How to Transfer Files between Ipad / Iphone and Windows Computer without using any Software

[@jimdarley]

Every year or so, I make another attempt to set up file transfer between my iOS devices and my Windows 10 laptop. No matter how many different explanations or KZbin videos I follow, no one explains it clearly enough for me to succeed. And I am a retired computer consultant! But, FINALLY, I succeeded, thanks to this clear, no BS tutorial that explained ALL the steps required. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

glad that my tutorial helped you thank you :)

[@APSLAYER69]

That 1 Indian guy always helps

[@adityabhardwaj9776]

True 😂

[@brianarsenault9281]

This is an excellent tutorial, nobody has explained it so well as this gentleman. Just a note; Select the option for "Add user without a Microsoft account" when setting up your user name.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you :)

[@susanelliott8026]

I agree such an easy get to the point no bs tutorial.

[@nileshyadav0216]

Oh my god so simple and easy , no third party apps involved. Clean and easy. Thank you very much

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@abhishek448]

Now I know why Indian tutorial channel are famous worldwide for its content and problem solving videos.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you :)

[@MllrtimeOnTheTube]

Thank you Sir! I just got a new iPad Pro 1TB and have been trying to transfer photo files for three days via iCloud and I don't trust third party transfer sites. nothing worked until I used your method!!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad I could help

[@bagasromadon7070]

Thanks for the tutorial, i've got my iPad and iPhone for more than 1 years but i just know this things now. Thanks once again Sir!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You’re welcome

[@Equilion]

Thank you so much! Finally a solution without any cables, minutes of waiting for the iphone photos to show up in explorer, just wifi and 1 minute per gb. bought the iphone 14 pro to shoot raw, but struggled to get them onto my pc so far. Thanks again and keep up the awesome work!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You’re welcome

[@Equilion]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool I stumbled over a problem though. If my PC goes to energy saving mode and I wake it up, then I have to restart the iPhone to be able to reconnect to the folder over smb. Any thoughts or tipps, how to avoid this? Maybe an advanced sharing setting?

[@hetroksi]

Thank you, You helped me a lot. If it doesn't work, you need to enable one other thing, that does't show in this video. So go to "Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing Center\Advanced sharing settings" on Private -> File and printer sharing tab enable "Turn on file and printer sharing" option, also network discovery should be enabled as well if it wasn't. By changing these setting helped me to connect. I am using windows 11. Hope it will help someone, who is encountering this issue as I did.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you for posting. surely will help others

[@SimplyChloe_]

your comment just saved me, thank you :)

[@giusegiamma2143]

i love you man you saved me

[@ericyoung4542]

Wonderful video!! Clear and easy tutorial. Most importantly, while some people just demonstrate giving access to everyone in their videos, you add a user, which is what I've been looking for! Thank you!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@shahyh]

That was awesome . I have been looking everywhere how to transfer files from my laptop to the ipad ,i almost gave up. Thank you so much

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@RobotTechHead]

Thank you! Can't believe how many other videos just don't give any of the details and skips straight to adding servers.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

pleasure :)

[@ScotyChokey]

Oh my goodness this is a kind of life saver, because now I’m able to back up and transfer a bunch of files between my iPad and my laptop easily

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

pleasure :)

[@VirtuousPraiseworthy]

Excellent video. Organized, to the point, great tempo. So many videos like this are painful to endure. Kudos.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@being_pravin]

I think you the only guy who explain this feature clearly! Thank you!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

pleasure :)

[@fiyazn.a4207]

Amazing !! Spent hours looking for a software and finally found this video. You are a star !! Thank you so much. Super happy

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@TheWid]

The best approach I've seen so far. Complex to set up but once there it works a treat. Thank you.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Most welcome

[@hmkhaing]

Hi, Thank you for sharing this video. I can't find out 3 dots at top of "FIle" (6:39) to connect Server. My iPad model is iPad Air A1475, iOS 12.5.5. Kindly advise how to connect.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

i am not sure with ipad os 12.5.5. this option is available with latest os version.

[@charles-y2z6c]

Thank you, I have been messing around for days now, with iTunes, i bought a USB cable too, and did a trial of a app and none of it worked. This allows me to watch my mp4 movies, leave them on another computer, not using up resources on my iPad. Only thing different i had to do was log into my pc domain/user Subscribed to your excellent channel

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you

[@charles-y2z6c]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool You are welcome, thank you again, because of your share I am watching a nice movie right now with the family on my iPad.

[@hannasofiamohdarif1432]

Wow!!! Thank you so much!!! I'm using this to transfer folders n files from my laptop to my Ipad Pro M1 2021. This is so amazing. At first, I tried to use FILES app to enter the 'smb' address. But it doesn't work. Then, I tried the DOCUMENTS app. I just tap 'add connection' then choose 'Windows SMB' to enter the address. I can easily transfer multiple folders from my laptop to my ipad. Thanks again for your great tutorial!!! :-)

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you for posting what worked for you It will help others

[@tanfeezlb]

Fast, clear, and professional!!! Excellent! Thank you.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@carlosshedden2210]

Very very Good!

[@CDfishing22]

How do you make your own file

[@carlosshedden2210]

@@CDfishing22 just drag & drop

[@rivuzimanareverien9910]

ffewl

[@chocolatychoco23]

This is the best technique and video ever watched. Best video and works totally. I have been searching from a long time and got this. You are a savior.

[@redcell7]

I can get it to work (thanks ). But for what I do in my shop I need to have the connection all the time . The next day it will not connect as my lease on ip address has grabbed another from the pool , so I have to update it daily Is there a better work around …or would I have to reserve a ip from dhcp. Or set a static ip for the computer and use that. Thanks

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

i'm not aware of any other methods to solve the issue you mentioned

[@yinglin5729]

Thank you for your video, best!, clear, step by step, fast and easy! excellent! wish you make more this type of how to videos. I have put this one in folder, will introduce it to my friends. Also would like to ask: whether I can use ipad in the bedroom, control/operate entire PC which the machine is sitting in lounge? Could you please make a vedio for this task? Before bedtime, I always like to sit in the bed, do 30 min ipad work, but with pity can NOT access whole PC to do other type of work. I often have to use AUTOCAD, ARCHICAD software, but there are no ipad apps for these software.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you you can't access your pc programs from your ipad ( i'm not aware of any methods )

[@Gamingforyouawesomegameplays]

What an excellent tutorial. Thanks man !!!!!! i was obsessed as i had to connect a wire and then iTunes... You are a genius...

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@bonkou1]

Excellent! Best video ever to transfer files between iphone and laptop!!!!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you :)

[@isukgdpsy]

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you so very very much. It’s July 12th, 2021 and this is my third iPad Pro with this one being the 5th generation and no one else has been able to do this in ten minutes without software, hardware or iTunes!

[@ShayleeNilaya]

This video is seriously the solution to the problem! I spent days, nights, tried softwares, i tunes and spent money on cables, nothing worked! and then this video! Wow, 5 stars, chef's kiss, just THANK YOU!!!!!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

glad my video heed you :)

[@AmericanSoldierLakotaSioux1969]

Unfortunately this quit working as of April 27, 2022. Just bought a new iPhone 13 Pro Max and nothing connects anymore. Tried sorts of different routes but still unable to connect. I even tried similar tutorial videos out there but still not connecting.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

may be issue with windows. i have seen this error before. one possible solution is to turn off windows defender. try this. turn on wifi and disconnect it from internet. ( it will be a local network ) in windows search for windows defender and turn off / disable it for private network connect pc and iphone to that network try all the steps after success or failure turn on windows defender connect wifi to internet

[@terak.j9587]

A bunch of gratitude and thanks for this! Really makes it easy to move a bunch of files at once quickly. Hoping you good fortunes, buddy!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@nolanb1802]

Thank you. This is great. It works for my iphone but for some reason I don’t have the three dots in the files app on my iPad to enable me to connect to server. Any idea why that would be? I also don’t have “my iPad” in the Locations tab on my iPad. Only iCloud and recently deleted. If you could help me with that I would really appreciate it!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

check again. that option is there in ipad file app

[@caocao-oe6tm]

Man you clearly know how to get to the point, thanks

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad to help

[@PERSONAL-pf7tg]

This is best tutorial for this topic worked very smoothly

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thanks

[@VisualEdgeTelugu]

Sir, when i click on the “ Add someone else to this PC “ it not show as its appeared in this 1:13 , instead it’s asking to add with micrsoft account Note: I recently installed updates of windows 10. I struck at the bogging …pls help

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You should have the option to add a local account Check again

[@AkmalAlif69]

does the transfer speed depends on the Network speed or is this the same rate as cable transfer?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

depends on the Network speed :)

[@imt5009]

so helpful, i confuse how to transfer downloaded exe file to my computer. you save my time. thanks man👌🏻🙏🏻

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Most welcome

[@pradikaalif8813]

Man this video provide clear tutorial and explanation. It works and easy to be done, Thanks a lot! This greatly help.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@chawkirahal7180]

hello. Very nice and clear tutorial. On my iphone when i try to connect to server I get a message that there is a problem connecting to server. Could you please help with this.

[@chawkirahal7180]

i have ios 15.3.1

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

may be issue with windows. i have seen this error before. one possible solution is to turn off windows defender. try this. turn on wifi and disconnect it from internet. ( it will be a local network ) in windows search for windows defender and turn off / disable it for private network connect pc and iphone to that network try all the steps after success or failure turn on windows defender connect wifi to internet

[@8121538758]

Hello brother Thanks for the clear explanation of this process and it help me So much. Once again thanks .

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

My pleasure

[@susanelliott8026]

Thank you for this. I was going crazy trying to get my photos from pc to ipad. I tried several different options like iTunes I cloud and a few others to no avail. But this did it and your instructions were very easy to follow. Thank you.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!!

[@SonGoku-bp5ju]

many thanks!! without a doubt the best tutorial on this topic on youtube!!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@sydneysolomon5500]

Is there anyway we can get these instructions in a text form?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

currently no

[@inabeukes7388]

Can I still transfer the file with out creating new users and just adding the pc admin account or MS account that’s has admin acces.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

i don't think so :)

[@ewliang]

Woah! This is gold. Great video!!! This is going to save me so much stress and frustration the next time I help my parents backup their iPhone. 😅

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you 😊

[@uncaringbear]

Thank you for the guide! I'm still relatively new to the ipad and I was able to follow the video and get this set up. Now I have a way to transfer work files back and forth between my ipad and PC. Most importantly, I can now back up my Procreate files to my PC.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@cmdpakistan5996]

Wonderful Man it works perfectly and it is the fastest way to transfer from anywhere.... Stay Blessed and Healthy

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you :)

[@know-how5276]

Very Nicely explained, you saved my 3000rupeed I was gonna invest on iXpand pen drive

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you i'm glad that my video helped you :)

[@amitabh8863]

Many many thanks. A couple of questions thought Does this work for 1 Windows 11 2 What if I do not have WiFi? Can I make transfer through bluetooth/data cable/mobile hotspot Kindly clarify

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

it will work for windows 11 it should work with hotspot. ( you need to connect both devices to the same network )

[@glowyellow7549]

i have a question please ,does this work other way around ,i mean sending files from the iPad to the pc

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

yes :)

[@ilenedream]

Please Help! ...at 7:41 where you choose registered user and put in user name and password, I have no idea what password this is referring to. Is it the Network pw, my iPhone pw, my laptop pw, nothing seems to work for me. Thank you very much.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

you need to enter the password you have set for the new user account created in your windows computer

[@benjaminbamnolkar7015]

This was really helpful. Thank you so much for making this video. Just a few queries - How do I disconnect the shared folder on my iPad after I'm done transferring the files from my iPad? Also, does the shared folder take up memory on the iPad?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

shared folder will not take your ipad storage you can remove the smb server conection in your ipad if you dont need it

[@Alekhya.d]

Should we keep the wifi connected for both the devices always? Should we keep the user account logged in only? Kindly answer i dont have access for both for all the time

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

only when you need to transfer files, both devices needs to be connected to same device.

[@Alekhya.d]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool after transferring can we logout from the user account logged in.

[@juanverrilli900]

an excellent way to explain this process. Awesome !!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you!

[@susanelliott8026]

I wish I'd of had teachers like you when I was in school.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

:)

[@abiramisekar2158]

Very clear information. U deserve much more subscribers. Thank u .

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@navneet2439]

Thanks a lot bro. I was fed up of software. Great job!!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you

[@Jeannemarre]

Hey amigo, what if we have a Pc on Ethernet cable ? Also, when I connect to the server on my iPad and input name and password, it says « you entered an invalid username or password for the server » but I did not

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

you need to be connected to the same network in order for this to work. you entered an invalid username or password for the server error because of windows defender. disable it connect ipad to computer transfer files enable windows defender

[@testing-ecom3511]

Thank you very much!!! Truly excellent...this is laid out simply and is easy to do, free, and works where other methods failed.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@dukeknight10]

Can we do the same with Samsung Tab S7 plus?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

i don't know

[@shivamshekhar6429]

Wonderful video , just loved the way you explained. It worked for me. Thanks

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

most welcome :)

[@rb.2375]

Best tutorial on the topic, thanks bro

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Pleasure :)

[@krishnendumandal6547]

Great video. Very Helpful. Hope you continue to make similar contents.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thanks, will do!

[@707bluedogs]

Do you have to do all these steps everytime?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

no just one time while setting up after that check the ip address in windows and connect in ipad / iphone using smb

[@johnstephen7610]

From other people's comments, it sounds like this is a good solution. I don't understand the first step, which is setting up a new network. Is there anywhere I can find an explanation for how to set up a new network, that's different from the network that I've already got set up?

[@SquadGeneral]

your the best man i need that solution all the time now i found it thanks

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@MoonLightEntertainment86]

Will it connect even you don’t have internet? I don’t have internet and it wouldn’t connect to the server even though I entered the IP address correctly

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Yes it will connect Some people have connection issue One solution is to disable windows defender If you disable windows defender then make sure that you are not connecting to the internet After transferring files turn windows defender on and connect to internet

[@bovisqui]

hi!! everything worked up until i had to do the whole "select users and groups" thing, i added in the user but then it said that "user not found" any help?

[@Ismitachhetri-se4ny]

Thank you so much❤

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Most welcome :)

[@skhossenali5654]

Sir i am in my institute, i have a desktop connected through ethernet, and my ipad is connected to the same network but through wifi… when i followed same procedure as you mentioned its not connecting… please guide on this

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Both device needs to be connected to same wireless network

[@skhossenali5654]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool thank you for your reply. Could you please provide some other solutions for data transfer in my case.

[@CP-od4bf]

This was a very good tutorial which I followed to the letter relating new user, ipad data file, file sharing, permissions, network, IP address, etc. but for the life of me I don't know how to open the ipad to begin using this. I have an old iPad2 for which all of my previously uploaded music (over 600 music files) was overwritten when a new version of iTunes was downloaded. All of the music is still on my old iPad 2. I have one music file presently in the iPad data file I created on my desktop. I just don't know what to do next. Did you open the iPad on a PC...and. if so, how do you do that? So close...but I didn't understand the end. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

[@missgreenbottles]

Thanks for this I was getting so confused how to connect and your tutorial made it super simple :)

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@dougjacques8828]

I have two iPads. Can they both access the shared PC space using the same username and password?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

yes it should work

[@jettw3]

thanks alot! now i can share my videos without any diffuculties. thanks alot! (i needed this as since i just switched from mac to pc)

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad it helped!

[@dailesigulani8690]

on file tab, what else can we use instead if the iPad don't have file tab?

[@itwas5196]

Sir without Internet will it work? Means if i have to send a 5 gb file it will require 5gb of net? Plz reply

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

No need of internet It will be local network transfer

[@itwas5196]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool thank you sir but what is the speed of transfer because 100 mb is taking 10 mins it's so time consuming.

[@itwas5196]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool plz tell method of transferring by usb from ipad to pc all files in ipad file app

[@syau0129]

Hi i want to ask. If i use different wifi to connect the internet(lets say im at coffee shop), can i still have access to file sharing between my ipad and pc?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

no both devices should be in the same network here we are using local network data transfer

[@panstam87]

Hi there! Really informative tutorial, and i have followed it step by step. I have transferred a folder containing PDFs and MP3s, but when i copy or move the folder or parts of it to "On My iPad" folder, they do not work if i am not connected to the WiFi. I am looking for a way through which i can transfer and take things with me. Any ideas? Thanks.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

it should work. i have checked it

[@panstam87]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool I wish it were working, but it isn't. I can transfer them, but the moment I go offline I cannot open anything there 🤷

[@VanBurenPhilips]

Thanks a lot man, really appreciate this. Just curious - why do we need to set up a new user for this to work?

[@SulingClarinet]

Thank you so much! My wife is an Apple user and this was giving me a headache. Connecting to windows file share is a life saver as she is about to go travelling and her phone is full.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

pleasure :)

[@NanOjaviAlvaRez]

Jaja same here:)

[@pieo6d]

Can you do movies cus when I did this with a movie it wouldn’t work and my iPad froze

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

i was able to transfer movies. after copying the movie don't do anything till it finishes.

[@ja.3895]

THIS ONE..!!! Thank you so much ..! This was very helpful. I'm glad I visited this video before giving up my search. Not like most videos out there, this came out very detailed and easy to follow along. I think I only hit pause once, as I was following along. 👍

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're welcome!

[@abhishekranna5430]

I have a doubt. Do I need to create different servers on my iPad for my home and office wifi networks ? Or this will work every time when our devices are connected to the same network?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

from our ipad / iphone, we are not creating any server. we are connecting to one. if ip address of your computer changes then you need to reconnect. hope this helps :)

[@abhishekranna5430]

@@MyHowToCodeSchool So if my ip address differs for home and office connections, I will have to connect to the respective server?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

yes. whenever ip address changes, you need to reconnect

[@dunedainranger6191]

Thank you so much man, it works flawlessly! No bs and straight to the point, love it.

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Most welcome :)

[@chclony]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for step by step explanation!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@henrysu3411]

Excellent! Informative! Easy to Understand!

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rarora09]

Well done you solved a very big problem for me

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you :)

[@im_Dafox]

Thanks a lot! Got my first ipad yesterday and this will be really useful to transfer my artworks from pc to ipad :]

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad I could help!

[@mankinddevilment]

Sir , is there any similar way to transer files from Android to ipad ?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

I think you can do but I don't know much about it

[@mankinddevilment]

Okay , if you'd look into it, it would be great ! Thankyou

[@zainpaji6772]

insane man you saved me money man i was going to buy a otg and a sd card which was quite expensive but this is op

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

glad this video helped you :)

[@kdramaqqq210]

Thank you so much! You are very helpful and have saved me so much time! Been looking for something like this for ages. Worked really well 🙌

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Pleasure

[@Morecreativemind]

I might try this later, i have a question sir. Will the file be gone on the ipad?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

if you copy the files then they will not be removed

[@kemalergun5991]

This is a lifesaver.I’m deeply grateful

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Glad you find this helpful

[@rijonahmed161]

my computer have wired connection from router . does it work on my computer??

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

if you can connect your ipad / iphone and computer to same network then it should work :)

[@casualuser2010]

Thank you for this great tutorial, the best I have seen on this topic

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@petertangdong6539]

Do we need usb cable?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

no it will be wireless transfer

[@ronm5428]

Is this possible to do if your pc is a desktop and has an ethernet connection? And will using a vpn cause any problems?

[@arhaamjobayer8999]

Indian guys in KZbin are life savior. 💙

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

thank you :)

[@asadr7]

This is the best video...... And it works perfectly.....

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Thank you :)

[@jeank3639]

This is a great tutorial. If I set this up on my pc, does it need to be on all the time to receive the data, and for the iPad/iPhone to access the data?

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

no after transferring data you can disconnect :)

[@dmars6064]

Help! this did not work for me. i followed all steps . paused the video on each step and still did not work. I am using a windows 10 + iphone se (2019). Is this an outdated video or does it still work the same ? the error happens at the last step within the phone trying to connect to the server..

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

Issue with windows Disconnect your wifi from internet So it will be local network In windows search for windows defender and disable it for private connection Try to connect ipad If this solves the problem then after transfering files, enable windows defender and connect your wifi to internet

[@tusharhanda2884]

thank you for saving lots of time. jai shree krishna

[@MyHowToCodeSchool]

My pleasure Jai shree krishna :)