This is the #1 reason why I don’t buy Apple anymore. But if there was an easy private way, I’d be open to getting Apple products again.

I simply want to transfer files from my PC to my iPad without any companies collecting info about the files, such as legally acquired mp3 files that dumb corporations will think are pirated.

What are the ways to do this?

    • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zipOP
      27·
      5 months ago

      You can just do that on a Windows PC???

      Edit: I thought you could only do it through iTunes on Macs for only extremely limited file types, or through cloud methods.

      • just some guy@sh.itjust.works
        9·
        5 months ago

        Apple opened up windows support drastically a while back. I’ve also never had iTunes (now Music) care about the source of an mp3. Everytime I imported mp3s of my old CDs, it did it with no fuss about where I got them. So even if you need to use the app to transfer, where you got the files won’t be questioned by the software/apple.

    • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zipOP
      37·
      5 months ago

      Okay. What about Linux to iPad? I have a dual boot with Linux set up, and it’s not like Microsoft can read all your files in your computer yet. If you have evidence to the contrary, please let me know.

        • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zipOP
          36·
          5 months ago

          I’ve tried it, albeit several years ago when things were different.

          Other people might have the questions that I do, and putting the information in a publicly accessible forum is a good idea to preserve that information.

  • kalle@feddit.de
    7·
    5 months ago

    Using a USB Drive with a Lightning/USB-C Connector

    • Copy files from your PC to a USB drive.
    • Connect the USB drive to your iPad using a compatible adapter (Lightning to USB or USB-C to USB).
    • Open the Files app on your iPad.
    • Navigate to the USB drive and copy the files to your iPad
  • hedgehog@ttrpg.network
    6·
    5 months ago

    One option I haven’t seen yet: You can set up a local file share on Windows or Linux and connect to it via the Files app.