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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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Aylaanin
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Jan 23, 2026

Using ADB Pull is a popular and effective method for free, fast, and direct backup or transfer of photos, videos, and documents from Android to PC. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a command-line tool that allows you to communicate directly with your Android device, giving you control over file management, among other functions.

How does this PC to Android file transfer software work?

  1. Set up ADB on your PC: You need to install the Android SDK platform tools (which include ADB) on your computer.
  2. Enable Developer Options and USB debugging on Android: This is necessary to establish a connection between your PC and Android device.
  3. Connect your Android device via USB: Once connected, your PC can recognize the device.
  4. Use the adb pull command: You specify the path on your Android device and the destination path on your PC to transfer files.

 

Example workflow: 

Before using this PC to Android file transfer software. Connect your Android device via USB and ensure USB debugging is enabled. 

Open a command prompt or terminal on your PC.

List connected devices with adb devices. 

Pull specific files or folders, e.g.,

adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/Camera /Users/YourName/Backup/Photos

This command copies the entire Camera folder from your device to your PC.

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