8 easy ways to transfer files between Windows and your phone – Computerworld

Windows-to-phone file transfer option #6: The USB cable

Sometimes, the old ways are the most convenient. Despite rumors of the iPhone or other phones potentially dropping their charging ports, modern smartphones do still have physical ports. And they’re not just for charging; they work for Android file transfers, too.

Once you’ve made that connection, your phone —  Android or iPhone —  will appear as a device in the Windows File Explorer app. (You might have to unlock your phone or enable file transfers first.) You can then move files as you would with any other storage device.

Want to use a cross-platform tool that quickly sends files over the network with very little setup? Try LocalSend. It’s a free, open-source tool for Windows, Android, iPhone, and a variety of other platforms, including macOS and Linux. After installation, with a few clicks or taps, you can send files back and forth between devices — all over the local network, with no cloud servers involved.