{"id":1724,"date":"2015-04-24T22:12:00","date_gmt":"2015-04-24T21:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hovatek.com\/?p=1724"},"modified":"2022-08-15T22:13:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:13:24","slug":"how-to-transfer-files-to-or-from-an-android-phone-using-wi-fi-bluetooth-and-usb-cord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-files-to-or-from-an-android-phone-using-wi-fi-bluetooth-and-usb-cord\/","title":{"rendered":"How to transfer files to or from an Android phone using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB cord"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/android-file-transfer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/android-file-transfer.jpg\" alt=\"how to transfer files on an Android phone\" width=\"616\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>File transfer is a big deal for Android newbies. Its a very easy procedure on a regular day but each method has its challenges, especially when you&#8217;re new to such a method. In this tutorial, we&#8217;ll be discussing Android file transfer using Wi-Fi (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB cord. What&#8217;ll be different about this guide is that it&#8217;ll be pictorial all the way. We&#8217;ll also highlight problems you&#8217;re likely to encounter and how to fix them.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the possible problems I could encounter during file transfer?<\/h3>\n<p>Possible problems to look out for and their fixes are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wi-Fi \/ Bluetooth wont\u00a0come on: Read \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-android-phone-whose-wi-fi-or-bluetooth-wont-turn-on\/\">https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-android-phone-whose-wi-fi-or-bluetooth-wont-turn-on\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>PC wont detect Android&#8217;s SD \/ Memory card: Read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-android-phones-mass-storage-sd-card-that-wont-connect-to-pc-using-usb-cord\/\">https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-android-phones-mass-storage-sd-card-that-wont-connect-to-pc-using-usb-cord\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Android phone automatically going off during file transfer: Read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-android-phone-that-automatically-goes-off-or-shuts-down-frequently\/\">https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-an-android-phone-that-automatically-goes-off-or-shuts-down-frequently\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Slow file transfer: Read\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-easily-make-an-android-phone-run-faster-or-stop-lagging\/\">https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/how-to-easily-make-an-android-phone-run-faster-or-stop-lagging\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Problem detecting or pairing with the target device: Ensure the device&#8217;s Wi-Fi \/ Bluetooth is on and set to discoverable. You could also clear the list of paired devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jump straight to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Jump to file transfer using Wi-FI\" href=\"#wifi\">File transfer using Wi-FI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Jump to file transfer using Bluetooth\" href=\"#bluetooth\">File transfer using Bluetooth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Jump to file transfer using USB\" href=\"#usb\">File transfer using USB<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong id=\"wifi\">A. How to transfer files using Wi-Fi (Wireless) in Android phones<\/h3>\n<p>There are many Wi-Fi file transfer apps out there but we&#8217;ll be using Flash share in this guide.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note that:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>* Flash share does not require an internet connection and as such, doesn&#8217;t use data<\/em><br \/>\n<em>* Both devices should have Flash share installed<\/em><br \/>\n<em>*Flash share might interrupt your internet connection<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1. Download and Install flash share<\/p>\n<p>2. Launch flash share<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-1.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on android using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Click on Name, enter whatever name you want as your ID then click OK<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-2.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on android using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Click Save<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-3.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on android using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Click Connect Phone to create or join a connection<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-4.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on android using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. Click Create group to create a connection or Join group to join an existing connection<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-11.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on android using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. If you created \u00a0a group, your phone will begin listening for the other device(s) to connect<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-6.png\" alt=\"how to use transfer files using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. If you clicked Join group,\u00a0click the group (once detected) to join<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-5.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on android using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9. Once connected to the group, the group&#8217;s name should appear at the bottom<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-8.png\" alt=\"how to use flash share 8\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>10. Select whatever you wish to transfer from the top menu (App, Image, Media, File or Record) then shake the Android phone or click Send to begin transfer (no need to shake the receiving \u00a0phone)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-use-flash-share-9.png\" alt=\"how to use transfer files using flash share\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>11. If prompted on the receiving device, accept and wait till transfer is complete<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"bluetooth\">B. How to transfer files using Bluetooth\u00a0in Android phones<\/h3>\n<p>1. Turn on the Bluetooth on both phones<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-1.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Set to visible to all nearby Bluetooth devices by tapping<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-3.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Click Search for devices<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-3.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. \u00a0Click on the target device once detected<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-4.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. Click Pair on both devices to initiate pairing<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-5.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>6. The device should now be listed as a paired device<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-6.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Locate the file you wish to transfer, long press it and click the Share \/ More icon<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>8. Select Bluetooth from the list<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-7.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files on from an android phone using bluetooth\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>9. Select the paired device you wish to transfer to<\/p>\n<p>10. When prompted on the target device, click accept and wait for transfer to be complete<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"usb\">C. How to transfer files using USB cord from Android phones to PC<\/h3>\n<p>1. Connect the phone to PC via USB cord<\/p>\n<p>2. You should get a prompt at the top saying USB Connected, slide down from the top and select it<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/usb-cord-file-transfer-1.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files from android phone to pc using usb cord\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Mount USB storage by clicking or ticking Mount USB storage<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/usb-cord-file-transfer-2.png\" alt=\"how to transfer files from android phone to pc using usb cord\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. The storage device should now appear under My Computer on the PC<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/how-to-tranfer-using-bluetooth-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hovatek.com\/blog\/bpyeki\/uploads\/2015\/04\/file-transfer-using-usb-cord1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"854\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hovatek&#8230;.just a button away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>File transfer is a big deal for Android newbies. Its a very easy procedure on a regular day but each method has its challenges, especially when you&#8217;re new to such a method. In this tutorial, we&#8217;ll be discussing Android file transfer using Wi-Fi (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB cord. 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