Connect your PC and your device to the same WiFi Network:
In order for you to connect your device to Droid Transfer over WiFi, you will need to have your PC and your Android device connected to the same WiFi network. It is important that both your PC and your device are connected to the same WiFi network, as devices connected to different WiFi networks will not be able to communicate with each other. Once you’ve connected your devices to the same WiFi network, you’re ready to begin using Droid Transfer!
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Download Droid Transfer on your computer, and then run it.
If it doesn't open automatically, click the Windows icon on your Desktop, search for "Droid Transfer", and click to launch it. -
Upon launching, Droid Transfer will show a green patterned square. This is a QR code which you will scan with your Android device in a minute.
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Download the FREE Transfer Companion app on your Android.
You can use your phone to scan the QR code shown in Droid Transfer, or tap the button below if you're viewing this page on your Android. - Open Transfer Companion on your phone, and tap "Scan Droid Transfer App QR Code".
- Using the on-screen QR Code scanner, use your phone's camera to scan the QR Code that you saw earlier in Droid Transfer on your PC.
And just like that, you now have your device connected to Droid Transfer, and you’ll now be able to start transferring data from your Android device to your PC! That was easy, wasn’t it?
For the best and most stable connection while using Droid Transfer, please keep the Transfer Companion app open on your device at all times while using Droid Transfer for the best experience.
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Connection
If you're struggling to connect your phone and your PC, as well as to make sure that a stable connection is maintained, please check our Wi-Fi Connection Troubleshooting guide for tips on what to do.
If you have a large number of files or a long message chain you wish to transfer between your Android phone and your PC, we recommend connecting via USB, as this is often more stable and faster than using a Wi-Fi connection.