How do you share files with other mobile devices?

[pseudoware]

I realize there are multiple ways for file sharing. Wondering what others use.

I'm particularly interested in an "easy", cross platform sol'n - sharing with iOS devices, Macs, Windows, Linux, etc.- hopefully with just a single app or technology to/from my Android phone. Although sharing w/iPhone is likely the "lowest common denominator" in my case I can likely work around the others w/that sol'n. Thanks for any input.

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

There is an app called Join that used to be cross platform. Not sure if it still is.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.join

 

[B. Diddy]

I typically share via Google Drive.

 

[stevenjb2020]

If you mean sharing a link to a file - most cloud services offer that -

 

[gomezz]

Small files I share between laptop, tablet and phone using Whatsapp, Bluetooth or email or the File Manager+ app over wi-fi.

Larger files (like a complete music library refresh) I usually use a USB cable with the laptop as intermediary if need be.

 

[Ben xfg]

I realize there are multiple ways for file sharing. Wondering what others use.

I'm particularly interested in an "easy", cross platform sol'n - sharing with iOS devices, Macs, Windows, Linux, etc.- hopefully with just a single app or technology to/from my Android phone. Although sharing w/iPhone is likely the "lowest common denominator" in my case ?????? I can likely work around the others w/that sol'n. Thanks for any input.

Yeah as others have said a cloud service like Google Drive works great. I also use Telegrams' saved messages feature to share files between all my devices.

 

[pseudoware]

Thanks for the replies. I was on vacation with iPhone users, and one of them wanted to share a photo, and she just said "air drop", and the others then did whatever to get the pic, while one of them said to me, "sorry, you can't get it." LOL

 

[Scott337]

As others have said, I normally use Google Drive in these situations. When Google finally rolls out Nearby Share to all Android phones we will have something similar to Air Drop

 

[B. Diddy]

Thanks for the replies. I was on vacation with iPhone users, and one of them wanted to share a photo, and she just said "air drop", and the others then did whatever to get the pic, while one of them said to me, "sorry, you can't get it." LOL

Just iPhone users being iPhone users.:-\

 

[spARTacus]

Nearby share and Wi-Fi direct should really be universal in my opinion. Would help avoid interoperable issues between brands/OSs.

 

[pseudoware]

I tried sharing an image with an iPhone over Bluetooth, which is supposed to be a wireless technology standard, last time I checked. Of course, Apple blocks iPhones from BT sharing with non-Apple devices.

 

[methodman89]

Thanks for the replies. I was on vacation with iPhone users, and one of them wanted to share a photo, and she just said "air drop", and the others then did whatever to get the pic, while one of them said to me, "sorry, you can't get it." LOL

They do not know what they don't know. Apple snobbery took the place of any of them to think critically, and simply share a drive link, message or email it. But always remember, when alone in a crowd of Apples, watch your 6.

 

[anon(10753934)]

Free apps Google for sure,Though there are several cross platform appts that works with all of your required OS. Most do cost a little money,Just depends what services you need.

 

[Sherry Keller]

There are plenty of methods have to share files from phone to phone or phone to laptop. Basically, the below-mentioned methods come as default features of Android and iOS.

- Bluetooth file transferring (This method is old and transferring speed is very low)
- Wifi Direct (Considerably fast)

Furthermore, there are few secured file transferring apps that have a few times faster file sharing as well as many of various types of file format supporting. Those applications are coming with different features and numerous options for users. I would like to tell few examples for your reference.

- Xender (Fastest file sharing application and highest security. it is completely free. Cross-platform support)
- Shareit (Considerably fastest file-sharing and moderate security. There are free version with limited features and paid pro versions are available. Cross-platform support)
- Zapya (Just another example for your reference)

Anyway, I thought that you got the proper answer to your question.

Do you have any issues? Please comment below.

Thank you!
S. Keller

 

[ras47]

I use my Google Drive for sharing Android to Mac. At work I cannot access my Google Drive on the computers due to security constraints so I email pictures and documents to my work account.

 

[BergerKing]

I use an app called ShareIt, originally from Lenovo, which allowed me to share files between multiple phones and my laptop, it was super-quick and handy.

 

[dang1]

upload to google drive / google photos, and share the link