File transfer files between pc and android phone

[1cdorli]

Any safe way to transfer files between my PC and Samsung phone using WiFi?
I can use a USB cable, but I have reliable Wi-Fi.
TIA!

 

[AstroTurf]

airdroid

 

[longboy]

Any safe way to transfer files between my PC and Samsung phone using WiFi?
I can use a USB cable, but I have reliable Wi-Fi.
TIA!

Upload it to cloud storage from phone, download it at your pc. Works the easiest for me.

 

[1cdorli]

So with Airdroid can I choose my file on the computer and say "send to" my phone?

 

[AstroTurf]

airdroid

So with Airdroid can I choose my file on the computer and say "send to" my phone?

yup.

Too of from.

Open airdroid on phone, press airdroid web and find the ip address under option 2. enter it into a browser.

 

[1cdorli]

airdroid

yup.

Too of from.

Open airdroid on phone, press airdroid web and find the ip address under option 2. enter it into a browser.

Cool, thanks! I will try now

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

3 ways to transfer files from Android to PC using WiFi

Find out how to transfer files from Android to PC with WiFi. Top 3 ways transfer files between Android and PC without a USB cable.

www.wideanglesoftware.com

 

[Johnatan56]

TrebleShot is also an open source alternative:

TrebleShot - File Share FOSS - Apps on Google Play

Send and receive files securely without the internet

play.google.com

Website here:

FOSS Sharing Application

An open-source software to send and receive files securely without the internet

trebleshot.monora.org

EDIT: Became deprecated.

A way better alternative is KDE Connect, you can then check phone battery level, notifications etc., similar to MS Phone app, but can also use phone to shut down PC or act as a trackpad, etc.:

KDE Connect

KDE Connect: A project that enables all your devices to communicate with each other.

kdeconnect.kde.org

Download page:

Download

KDE Connect: A project that enables all your devices to communicate with each other.

kdeconnect.kde.org

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kde.kdeconnect_tp
Windows: MS Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N93MRMSXBF0 or offline: https://download.kde.org/unstable/kdeconnect/win64-pre-20.08/

 

[1cdorli]

Is this only for Linux PC

 

[RedViking]

What phone you have?

 

[1cdorli]

Samsung galaxy A31

 

[Johnatan56]

Is this only for Linux PC

KDE Connect? No, linked the MS Store app, Windows.
Works on Linux as well and most likely has better integration there.

 

[backstreetboy]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore and then just enable wifi file sharing. Been using Xplore file manager since the Nokia Symbian days. Else Airdroid as mentioned above.

 

[howardb]

File Manager +
Works well for me on home WiFi between all my PCs /laptop / Android devices.

Edit: I always use my phone to transfer the files between devices, not the PC/laptop

 

[1cdorli]

File Manager +
Works well for me on home WiFi between all my PCs /laptop / Android devices.

Do I need to download File Manager + on all devices?
Sorry, but I am old and must be spoon-fed!!!

 

[1cdorli]

OK, I've used AirDroid successfully - thank you Astro Turf!!!!!

 

[howardb]

Do I need to download File Manager + on all devices?
Sorry, but I am old and must be spoon-fed!!!

I have it on all the Android devices, but only really use my main phone to transfer to and from PC.
I've never really needed to (or tried to) transfer between Android devices though

 

[1cdorli]

Airdroid is awesome! Just drag file from the pc and drop to phone.

 

[grok]

Does airdroid not have a transfer limit before you have to get premium?

I used to love it & used it for years, uninstalled for that reason.

 

[backstreetboy]

Does airdroid not have a transfer limit before you have to get premium?

I used to love it & used it for years, uninstalled for that reason.

Only if you use it remotely.