How to transfer music files to the earbuds

Last Update date : Feb 14. 2022

The Gear IconX earbuds work as standalone media players when you upload music from your phone.

Transferring music files from your mobile device

Transfer music files from your mobile device to your earbuds via Bluetooth or the Samsung Gear app on your mobile device.

Transferring music files from your mobile device

Transferring music files using a USB connector

Transfer music files saved in your mobile device to your earbuds using a USB connector.

1 Check the direction of each earbud, correctly insert them into their corresponding slots inthe charging case, and close it.

Note: If one of the earbuds does not touch the case’s charging contact, your mobile devicewill not recognise the earbuds.

2 Plug the USB connector into the multipurpose jack of your mobile device. Connect thecharging case and the mobile device via the USB cable.
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  • You must plug the USB connector into your mobile device. If you plug the USB connector into the charging case, you cannot transfer your music files to the earbuds. If your mobile device does not support the USB connector, you can not transfer music files to the earbuds.
  • Transferring data with the USB connector increases the battery power consumption. Ensure that the battery is fully charged before transferring data. If the battery power is low, data transfer may be interrupted.
  • If the USB connector provided with the earbuds is not compatible with your mobile device, use a USB connector compatible with your mobile device.
3 Launch the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device.
4 Tap Settings → Music → Transfer tracks to Gear or tap Info → Transfer Msuic onthe Music Gear on IconX card, and tap USB connector.
5 Tap ADD, tick music files to transfer, and then tap DONE.
Music files are saved in the earbuds. Do not change the folder name or create a newfolder. If you make any changes to the file directory of the earbuds, the music files maynot play.

Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable or USB connector from the earbuds or mobiledevice when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or devicedamage.

 

Transferring music files wirelessly via Bluetooth

Transfer music files saved in your mobile device to your earbuds via Bluetooth. You can sendmultiple music files at once and you can also delete music files.

1 Launch the Samsung Gear app on the mobile device.
2 Tap Settings → Music→ Transfer Tracks to Gear or tap Info→ Transfer Music onthe Music on Gear IconX card, and tap Wireless Transfer
3 Tap Select Tracks → tick music files to transfer, and then tap Done.
Music files are saved in the earbuds. Do not change the folder name or create a newfolder. If you make any changes to the file directory of the earbuds, the music files maynot play.

Transferring music files from your computer

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Note:

• Install the Gear IconX Manager program on your computer. 
• The Gear IconX earbuds may not play music files that are not transferred via the Gear IconX Manager program.

1 Place the Gear IconX earbuds in the charging case.
2 Connect the charging case to the computer via the USB cable.
3 In the computer, run Gear IconX and click Add new tracks.

Note:

  • When the software update pop-up window appears, tap UPDATE to update it to the latest version (if necessary).
  • If the pop-up window does not appear, tap More > About PC Software > Update to view the Gear IconX PC Manager’s version information and update it
4 Select music files to transfer and click Open. Music files are saved in the earbuds. Do not change the folder name or create a new folder. If you make any changes to the file directory of the earbuds, the music files may not play.

Note:

  • The availability of this feature may differ by device and model.
  • Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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