In this post, we will explain to you how to connect and share files between an Android mobile and a PC.
To transfer pictures, music, and other things between your computer and phone, utilize a USB cord or your Google Account.
Utilize your Google Account to move files
To utilize files on both your PC and phone, upload them to your Google Account.
Utilizing a USB connection to move files
Microsoft Windows
- Get your phone unlocked.
- Connect your phone to your computer via a USB cord.
- Tap the notice that says Charging this device via USB on your phone.
- Choose File Transfer from the Use USB for.
- Your computer will launch a window for file transfers.
Drag files onto it. - Eject your phone from Windows after you’re finished.
- Plug out the USB cord.
Mac
Mac OS X 10.5 and later must be installed on your machine.
- Install Android File Transfer on your PC after downloading it.
- Open Android File Transfer.
It immediately opens the next time your phone is connected. - Get your phone unlocked.
- Connect your phone to your computer via a USB cord.
- Tap the notice that says Charging this device via USB on your phone.
- Choose File Transfer from the Use USB for.
- Your computer will launch a window for Android File Transfer.
Drag files onto it. - When finished, disconnect the USB cord.
Chromebook
- Get your phone unlocked.
- Connect your phone to your Chromebook via a USB cord.
- Get your phone unlocked.
- Tap the notice that says Charging this device via USB on your phone.
- Choose File Transfer from the Use USB for.
- Your Chromebook launches the Files app.
Drag files onto it. - When finished, disconnect the USB cord.
Solving problems with Android phone and PC connection
Microsoft Windows
Solve PC problems
- To ensure that Windows recognizes new devices immediately, check the settings on your machine.
- Restart your computer.
Solve phone problems
- Update your Android phone.
- Restart your phone.
Press and hold the Power button for around 30 seconds on most phones to force a restart.
Solve USB connection problems
- Change your USB cord.
A USB cable’s ability to transport files varies. - Connect your phone to a separate computer to test the USB port on that machine.
- Connect a separate device to your computer to test the USB port on it.
Mac
Solve Mac problems
- Verify that Mac OS X 10.5 or later is installed on your machine.
- Verify that Android File Transfer is open and installed on your PC.
- Restart your computer.
Solve phone problems
- Update your Android.
- Restart your phone.
Press and hold the Power button for around 30 seconds on most phones to force a restart.
Solve USB connection problems
- Change your USB cord.
A USB cable’s ability to transport files varies. - Connect your phone to a different computer to test the USB port on your phone.
- Connect a separate device to your computer to test the USB port on it.