How to transfer files between an Android device and a Computer

[@jstar4927]

AT LAST I have found someone who tells it as it is. Someone I can understand. Someone who's voice is not annoying. Someone who knows what they are talking about. Thank you so much!!!

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

For those of you who watched him slowly explain and describe three different types of USB cables, and then instantly whizzed past the part where you actually do the transfer: At 2:51 he extremely quickly says "Go to My Computer and click on it". My Computer appears differently on different computers. It's usually an icon with the tiny words "my computer" on it. On some computers it has no words at all, just a tiny icon of a computer. Hover your mouse over it and its description may appear. Double click on it to begin the procedure. Some computers have gotten rid of the My Computer icon entirely and replaced it with "File Explorer", with a tiny picture of a file folder on it. Click on it after you've plugged your phone in, and you should see your phone appear in a list of devices the computer recognizes. You're welcome.

[@firstlast8108]

but where do you find the text files to transfer?

[@michaelannalora7469]

You sir define "smart". I have watched videos on how to transfer files from phone to pc for two days. You got me up and running in 5 minutes. Bravo good sir.

[@christinemccaffrey6663]

You explain so down to earth & not as fast as others. Greatly appreciated

[@carlacowart4709]

Thank you for making this very simple! I watched several videos on how to transfer my "videos" from my Android to computer...NONE of them said to go to the charging icon at top to change from charging to transfer...such an easy solution! Thanks!

[@dmrd222]

Thank you for the clear, concise instructions AND visuals! I searched all over for a visual, read a manual, and had no idea the cable came apart from the plug end! Duh.

[@neophyted9280]

Thanks for the easiest and user-friendly instructions to transfer my pictures from an old Android to my PC. You saved me time and money. I am on the top of the list for tech-illiterate and your video was amazing to understand and follow. Yes, I accomplished the transfer without any kinks. I couldn't believe it but NOW I DO BELIEVE. Great video.

[@juancarlosmontes]

Props and thanks millions for making your music ever-so-quiet in the background of your video. Generally, I hate non-value adding music in a video that's not there for the musical content. You did a great job not making it an annoyance. Thanks for answering my tech questions! Cheers :)

[@ThEkILlA210895]

definitely a thumbs-up for being thorough and to mention all the different pop-ups for different windows versions! i love the extra cautiousness and information!

[@debbieminton5885]

Around 2:33 you went into hyper drive and I could not understand a word you said, but I think you jump started my own thinking to get me where I needed to be! Ha! Thank you!

[@DilSnaps]

I love how he spent 2 minutes explaining how to plug a phone into a computer

[@Babblingboolean]

As someone that has experiencing working in the IT sector, you'd be surprised how many that helps.

[@Epicicness]

lol

[@aman-wg1bz]

and then he just pass without Explaining in detail after it goes to desktop. What a bum

[@iqqh]

@Bill Turner I don't know why your getting this upset over this. Typical Trump supporter

[@cadenkolesar48]

@Bill Turner RACIST

[@sharonbrady7030]

Smart lady who explains things clearly.

[@PaulaHewitson]

Very clear and plainspoken. My photo files were apparently not transfering and all it took was a reboot to correct. Thank you!

[@becauseofkarma2913]

I appreciate that you took the time to show EVERYTHING! I know for some people it seems redundant, but there are so many videos out there already! It's nice that someone took the time to explain everything! Much appreciated!

[@justasimpleamerican]

Will

[@blessbeloved]

This was very helpful... I've been struggling to get these videos loaded for a LONG time! Thank you... it worked :).

[@richardgregory3684]

On some phones, when you connect them to the PC, they will not show up. This is because they are using the USB exclusively for charging. It's actually a security measure, to enable file transfers you have to go to the Android device - usually it shows up as an event "Using USB for charging", tap on that and there should be an option to change it to "Transfer Files" (or something similar to that, sometimes they call files "photos" of whatever). As soon as you enable this, Windows should ping and recognise the Android device as a storage device, and after that, you can copy files back and forth as you please. It's a pain in the butt, but as I said, it;s a security feature. It's very unintuitive, would be way better if you got a popup on the phone saying "Do you want to use the USB for just charging, or to transfer files to/from a computer?". My Moto phone is like this and I had to trawl through KZbin finding explanatory videos

[@CarnageXtreme]

oh man... Mine didn't show the data until I unlocked it. I thought it was screwed until I watched this video. Thanks!

[@gailditlof7552]

PERFECT!!! I am not tech-savvy and I could not figure out how to download my photos from my new phone to my PC. You made it quick and easy for me. Thank you. Thank you.

[@jocelynetremblay832]

Thanks you so much. I have been searching for half an hour for a solution. Simply unlocking my screen solved my problem with accessing my pics.

[@christinemccaffrey6663]

Thank you I'm not to savvy with this computer stuff, & and I have to transfer files from my android to my HP. You have helped me to understand a bit more. I am following you. Your friend Christine

[@Babblingboolean]

Glad I could help!

[@shilohschultz9236]

Thanks man! I know how to do this but you see I wasn't using the wire that came with my phone and now I switched it so it's working great for me!

[@timkuen]

I just have to say this. In your video when you pulled out your cable from your charging unit, you pulled on the wire. Never pull on the wire to disconnect anything. Always pull on the connector it self unless you are looking for future troubles. This applies to any plug on any cord whether it is a 120 volt appliance or an extension cord or any electrical device of any kind. Never pull on the cord. You will end up pulling wires out of the connectors and you will only know what you have done when it stops working and you have to buy a new one.

[@anairenemartinez165]

Driving me CRAZY talking so much about things Nobody cares about

[@timkuen]

@@anairenemartinez165 Well, I received 17 thank you's for my comment so it just shows how ignorant you are.

[@amad4653]

timkuen he right now body cares

[@blessingo.6788]

@@timkuen Oh!!! thank you so much , I always pulled by the wires and now none of my chargers work. I wish I had seen this before I did all of that.

[@anvohero3499]

Wow 2/3 reactions are rude No need to be ._.

[@cathycathy6295]

Wonderful instructions, as an old woman i thought I would never be able to do this, but folllowing everything you said to do , I did it, many thanks

[@FindPotential]

I have a problem. I connect my computer to my tablet and then copy and paste my video into the tablet folder, but then it does the Windows Foreground sound and does absolutely nothing. Please reply and help :(

[@azdigbee]

I have no idea what you are doing but I know for sure, that you have a talent for making a short story long ! I tried to follow but when I plug phone into computer all I get is some computer error code. 😢

[@lashaunda2066]

Great video! after hours of searching my computer and watching other videos I finally find yours. You were right, all I needed was the right usb cable. I suggest trying every usb phone cable.

[@reneejohnson2644]

Thank you, it worked within 7 minutes of watching your video, thank you.

[@oooooo90009]

That's fine an clear explanation. THANK YOU! but can you please reply URGENTLY!!!! How do you copy and paste videos? Do you just do the normal Ctrl+c and Ctrl+v or, Export file or something more complicated like that?

[@maraelavargas951]

Thanks so much Sir. You explain everything very simple thank you.

[@howardvenable9822]

Thank you so much! I was having a lot of trouble connecting my phone and computer until I watched this. But can I add one more very important step? On many Android phones you also have to enable tethering. On your phone go to settings, click on connections, scroll down to and click on mobile hotspot and tethering, and finally turn on usb tethering. You can only turn on usb tethering if your usb wire is already attached to both the phone and computer.

[@Babblingboolean]

Tethering is a completely different function from the purpose of this video. Tethering is designed to use the mobile data plan on your phone to provide internet to other devices like a computer.

[@danielpalomares4631]

Thanks for the video babbling boolean. Helped me sync desktop adobe files to my tablet adobe files. Now I'm searching to add a portable printer to my tablet. Thank you again.

[@stefanik2725]

Simple and great instruction which make transfer easy. Glad that you don't assume that all of us are experts!

[@evesambor3525]

That was interesting lesson with very clear delivery. Just wonder how to disable security on phone because I can't seem to find phone icon. I was transferring my pics over no problem via USB and then suddenly they won't load any more. So frustrating! Maybe I'll try another cable. These do have a limited life span and I've got through a number. Thanks!

[@p35744m]

Thank You Man...I almost paid 40.00 for an unnecessary app called "anytrans" to do what you showed me I can do all on my own.

[@loop5720]

Jeez, that price...That name.

[@rosettacosmano6233]

Thank you so much very helpful, to the point and easy to follow. please do not stop what you are doing, helping people.

[@ccampbell1789]

Now, how can I prevent the photos from syncing back to the phone? I also don't want google office to synch but do want the mail to synch. Love the simplicity of your videos.

[@joseandrescarmona7134]

i really apreciate your help with dowloanding this software

[@karlcobragaming7208]

Thanks For the info i couldnt have uploaded my video in pc if it wasnt for this.Thanks alot!!!I hope more information to come

[@Oskiito]

Thanks man needed to edit a video on my pc but I recorded it on my phone thanks a lot

[@hyacinthia4145]

Omg same!

[@loop5720]

It won't show up for me

[@Carlsings]

I understand that you have to point out even the most basic things, that is a good tech support protocol. I want to MOVE the pictures and not just copy them. I have to free up space in my SD card in the Android phone. Since I don't want to lose these pictures in Google Photos, I can't delete them using that app on the phone. I tried using Gallery app. Also Google Photos will not allow access to the SD card where the pictures are stored. I tried using Gallery app. This too will seem to remove the cloud saved photos, maybe, it seems to do so when selecting multiple files. It may not do so removing one at a time. Trying removing them to trash one at a time is so time consuming, there must be a better way. Can I simply move the pictures instead using this method or will that jack up my phone? P.S. Everywhere I search for an answer the word "transfer" is used, and is ALWAYS resulting as a COPY, but never a MOVE.

[@technicalsahil9703]

Nice video

[@hafsahabdulai4301]

Thank you for your ultimate and attentive shared knowledge, keep it up and drag us along

[@arkimwilliamson4429]

That screenshot is nice

[@ncraspa]

You are an excellent teacher.

[@LoyalSnickers]

Hey , So i have alot of videos on my phone that i want to transfer but whenever i go to DCIM it doesnt show them , It just shows a bunch of Pictures

[@meb6450]

You're so thorough. Thank you for that!

[@kathybiggs1638]

My experience with the Moto E5 Plus - I wanted to copy photos from the PC to the phone. You have to set the USB on the phone from "Charging" to "Transfer Files" so the computer will read the folders on the phone. The phone needs to be connected to the computer and on, go to settings, select Connected Devices, and then tap USB to show all the selections. Select transfer files (or transfer photos - I used Transfer files) and the PC will now be able to see the folders on the phone and the phone will accept the items you are trying to copy to the phone.

[@lteaeccentrix]

THANK YOU!!

[@louisegilfedder1712]

arrggghhh!!!! it was the "use the original cable" problem. I wasted hours until I read that comment a few times below. Thanks everyone!!

[@akwaabab8504]

thank you, thank you, thank you! with your help i was able to get large files off of my phone and upload them onto my desktop computer.

[@Swimfinz]

GREAT VOICE! Keep at it. Yes, I could follow and understand you perfectly. There is a HUGE difference between North American English and Delhi or Mumbai English. Keep up your fine reports!

[@anuyajoshi4360]

If I’ve 40 GB worth of videos for Android is there an easy way to do so? Any guidance is appreciated

[@sanskarsharma5954]

i was at the 8 minutes mark then i got engrossed in the potential masterpiece i could make and started dancing and bobbinb my head

[@renuu.w]

I used to use a app called MyMedia to transfer things from my Iphone to my windows, i got a android recently and this video helped me a lot since it turns out MyMedia is not on my android phone

[@ralseidreamurr9879]

mine doesnt have a storage thing called "phone" ):

[@memoplayzyoutube3923]

me to

[@memoplayzyoutube3923]

allways

[@erintasm4025]

Me to

[@Oiidz]

When you plug your android device in, use the pull down menu at the home screen and click on the USB notification labelled "Android system". Then tap once more for the option "Transfer Files" and you should now see the Phone icon on your PC. You may also have to reconnect the phone via USB to the computer if thre icon does not appear. Hope this helps

[@robynhildred8802]

Talks WAYYYY too fast.

[@reapzyy]

very good tutorial . very clean . i am happy you didn't start digging deep into any specific feature - sotNice tutorialng that happens to too many

[@FindPotential]

Anyone know how to fix it where the phone/tablet folder is empty? :/ Edit: I found it, just turn on your phone/tablet and it will appear.

[@cm2881]

You were so right, not all USB cables are the same, I could not connect my Lenovo tablet to my Lenovo laptop until I used the cable the tablet came with.

[@marianarosas3517]

this helped me a lot thank you

[@arrixox6821]

l hi

[@lucid8122]

Thx

[@janm6562]

THANKS A MIL!!! YOU'VE SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME!!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!

[@cherylwhite654]

OMG you made this so easy .. thank you

[@duschgel8960]

Thank you!! This is really helpful even though I already know how to connect it I didn't know how phone drive will appear in my laptop. I am so thankful for this so much.

[@HadoukanFire]

Very useful information. Turns out I just needed to tap the notification on the phone to change usb transfer settings 📱

[@BATERO1975]

great information . good job buddy!

[@rmz8962]

Hello! I tried to use the steps you told me to do so and my main problem was that it didn't appear on my computer saying my phone is connected. So now I wasver clear after watching yoyr video and thanks for your steps....

[@kyragames8650]

Thank you!! I made a intro for my youtube videos on another channel on my laptop and I want it on my laptop!! Saving grace!

[@robertdomino7057]

Why is my mobile device not showing at the Computer? For example Local Disc C

[@julioinnit878]

Doesn't work on iPhone

[@babygirl5748]

@@julioinnit878 Yes it does.

[@Teerahhhhhhh]

Omg Thx So Much! you saved my life!!👍 You just got a like and a new sub

[@infinitygamer9304]

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[@infinitygamer9304]

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[@infinitygamer9304]

Its 1:22 outside its kold

[@ryangenereaux1922]

Great video! Still not clear how to transfer memos

[@andreabanck7242]

Warsaw Missouri Hi Thank you for this informative video. This what I was just going to try to do. Temporarily now I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and a temporary Samsung Galaxy 20 5g. 2 cords identical without one end being USB on both. They are the same on both ends. But I have new info on the 20 5g. And info on my note 10 that I want backed up on my Dell with windows 7. Now if it was phone to phone, I could use the smartswitch on both phones. CAN I USE THE SMARTSWITCH FROM MY ANDROID TO MY PC????? I WAS GOING TO UPGRADE TO THE 20 5G, BUT NOW I AM GOING TO RETURN IT TO SPRINT AND KEEP MY NOTE. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? I LIVE IN A VERY SMALL TOWN AND THE CLOSES SPRINT STORE IS A HOUR AWAY AND I AM 69. THANK YOU

[@cletusstewart3786]

Thank you so much for this! I have a school podcast and i need to transfer the adio from my phone to my computer. THANK YOU!

[@afnusa]

What did you blur out at 2:50, that was on your start menu?

[@mking7325]

Very good so much details I like it

[@presidentjordangaming1056]

Thanks bro I've been trying to keep up with my channel now I can edit on my laptop and upload on my phone u earned a like 👍

[@normthebaker7305]

Thanks,one question: where did you get your urban night shot city skyline wallpaper?

[@Babblingboolean]

Don't remember, that was a while ago.

[@numbersletters2920]

@@Babblingboolean i wanna transfer a studio file to tablet will you explain this?

[@JC-ALPHA-AND-OMEGA-MINISTRY]

Nice video brother, can you upload your files from a deactivated android phone?

[@whatisthiskiki007]

Thank You For Your Tips A Really Work . Best Of Life

[@terridawson8530]

Thank you so much the tip I got was that I had to turn on the phone past the security and bypass it. Thank you thank you from this happy Grandma

[@Delinquency62]

For the videos, it said it cant be played, why?

[@aliceyeager1153]

How can I transfer my Android photos which I put in ALBUMS to stay in ALBUMS when transferring?

[@julioinnit878]

Copy and paste

[@carlos-pf4nc]

hanks lot Sir.. You helping us..

[@tinajohnson5843]

Can the transfer be done from my android phone with this method to a "notebook" that does not have Windows installed on it? Will I be able to print the transferred information? I've also seen a method of downloading an android transfer app. That will allow me to transfer and save the information as a pdf. Will that work with a notebook that does not have Windows?

[@zayyandalai209]

thanks. you were the hero i needed

[@jebablessysalomi3451]

I'm using Motorola, when I did same by USB connection method... my phone allowed me to choose only transfer of photos...which is screenshot. I can't able to transfer any audio recorded files.. I can't choose any other USB option please help me!!!

[@CurlyFromTheSwirly]

Thanks for the tips. Another thing people need to know is the phone may ask permission to upload to regular PCs. Mine usually does.

[@mouse7425]

THANKS FOR THIS IV BEEN SEARCHING FO SOOO LONG

[@dminantvib2112]

THANKS SO MUCH NOW I CAN MAKE MY VIDEOS USING MY VOICE! I BEEN TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO FIGURE THIS OUT FOR 2 YEARS. Thanks again for the help so much again, appreciate it, i tried it and it work✌👍

[@mriyob797]

Ima download it thanks for sharing!!

[@grahamclarke1934]

I liked the info. It worked for me. But would like to say NEVER disconnect by pulling on the cable as this could damage the cable. ALWAYS hold the plug.

[@gemorris13]

The absolute best advice is using the cable that came with the phone!

[@GamePlay_GamePlayFollow]

Thank you for this! Super cool video! A+++

[@audreyheather]

Hi. I have a Samsung Note 8. Will I be able to transfer photos from All my sub albums like Facebook, Screenshots, Snapchat, etc along with DCIM camera pix to my Windows Xp Computer? It's a very old computer & I dont know if it would recognize my phone 😕 I need to get a Windows 10 laptop soon...

[@DSVOfficial88]

So informative, thanks a lot!

[@H_lium]

hey a question when you unplug your phone from a computer the files are gone right? just curious

[@mikesbeehivesllc3632]

Thank you, I was trying to figure this out for hours until I watched this video!

[@roscoesomeone9764]

Thanks!, my intuitiveness and Android's and Microsoft's don't always seem to think the same way. I got the photos moved and sent thanks to your video. BTW, mini USB to USB cable at Dollar Tree for only...... what else? ....... a dollar.

[@itsdpr7953]

Whatever one fits in your phone.

[@kentclark6420]

Is there a phone number anyone can call to get help with their computer issues? With things like format and software problems that ISP tech support doesn't deal with?

[@ikanberapi2189]

can u know how to transfer/copy game from phone to pc?

[@phillipjones8608]

Well done Babbler

[@MrFelovazquez]

Very helpful, thank you