How To: GROM Audio explains downloading music to your Android device

For Apple users, uploading and downloading music to and from iTunes seems to be almost automatic. With over 13 years since the release of the first generation iPod, it is no surprise iTunes is still going strong. But other providers have made leaps when it comes to music on-the-go, giving consumers a choice when it comes to music mobility. Google's Android operating system has seen a serious influx of users over the past few years, making the Google Play application key component to Android users' listening experience.

As the first aftermarket car audio company to provide seamless integration of Android devices to factory car stereos, GROM Audio wants to ensure all of our users can listen to their music library while driving. Through just a few easy steps, GROM Audio can show you how download music from your computer to your Android device, allowing drivers to take control of their music selection!

For Windows Users:

1. Connect your computer to your Android device using a USB cable
   - If you are prompted to select a USB connection option on your device, select Media Device (MTP)
2. Locate the music files on your computer and drag to your device's music folder

For Mac Users:

1. Download and install Android File Transfer to your computer
2. Connect your computer to your Android device using a USB cable
   - If you are prompted to select a USB connection option on your device, select Media Device (MTP)
3. Locate music files on your computer and drag them to your device's music folder via Android File Transfer

After you have downloaded music to your Android phone, you can use GROM Audio's AALinQ application, a music player created to function seamlessly with our adapter.

To use the AALinQ app, download it from the Google Play marketplace. (Just search for the AALinQ in the Google Play search box)

1. Open the app, go to Settings

2. Tap "Music home folder" to specify what folder you want AALinQ to take the music from

 

Please note: Usually AALinQ will grab all the music that you have on your phone, but sometimes you still need to adjust the destination music folder for AALinQ

Start using AALinQ!