How to Transfer Music, Contacts from iPod Touch to HTC Desire 820

When you use your iPod for a long time, it must store so many your favorite songs, videos and contacts on it. Some of them are even purchased from iTunes. But what if you want to enjoy the music and videos on your smart phone? Assume that you get the latest HTC Desire 820 and want to enjoy your favorite music on the phone directly. What can you do about the files on your iPod Touch? It is easier to transfer the purchased files from iPod to HTC since you can locate iTunes folder on your computer and then transfer them directly. However, the non-purchased files you downloaded from the website can not be transferred in this way. Thus, you need to get a third-party tool to help you with the data transferring process from iPod Touch to HTC Desire 820. This article will be divided as three parts. You will get the hang of the program in the part 1. And the other two methods in part 2 and part 3.

Part 1. Introduction of MobileTrans

MobileTrans is a professional software that enables users to transfer files between any two phones. Besides, you can backup one device and restore the other with one simple click. We will demonstrate the functions and features of this program in this part.

First of all, what you can do with MobileTrans?

• 1. Copy multi-media files such as contacts, music, calendar, iMessages from iPod Touch to your new HTC 820


• 2. Transfer music from iPod Touch to HTC Desire 820


• 3. Contacts, calendar and iMessages are also allowed to be copied.


• 4. Convert music and videos into compatible format


• 5. Transfer the photos on your iPod Touch to HTC Desire 820

The features of MobileTrans:

• 1. Easy and quick.


The interface of the program is neat and clean so that you can get to know this program as soon as possible.


• 2. Multiple transfer contents


Apart from music and videos, you are also allowed to transfer contacts, photos, podcast and TV show, etc.


• 3. Various phone carriers supported


T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint, at&t, are all supported. So there is nothing to worry about the phone carrier.


• 4. Backup iPod Touch and restore to your HTC Desire 820

If you just order your HTC Desire 820 and it is on the way. You are allowed to backup your iPod data and then restore your device wherever you go.

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Part 2. Transfer iPod Touch Data to HTC Desire 820 Directly

If you have both iPod and HTC Desire 820 at hand, you can transfer the data in your iPod to HTC Desire 820 directly. The following instruction is your reference.

STEP 1. Install the program on your computer

When you have downloaded successfully, you can install this iPod to HTC transfer program – MobileTrans on your computer. After you launch it, you will be able to see the main interface of the program. Hit the button Start to continue the process.

Note: Make sure iTunes has been installed on your computer first.

STEP 2. Use USB cables to connect your iPod Touch and HTC Desire 820 to your computer.

Connect both your iPod Touch and HTC Desire 820 with USB cables to your computer. When the devices are recognized successfully, the information of the both devices will be seen in the main interface.

STEP 3. Start to transfer media files such as contacts, music, photos, calendar and messages from your iPod touch to HTC Desire 820

All the files will be seen between your two devices, you are able to transfer the files as you will. Just check the files you want and hit the button Start Copy. Then just wait for the whole transferring process to the end. Of course, you can check the transferring process in the progress bar.

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Part 3. Backup your iPod first and then restore your HTC Desire 820.

Maybe you just order your HTC Desire 820 online and are still waiting for it. Then, how to transfer the files without the presence of the two phones? Don’t worry. You can also achieve the same result with the help of MobileTrans. You can backup your wanted files on your iPod first and then restore the backup files to your HTC Desire 820 when you get the device. It may sounds a little complex, but the process is actually quite simple as well.

STEP 1. Launch the iPod to HTC transfer program on your computer

Run the program on your computer after installation. When the main interface shows in front of you, you have to select the Backup and Restore mode. Then, hit the icon Backup.

STEP 2. Backup your iPod Touch to your computer

Connect your iPod touch to your computer with a USB cable specific for Apple devices. The program will be able to recognize your iPod Touch in just seconds. Then your iPod will be shown on the left side. You can see all the contents displaying in the middle. Just check the files you want to ensure your choice and then hit the button Start Copy. You only have to wait for a few minutes, the files will be backed up successfully.

STEP 3. Restore your HTC Desire 820 with the backup file you backed up

Remove your iPod Touch from your computer and then connect your HTC Desire 820 instead. There is a button Back to homepage. Click it to continue. Go to Restore and you will be able to view your HTC Desire 820 on the right side of the program. At this moment, choose the backup file of iPod on the left side. The contents that are allowed to be transferred are as follows: contacts, music, videos, photos, calendar and iMessage. When you are sure about your restore choice, you can hit the button Start Copy.

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Part 3. Comparison of the two methods.

	Free Solution	Paid Solution – MobileTrans
Photos	Photos in the Camera Roll: Mount the iPad as an external hard drive; Photos in Photo Library and iPhoto: no way available
Music/videos	Sync the purchased music/videos to iTunes and to the Android device
Contacts	Sync contacts via Google
Apps	Download the same apps from Google Play	Not support
Pros & Cons
Advantages	It is totally free	Only a few minutes are required. You can transfer the files with one click. Export the texts from iMessages.
Disadvantages	It is very time-consuming. You have to transfer the files manually and the result maybe not valid. Some files may turn out to be failed.	Not free You have to pay for it and apps are not allowed to be transferred.

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