To transfer files from Android to Windows PC, use a USB cable for fast, direct transfers or Bluetooth for small files, though it’s slower. Cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive) lets you upload ...

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For years now, Google has offered the “Android File Transfer” app on macOS to enable users to access files and photos when plugging them into a Mac. But, suddenly, Google has hidden that tool from the ...

One of the many great things about Android is that you can easily shuttle files to and from a Windows PC just by connecting your phone via USB. Unfortunately, things aren’t quite as simple if you have ...

Android File Transfer (AFT) is no longer available on its website. As an alternative, try MacDroid. Simply connect your Android via USB or Wi-Fi to transfer files easily. Editorial Note: Talk Android ...

You can transfer contacts from an Android phone to another Android by syncing them to a Google account, or by sending a vCard ...

Are you trying to transfer files from your Android device to a Windows computer? This is not something most of us do very commonly, but when it’s needed, trying to figure out how to transfer files ...

Google is bringing Android's "Nearby Share" feature to the desktop with a new Windows app. Google says the new program will make sharing between Windows and Android easier, letting you send files over ...

Nearby Share on Windows is available as a beta for the US and a number of other countries. Nearby Share on Windows is available as a beta for the US and a number of other countries. is a senior editor ...

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If you are someone who is into the Apple ecosystem, you know how convenient and fast AirDrop is. My work machine is a MacBook Pro and after I recently switched from iOS to Android, AirDrop is ...

Update (1/4/2021 2:09 PM ET): We've updated the story to include some responses to questions we sent Rathinavel via email. If you have a Mac and an Android device, you know that transferring files ...