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Expand Jump to a Section How to Connect an Android to a PC Connect an Android to a PC With USB Connect an Android to a PC With AirDroid Connect an Android to a PC With Bluetooth Connect an Android to a PC With Microsoft Your Phone Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat to Know
Connect the devices with a USB cable. Then on Android, select Transfer files.
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On PC, select Open device to view files > This PC.
Connect wirelessly with AirDroid from Google Play, Bluetooth, or the Microsoft Your Phone app. This article explains how to connect an Android to a PC by using a USB cable or a wireless connection via AirDroid, Bluetooth, or the Microsoft Your Phone app.
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How to Connect an Android to a PC
If you want to connect an Android to a PC, there are several options. The most common approach is to use a USB cable, but there are a number of wireless solutions that'll work just as well, and often offer a faster connection.
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Most Android devices come with a USB charging cable, with the charger end connected via the USB end of the wire. If you unplug the USB end from the charger, you can plug that end into your PC to initiate a connection with your computer. However, if you don't have your USB cable with you, or prefer a wireless solution, these are the ways you can connect an Android to a PC without a cable: Using AirDroid: This popular app uses your home network to establish a connection between your computer and Android device and transfer files.
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Bluetooth: Most modern computers have Bluetooth available. You can use Bluetooth to transfer files from your Android.
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Microsoft's Your Phone App: Microsoft now offers a new app for Windows 10 users called Your Phone, which provides an easy connection with your Android. Busakorn Pongparnit/Getty Images
Connect an Android to a PC With USB
Using a USB cable to connect your Android to your PC is easy, but it only allows you to transfer files back and forth.
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You can't remotely control your Android using this connection. First, connect the micro-USB end of the cable to your phone, and the USB end to your computer.
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Tetra Images/Getty Images When you connect your Android to your PC via the USB cable, you'll see a USB connection notification in your Android notifications area. Tap the notification, then tap Transfer files.
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On your computer, you'll see a notification asking what you'd like to do with the new USB device. Select this notification. This will open a window to select how you'd like to use the device.
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Select Open device to view files. Now, when you open Windows Explorer, select This PC and you'll see your device available.
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Select the device to expand it and browse through all of the folders and files on your phone.
Connect an Android to a PC With AirDroid
AirDroid is an impressive app because it allows you to not only transfer files to and from your Android, but it also includes a number of remote control features. Install AirDroid from Google Play onto your Android device.
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Open the app and enable the features you plan to use. You may need to create a new AirDroid account if this is the first time you're using the app.
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Some features, such as remotely controlling your Android screen, requires root access to the device. Additionally, some features are disabled unless you purchase the Premium plan.
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Visit AirDroid Web, and log into the same account you created above. Once you connect, you'll see the main dashboard. On the right, you'll see a toolbox with a summary of information about your phone storage.
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On the left, you'll see all of the apps that let you control your phone. Select the Files app to browse files on your phone and transfer files back and forth.
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Select the Messages app to review stored messages on your phone or to launch a new SMS session with anyone in your contacts list. You can even use the Camera app to remotely view and control the camera on your Android phone.
Connect an Android to a PC With Bluetooth
If you only need a connection to transfer files, bluetooth is an excellent option because it requires no wires and the transfers are fast and easy.
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Make sure bluetooth is turned on for both your Android device and your computer. When it is, you'll see the computer show up on your Android as an available device to pair with.
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Tap this device to pair with it. You should see a pair code appear on both the PC and on your android device.
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Tap Pair to complete the connection. Once connected, on your PC right-click the bluetooth icon on the right side of the taskbar, then select either Send a File or Receive a File.
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Next, browse to the file on your PC that you want to transfer and select Next. This will initiate the file transfer from your PC to your Android.
Connect an Android to a PC With Microsoft Your Phone
Another convenient cloud bases service that'll let you access your phone's files, texts, and notifications is a new service provided by Microsoft called Your Phone.
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The Your Phone app is ideal for those situations when you've forgotten your phone at home. From your laptop, you can still see all messages and notifications you might have otherwise missed. Install the Microsoft Your Phone app from Google Play onto your Android.
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You'll need to accept all of the requested security permissions. Install the Your Phone app from the Microsoft Store onto your Windows 10 PC.
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Launch the Your Phone app on your computer and select Android as the phone type that you want to connect to. Then select Get started. Your computer will connect to your Android phone.
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Select Photos from the left panel to view all photos on your phone. Select Messages to view messages, or send and receive new messages, from your computer through your Android phone.
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Select Notifications to view all recent notifications on your Android phone. FAQ How do I connect an Android to AirPods? To connect AirPods to an Android phone or tablet, first turn on Bluetooth on your Android.
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Then, open the AirPods case with the AirPods inside; press and hold the Pair button until you see the white LED light indicating that the AirPods are in pairing mode. Next, tap your AirPods from the Bluetooth devices list on your Android.
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How do I connect an Android to Wi-Fi? To connect your Android device to Wi-Fi, on the Android, go to Settings > Network & Internet > turn on Wi-Fi.
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Once Wi-Fi is is on, go to Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi to see a list of nearby networks to which you can connect. How do I connect a PS4 controller to Android?
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To connect a PS4 controller to Android, on the PS4 controller, press and hold the PS button and Share button to put the controller in pairing mode. The LED light will flash.
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On your Android device, swipe down and tap Bluetooth > Wireless Controller. In the Bluetooth pairing request box, tap Yes or OK.
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