We all use Windows PC and phones for work and personal uses. We can do a lot using a phone and a PC like share files between them. To share files between Windows PC and a phone, we generally use a cable. The charging cable that comes with the phone does the trick. Sometimes, they don’t work due to cable damage, etc. Then, it will be a problem if you rely on the cable to transfer files from Windows PC to phone and vice versa. In this guide, we show you how to transfer files from Windows PC to a Phone without cable.
How to transfer files from Windows PC to Phone without cable
If you are looking for ways to transfer files from Windows PC to a phone and vice versa without a cable, the following methods can help you do it.
- Transfer files using Bluetooth
- Transfer files using Email Accounts
- Transfer files using Cloud Storages
- Transfer files using Whatsapp
- Transfer files using Telegram
- Transfer files using third-party programs
- Transfer files using the Phone Link app
Let’s get into the details of each method and see how we can use them to transfer files.
Transfer files from PC to Phone using Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a common feature on Windows laptops and phones. We can not only play music or connect devices to PC but can transfer files between them easily. If you are looking for a way to transfer files from PC to phone without a cable, transferring them using Bluetooth is one of the safest ways that don’t need the internet or any other program.
To transfer files using Bluetooth from PC to phone,
- Click on the Bluetooth icon in the System tray or you can click on the Start menu and search for Bluetooth and open Bluetooth and other devices settings.
- You can select Send a File or Receive a File in the System tray itself and follow the on-screen wizard to connect your phone via Bluetooth and share files.
- If you have opened Bluetooth and other devices settings, click on Send or receive files via the Bluetooth tab and follow the on-screen wizard to connect your Phone and transfer files.
Read: Bluetooth devices not showing or connecting in Windows 11/10
Transfer files from PC to Phone using Email Accounts
We all have email accounts like Outlook or Gmail. We can attach the files we want to transfer from PC to phone on an email and send them personally to us. Or we can use OneDrive associated with Outlook or Google Drive associated with Gmail to upload files to them from our PC and download them on our Phones. This method definitely requires a good internet connection without which you can log in to email clients.
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Transfer files from PC to Phone using Cloud Storages
There are many free cloud storage services like Dropbox, Mega, pCloud, etc. available that let us save our files on the cloud and access them whenever necessary on whatever device we have. You can upload the files from your PC and download them on your phone and vice versa. The files stay on the cloud until you delete them manually or close the account with the cloud.
Transfer files from PC to Phone using Whatsapp
The other way to transfer files between PC and phone is through WhatsApp. You can use WhatsApp desktop client or web client and send the files you want to transfer to your phone. Upload files you want to transfer in a chat with your spouse or friend or create a group and remove everyone except you and start uploading files that you can get on your Phone. The only drawback is that if you want to share images without compression, you need to send them as files instead of images. You need to be careful of that while sending them.
Transfer files from PC to Phone using Telegram
Telegram has one of the best features called Saved Messages that lets you save messages, and upload images, videos, and files that you can only see and download. You can use it to transfer files between PC and phone. To use it, you just need to click on the hamburger menu in the Telegram client and select the Saved Messages option. It opens a Saved Messages chat where you can upload the files you need to transfer to your Phone. You can access them anywhere like cloud storage and delete them whenever you want.
Transfer files from PC to Phone using third-party programs
There are third-party programs that let you share files between PC and Phone like Feem, AirDroid, etc. You need to download their apps on your Phone and PC and use them to transfer files. Their clients are available to download for both PC and phone. Download them and install them on your devices. Then, you need to connect your devices using the app protocols and transfer files safely and securely. You need to trust those third-party programs before installing and sharing your files.
Transfer files from PC to Phone using the Phone Link app
The Phone app or the Phone Link app on Windows is the best to transfer images, and files from your Phone to your PC and vice versa. It is a free-to-use and safe program developed and released by Microsoft. Phone Link app is by default available on Windows PC. You need to download the Link to Windows app on your phone and connect it to your PC using a QR code. You can drag and drop files on the Phone Link app if they are connected over the same WiFi network on select Samsung and HONOR devices. If you want to transfer images, you can do it without any issue with the Phone Link app.
Read: Phone Link app not working or will not open on Windows
How can I transfer files between PC and mobile wirelessly for free?
Yes, you can transfer files from a PC to an Android phone without a USB or wirelessly. You can use Bluetooth, email services, cloud storage, chat apps like Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, etc, or use third-party file transfer programs, or the Phone Link app. Any of these will help you transfer files from Phone to PC and vice versa without any issue.
How can I share files from PC to mobile without cable?
You can share files from PC to mobile without cable using Bluetooth, email services like Gmail, and Outlook, third-party file transfer programs that use WiFi to transfer files, Cloud storage like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Chat apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or the Phone Link app. You can use any of them to transfer your files from your Phone to your PC or vice versa.
Read: Best Android apps to control Windows PC remotely from phone.
