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You'll have to use an app like iSyncr, but that should do everything you need.

Apple obviously only includes support for their own devices in iTunes itself (besides some random Creative and Rio players that they supported before the iPod's existence), but the library life itself is a simple XML file so these third party apps just use that.

I can't say enough positive about RocketPlayer/iSyncr for Android. Because it syncs playlists and counts directly through iTunes, it's as close to a seamless experience between my devices as I could hope, although the Wifi syncing is a little slower than I get with iTunes to iPad syncing.

> How do I get notifications from things like Facebook Messenger when the handset is locked?

Make sure you have background data enabled (for mobile data) and you should get the notifications while the device is locked.

> Is there some way to reduce this constant chugging? Or is this the price I pay for being so cheap?

Chugging? Like, lagging? If that is the case, then you may want to try to disable the "bloatware" (preinstalled apps that aren't required), in Settings > Apps > All, select an app that you wish to disable, uninstall any updates, then click disable (here is a list of bloatware for the Galaxy S6 that can be disabled, but should suffice for your J1).

>Can I play music I've bought from iTunes on this somehow?

You may want to look into iSyncr or similar applications.

You might consider my iSyncr app. It will allow you to sync your iTunes music and playlists to Android, and you can sync play-count and rating information back and forth if you want.

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http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr-iTunes-for-Android

I was in a similar situation to you a few years ago, I used iSyncr for a while after switching to Android. It kind of worked, but it wasn't a very well designed app. I also briefly tried doubleTwist but wasn't that impressed, I don't think the sync function was even as capable as iSyncr's. There are other apps, but I only used these two.

I haven't used these apps for several years so can't comment on how well they work now. I would take a look at the support pages for each app in order to get an idea of how suitable they are for you.

I think you'll struggle to recreate the exact same experience. I use Spotify and Smarter Playlists, but still miss the capabilities of the Smart Playlists feature in iTunes.

I hate to sound like a shill, but I used to use my phone for everything but music, and my iPod Nano for nothing but music... until I finally saw the light and switched to Spotify. I signed up for Spotify Premium in 2015 or so, and have only used the Nano once or twice since. It's just that much easier:

iPod: download a new album, check the tags & album art, import the files into iTunes, physically connect the Nano to my computer and sync the new album to it.

Spotify: search for "Chromatics", scroll down to the album I want and tap "Play" and\or "Save". As a bonus, all my albums and playlists are saved to my Spotify account, so if I want to listen to my tunes on my desktop, laptop, tablet or Android TV, I just open the app on the device and play the album.

You're right about the local music situation sucking on Android, though. I tried using iSyncr on my old phone: it wasn't awful, but it wasn't that great, especially in the Age of Spotify™.

au contraire mon frere, iSyncr can sync automatically with a Wifi sync interval! http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr/Tutorials/iTunes-Sync-Interval

If you need any help, we're here on Reddit, or contact us! http://www.jrtstudio.com/contact-us

iSyncr's the ticket! To get started:

WiFi : http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr/Tutorials/WiFi USB : http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr/Tutorials/USB/iSyncrDesktop

iSyncr is made with <3 by Redditors like you =)

I do this with my iTunes library and Samsung phone. You need iSyncr by JRT Studio. I use this in conjunction with their Rocket Music Player, which works far better than the music app that was bundled with my phone, and has a 10-band equalizer. In my case, Rocket Player is also great because it allows me to play my Apple Lossless tracks.

One caveat about isyncr is that it will show playlists to choose from, but you can't distinguish between playlists and playlist folders. Also, if there is more than one playlist with the same name, even if they are in different folders, and you select just one of them for syncing, they will all be synced to the phone. I sent feedback on this, so hopefully it will be fixed at some point.

In my case, there are times when I need to stop and restart the sync process several times because the process hangs. This may be unique to my having a Samsung device, or it might be because I have a large collection of music to sync, but I think it's because Android interferes with other music apps organization. My old Android devices did this as well.

It helps if you make sure iSyncr is up to date on your phone and iTunes machine. If it hangs a lot, check for updates. That's helped me a few times.

Maybe this app could help?

Otherwise, I would get the mp3 files on your computer somehow, move from the computer to a flash drive, and then plug the flash drive directly into your pixel to transfer.

This happened to me before. I had to rebuild my media database, you can follow the steps here (focus on the steps which tell you how to find it in Settings > Apps, don't worry about the rest): http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr/Tutorials/How-To-Refresh-Android-Media-Cache

From memory, it didn't take too long for my phone to repair the media database, but YMMV. And no, I didn't lose any media! But be cautious anyway, suggest backing up before you do this.

iSyncr. It's not free but it's one of the few apps I've bought that I feel were worth it. Widget syncs ratings back. Rocket Player (I don't use it) reverse syncs playlist updates. Works great with Google Play Music. http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr-iTunes-for-Android

I've used a couple of things to sync between iTunes and Android.

One is iSyncr. It will sync iTunes on your computer to Android. The catch is that you have to use their app to play the music.

Another is Doubletwist. They have a media player, and a sync app that can sync between iTunes and their app.

I'd recommend isyncr on the play store + the desktop program @ http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr-iTunes-for-Android. It reads playlists from your desktop itunes library and allows you to transfer them (including all the songs in it) directly to your phone via wifi or with a usb cable similar to itunes/iphone syncing. Its useful since all the files are stored locally so theres no online requirement.

I have the 4.99 paid version though and I dont remember the limitations of the free version.

I couldn't find an article but from memory iSyncr needs to be on both your computer and phone. For your computer you would download it from the JRT website. Then go into the iSyncr app on your phone and sync the correct library I had to just guess a fee times. Rocket player will find the music or you can do a rescan from the settings.

If you'd like to keep using iTunes and just want a hassle-free way to sync your existing library to an Android phone, iSyncr Pro works pretty well, in my experience.

Supports wireless transfers, playlists and metadata all carry over, and you don't have to spend time acclimating to a new platform if you don't want to. I don't use it nearly as often now with Spotify and Tidal taking care of my listening needs, but it's what I used when I was in the same situation.

I've never heard of iSyncr until this post but a quick google and it says it's free. Also the app on the market is free. Maybe im missing something?

As far as syncing contacts I would recommend using the cable that they gave you and just sync it directly from your phone.

You should also look up an app called isyncr since it would easily transfer your songs. I know they have a PC app, but unsure about apple version (I don't see why not). The only downside is the free version is extremely limited and you may need the paid one.

http://www.jrtstudio.com/iSyncr-iTunes-for-Android

Si c'était si simple..

Les musiques viennent de mon iTunes (donc de download illegal) et impossible de faite un simple transfert façon copier/coller : une fois sur le téléphone, GooglePlay ne les reconnait pas, il stock les musiques avec des noms génériques genre "02A45620A4754D00A4A1D0" et du coup reconnait pas mon "Laurie - Weekend".

Seule les musiques téléchargées par l'appli elle même pendant la lecture sont dispo en mode hors ligne.

Bref, j'vais rester sur isyncr en attendant.

isyncr is the app I use. The big advantage over other options I have tried is that WiFi Sync really works & it supports iTunes Smart Playlists.

I use PlayerPro as well. Nice, feature-rich player. Will automatically download album/artist art. My favorite feature though, is being able to sync with iTunes (via iSyncr). Playcount and rating synchronize fine as long as you spend the time setting it up first.