Android File Transfer
How to transfer files between your Android device and your PC using WiFi Last Updated: 29th August 2018 Author: Dev Team Introduction Transferring files between your Android device 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 WiFi file transfer methods reviewed:. Extra: 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 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 Wifi - Here's how:.
Download on your PC and run it. Get the on your Android phone. Scan the Droid Transfer QR code with the Transfer Companion App. 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. 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.
Droid Transfer: 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 and 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 phone and PC. This option is perfect if you plan on syncing files between your devices. Here's how:.
Go to your chosen cloud provider's website. 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. Download the accompanying app on your phone, and set up with your account details. 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 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 Wifi. However, there is still a place for Bluetooth for file transfer, as you can use it if you have no Wifi.
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Bear in mind that not all devices will have Bluetooth available, especially some computers/laptops. Here's how it's done:. Turn on Bluetooth on your computer and on your phone, and ensure that your device is discoverable. On your PC, go to your Bluetooth settings (you can search for 'Bluetooth' in your Start menu). Select your Android phone from the list of devices, and pair. You may be prompted to enter a security code that will be provided, otherwise, you are paired (Image 1). 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). Find the file you wish to transfer from your phone (eg a photo). Choose the 'Share option'. Share via Bluetooth and save to PC (Image 3). 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 Wifi Transfer files from PC to Android: Wifi OK, here's an extra chunk of 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 or USB and vice versa. Droid Transfer Resources.
Android File Transfer For Linux (and Mac OS X!) Android File Transfer for Linux — reliable MTP client with minimalistic UI similar to. It just works™.
Do I need it? If you're happy with gmtp/ gvfs/ mtpfs or any other mtp software, you might not need this software (but give it a try!). If you're suffering from crashes, missing tags, album covers, usb freezes and corrupted files, this software is right for you. Features. Simple Qt UI with progress dialogs.
FUSE wrapper (If you'd prefer mounting your device), supporting partial read/writes, allowing instant access to your files. No file size limits. Automatically renames album cover to make it visible from media player. USB 'Zerocopy' support found in recent Linux kernel (no user/kernel data copying). No extra dependencies (e.g. Libptp/ libmtp).
Available as static/shared library. Command line tool (aft-mtp-cli) FAQ.
It's not that big, but those are the questions asked very often. Support me If you want to help me with development, click on the link below and follow the instructions. I'm developing AFTL in my spare time and try to fix everything as fast as possible, sometimes adding features in realtime (more than 100 tickes closed by now). Any amount would help relieving pain of using MTP.:D Building instructions Gentoo AFT for Linux is now included in Gentoo, you don't have to build anything, just run sudo emerge -av sys-fs/android-file-transfer-linux If you need fuse mount helper to mount MTP filesystem, you have to enable fuse use flag, e.g. Adding the following in /etc/portage/package.use (which can either be a directory or a file) sys-fs/android-file-transfer-linux fuse You can use sys-fs/android-file-transfer-linux-9999 ebuild if you want the latest git-version by adding the following entry into /etc/portage/package.acceptkeywords (which can either be a directory or a file) =sys-fs/android-file-transfer-linux-9999. Prerequisites.
You will need Qt libraries for building ui program. If you're planning to use only library ( Qt is not needed), you could turn the option BUILDQTUI off. For ubuntu and other debian-based distros use the following command. Mkdir /my-device./aft-mtp-mount /my-device Remember, if you want album art to be displayed, it must be named 'albumart.xxx' and placed first in the destination folder. Then copy other files. Also, note that fuse could be 7-8 times slower than ui/cli file transfer. Qt user interface.
Start application, choose destination folder and click any button on toolbar. The options available there are: Upload Album, Upload Directory and Upload Files. The latter two are self-explanatory. Upload album tries searching source directory for album cover and sets best available cover. You could drop any files or folders right into application window, the transfer will start automatically.
Known problems. Samsung removed android extensions from MTP, so fuse will be available readonly, sorry.
Feel free to post your complaints to. Sometimes downloading fails with usb timeout, then phone becomes unresponsive. Objects created in UI will not show up in FUSE filesystem.
Android File Transfer
The actual list of all known problems and bugs available Contacts Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions, my email address is. Special thanks. All who filed bugs on github and wrote emails, many features appeared only because of your feedback.
Alexey Gaziev for useful suggestions, support and invaluable help with MacBook and MacOSX port. @ssnjrthegr8 for new logo! License Android File Transfer for Linux is released under.
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