You may want to transfer files from your Android phone to a PC or Mac to back up your files and free up some storage space on your device. Thanks to Android's open and transparent nature, you can easily do so using any of the following methods.

Through a USB cable

Using the USB cord that came with your phone is probably the most convenient way to transfer files to your computer.

Maybe you ran out of phone memory so you need to transfer files from your mobile to your computer’s storage drive. Or maybe you need a bigger screen to work on something and your computer provides that. Whatever brought you to this page, here’s how to transfer files from your Android device to your computer.

You can use Wi-Fi to transfer files between your Android phone and your PC or Mac, but if an internet connection is unavailable or unstable, there’s another option: use your trusted USB cable. Read on to find out how your USB cable can help you move files between devices without a hitch.