3 Ways to Transfer Files from Samsung to PC

Part 1: Best Samsung File Transfer and Management Software

If you are a Samsung device user, it’s really important for you to know how to transfer data from Samsung to PC. You have to keep your important data backed up into your PC for future use. In this matter, Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (Android) can help you like a pro. This amazing tool can help you ensure your Samsung device data transfer to PC. It will make sure that no data is lost during the whole process. Without corrupting any data, it will complete your task as the best Samsung file transfer software. Dr.Fone supports more than 8000+ Android devices including Samsung. It’s beautiful and easy-to-understand interface will work like a charm for data transfer. Here is how you can use it for Samsung and Samsung galaxy file transfer to PC –

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1. First, you need to launch Dr.Fone on your PC and connect your Samsung device into your PC by using a good-quality USB cable. Your Samsung device will be recognized by Dr.Fone and it will be displayed in front of you.

   

2. This process is totally similar to photos, videos, or music. If you want to transfer photos, go to the “Photos” management window and choose your desired photos. Then go to the “Export” button and click on “Export to PC”.

   

3. Now you will see a pop-up of the file browser window. You need to choose the folder where you want to save the files on your PC. If you want, you can fully transfer the photo album on your PC.

   

4. You can also transfer your files to another Android or iOS device. Just connect your target device to your PC and when you are choosing the export path, you need to choose that Android or iOS device. This will ensure that your files get transferred to your target Android or iOS device.

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Part 2: How to transfer photos, videos, and music from Samsung to PC via Copy & Paste?

This is one of the easiest ways for Samsung data transfer to PC. This is an old-fashioned way but it still works with Samsung devices. You won’t have to do much with this method. Just connect your Samsung device to your PC and transfer the files, it’s as simple as that! But this method only works for media files. Here is how you can transfer files from Samsung to PC.

1. First, you need to allow USB debugging in your Samsung device. In order to do that, just go to the “Settings” option and then go to “Developer options”.
2. Now enable the USB debugging option by checking on it. This will make sure that you’ll be able to connect your device with USB storage.
3. Now you will get a pop-up notification on your Samsung device. You need to allow it by tapping on the “OK” button.

   

4. If you are using older versions of Android, you will find this same feature under the name of “Development” in “Applications”.
5. In some versions of Android, you will have to go to the “Wireless & Networks” option and select “USB Utilities” to use your Samsung device as a USB storage device.
6. Finally, you need to connect your device to your PC by using a good-quality USB cable. You will get a pop-up window that will display your device and its storage information. Now just simply enter any folder you want in your Samsung device and copy any file or any folder. After that go to your desired folder of your PC and paste all your selected files or folder into your PC. All your files are backed up on your PC now.

   

Though this is a very simple process, there is a big issue in it. If your Samsung device has any corrupted file or virus in it, it will be copied to your PC also. This will corrupt your whole PC hard disk eventually. So in order to avoid that, you need to choose professional third party software to complete this task. If you want my suggestion, I’ll use Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (Android) so that you don’t have to worry about any virus or corrupted files getting copied to your PC. Trust me! You don’t want any trouble while transferring your important files to your PC.

Part 3: How to transfer files from Samsung to PC via AirDroid?

AirDroid is an amazing app that will allow you to take control of your Samsung device from your computer. It will not only help you to transfer photos, music, and videos between your phone and your PC but also help you to send and receive text messages on your computer. It can locate and lock your device if you lost it or it gets stolen. This method is about how to transfer data from Samsung to PC by using AirDroid. Here is how to do it –

1. First, you need to download and install AirDroid on your Samsung device. Now launch the app to get the AirDroid web address and a QR code on your Samsung device.

   

2. Now go to your PC for beginning the 2^nd part of this process. Open a browser and go to http://web.airdroid.com/ to access AirDroid from your PC.

   

3. You will find a QR code on the homepage of AirDroid on your PC. Now press the “Scan QR code” button on the AirDroid app that is already launched on your Samsung device and scan the code with your device. Your PC and Samsung device will be connected with each other now and the model of your smartphone will appear at the top right corner of the screen of your PC.
4. Now click on any icon of the media type that you want to transfer. For example – if you want to transfer photos from Samsung device to your PC, click on the “Photos” icon. A pop-up window with all the photos from your Samsung device will appear. Now select the files you want to transfer and click on the “Download” button.

   

5. Within a very short time, all your files will be transferred to your PC. Actually, this is like downloading files from your Samsung device like an FTP server. Your Samsung device works as the server here and your PC receives the files without any kind of problem. But still, if it gets the job done, you can use Airdroid without thinking twice!