How to transfer files from an Android to a PC without cables

  • Transferring files between Android and PC wirelessly is easy and convenient.
  • Methods such as Bluetooth, WiFi, cloud and email can be used.
  • Specialized apps make it easy to transfer files between devices.
  • Selecting the appropriate method depends on your need and connection speed.

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When we talk about connections, everything is much simpler and more comfortable when we can do without cables. Transferring files via WiFi or through any other wireless mode is an option that makes our lives much easier. In this article we are going to see how transfer files from an Android to a PC wirelessly.

If we have lost the street or simply do not want to use it, there are several ways to do it: via Bluetooth, via WiFi, using cloud services... They are all valid and quite efficient methods. We explain them one by one below:

By Bluetooth

The Bluetooth connection is a very practical tool for the task of transferring files between two devices in a simple way. Naturally, it works seamlessly between an Android phone and a PC. To use this method, the first thing you have to do is check that our computer has Bluetooth. Likewise, it is necessary to open the Bluetooth settings of our Android device and, if necessary, update.

PC Bluetooth

Another aspect to keep in mind is that This solution is only suitable for transferring files whose size does not exceed 10 MB.

These are the steps to follow to transfer files from an Android device to a PC wirelessly using Bluetooth:

  1. First of all, you have to activate the Bluetooth option on the PC from the Activities Center. Once activated, the blue light icon will turn on.
  2. Then we go to the system tray and We right click on the Bluetooth icon.
  3. In the options shown below, we select "Add a Bluetooth device."
  4. The next step takes us to the Configuration window, in which we must select "Add Bluetooth or other device."
  5. Finally, the menu opens «Add a device», where we select "Bluetooth" to start the search and connection with our Android device.

By WiFi

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This is one of the most popular and widely used methods to transfer files between a PC and an Android phone or tablet. Have a shared wireless network It allows us to send or receive files very easily. In fact, some file browsers already include the WiFi file transfer option by default. All we have to do is open the application and then copy and paste to the folder on the other device.

In file browsers, The search process for available devices is automatic. Once the device to be paired is detected, you just have to select it and use it to transfer files.

Using cloud services

Cloud storage services

Another interesting way to transfer Android files to PC wirelessly is using the cloud services, like those offered to us for example Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive and other tools. This option has many advantages, since, in addition to uploading data and files, it also allows us to download them whenever and from wherever we want. A PC or an Android phone, for example.

Depending on the characteristics of the Internet connection we have, the upload or download speed will be higher or lower. The same can be said about the time necessary to make the transfer. Of course, the ideal is to always use a stable high-speed connection.

Via email

Email address

It is a method well known to everyone, although not always the most used. In any case, it is a solution that can always be resorted to. The fundamental thing for this specific case is to have limited data to make transfers. After all, we all use the email to send files as usual.

The way to proceed is simple: open our email ID, compose an email containing the required files attached and then send them to ourselves. In this way, the sent file can be downloaded to any other device that we manage.

The drawbacks The main characteristics of this method are the following: on the one hand, it is a slightly more cumbersome method than the others; On the other hand, we are limited to the maximum capacity that our email account can offer you.

With specialized applications

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If all the methods mentioned above do not work for you or do not convince you at all, there is still the possibility of use a specialized app to simplify the task of transferring files from an Android to a PC wirelessly.

Although there are many recommended applications, one of the best that we can use is AirDroid. Logically, the first thing you will have to do is download the app on both your Android mobile phone and your PC. Once the application is installed, these are the steps to follow:

  1. First of all, it is necessary Create an account on the AirDrod platform.
  2. Then we can scan the QR code to link our mobile phone with the PC.
  3. After this, we can now use the Toolbox tool to transfer files bidirectionally using the old drag and drop method. Very easy.

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