There was a time when the only way you could share files between your Android
device and a Windows computer was by using a USB cable. These days,
there are wireless options available that make it easier to share files.
One such option is ES File Explorer,
a powerful Android file manager. ES File Explorer helps you manage the
files on your local Android device. Starting with version 3, however,
LAN support was added to make it possible to share files with a Windows
PC over Wi-Fi. To share files between your Android device and a Windows
PC using ES File Explorer, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Create a shared folder on your Windows PC. In our
example, we'll name it, "Android PC share." Make sure the permissions
are set for read/write access.
Step 2: In ES File Explorer on your Android device, tap the
globe icon in the upper-left hand corner, then navigate to Network >
LAN.
Step 3: On the menu at the bottom, tap "Search" to look for
available network shares on your LAN. If you don't see any, make sure
that your Android device and the Windows computer are connected to the
same local network and try again. If successful, you should see your
Windows computer listed with its IP address.
Step 4: Tap on the icon for your Windows PC, then enter your Windows username and password.
Step 5: After your shared folder appears, you can begin sharing files back and forth using ES File Explorer.
ES File Explorer isn't the only way to share files over Wi-Fi, but it's a
popular utility that you're likely to have on your Android device
anyway, so you'd might as well give it a try.
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