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Swawn
Feb 24, 2025Iron Contributor
You can now send files to Android from startup
Windows 11's Start menu has a new feature called "Send files", which allows you to drag and drop files to your Android phone.
- Feb 25, 2025
To use the "Send files" feature from Windows 11 to an Android phone, follow these steps:
- Ensure Both Devices Are Connected:
Make sure your Android phone and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - Enable Bluetooth:
On your PC, turn on Bluetooth and pair it with your Android device. You can do this from Settings > Bluetooth & devices. - Send Files:
Open the Start menu on Windows 11. - Right-click the file you want to send and select Send to > Send files to your Android device.
Your Android device should appear in the list, and you can choose to send the file. - Receive on Android:
- Once the transfer starts, your Android device will prompt you to accept the file.
- Ensure Both Devices Are Connected:
Almaiw
Feb 25, 2025Iron Contributor
To use the "Send files" feature from Windows 11 to an Android phone, follow these steps:
- Ensure Both Devices Are Connected:
Make sure your Android phone and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. - Enable Bluetooth:
On your PC, turn on Bluetooth and pair it with your Android device. You can do this from Settings > Bluetooth & devices. - Send Files:
Open the Start menu on Windows 11. - Right-click the file you want to send and select Send to > Send files to your Android device.
Your Android device should appear in the list, and you can choose to send the file. - Receive on Android:
- Once the transfer starts, your Android device will prompt you to accept the file.