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Three Ways to Transfer Files between Android and PC

In the smartphone world, we tend to store files on our phone. As an Android user, Lisa saves everything including contacts, pictures, music and movies etc. on her Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. But it often occurs to her that it is so necessary to have a quick way to transfer some files (video, music, contact) stored on her Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to the computer or transfer videos, music etc from computer to her Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

Here are three different ways introduced to get files to/from computer to Android device.

Three Ways to Transfer Files between Android and PC

  • Method 1: Transfer Files between Android and PC via ES File Explorer
  • Method 2: Transfer Files between Android and PC with SMB server: Go FileMaster
  • Method 3: Transfer Files between Android and PC via Syncios Free Android to PC Transfer Tool

Let's follow below steps to learn how to transfer files between Android and PC.

transfer file between android and pcMethod 1. Transfer Files between Android and PC via ES File Explorer

ES File Explorer is one of the best file managers for Android, it is capable of interacting with other devices on a network. You can connect your Android phone (Samsung; Sony; Huawei; Xiaomi; Motorola; Nubia; Meizu; Vivo; LG; lenovo; Nexus; HTC; Vivo; Oppo, etc) to the same router your computer is on, and then ES can find that computer and send files directly to the PC through the WiFi network.

Please make sure both of your Android and PC are connected to the same WIFI network. You can set any folder on your PC as a shared folder and transfer files to and from it WIRELESSLY.

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transfer file between android and pcMethod 2. Transfer Files between Android and PC with SMB server : Go FileMaster

FileMaster is a powerful file transfer and manage tool. You can use it to transfer files between Android device and PC.

Normally, most Android apps which is connect to SMB servers, either requires a rooted Android device or some complex setup. Not so with Go FileMaster, which provides a easy way to connect to a SMB server without installing anything in advance. The only action you need to do is to select ‘Computers (SMB)’ from the left sidebar, and then tap on ‘Scan’. Next, select the computer on the network. To access the user profile, you need have a valid username and password.

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transfer file between android and pcMethod 3. Transfer Files between Android and PC with Syncios Android Transfer Tool

Syncios Free Android Transfer Tool is one of the most popular and easiest ways to transfer files between Android and PC. With it, you are able to transfer videos, music, photos etc from Android to your PC and vice versa. Most importantly, you don’t need to connect your Android phone to any specific network. Besides, it’s also a full-function Android data manager with user-friendly UI, you can create, edit and manage Android playlists, contacts. delete Android songs, videos, contacts, apps in batches.

Syncios Free Android Transfer Tool

Simply install and launch this smart and powerful all-in-one Android data transfer and manage tool, which allows you to transfer video, photos, music etc between your Android phone and your Windows PC within simple steps.

  • Transfer Android mobile data: Music, videos, photos, contacts etc.
  • Download videos from 100+ video sharing sites up to 4K HD video quality and transfer to Android.
  • Massive free resources: videos, wallpapers, ringtones.
  • Handy toolkit: Audio converter, video converter, ringtone maker, etc.

Download Syncios ANdroid Manager



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1. Selectively export music, photos, and videos from Android Phone to PC

To transfer Android music/photos/videos to Windows PC, click "Media“ or “Photo” tab on the left panel of Syncios and then press Music/video icon on the right upper corner of the program. Now, all music, videos, photos on your Android phone will be displayed on the main window. Just select the songs, videos, or photos you want to transfer and click "Export" option.

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2. Transfer music, videos, photos from PC to Android Phone

It's not difficult to transfer music/videos/photos from Windows PC to your Android Phone. Simply press Media or Photos tab on the left panel of Syncios. Then click Import to browse your PC for the files you want to import to your Android device. After finding them, click Open to import selected music, videos, photos to your Android phone.

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