How do I download an mp3 from Dropbox to ipad?

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How do I download an mp3 from Dropbox to ipad?

I am fairly new to iPad and not enjoying it. I just need to know how to simply download mp3s form Dropbox to iPad, that's all. I keep getting told to use AirDrop, but I know nothing about it. My wife says it's part of icloud. Is it? I can't find it.

My attempt to download an mp3 to my ipad started with clicking the mp3 file, which made it play. So I paused it and hit the square with upward pointing arrow (it's probably got a name, but I don't know it). This revealed a pop up headed 'Airdrop'. 'Share instantly with people nearby".....etc. I don't want to share this file, I just want to download it. I tried moving the file into a folder, but the Dropbox app on iPad seems very limited.

What is the easiest way to transfer files frp MBP to ipad?

All suggestions gratefully received.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1), Firefox 26

Posted on Jan 23, 2014 4:23 AM

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Answer 1

k99ward

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Mar 22, 2017 3:44 PM in response to PeterUK

I am sure that there are several ways to download from Dropbox but I like the iTransfer Pro app best. It not only downloads files from Dropbox but from several other Cloud storage places as well. It does need to be the Pro version and not the free version as that only tells you to get the Pro version these days. Happy downloading. iTransfer Pro is very reliable and it is one of my favourite apps.

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Answer 2

Jan 23, 2014 4:32 AM in response to PeterUK

You cant download songs to iPad's music library using any apps. You can only sync using itunes.

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Diavonex

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Jan 23, 2014 4:34 AM in response to PeterUK

Tap the square with the arrow pointing up while playing the song (tap to enlarge image)

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Sep 7, 2015 4:01 AM in response to Diavonex

That only downloads the song into a 3rd party app and not to the iPad's music library.

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Diavonex

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Jan 23, 2014 4:47 AM in response to PeterUK

You can download Free Music Download to save the MP3 on iPad.

https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/free-music-download-pro-plus/id583840107?mt=8

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PeterUK Author

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Jan 23, 2014 5:02 AM in response to Diavonex

Hi D,

I did as you suggested, while the song was playing, but as I said, I get this annoying AirDrop window appearing. The icons it contains are: Messages, Mail, Twitter, Facebook, Copy Link and Open in... So I hit 'Open in' and all that happens is another AirDrop window appears containing the text, "Share instantly with people nearby. If they do not appear automatically, ask them to open Control Center and turn on AirDrop."

From waht Sanmannyer says, Free Music Download Plus isn't what I want either.

So rather than using Dropbox, is there a way to put my mp3 files onto my iPad? From itunes, maybe? Would that be via USB or bluetooth?

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Answer 7

Jan 23, 2014 5:30 AM in response to PeterUK

Yes. If you are running iTunes on a computer you can import the file into iTunes and then sync it to the iPad. This will place it in the Music app.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

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