How to Transfer Files from Android to PC Easily in 2023?

Having problems on how to transfer files from Android to PC? There are many options and apps for you to resolve the problem. In this article, we list 5 easy and popular ways for you. With the step by step guides, you can move files from Android to PC with USB cable, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cloud service apps.

Part 1. How to Transfer Files from Android to PC with MobiKin Assistant for Android

The first method we recommend here is MobiKin Assistant for Android - a competitive and all-round Android file management. With a user-friendly interface, it allows you to transfer files between Android and PC with previewing, as well as manage (delete/edit/read) Android files in batches on your computer effectively.

Transfer Files from Android to PC with MobiKin Assistant for Android - Here's How

Step 1. Launch the program and connect your Android devices to PC via a USB cable.

Step 2. Enable USB debugging on your Android phone if it prompts. You can click here or follow the interface to turn on the USB debugging.

 

Step 3. Go with the on-screen prompts to make the program recognize your Android device. Once done, you can enter the interface as bellow:

 

Step 4. Please hit the folders that contain your wanted files on the left panel, preview and select the data, then click Export to transfer them from Android to PC.

 

If you need to transfer all the Android files to PC for backup, please go to Super Toolkit > Backup > select a local folder to store the backed up files > tap on Back Up. Then you can copy all the files from Android to PC. You are allowed to restore from this backup next time.

 

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Part 2. Move Files from Android to PC via Wi-Fi

MobiKin Assistant for Android also supports to move files from Android to PC via Wi-Fi. Here's how:

Step 1. Free download and launch the program on your PC.

Step 2. Install MobiKin Assistant for Android app on your Android device.

Step 3. On the PC program, tap on Connect via WiFi. Then you can get a QR code.

 

Step 4. Open the mobile app and scan the QR code with the scanner on the top right corner of the app interface. Please make sure that your Android phone and the PC are connecting to the same network. Then you can connect your Android to PC via Wi-Fi.

 

Step 5. Once done, you can enter the main interface. Go with the steps that mentioned in Part 1 to easily transfer files from your Android phone to the PC.

 

Part 3. Copy Files from Android to PC via Drag & Drop

The simplest way to copy files from Android to PC is to drag and drop using a USB cable. It involves these few steps:

Step 1. Plug your Android device to PC via a USB cable.

Step 2. On your device, tap the Charging this device via USB to go to the Android notification screen.

Step 3. Select File Transfer mode on this screen.

Step 4. On the desktop, please to to This PC > tap on your device under the Devices and drives > open the Internal shared storage > find your wanted files from the folders and drag them over to your PC.

 

Pros:

1) Easy to use.

2) Do not reply on Wi-Fi or other software.

Cons:

1) Hard to find the target files for green hands.

2) Do not support contacts, call logs, or SMS.

Part 4. Transfer Files from Android to PC with Bluetooth File Transfer

Bluetooth may not be the first choice for many users now and it is not available for some of PC. However, it is still useful when you need to wirelessly transfer files to PC without Wi-Fi or third-party software.

Here's how

Step 1. Turn on the Bluetooth on both your PC and Android device.

On your Android phone, turn on Bluetooth from Settings. On PC, please go to Start > Settings > Devices to turn on Bluetooth. Please make sure that your Android phone is discoverable.

Step 2. Select your Android phone from the list of devices, click Pair to make a connection.

 

Step 3. Match your Android phone and PC with a given code.

Step 4. Once done, on your PC, please go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices > Related settings > Send or receive files via Bluetooth to enable receiving files from your phone on PC.

 

Step 5. Select the files that your want to transfer from your Android phone, then tap on Share > choose to send with Bluetooth to your PC.

Step 6. Save the received files to a local folder on your PC.

 

Pros:

Do not rely on Wi-Fi or third-party software.

Cons:

1) Slow transferring speed.

2) The connection between your Android phone and PC is easy to be broken off.

3) Not available on each PC.

Part 5. Copy Files from Android to PC with Cloud Service

It is a good way to copy files from Android to PC with some apps, like Google Drive and Dropbox. These apps with cloud service provide both mobile and web/PC versions for users to sync their Android data to PC with Wi-Fi. They are commonly free for the limited storage and you need to pay for the extra space.

General steps:

Step 1. Create a cloud account on the web.

Step 2. Download the cloud service app on your Android phone.

Step 3. Upload files from your Android to the cloud storage using the cloud account.

Step 4. Visit the cloud service web or open the PC version program on your computer, login the account that you used for uploading Android files. Then find the files that you wanted from the cloud and download them to your PC.

 

Pros:

1) Support auto transfer.

2) Conveniently restore from cloud backups.

3) Access the uploaded files anywhere and anytime if there is a Wi-Fi network.

Cons:

1) Limited free storage.

2) Heavily rely on stable Wi-Fi networks.

Extra: How to Transfer Files from PC to Android?

Some people may want to know how to transfer files from their PC to Android. In this case, you can try MobiKin Assistant for Android (Part 1). The program allows you to transfer files from Android to PC and from PC to Android. So it is a good assistant for data transferring between Android and PC, which is worth a try.

The Bottom Line:

Well, here are the most popular 5 ways in 2021 to transfer data from Android to PC. Each one has their advantages and disadvantages, which are given on the article. You can pick one as you like after comparing them together. How do you think about these tips, leave your comments below!

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