Option #1: Download Your Own Movies & Videos with Infuse 3
Infuse 3 is a media player and organizer for iOS that focuses on videos and videos alone. It makes it easy to stream or download pretty much any video file type you throw at it (MKV, AVI, MP4, WMV, etc.) on your iPad or iPhone.There are actually a number of ways to add video files for easy access—via iTunes Sync, FTP, Network Share, File Sharing, and using other apps like Dropbox and Gmail—but the simplest way to download a movie file onto your iPad or iPhone from your computer is with the Browser option.
Example: Using Chrome on the same network, videos can be transferred to your iOS device.
To add your video, you can either drag and drop it into the browser window or select the "+" sign button and choose your file. It will automatically beginning transferring the video over to your iPad or iPhone. Almost any video file you have on your computer or other device can be added without iTunes or the need to connect any cords.My movie on my iPhone using Infuse 3 -- no iTunes required!
You can download Infuse 3 for free in the iOS App Store. There is an in-app purchase for $9.99 to get Infuse Pro, which adds AirPlay compatibility, Dolby Surround Sound, and more. However, if you just want t to add movie files to your iPhone without iTunes, then the free version will work just fine.Option #2: Download Web Videos with Video Downloader
Video Downloader is one of many apps that provides a custom browser where video files can be downloaded directly onto your device. Going to a supported site like Break will give you the chance to download video clips in one tap; just select a video and a save icon will appear inside the video window.The free version of Video Downloader does have some download limits, but Video Downloader Pro ($3.99) removes all restrictions.
Option #3: Don't Download; Just Make Them Easy to Access
Admittedly, the following suggestions aren't the prettiest solutions to the dilemma of adding music or videos to your iPhone, but it gets the job done. Instead of downloading files to your device, you can just make them easier to access via Dropbox or home screen shortcuts.Share to Dropbox
My friends often email me songs that they think I should listen to. While I can stream songs via Gmail or the default Mail app, there is no option for me download that file and save it to my iPhone.The workaround solution is to hit the "Share" option, then select "Open in Dropbox," then save the file there. This way, I won't have to reopen my Mail app just to listen to the song, and Dropbox works as a pseudo media player.
Add Them as a Home Screen Shortcut
If your friends simply send you a link to where you can listen and download a certain song, the Dropbox option will not work. Instead, you can actually save that link directly to your iPad or iPhone's home screen.
Start by following the link in the email. Once at the URL, select the "Share" icon and tap "Add to Home Screen." Name the link and it will be added to your home screen.
With the link set to your home screen, you can select its icon and be automatically taken you to the page where the song exists.
So, it's like having the song on your iOS device, only it's via the internet. This trick will work for both music and videos, as well as most other types of links.
To see other ways to get music onto your iPhone without using iTunes, make sure to check out my previous guide for your options. And if you have any other tricks for bypassing iTunes, drop us a line in the comments below.
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