Move files with a USB cable It's pretty straightforward to transfer files from an Android phone to a Windows PC and vice versa using a USB cable.

How to transfer files from Android to MacOS with Bluetooth Good ol’ Bluetooth remains a top option for file transfer between devices because it's widely compatible, wireless, and easy to use.

On some Android devices — including Samsung Galaxy phones, but not Google Pixel phones — you can even drag-and-drop files to this window to transfer them.

Android File Transfer (AFT) is no longer available on its website. As an alternative, try MacDroid. Simply connect your Android via USB or Wi-Fi to transfer files easily.

FTP servers allow you to transfer files directly over your home WiFI network. That's right—that means no cables and no cloud.