We have previously introduced Snapdrop, a free tool for cross-device file transfer in the same network environment., but there was only a web version at the time, so although it could be wirelessly transferred across devices, there was still a huge gap in operation compared to AirDrop. When I was browsing the Play Store recently, I discovered that Snapdrop also launched an Android App. Through this App, the operation of wirelessly transferring files from Android phones to Windows computers has become more like iOS AirDrop transfer to Mac. I recommend it to everyone.
Introduction to Snapdrop for Android Free App, the simplest and easiest way to wirelessly transfer files between computers and Android phones
After opening the Snapdrop App, this message will pop up for the first time. It has Traditional Chinese language, so there should be no problem with the operation. Remember that files can only be transferred under the same wireless network:
You will then enter this familiar screen. If you have opened the Windows version of Snapdrop, your computer device should appear on the screen:
For the Windows version, it depends on whether you want to use the web version or the application version. I will use the application version as an example. After opening it, you will see my Android phone. If I want to transfer Windows files to Android, I will click on the Android phone on the screen to select the file to be transferred:
Here I demonstrate how to transfer data from an Android phone to a computer, so I click on the computer device in the Android screen:
Then the recently used project will open. If you just want to send a single file, click on the file. If you want to send multiple files at once, long press the first one:
A tick icon will appear on the right. You can then select other files and photos you want to send together. After selecting, press the upper right corner to open, and the transfer will begin:
The computer will also pop up a message screen for receiving the file. If there is no problem, click SAVE below to save it. If you don’t want to receive it, click IGNORE to ignore it:
But it is a pity that when receiving files, you can only click to agree one by one, and you cannot agree to them all at once. If you send a lot of files or photos, you need to click agree all the time:
There are also some options that can be adjusted in the settings, such as keeping the screen on, device name, theme, save location, etc.:
If you press Send but nothing happens during transfer, please reopen the App and try again. I have experienced this a few times, and there is no problem after reopening and then transferring. It may be that the App is not stable enough.
In addition to Android <-> Windows, if you are also looking for a way to achieve wireless transfer similar to AirDrop but to iPhone <-> Windows, we have previously shared a software that does not require the installation of any software. It can be done through some network folder settings. Detailed instructions are availableread this article(Of course, you can also use the Snapdrop web version to achieve this, but the operation is not as intuitive and easy):
Source: KOCPC Chinese