Transfer files between your computer & Android device (original) (raw)

You can automatically back up local files from your Pixel phone to Google Drive. Easily move documents, music, and other files from your Pixel phone to Google Drive.

Option 1: Move files with your Google Account

Option 2: Move files with a USB cable

Windows computer

1. Unlock your device.
2. With a USB cable, connect your device to your computer.
3. On your device, tap the "Charging this device via USB" notification.
4. Under "Use USB for," select File Transfer.
5. A file transfer window will open on your computer. Use it to drag files.
6. When you're done, eject your device from Windows.
7. Unplug the USB cable.

Chromebook

1. With a USB cable, connect your device to your Chromebook.
2. Unlock your device.
3. On your device, tap the "Charging this device via USB" notification.
4. Under "Use USB for," select File Transfer.
5. On your Chromebook, the Files app opens. Use it to drag files. Learn what file types work on Chromebooks.
6. When you're done, unplug the USB cable.

You can use Quick Share to move files on Windows Devices. Learn how to use Quick Share on Windows.

Troubleshoot moving files by USB

Windows computer

• Troubleshoot your computer
  • Check your computer’s settings to make sure that Windows automatically detects new hardware.
  • Restart your computer.
• Troubleshoot your device
  • Update your Android version. Learn how to check and update your Android version.
  • Restart your device.
• Troubleshoot your USB connections
  • Try a different USB cable. Not all USB cables can transfer files.
  • To test the USB port on your device, connect your device to a different computer.
  • To test the USB port on your computer, connect a different device to your computer.

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