I- Tunes onto a Driod

chachee52 · 01-22-2012, 07:27 AM

So I am a "have to buy CD" person. I love taking the CD and looking at the insert book while I listen to new music. I have only ever bought one album on I-tunes. I have been taking my CDs and uploading them to a hard drive to save them.
I'm heading on a trip and thought that I'd transfer some of my music onto my Droid (Lg Thunderbolt to be exact). I have all the music onto my SD card, but the only thing that won't show up on the music program is the one I-tunes album. It is also the only music that when I look at the properties is "protected".
What am I missing here? Can this album not play on my Droid? they are all MPEG4 files so I don't see why it can't except it being protected.
Thanks for any help.

irratebass · 01-22-2012, 07:46 AM

Try Double Twist, it's basically an I-pod for your droid. You have to go onto http://doubletwist.com/ and synch it to your phone, I have had no problems with it. It's free unless you want album art then there is a fee. Let me know if you have any problems.

Fordman4ever · 01-22-2012, 08:47 AM

or try google music. you get all of your music and it doesn't take up any space on your phone.

irratebass · 01-22-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

or try google music. you get all of your music and it doesn't take up any space on your phone.

never knew this or heard of it thanks for the info.

Thrak · 01-22-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

or try google music. you get all of your music and it doesn't take up any space on your phone.

assuming you have an internet connection... in a 2G area? Wont work well... looking to listen on that long plane trip? Have to pony up for the in-flight internet...

Otherwise, you still store stuff on your phone.

I use a program called Cubed (superscript-3 in the market) and love it, even has an EQ. Free album art and can use local pics or internet for the art source.

To get around your m4p issue from iTunes, google how to convert m4p to mp3, theres alot of free programs that will do that.

And fwiw, you have an Android phone, not a Droid. A Droid is a line of phones from Motorola... I hate that they did that, it causes so much confusion.

chachee52 · 01-22-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

And fwiw, you have an Android phone, not a Droid. A Droid is a line of phones from Motorola... I hate that they did that, it causes so much confusion.

Your right, sorry!!! My bad

I will try to download another program. Was trying to avoid another program but looks like that's what I'm going to have to do. Is there an I-tunes program? Maybe I'll look into that too.
Thanks guys!! Looks like I'll do a little research before the football games today.

MikeyC · 01-22-2012, 11:26 AM

It doesn't matter what type of app you use to play the music. The problem is that you're trying to play an MPEG-4 protected file. You need to convert it to an MP3 and then it's easy to play. There are programs on the internet you can use to do this they cost around $40. Since you only have 1 album to convert you can just burn the songs onto a blank CD and then re-load them to iTunes as MP3 files off of the CD. The downside to this method is then you'll have to type in the name, artist, and album info for each song. I recently did this for a couple hundred songs when I switched from an iPhone to a Droid. It was a major hassle for that many songs and I should have just bought some software. If it was just one album it should be no problem.

Chainsaw13 · 01-22-2012, 12:17 PM

You can select the songs in iTunes and have it create mp3 versions. Select then right click, select create mp3. Then just copy to your phone.

chachee52 · 01-22-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

It doesn't matter what type of app you use to play the music. The problem is that you're trying to play an MPEG-4 protected file. You need to convert it to an MP3 and then it's easy to play. There are programs on the internet you can use to do this they cost around $40. Since you only have 1 album to convert you can just burn the songs onto a blank CD and then re-load them to iTunes as MP3 files off of the CD. The downside to this method is then you'll have to type in the name, artist, and album info for each song. I recently did this for a couple hundred songs when I switched from an iPhone to a Droid. It was a major hassle for that many songs and I should have just bought some software. If it was just one album it should be no problem.

I found out that the player program didn't work. there was a converter program that had a trial version that transfered the first 3min of each song. The good news was it was a Dropkick album so none of the songs were 3min!!! This did work. the CD burning sounds like a good idea too.

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

You can select the songs in iTunes and have it create mp3 versions. Select then right click, select create mp3. Then just copy to your phone.

I tried this and didn't seem to do the trick. Don't know if I did it wrong, but I couldn't get it to work on the phone.

Just another reason i hate Apple!!!

MikeyC · 01-22-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

You can select the songs in iTunes and have it create mp3 versions. Select then right click, select create mp3. Then just copy to your phone.

You can't do this with protected MP4's only unprotected ones. When iTunes first opened up they were selling only protected MP4 files to quell the anti-piracy histerics going on in the record industry after the whole Napster thing. Later everyone relaxed and now they sell unprotected MP4's. When Apple made the change you could convert your protected files to unprotected ones for a discounted rate.

Chainsaw13 · 01-22-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

You can't do this with protected MP4's only unprotected ones. When iTunes first opened up they were selling only protected MP4 files to quell the anti-piracy histerics going on in the record industry after the whole Napster thing. Later everyone relaxed and now they sell unprotected MP4's. When Apple made the change you could convert your protected files to unprotected ones for a discounted rate.

Ah, forgot about this. You could always burn the tracks to a cd, then use any program to rip to mp3.

01-22-2012, 07:11 PM

Get an Iphone.

MikeyC · 01-22-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by goomer

Get an Iphone.

Why would anyone want an iPhone when they could have a Droid. Android is a far superior operating system.

chachee52 · 01-23-2012, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by goomer

Get an Iphone.

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

Why would anyone want an iPhone when they could have a Droid. Android is a far superior operating system.

I second Mikey. If you missed one of the earlier posts of mine: "Just another reason for me to hate Apple!!"
Plus the new I-phone isn't even 4G.

Thrak · 01-23-2012, 05:38 AM

Actually, nothing in the US is 4G...

I hate apple, but the dual antenna '3G' speed of the new 4S is really impressive from a technology standpoint.

MikeyC · 01-23-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thrak

Actually, nothing in the US is 4G...

I hate apple, but the dual antenna '3G' speed of the new 4S is really impressive from a technology standpoint.

Tell that to my Samsung Droid Charge on the Verizon LTE 4G network. I've run speed tests on it several times and it's around 10 times faster than the 3G network.

chachee52 · 01-23-2012, 05:10 PM

My LG Thunderbolt is also running 4g. And my patient is the one that is setting up the
4g network in the area, ao I don't know what you mean by "Nothing in the US is 4G"

backwoods357 · 01-23-2012, 07:58 PM

Anyone here using At&t LTE? I read the initial deployment was blazing fast, but on the other hand so was 3g when it first dropped (relatively). I hope once it gets saturated it can still perform. I know Verizon's LTE here in ATL is amazing.

Thrak · 01-24-2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

Tell that to my Samsung Droid Charge on the Verizon LTE 4G network. I've run speed tests on it several times and it's around 10 times faster than the 3G network.

That still doesnt make it 4G, it makes it faster than 3G.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...iemTP5_a8DrlPg

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-201...gh-4g-baloney/

4G is 100mbps, which none of the carriers are even close to. Anyone who tells you different is either spouting their marketing bs, or is uninformed.

ktblunden · 01-24-2012, 07:23 AM

This is the problem the music industry is having with the digital format. They refuse to adapt to it. When you buy a product you should be able to use it however you see fit, but unfortunately they see the digital format as an excuse to lock you into only being able to play the file on one device. Thus you have an entire market created for breaking the copy protection on files so people can play them on another device or burn them to a CD to listen to in the car. I understand they're trying to limit piracy, but treating your customers as criminals is not the answer.

01-22-2012, 07:27 AM	#1
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	I- Tunes onto a Driod So I am a "have to buy CD" person. I love taking the CD and looking at the insert book while I listen to new music. I have only ever bought one album on I-tunes. I have been taking my CDs and uploading them to a hard drive to save them. I'm heading on a trip and thought that I'd transfer some of my music onto my Droid (Lg Thunderbolt to be exact). I have all the music onto my SD card, but the only thing that won't show up on the music program is the one I-tunes album. It is also the only music that when I look at the properties is "protected". What am I missing here? Can this album not play on my Droid? they are all MPEG4 files so I don't see why it can't except it being protected. Thanks for any help. __________________

01-22-2012, 07:46 AM	#2
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod Try Double Twist, it's basically an I-pod for your droid. You have to go onto http://doubletwist.com/ and synch it to your phone, I have had no problems with it. It's free unless you want album art then there is a fee. Let me know if you have any problems. __________________

01-22-2012, 08:47 AM	#3
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod or try google music. you get all of your music and it doesn't take up any space on your phone. __________________

01-22-2012, 11:26 AM	#7
MikeyC member of the CA MINYAN Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,782 Trading: (11)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod It doesn't matter what type of app you use to play the music. The problem is that you're trying to play an MPEG-4 protected file. You need to convert it to an MP3 and then it's easy to play. There are programs on the internet you can use to do this they cost around $40. Since you only have 1 album to convert you can just burn the songs onto a blank CD and then re-load them to iTunes as MP3 files off of the CD. The downside to this method is then you'll have to type in the name, artist, and album info for each song. I recently did this for a couple hundred songs when I switched from an iPhone to a Droid. It was a major hassle for that many songs and I should have just bought some software. If it was just one album it should be no problem. __________________ I think Pandora's box was actually a humidor!

01-22-2012, 12:17 PM	#8
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,045 Trading: (96)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod You can select the songs in iTunes and have it create mp3 versions. Select then right click, select create mp3. Then just copy to your phone. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

01-22-2012, 07:11 PM	#12
goomer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod Get an Iphone.

01-23-2012, 05:38 AM	#15
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod Actually, nothing in the US is 4G... I hate apple, but the dual antenna '3G' speed of the new 4S is really impressive from a technology standpoint.

01-23-2012, 05:10 PM	#17
chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod My LG Thunderbolt is also running 4g. And my patient is the one that is setting up the 4g network in the area, ao I don't know what you mean by "Nothing in the US is 4G" __________________

01-23-2012, 07:58 PM	#18
backwoods357 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Jorgen Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 349 Trading: (14)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod Anyone here using At&t LTE? I read the initial deployment was blazing fast, but on the other hand so was 3g when it first dropped (relatively). I hope once it gets saturated it can still perform. I know Verizon's LTE here in ATL is amazing.

01-24-2012, 07:23 AM	#20
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: I- Tunes onto a Driod This is the problem the music industry is having with the digital format. They refuse to adapt to it. When you buy a product you should be able to use it however you see fit, but unfortunately they see the digital format as an excuse to lock you into only being able to play the file on one device. Thus you have an entire market created for breaking the copy protection on files so people can play them on another device or burn them to a CD to listen to in the car. I understand they're trying to limit piracy, but treating your customers as criminals is not the answer.