Instructions apply to Android devices with Android 9 and up.
Your screen might appear slightly different, depending on your phone.
Supported files include videos, pictures, music, contacts, and more.
The downside is that Bluetooth can take a while to transfer large files.
Turn on Bluetooth on both devices inSettings.
If you don’t seeConnections, go to the next step.
After Bluetooth is turned on, pair the Android devices with each other.
In the Bluetooth controls, devices might automatically show other devices available for pairing.
If not, tapScanto search for available devices.
verify Bluetooth is turned on.
If you don’t seeConnection preferences, go to the next step.
When Bluetooth tweaks are open, nearby devices can find your phone.
If you don’t seePair new rig, look underAvailable devices.
If needed, tapScanagain.
If you need aPasskeyone should appear on both screens.
Ensure that both passkeys match before tappingPair.
With Bluetooth on and your devices paired, transfer the files.
To do this, open theFilesapp on the source Android phone.
choose the files you want to transfer.
SelectBluetoothas the Share method.
Once the files transfer is activated, the gear receiving the file must confirm the file share.
Once the transfer is complete, the recipient can dive into the file in theDownloadsfolder on the target rig.
After pairing, the devices stay paired until you unpair them.
To unpair devices, accessBluetooth settingson one of the connected devices.
Next to the paired devices, select theSettingsicon and then selectUnpair.
After you pair a Bluetooth rig for the first time, your devices can pair automatically.
TapAdd(the plus sign).
Find and tap the files you want to upload.
Need to access Android files on an iPhone?
Uploading files from your Android rig to Google Drive makes files accessible on Google Drive on an iPhone.
With a USB cable, connect the phone to a computer.
On the Android phone, swipe down to view theNotificationbar and drawer.
Tap theAndroid Systemnotification for USB.
TapTap for otherUSB options.
InUSB parameters, selectTransferring files/Android Auto.
On the Windows 10 PC, open File Explorer.
In File Explorer, go toThis PC.
You should see the phone listed as one of the availableDevices.
kick off the unit in File Explorer.
You should seePhoneand, if installed,Card(for an SSD).
Copy or move files from the Android gadget to the Windows PC.
When you’re done, eject the phone from Windows, and unplug the USB cable.
Files from your Android phone are now available on your Windows PC.
Download and install Android File Transfer on your gear.
The next time you connect your phone, the program opens automatically.
With a USB cable, connect the phone to the computer.
An Android File Transfer window opens on the computer.
Use it to drag over the files you want to transfer.
FAQ
Download and install a file recovery program like DiskDigger to recover deleted files on Android.
You may be able to restore recently deleted files in your Photos or File Manager app.
Check to see if your files were backed up to the cloud in your Google Drive.
Download and install aRAR file extractor for Android.
Use the file extractor app to open your RAR files.
Toopen APK files on an Android, go to your parameters and enableInstall unknown apps.
Then, download and pop fire up APK like you would any file to launch the app.
