Users store information on different devices, and sometimes there is a need for data exchange. How to transfer files from computer to phone? There are various ways to link devices.
USB cable
Usually a USB cable comes with the phone, but it can be purchased separately. On one side is a USB connector that connects to a computer. The other connector depends on the phone model. To get started, connect the device to the PC via cable.
We go to "My computer". In portable devices we find a connected phone. If you want to move all the videos and photos at once, in the context menu click “Import Images and Videos”. In the parameters, it can be noted that the contents of the device are deleted after import. If you want to copy individual files, double-click on the device icon. A window will open with two folders - Card and Phone. So you can easily install the file from the computer to the phone. At the end of the work, just unplug the cable.
Dropbox
Dropbox is a popular cloud storage that allows you to synchronize files on different devices. For example, if a user downloads data from a computer, he can immediately access it from his phone or tablet.
Before transferring files from a computer to a phone or tablet, need to install Dropbox on all devices in your homegroup. On a desktop or laptop, you need to download the client program from dropbox.com. Then you should start the installation and register an account. Indicate your first name, last name, email and create a password. You can download Dropbox to your Android device from the Play Market Store. You no longer need to register - just enter the mailbox address and password.
How to transfer music from computer to phone via DropBox? Just copy the file with the hot combination "Ctrl + C - Ctrl + V". If you want to move an object to a folder, select it on the computer and open the context menu. Find the option “Move to Dropbox folder” (the file will disappear from the computer). The data will be moved to the cloud storage, and you can open it from any synchronized device.
ES Explorer
Through ES Explorer, you can exchange data with a PC via Wi-Fi. To do this, go to the application menu, and in the "Network" select "Remote Access".
Go to settings (button in the upper right corner of the screen) and specify the following parameters:
- root folder - most often it is a memory card;
- creating an account is an optional item, but with an anonymous connection, sometimes there are problems with gaining access;
- if you wish, you can create a shortcut for the ftp server.
Exit the settings and click "enable". The address of the ftp server appears on the screen.
Enter it in Windows Explorer, and the file system of the android device will open. So you can quickly copy a file from your computer to your phone and vice versa. When finished, disable the service in ES Explorer.
The method described above is suitable for a one-time connection, for example, if you want to connect a friend's phone. But how to transfer files from a computer to a phone so that each time you do not enter an address in Explorer? To do this, create a network drive.
- Go to the "Computer" and click "Map a network drive."
- Indicate any free letter for it. Then click on "Connect to the site ..." - the Network Connection Wizard opens.
- Click "Choose a different network location." In the window that opens, enter the address of the ftp server specified in ES Explorer on the android device.
- Uncheck the anonymous login and enter the data from your account in ES Explorer.
- The system will ask you to specify a name for the network location. For convenience, enter the phone model.
Now in the "Computer", in the "Network location", a folder with the files of your android device will appear. Before transferring music from your computer to your phone, enable ftp connection in ES Explorer. When you finish copying files, turn it off.
Total commander
In this file manager, the computer also provides the ability to exchange data between devices. There is a special icon with the inscription URL that allows you to create a new ftp connection. Click on it and enter the address of the ftp server in the line.
Uncheck the “anonymous connection” and enter your account information. So you get access to the phone files. Objects are freely copied in two directions.
Bluetooth
Of course, the speed of data transfer via bluetooth is very low. But in some cases, this is the only way to transfer files to another device. For example, if Wi-Fi is not connected and the USB cable is not at hand.
Before transferring files from your computer to your phone, turn on Bluetooth on both devices. If you are using Windows 7, open the "Network Control Center ...". In “Adapter Settings Changes,” find “Bluetooth Network Connection.” Enable it through the context menu. On the android, go to settings and move the slider opposite the bluetooth to the active position. Remember to make the phone visible to all devices.
On your computer, open the Control Panel and click Add Device. In the window that opens, select your phone. A special code will appear on the screen, which must be entered on the android device. So we tied the phone to the PC.
Call the context menu for the required file. Click Submit - Bluetooth. Then specify the required device. The transfer will take some time, after which a notification will be received on the phone to receive the file.