New Android handsets feature 128GB of storage, but not everyone needs it. Free up space on your PC by backing up photographs or audio. Android’s open environment gives several options. USB, Bluetooth, third-party apps, and local wifi are available. Choosing an approach might be challenging with so many possibilities. There are 5 easy ways to transfer Android phone files to Windows or Mac. 100
A USB cable is the easiest way to connect your smartphone to your computer. Some PCs lack USB-C connectors, therefore you may require a phone cable. The charging cord lets devices transmit files if compatibility isn’t an issue.
Device storage and cable type determine transmission speed. Phones with eMMC storage transmit slower than UFS. PC file transfers are slower with SATA disks than SSDs.
Transfer files to Windows with these simple steps:
Link your smartphone to the PC through USB.
It will appear up on your phone. Choose “File transfer” or “Android Auto” for USB.A PC file transfer window opens. Alternatively, use File Explorer to find “This PC” and the phone folder.
Browse your phone and drag files to a PC folder. Photos and downloads are usually in Camera > DCIM and Downloads, respectively.
Select and copy files, then paste them into your PC’s desired folder.
Bluetooth:
If USB cables are missing, Bluetooth can transfer files. However, Bluetooth transmission rates are modest, making it suited for smaller file files. Bluetooth is too sluggish for long films or photo albums, but it works great for transferring a single clip or photo from your gallery.
Step-by-step Bluetooth file transfer instructions:
Enable Bluetooth on your phone and PC/Mac. Pull down the notification shade in Quick Settings on Android to do this. In Mac and Windows, look for the Bluetooth status bar or control center icon.
Choose your phone to pair on your Windows PC or Mac from available devices.
Both devices will show a pin to confirm connectivity. Make sure the pins match before connecting.
On Macs, an extra step is needed. Enable Bluetooth Sharing in System Preferences > Sharing.
Search for the smartphone file or photo you want to transmit.
Click Share and choose Bluetooth.
Right-click the Bluetooth icon on the PC Taskbar and select “Receive a File.” The file will be delivered to Documents after selecting the source device. Macs save the file in Downloads for instant access.
ShareDrop:
ShareDrop makes it easy to transfer files between your Android phone and Windows or Mac without installing an app. This WebRTC-powered system uses encrypted peer-to-peer connections. First, connect your phone and computer to the same network, then follow these steps.
To transfer files between your Android phone and PC using ShareDrop:
Open your favorite desktop browser and visit ShareDrop.
Click “+” in the upper-right corner.
Copy and open the URL address on your Android phone or scan the QR code.
Your phone’s default browser opens ShareDrop. Choose an avatar.
Select photographs and videos from “Files” to transfer. Tap “Send.”
ShareDrop on your desktop requests file saving. Click “Save.”
Get your downloaded files from File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
Google Drive:
Another easy file-sharing option is cloud storage. Google Drive, available on Windows and Macs, comes with your Android phone setup account’s 15GB storage. You can share many files concurrently. All Android users may utilize Google Drive. Here are the procedures.
Launch Google Drive on Android.
Tap + in the bottom-right corner and select Upload.
Select files to share from the list and wait for upload (larger files may take longer).
Sign in to drive.google.com on your PC with your phone’s Google account.
Your submitted files are now downloadable.
Install and configure Google Drive for desktop for smooth file transfers between Android and Windows or Mac. This integration lets you access Google Drive from Windows File Manager or Mac Finder. Upgrade to Google One for more storage and superior customer assistance.
OneDrive
Microsoft 365 subscribers get 1TB of OneDrive storage. This Windows service is effortlessly integrated. If you have Microsoft 365, OneDrive may be better than Google Drive for sharing files between your Android phone and Windows or Mac.
Follow these OneDrive steps to easily move files from your Android phone to your Windows or Mac desktop:
Install OneDrive on Android.
Use your Microsoft account to access OneDrive.
Tap the + sign at the top and select “Upload” to upload files to OneDrive.
Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer on Windows. The left sidebar contains your OneDrive account.
For convenience, utilize your uploaded files on your desktop.
