Transferring photos or any files from Android devices to your Windows computer or Mac can sometimes be tricky, by using the Android app called AirDroid a free and fast app that helps you manage your Android from a desk web browser all over the air, you can make the job easier.
AirDroid can easily manage your files without using any USB cable or wire that will connect to your Android devices as long as you are connected to the internet you can do the transfer anytime anywhere. You can download the latest version of AirDroid in the Google Play store for free.
I will walk you through the entire steps how to use AirDroid to transfer files to and from your Android devices. Follow the steps below.
First, in your Android device go to Play Store then search for AirDroid by Sand Studio App, then install it if you found the app.
Open the AirDroid app that you installed, and make sure that you are connected to the same network as the PC/Mac that you are using to transfer files.
Go to your computer, open up a browser, and type in either of these two web.airdroid.com or 192.168.0.100:8888, in this example, I will use the second address (192.168.0.100:8888) because it’s easier than the other one, but if you want to use web.airdroid.com go ahead, be sure to register first or if your phone can scan the QR code it also easy for you. But as I’ve said I will use the second address in this example, type in 192.168.0.100:8888.
Go to your device, then tap on the “Accept” button, and you’re done!, you can now browse all the content of your device in the browser using AirDroid.
You can also use this method to transfer files wirelessly to and from your Android devices
SHAREit is a popular app that allows for fast file transfers between devices without needing an internet connection.
Steps to Use SHAREit
Install SHAREit :
Download and install the SHAREit app on your Android device from the Google Play Store . For your PC, download the SHAREit desktop version from the official SHAREit website or search for it in the Microsoft Store. Connect Devices :
Open SHAREit on both devices. On your Android device, tap the Send button. Select the files you want to transfer and tap Next . On your PC, open SHAREit and click on the Receive button. Establish Connection :
On your Android device, tap on the name of your PC that appears in the device list to connect. Once connected, the file transfer will begin. Access Transferred Files :
The transferred files will be saved in the designated folder on your PC, typically in the Downloads folder. If you’re looking for a method that utilizes cloud storage, Google Drive is a reliable option.
Steps to Use Google Drive:
Upload Files to Google Drive :
On your PC, open Google Drive in a web browser. Click on the New button and select File upload to upload the files you want to transfer. Access Google Drive on Android :
On your Android device, ensure you have the Google Drive app installed (available on the Google Play Store ). Open the Google Drive app and sign in with the same Google account you used on your PC. Download Files :
Find the uploaded files in Google Drive on your Android device. Tap on the file to view it, or select the three dots next to the file name to download it to your device. If you found this tutorial helpful please consider sharing it with your friends, they will be glad if they know this new trick how to transfer files to and from their Android devices wirelessly.
Read also: How to transfer large files using SHAREit app
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