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How to Copy Files to an Android Phone or Tablet

You can transfer files and folders from your computer or cloud to your phone or tablet.

Remember: A former Plus or Premier subscription, or a current Base module subscription is required to use this feature. You must have the Allow full Remote Control permission enabled to use this feature.
  1. Select the computer or cloud with the files you want to copy. Here's how.
    • To copy from a computer, go to the My Computers page, select the computer with the files you want to copy, and tap the File Manager button.
    • To copy from a cloud storage service, go to My Cloud Bank and select a service. Only available on iOS devices!
  2. Choose the files you want to copy.
    1. Tap your way to the files you want to copy.
    2. Tap each file or folder you want to copy.
  3. Choose the action to perform. In this case, Copy.

    Result: The package of copied files is created.

  4. Choose a destination.
    • To copy to your device, open the Local Files page. You may need to swipe left or right to find it.
    • To copy to a computer, go to the My Computers page, find the computer that will receive the files, and tap the File Manager button.
    • To copy to a cloud storage service, go to My Cloud Bank and select a service.
  5. Drop the package of files. Here's how.
    1. Tap your way to the folder where you will paste the files.
    2. Tap Drop Here.

    Result: Your files are copied.

    • Image files (.jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .tiff, .gif, .png, .bmp, .bmpf, .ico, .cur, .xbm) saved to the Photos folder are also available in your device's Photo Library.
    • Only image and video files are copied to your device's Photo Library. Other files will be copied to the Saved From Computers folder.

Article last updated: 25 April, 2023