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Mikaeliop
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Jan 22, 2026

Any good pc to android file transfer software that that actually works?

Hi all, I tried the Phone Link app that comes with Windows but it does't work. I need to make a backup of photos, videos and documents. And the free space on my Android phone is only 20 GB. USB work...
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MiloShepherd
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Jan 22, 2026

For users seeking ultimate simplicity and wishing to avoid installing any software on Windows, the simplified HTTP server transfer method is an excellent choice. Simply install a free HTTP file server application on your Android device and pair it with Windows' built-in browser to swiftly transfer files from PC to Android. This approach requires zero technical expertise and offers maximum compatibility.

Android Configuration

  1. Install any free HTTP File Server application, launch it, and start the HTTP service.

  2. Note the local IP address displayed on the application interface.

File Transfer on Windows

  1. Open any web browser.

  2. Enter http://[mobile IP address]:8080 (format as shown by the application) into the address bar to access the transfer interface.

  3. Utilise the browser's upload function to complete file transfers from Windows to Android.

This browser-based approach, leveraging lightweight applications, fulfils cross-device file sharing requirements with minimal configuration. It offers a flexible, dependency-free alternative to dedicated PC-to-Android file transfer software and solutions, ideally suited for ad-hoc file transfers across diverse scenarios.

 

 

 

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