Have you ever had an
instance wherein you want to transfer a file to (or from) your PC from your
Android device, but don't want to go through the hassle of connecting different
kinds of cables just to accomplish that task? If your answer is yes, then you
may want to check out these helpful apps that will enable you to wirelessly
transfer files from one device to another.
Airdroid
Airdroid is a remote access and
wireless file-transferring tool, which works by asking the user to sign in from
a computer and then creates a virtual desktop that has the capability to access
contacts, download apps from the phone to the PC, send text messages remotely,
and transfer files back and forth.
The app lets you
choose how to complete the connection between the two devices you'll be
exchanging files with, and provides all the guidance you need along the way.
Other major features include:
- Notification Mirror - mirror
phone notifications from any allowed apps to your computer.
- Backup & sync - backup
photos and videos from phone to computer
- SMS & Contacts management -
send and receive SMS, and manage phone contacts from the desktop.
- AirIME - use your desktop
keyboard to type on your phone
- Record screenshot - record
phone screenshot with one click, no root required (Desktop client only)
- Speed boost - clean memory and
boost phone speed
- Other phone management features (Web client only)
- Find phone: locate your phone
when it's lost
- Remote camera: see through the
lens of both front and back cameras.
- Apps & Media: manage
photos, ringtones and videos, upload and install and export apks.
Amaze
File Manager
The Amaze File Manager app doesn't only let
you manage your files on Android with some really slick material design, it
also has the ability to host its own FTP file transfer server that anyone can
connect to. This means any user can fire up Filezilla (or any other FTP client)
and quickly place or remove files from the Android device. However, FTP isn't
the only feature this app can offer. Amaze File Manager also has the ability to
mount Samba file shares. This feature is perfect for those who have a Samba
file server on the network and want to wirelessly grab a file or two.
Portal
Portal is a wireless file
transfer tool created by Pushbullet that allows users to throw files into a
"portal" and then transfer them wirelessly from any computer to any
mobile device with the portal app installed. To transfer a file, the user only
need to do is open the app, head to the portal website and scan a unique QR
code. After that, it is possible to use the wireless network to instantly beam
any file right away.
A lot of mobile users
will be glad to know that they can easily get a file from one place to another.
Unfortunately, transferring files with Portal is a one-way type of system.
Currently, there isn't any way to transfer in reverse. Still, if you're looking
for a program that can send a file from PC to phone, Portal is a good choice.
Sweech
Several wireless
transfer tools on Android are dressed-up FTP tools. The app itself hosts an FTP
server for the user to connect to over the network. This works well, and even
though FTP is quite an old technology, it has its uses. Still, sometimes you
might want to transfer files from one device to another instead of that
standard "access FTP on a Windows PC."
Sweech doesn't only make it
possible for users to access the phone for file transfers via an IP address,
but the app has other features as well. If you install Sweech on your Android
phone, you can the "Android beam" to wirelessly transfer files from one
device to another. Also, it has the ability to generate a unique QR code for
file-transfers because typing long IP addresses in the web browsers can be a
hassle.
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