[Best ways] How to Transfer your Files over Wi-Fi from computer to Phone-2023

Ever want to transfer your files from your PC to your other devices like android, tablet, iOS using Wi-Fi wireless network?

In this article, you’re going to see the best and easiest ways to transfer your files over Wi-Fi from a PC/laptop to other devices.

To transfer your files over any network medium then you have to use one protocol, FTP(File Transfer Protocol) which is done through 21 port numbers of your PC/laptop.

All possible ways to transfer files from PC to other devices:

• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Cloud Services
• USB Cable
• Use ADB
• USB OTG

You’re going to see all ways one by one to see how to transfer files from PC over wi-fi.

How to transfer files from Pc through Wi-Fi

In this method of transferring files from Pc to any other device through Wi-Fi, here is a list of some best software that is specially developed to achieve this task.

Apple users already have Airdrop to share their files with nearby Apple users. However not worked for Windows, the Android operating system.

Cx File Explorer

Follow the steps to create an FTP server so you can easily able to transfer files over Wi-Fi.

Step 1: Download and Install Cx File File Explorer.

Step 2: In-app, go to “Network” tab click on “Access from computer“

Step 3: Click on the button “Start Service“, you can also set a password if you want.

Step 4: Now in URL which show as “ftp://IPADRESS:PORT” and below you can see username and password.

After finishing, completing transferring your files, stop the service for security reasons.

Now see how to activate FTP server:

Step 1: Download FileZilla, and install it on your PC/laptop.

Step 2: Now for connecting the FTP server, enter the information from Cx File Explorer in the FileZilla.

Note: Don’t use this method in a public network otherwise choose a good password.

Step 3: Now just drag and drop your files and enjoy your file transfer over Wi-Fi without using a USB cable.

Do you find this method confusing? Check the below method it is much easy to use.

Filedrop is another software free to use for Windows, Android, and iOS but Apple users have to pay $2.99 to use it. You can download Filedrop from PlayStore for android while for PC/Laptop you can use the Filedrop website to download.

Transfer file from PC to Android and Vice-versa

Droid Transfer

Step 1: Download and install Droid Transfer on your PC.

Step 2: Download the Transfer Companion App on an Android phone.

Step 3: Scan QR code of Droid Transfer from Transfer Companion App.

Step 4: Now your PC and phone get connected, Select the file that you want to transfer to your Pc from Android devices. Hit “Copy to Pc” in Droid transfer.

Step 5: Now from PC to Android file transfer, click on Add file in Droid Transfer and choose a file on your PC you wish to add to your device.

Feature:

• Wireless file transfer
• User-friendly interface
• Locally stored data
• Unlimited storage space

Another application is “AirDroid“.

Wi-Fi File Transfer

You can transfer files from any machine on the same network, comes with s very well-designed web-based interface.

Step 1: Download & Install Wi-Fi File Transfer.

Step 2: Open it and tap on the Start button to start the file transferring service. After starting it give you the IP address and port through which you can make connections to transfer files.

Step 3: Now point your browser to the Wi-Fi File Transfer web page.

Step 4: Click on the select Files button under Transfer files to device.

Step 5: In the file manager, locate a file you want to transfer and click open.

Step 6: After complete uploading.

Step 7: Now to download it, navigate to the location of the file.

Step 8: Click the Download button.

Step 9: Select options download file individually or as a zipped

Step 10: Allow complete download.

How to add a password to the Wi-Fi Transfer network?

Open the application, navigate to settings>Access password then enter your strong password and tap on ‘OK‘.

Features:

• Upload or download multiple files at once
• Upload entire folder structure
• Delete, rename copy, zip or unzip files
• Password authentication
• Shortcuts to photo, video, and other directories
• Supports hotspot mode

It comes with both Free and Pro versions.

How to Transfer files between Android and PC using bluetooth?

In the early days, bluetooth is the only way to transfer files between devices. But it is not a good choice for larger files due to the low speed for transferring files. However, let’s see how you can share files through Bluetooth wireless option.

Step 1: Make sure your Bluetooth is ON on both devices.

Step 2: Once Bluetooth is enabled, right-click the icon in the system tray and select “Add a Bluetooth Device“.

Step 3: In Add a device pop-up menu, select “Bluetooth” to search for your Android device.

Step 4: Now you can see nearby devices, tap on device you want to connect.

Step 5: Now connect through verifying PIN.

Step 6: After pairing, swap files as you usually do when sharing files between mobile devices. Select files and choose the Bluetooth option to share them.

Feature:

• Wireless file transfer
• Does not require Wi-Fi
• Unlimited storage space

How to Transfer files between Pc to android through Cloud?

This is another great way to share files between devices using cloud services. Google Drive, Dropbox, and any other cloud service providers allow you to upload files from your computer or phone and then allow access to other devices to download them. This is perfect for even storing big data of personal information and for sharing it between large communities.

Also read: Best Secured Cloud service provider of 2023

Step 1: Choose the best cloud service provider, register some of them are free to use for storing data online without paying a single penny.

Step 2: Now open that storage data link in your device and start downloading those files.

Features:

• Wireless file transfer
• Transfer limited data type
• Limited storage space
• Externally stored data

How to use ADB to transfer files between Pc to Android?

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is another way to transfer files between an Android device and a Windows computer. It is not the easiest way if you never used the Linux system or used the command prompt, but believe me, try this method and enter the first step on the command prompt.

To use the ADB command, either connect with your phone to Pc with USB or run commands wirelessly. Google explained all steps required to make ADB work wirelessly on the Android developer website.

To send or receive files using ADB on your phone, just follow the below commands:

Get a file from your phone to PC:

adb pull /sdcard/filename \path\on\PC

Send a file from PC to your phone:

adb push \path\on\PC /sdcard/path

Don’t worry if your phone doesn’t contain an SD card. The above ADB pull & push works for both file & folder as well and make sure to use /sdacrd/.

How to Share files from PC to Mobile through Email?

In this method you send your data by using email, it works great for quick sharing of files when you can’t get other working methods. You get a limited size of 25MB in Gmail. If you want to share more files, then checkout WeTransfer which allows you to send upto 2GB for free.

On the WeTransfer website just enter your email address then drag your files in the browser window and send it. For security reasons, files are fully encrypted and erased after seven days.

Share files from Pc to Mobile using Messages Apps

This is an excellent way to quickly share images, documents, even videos if you have good internet connections.

Open WhatsApp web in your Pc and select any person or make a group with only you in the group which make ensure your files are private.

Just send files on that group and you can easily able to get access to these files on both systems.

Physical Way -USB Cables

The Other way is by using USB cables to share files between Windows and Android.

Conclusion

Now you know all ways to transfer files between your Pc to mobile or Mobile to Pc through wirelessly, wired medium. If you transfer files with any other method that you think others should know, let us know in the comment section.

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