I just picked up this cool red and silver IGB Iriver IFP-799 MP3 player from a yard sale, and I'm super excited about it! I love MP3 players, but I've been using modern ones lately. The Iriver works fine and has a bunch of songs on it, but I'm not really into those tracks. I want to upload my own music to it, but when I connect it to my Windows 10 laptop, it appears connected but doesn't show up in the file explorer. Does anyone know how I can access the files on this player? I'm okay with a complicated process if it means I can use this awesome little device properly. I'm really in love with it—it has my favorite colors, it uses a battery instead of needing constant charging, and it even has two headphone jacks, which is super handy! Would love any help. Thanks and have a great day!
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Just a heads up, this device is pretty old—over 20 years! They pretty much stopped selling dedicated MP3 players around that time because smartphones took over. You might be better off using an old smartphone as an MP3 player instead.
When you connect it to your laptop, does the MP3 player display a message saying "USB connected"? Also, FYI, it actually has one headphone jack and one line in (which is for recording, not outputting sound). You can find more detailed info in the manual here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/692780/Iriver-Ifp-700-Series.html#manual
Yep, it does say it's connected! And you're right, I figured out the jack situation after posting. I’ll definitely check out the manual, thanks!
Have you tried using Winamp? It can help manage files on older MP3 players like your Iriver. I had a similar experience with my old SanDisk, and it worked wonders for file transfer.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll give Winamp a shot.
First off, check the cable you’re using! Sometimes, certain USB cables are just for power and don’t support data transfer. What type of connection does your player need? If it’s a standard USB mini, make sure it’s not just a charging cable. You can also test it with other devices to see if it's working well for transferring files.
I've tested my cable with other devices, and it's a USB mini that has always worked great, so I think the cable is fine.
Actually, you’re mistaken! They still make and sell MP3 players today. Not everyone wants to use their phones for music. Just check out the JadeAudio or Sony Walkman available online!
Wow, I had no idea they still made them! Thanks for the info!
I’ve got other ways to listen to music, like a Walkman and other playback devices. It’s not that I don't have options; I just really want to make the Iriver work because it's unique and I enjoy using it.