Files To Other Devices

Copy files between two Android devices on the same Wi-Fi network

Files To Other Devices helps you copy photos, videos, documents and other selected files from one Android phone or tablet to another. Install the app on both devices before you begin.

Important network requirement: connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. That network must allow the devices to communicate with each other. The app then uses a Wi-Fi P2P connection for file transfer. Internet access is not needed for the local transfer, but an available local Wi-Fi network is still required for this app.

Before you send a file

Connect both Android devices to the same Wi-Fi network and open the app on each device.
Avoid guest networks or router settings that isolate connected devices from one another. If you manage the network, check its device-isolation and firewall settings.
Check that the receiving device has enough free space for the files you plan to copy.
Keep both devices nearby and follow the connection prompts shown by the app.

A typical transfer

Open the app on the sending and receiving Android devices.
Find and select the receiving device in the app. Follow any connection or permission prompts on the phones.
Select the files you want to copy and start the transfer.
Wait for the app to report completion. On the receiving device, check the saved files before deleting anything from the original phone.

You can use the app for everyday file sharing or when moving selected photos and documents to another phone. It copies selected files; do not assume it transfers app accounts, settings or an entire Android backup.

Get help with your specific situation

Hotspot note: operation through a hotspot created by one of the phones has not been verified for this app, so it is not listed here as a supported setup.