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Introduction

Transferring files between your Android mobile phone to your computer does not need to be a tedious or a difficult task. This article will take you through 3 different ways for wireless file transfer between your Android phone and your PC, without needing to use a USB cable.

Here are the three Wi-Fi file transfer methods reviewed:

Transfer files from PC to Android: Wi-Fi. OK, here's some extra information for you hungry readers. If you want to transfer files from your PC to Android, you can use Droid Transfer as seen in Method 1. The tool allows you to transfer files from PC to Android using Wi-Fi or USB and vice versa. Android file transfers for Windows computers. With Windows, things are as simple as can be. Just plug your phone into any open USB port on the computer, then turn on your phone's screen and unlock. Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage. Select Device Manager in the left pane of the Computer Management window. Locate and expand Android Phone in the right pane. Right-click on Android Composite ADB Interface and select Update Driver. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard. I have PC with Windows 8.1 Ent., 32-bit, and Saphir Media Tablet SMT-7-3G with android 4.2.2. Tab specs: Dual Core 1.6 GHz, 1GB, 16 GB internal memory, 3G. Either MTP or PTP I cannot share files between PC and tab via USB, while Bluetooth is working fine.

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Transfer files from Android to PC: Droid Transfer

Our most comprehensive solution comes first - Droid Transfer software. This option is for users who desire ease of use and an intuitive interface, as well as the ability to browse, copy, delete or add files to and from your Android device just like you would in Windows Explorer on your PC.

Droid Transfer does not require your Android mobile phone to be rooted and will also save different types of data from your Android phone to your PC, such messages, music, photos, contacts, and more. Transfer files from Android to PC Wi-Fi - Here's how:

1. Download Droid Transfer on your PC and run it.
2. Get the Transfer Companion App on your Android phone.
3. Scan the Droid Transfer QR code with the Transfer Companion App.
4. The computer and phone are now linked. Select the files that you'd like to transfer from your Android device and hit 'Copy to PC' in Droid Transfer.
5. To add files from your PC to your Android device, click on Add File in Droid Transfer and choose a file on your PC you wish to add to your device.

Summary (Droid Transfer):

✔Wireless file transfer
✔User-friendly interface
✔Transfer of many different data types
✔Locally stored data
✔Unlimited storage space

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Transferring files between Android phone and a PC: Cloud Services

Another great way of transferring files between Android device and your computer is using a cloud service. Cloud Services such as Dropbox and Google Drive allow you to upload files from your computer, or phone, and then allow you to access those files from any of your devices. Bear in mind that your data will be stored externally, so it's not as secure as a simple file transfer between mobile phone and PC. This option is perfect if you plan on syncing files between your devices.

File transfer Android - cloud services. Here's how:

1. Go to your chosen cloud provider's website.
2. Register for the cloud service. Most provide a free option which gives a limited amount of online storage, with the option to pay for more.
3. Download the accompanying app on your phone, and set up with your account details.
4. You can now transfer files between all of your devices, through your cloud storage.

Summary (Cloud Services):

✔Wireless file transfer
✔Transfer limited data types
✔Externally stored data
✔Limited storage space

Transfer files from Android to PC: Bluetooth

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The last method I'll mention is Bluetooth. 'What is Bluetooth?', you may ask, and rightly so - the once popular Bluetooth has now taken a backseat to make way for more accessible Wi-Fi. However, there is still a place for Bluetooth for file transfer, as you can use it if you have no Wi-Fi. Bear in mind that not all devices will have Bluetooth available, especially some computers/laptops. Here's how it's done:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer and on your phone, and ensure that your device is discoverable.
2. On your PC, go to your Bluetooth settings (you can search for 'Bluetooth' in your Start menu).
3. Select your Android phone from the list of devices, and pair.
4. You may be prompted to enter a security code that will be provided, otherwise, you are paired (Image 1).
5. You may also need to allow the receiving of files from your phone on your computer. If this is the case, you can find this option by clicking 'Send or receive files via Bluetooth' on the right of the Bluetooth options on your PC (Image 2).
6. Find the file you wish to transfer from your phone (eg a photo). Choose the 'Share option'.
7. Share via Bluetooth and save to PC (Image 3).

Image 1. Enter PIN

Image 2. Send or receive files via Bluetooth

Image 3. Share via Bluetooth and save to PC

Summary (Bluetooth):

✔Wireless file transfer
✔Transfer limited data types
✔Internally stored data
✔Unlimited storage space
✔Does not require Wi-Fi

Transfer files from PC to Android: Wi-Fi

OK, here's some extra information for you hungry readers. If you want to transfer files from your PC to Android, you can use Droid Transfer as seen in Method 1. The tool allows you to transfer files from PC to Android using Wi-Fi or USB and vice versa.

One of the more common things people need to do is transfer files from their mobile device or tablet to their desktop. Sometimes it’s a photo, sometimes it’s a song, and many other times it’s some sort of document, presentation, or other file that needs transferred. There are actually quite a few ways to transfer files from Android to PC (and back again) and we’ll take a look at them here.

1. AirDroid or Pushbullet

AirDroid and Pushbullet

Price: Free / $1.99 per month / $19.99 per year / $38.99 per two years

AirDroid is one of the more popular apps to transfer files from Android to PC. It can do other stuff too. The features include sending and receiving SMS/MMS from your PC, see your device notifications, and much more. It can even find a lost phone, control the camera, and use apps. You’ll also be able to transfer files to your computer from your phone. You get the basic stuff for free. You’ll have to subscribe to the service to get everything. Pushbullet works very much the same way in terms of transferring files to PC from your Android device, even if it costs a little more. You can go with either of these options. They are the two most popular options.

Cloud Storage

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Price: Free / Varies by app

Cloud Storage is an excellent method to transfer files from Android to PC and back again. There are a variety of services to choose from, including Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box.com, and others. Transferring files is easy enough. You upload the file to cloud storage on one device. You then download it on another device. Most cloud storage apps have their own dedicated apps and it makes the process easier. We have our best cloud storage apps list linked up toward the top of this article.

Feem v4

Price: Free

Feem is a simple app that does one thing very right. It transfers things from devices connected to the same WiFi network. That includes mobile phones, tablets, computers, laptops, or whatever else. Each device simply downloads Feem and runs it. From there, you can transfer whatever you want to and from those devices. The WiFi doesn’t need to be connected to the actual internet. A local network is all you really need. It’s simple, effective, cheap, and the Material Design looks nice. ShareIt is another app in this same style that does well.

Resilio Sync

Price: Free

Resilio Sync (formerly BitTorrent Sync) is kind of a wildcard. It works a lot like cloud storage. However, the cloud storage server is your own desktop or laptop. You can sync as much data as you’d like, transfer files back and forth at will, and a lot more. It should support Mac, Linux, and Windows as well. It’s definitely among the more secure options. Your stuff is never on a cloud server. It’s just your phone and your device talking to each other. The app is entirely free with no ads and no in-app purchases. This is the one we’d recommend first. It takes a bit to set it up, though.

Xender

Price: Free

Xender is one of the most popular apps in this space. It lets you connect your phone to another device and transfer over WiFi. It works with other Android or iOS phones, Macs, PCs, and even Tizen. The app does its job as intended most of the time and it worked okay in our testing. However, this is one of those apps that either works perfectly or it doesn’t work at all. It also has a few other features, like the ability to convert video to audio and you can apparently use it to download Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram videos. Another strong (albeit less popular) competitor here is Feem (Play Store link).

Non-app ways to transfer files

If apps aren’t your deal, there are still some other ways to transfer files from your PC to Android and vice versa.

• Use Bluetooth – If your laptop has a Bluetooth module or if you have a Bluetooth dongle for your desktop or laptop, you can pair your device with your computer using Bluetooth and send files that way. The transfer rates are very slow so only use this method for smaller files.
• USB On-The-Go – USB OTG cables allow you to connect your device to USB devices such as external hard drives or flash drives. You use the cable to transfer documents to your flash drive or external hard drive or off of those things on to your Android device. They are relatively inexpensive.
• Share to email – This only works with small files like photos or documents, but you can send most types of files over email. Most emails have a limit of around 25MB for attachments.
• Share to chat – This works for a number of file types, especially if you use something like Discord, Slack, or Skype. You send yourself the file in a chat on one device and retrieve it on another. This should work for smaller files like photos, documents, or similar things. Skype and Slack have support for things like PDF files, archived (zipped) files, and other document types as well.
• Use your data/charging cable – This one is fairly obvious. Just plug your phone into your computer using the USB cable that comes with your charger. This is the most common and reliable method of transferring files to PC from Android devices.
• Your micro SD card – Devices with micro SD card support can transfer files much like flash drives. You use a file manager app to move the files to the SD card, pop it out of your phone (after turning it off, of course), and then use an adapter to put it into your card reader on your laptop or a different adapter to connect it to your computer’s USB drive.

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Thank you for reading! Here are some final app lists to check out!

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If we missed any of the best methods or apps to transfer files from Android to PC, tell us about them in the comments! You can also click here to check out our latest Android app and game lists!