5 ways to transfer files from your computer to your phone

Users store information on different devices, and sometimes there is a need for data exchange. How can I transfer files from my computer to my phone? There are different ways to associate a device.

USB cable

Usually, the USB cable comes with the phone, but it can be purchased separately. On the one hand is a USB connector that connects to the computer. The other connector depends on the phone model. To get started, connect the device to the PC via the cable.

We go to My Computer. In portable devices we find the connected phone. If you want to move all the videos and photos at once, click "Import Images and Videos" in the context menu. In the parameters, you can note that the contents of the device are deleted after import. If you want to copy individual files, double-click the device icon. A window will open with two folders - Card and Phone. So you can easily install a file from your computer to your phone. At the end of the job, simply 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 them from the phone or tablet.

Before you transfer files from your computer to your phone or tablet, Need to establish Dropbox on all devices in your homegroup. On a desktop PC or laptop, you need to download the client software from dropbox.com. Then you need to start the installation and register the account. Specify a name, a surname, an e-mail and come up with a password. Download Dropbox to android-device you can with the Play Market Store. You do not need to register anymore - just enter your mailbox address and password.

How can I transfer music from my computer to my 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 shortcut menu. Find the "Move to Dropbox" item (the file will disappear from the computer). The data will move to the cloud storage, and you can open them from any synchronized device.

ES Conductor

Via ES Explorer, you can exchange data with your PC via Wi-Fi. To do this, go to the application menu, and in the "Network" select "Remote access".

Go to the settings (button in the upper right corner of the screen) and specify the following parameters:

• Root folder - most often it's a memory card;
• Creating an account is an optional item, but with an anonymous connection, there are sometimes problems obtaining access;
• If you want, 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 the file from your computer to the phone and vice versa. When you are 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 do you transfer files from your computer to your phone so that you do not enter the address into Explorer each time? To do this, create a network drive.

1. Go to "Computer" and click "Mount network drive".
2. Specify any free letter for it. Then click on "Connecting to the site ..." - the Network Connection Wizard opens.
3. Click "Choose another network location." In the opened window, enter the address of the ftp server specified in the ES Explorer on the android device.
4. Uncheck the anonymous sign in and enter your account information in ES Explorer.
5. The system asks you to specify a name for the network location. For convenience, enter your phone model.

Now in the "Computer", in the "Network location", a folder with the files of your android-device appears. Before you transfer music from your computer to your phone, turn on the ftp connection in ES Explorer. When you are done copying the 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 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 copied freely in two directions.

Bluetooth

Of course, the speed of data transmission by bluetooth is very low. But in some cases this is the only way to transfer files to another device. For example, if no Wi-Fi is connected and the USB cable is not at hand.

Before you transfer files from your computer to your phone, turn on the Bluetooth on both devices. If you are using Windows 7, open the "Network Management Center ...". In the "Adapter Settings Changes", find the "Bluetooth Network Connection". Turn it on through the context menu. On the android, go to the settings and move the slider opposite the bluetooth to the active position. Do not forget to make the phone visible to all devices.

On the computer, open the Control Panel and click Add Device. In the opened window, select your phone. A special code will appear on the screen, which you need to enter on the android device. So we tied the phone to the PC.

Call the context menu for the required file. Click "Send" - Bluetooth. Then specify the desired device. The transfer will take some time, after which the phone will be notified of the receipt of the file.