Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 7

I can't play music - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

Cause 4 of 4: The audio file is damaged

In some instances, audio files may be damaged when downloaded from the internet and transferred to your tablet. If the audio file is damaged, you can't play the audio file on your tablet.

Solution: Try downloading the audio file again. Then you can transfer the audio file to your tablet.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7
Step 1 of 17

Install iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.

Step 2 of 17

Connect your tablet and computer

Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Step 3 of 17

Connect your tablet and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7
Step 4 of 17

Select option

Select one of the following options:
Transfer files from your computer to your tablet, go to 3a.
Transfer files from your tablet to your computer, go to 3b.

Step 5 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

You need to add your files to the iTunes library.
Click File.

Step 6 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

To add one file at a time:
Click Add File to Library....

Step 7 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Go to the required file in your computer's file system.

Step 8 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click Open.

Step 9 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

To add a folder:
Click Add Folder to Library....

Step 10 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Go to the required folder in your computer's file system.

Step 11 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click Select Folder.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically.

Step 12 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

To start the transfer manually:
Click iPad.

Step 13 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click the required category.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.

Step 14 of 17

3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

Click Apply.

Step 15 of 17

3b -- Transfer files from your tablet to your computer

Click File.

Step 16 of 17

3b -- Transfer files from your tablet to your computer

Click Devices.

Step 17 of 17

3b -- Transfer files from your tablet to your computer

Click Transfer Purchases from .

1 Install iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

2 Connect your tablet and computer

Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

3 Select option

Select one of the following options:
Transfer files from your computer to your tablet, go to 3a.
Transfer files from your tablet to your computer, go to 3b.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

4 3a - Transfer files from your computer to your tablet

You need to add your files to the iTunes library.
Click File.
To add one file at a time:
Click Add File to Library....
Go to the required file in your computer's file system.
Click Open.
To add a folder:
Click Add Folder to Library....
Go to the required folder in your computer's file system.
Click Select Folder.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, the transfer may start automatically.
To start the transfer manually:
Click iPad.
Click the required category.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select the required settings.
Click Apply.

5 3b -- Transfer files from your tablet to your computer

Click File.
Click Devices.
Click Transfer Purchases from .

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