zip files that others have sent me on my iPad and I can't listen to streaming audio off of others websites. I also cant download mp3 off of others' websites. I am taking an online course and the lessons are posted as mp3 and I can't get to them. Please help!

Thank you.

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Posted on Apr 4, 2012 8:36 AM

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Lillyalice

Level 1

4 points

Posted on Jan 13, 2017 1:53 PM

Yes you absolutley can! Ive found way to do EVERYTHING plus more that one would typically "only be able do from computer/windows/android etc..."

Best bet-search app store for podcast player, alot free and almost all allows to upload any other audio AND media downloads from ANYWERE. As does dropbox

~Michelle

*if need specific help, email me at ****

I have used/tried thousands of apps, and self learned thru trial/error, & tons wasted money lol, what works and how and what wont. Only thing i cant help with is anything "game" related.

*I can even tell you how get almost anything free!

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ronald o

Level 1

9 points

Sep 24, 2013 10:48 PM in response to Stargazer250

First of all, as suggested above, you will need Dropbox and an account. Get that done first.

Whence Dropbox is installed and setup, navigate to the mp3 file, tap and hold the link and a pop up will display list of options, including save to Dropbox.

Another method is to install iCab mobile: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icab-mobile-web-browser/id308111628?mt=8

iCab mobile will let you download mp3 files directly onto your iPad and store them there. Additionally, you can play back mp3 files within iCab.

Further, iCab offers Dropbox integration, which brings us back to the top.

Oct 4, 2016 9:28 PM in response to Menel

This did not work for me. I downloaded Drop Box onto iPhone. From iPhone, visited my website where I have uploaded MP3 files and installed a "DOWNLOAD" plug in so that users of my site (members of my choir) can download and listen to recorded training track (MP3s) on their iphones. When I click "Download" button, i get a fleeting pop-up message saying my file will download soon. Then no apparernt action. When I look in the Drop Box, no Mp3 files have been downloaded. When I go back to the music player / download, I select & copy the url address and save THAT to drop box. When I ope drop box and serach for the MP3 file, all that I can access is the url address which links back to my website.

BTW - Droid users have no problem. They just click the download button and the file plays on Google Play and shows up in their Downloads folder (on home page) for access any time.

Ralph 43

Level 1

4 points

Nov 2, 2016 1:56 PM in response to kerry108

How do I don't load a sermon that was preached on another website and where does it go on my iPad like for instance go to Desiring God pick a sermon download it and then find it on my iPad

Dr. Suds

Level 1

4 points

May 26, 2017 5:14 PM in response to Lungfixer

I agree. I dislike the amount of money Apple spends on making sure you don't get features. As a tech, this infuriates me.

deni w

Level 1

12 points

Aug 19, 2017 7:18 AM in response to Peter Blackburn

Files HD works for me to download mp3s. Also if in a zip file, I use zip viewer and upload from there to Dropbox where I can set it to play offline. Hope that helps.

how do i download mp3 to my ipad? I don't have another computer to synch to. It is my only computer device.