How to Transfer Photos from Android to PC without USB

Q: Can’t transfer files from phone to PC via USB! So I can’t transfer files from my Samsung phone to PC via USB. I tried USB debugging on/off. Tried different USB cables, different computers same thing. Tried reboot, battery pull, etc. Is there any possible ways that can fix this problem?

— A User from Androidcentral Forum

Just like what this user has encountered in the question, in our daily life, we would confront more or less connecting issues when we connect our phone to PC via USB cable. Basically, what we would do are reconnecting it or changing the USB cable. However, now there are more options for us to transfer photos from Android to PC other than the only connecting method as USB cable. To render you some easy solutions, here in this post, we would like to show you four possible ways on how to transfer photos from Android to PC without USB.

Method 1. How to Transfer Photos from Android to PC without USB via AnyDroid

For Android users, the most common way to transfer photos from Android to PC could be transferring them by connecting your Android device with computer via USB cable. However, when there is no USB cable at hand, or your USB cable is broken, you can still find a good way to let you transfer photos from Android to PC without hassle.

Then AnyDroid is your perfect helper. As a one-stop Android data manager, it enables you to connect your Android device with computer via both USB cable and WiFi. And you can directly transfer data from Android to computer and vice versa or between two Android devices.

• Support connecting your Android phone to computer via USB cable or Wi-Fi as you like.
• Manage and transfer all kinds of Android data like contacts, messages, photos, music directly from Android phone to computer and vice versa.
• Transfer iOS data from iOS device, iTunes or iCloud directly to your Android device.
• Transfer data at a super fast speed. AnyDroid can help you transfer more than 1000 photos in 3 minutes from Android device to computer.

Now get AnyDroid on your PC/Mac and follow the steps below to know how to transfer photos from Android to PC without USB:

Step 1. Install AnyTrans app on your Android device > Scan the QR code with the app to connect your phone with computer.

Step 2. Then in Device Manager tab, switch to Category Management > Choose Photos.

Step 3. Select the photos you want to transfer > Click “Send to PC” to transfer them directly to your computer. You can set the export path on your computer in the Settings.

Method 2. How to Transfer Photos from Android to PC without USB via Bluetooth

Bluetooth is also a common way for us to transfer data from Android device to computer. To transfer photos from Android to PC via Bluetooth, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Switch on Bluetooth of your PC and Android device in Settings > On your PC, your Android device shall be shown in the list of devices > Choose it and click on “Pair” button.

Step 2. Then both of your PC and Android device shall receive the same passcodes for pairing request > Verify the code to connect your Android to PC > Click Next.

Step 3. Select “Send or receive files via Bluetooth” option on your PC > Choose “Receive files” > Click Next > Now you can directly find the photos you want to transfer on Android device and share them to your PC via Bluetooth.

Method 3. How to Transfer Photos from Android to PC without USB via Photos Companion

If you are using PC with Windows 10, here is another way for you to transfer photos from Android device to Windows 10 PC wirelessly by using the Microsoft launched app – Photo Companion.

Step 1. On your Windows 10 PC, launch Photos app > Click the “…” button to find options > Choose Settings.

Step 2. Scroll down, then toggle on the option which says “test the mobile import over Wi-Fi feature”.

Step 3. Then reopen the Photos app > Click Import > Choose ”From mobile over Wi-Fi”, then a QR code would show up on this interface.

Step 4. On your Android phone, install and launch Photo Companion app > Tap ”Send Photos” on this app > Scan the QR code shown on your PC.

Step 5. Select photos you want to transfer to PC on your Android phone > Tap Done > Then the transfer process shall start.

The Bottom Line

That’s all the 3 methods on how to transfer photos from Android to PC without USB. As you can see, AnyDroid is a great tool that allows you to enjoy a both quick and easy wireless transfer from Android to PC. Moreover, it also enables you to download online media to your Android device or computer. Why not have a try now!