If you are having trouble connecting your Android device to Droid Transfer over a WiFi Connection or the WiFi connection keeps dropping, please follow the trouble shooting steps outlined in this article.
For most users, connecting your phone and your PC over Wi-Fi can be done simply by scanning the QR code in Droid Transfer with the Transfer Companion app on your phone, as detailed in our Droid Transfer quick-start guide.
If you're having difficulties with this connection, and to ensure that a stable connection is maintained, please go through the troubleshooting steps below.
How to Fix a Failed Connection to Droid Transfer
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Ensure you're using the latest version of both Droid Transfer 2 and the Transfer Companion app. Check for updates by going to Settings -> Updates in the software.
Note: If you are using Droid Transfer 1, you'll instead need an older version of the Android app to connect. Find out how to get Transfer Companion 4.
- While using Droid Transfer make sure your phone remains on, and the Transfer Companion app is visible on your phone's screen - don't return to your home-screen or switch to another app.
- To connect your phone and your PC over Wi-Fi, your mobile needs to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network that your computer is on.
To check if your phone and PC are on the same Wi-Fi, make sure that your phone's IP address is the same as the IP address of your PC. The IP address is an identification number assigned to each device connected to the Internet.
Your PC's IP address will be displayed under the QR code in Droid Transfer. To find your phone's IP address, go to Settings > About device > Status.
Please note: If you are using a VPN on any of your devices, you will need to turn these off as VPNs change the IP Address for your device.
- If your PC has multiple internet connections, e.g. WiFi and ethernet, choose the IP address under the QR code that matches your phone's IP address by clicking on it as shown below.
- Disable mobile data on your Android device while using Droid Transfer, as having mobile data enabled has occasionally prevented your phone and your PC from connecting. Mobile data can be re-enabled after disconnecting from Droid Transfer.
- Check that your Windows Firewall is configured correctly. Please see the instructions on how to configure Windows Firewall to allow Droid Transfer to connect to your phone.
- Some connection issues can also be resolved by restarting your PC after installing Droid Transfer.
- Additionally, please try restarting Transfer Companion on the phone, i.e. go to the phone task manager and swipe up to close Transfer Companion then start it again.
- If, after following the above steps wireless connection is still not working, please try and connect your device using a USB connection instead.