If you’ve ever owned an iPhone or at least know how it works, you’re more than likely familiar with AirDrop. It’s a data delivery system between brand devices that works quickly and easily. However, in Android there is no similar or at least not so visible system.
to exist alternatives to AirDrop and Android which allow you to send data between mobiles with this operating system, but which even allow you to share them with Windows and Mac computers. In this article, we want to go over the three best options in this regard so that you can send photos, videos, documents, contacts and other data between your devices and those of your friends and family.
Nearby, Google’s native “hidden” option on your mobile
For just over 2 years, Near has been available on Android phones as a very similar option to AirDrop, but only works from Android to Android.
Since it is not always enabled by default, you must check that it is enabled. To do this, you just have to go to your mobile settings and use the search field by literally putting “Nearby”. Then you need to go to the section Share with nearbypower here view and change preferences like visibility of your contacts, device name, etc.
at the time of share with another android mobile you need to make sure that the other device has it enabled as well. The procedure to follow is extremely simple, since it will appear as a more options in the share menu, as you can see in the previous image. The time you choose Share with nearby, the other device will appear in the list, just click on it. It will only take a few seconds for the transfer to complete.
Snapdrop is cross-platform and works via the web
We have already talked about Snapdrop on another occasion as one of the best known alternatives for sharing content. In this case, what emerges from this tool is that it allows share files between operating systems
And although Snapdrop has an app on Google Play, the truth is that it ends up being more comfortable access from the browser, since your website is fully functional. In this case, it will be necessary that your Android mobile and the other device with which you wish to share data have Internet connection.
Whether from the app or the web, the working it’s simple. You have to select the files you want to send, then choose the device you want to share it on and that’s it. Of course, the other device must also have Snapdrop open to complete the transfer.
AirDroid, ideal for sharing files with your PC
While it is true that AirDroid is also used to share files between Android mobiles, its great utility lies in being a complete manager of the mobile from the computer. In fact, we can find versions of this application for Windows and macOS, including a web version with similar functions.
In order to take advantage of its functions in relation to the send data such as photos, videos and other documents, you will need to download the application on your mobile. Then it will be a matter of doing the same thing on your computer, as long as it doesn’t work for you with the web version. Downloading in desktop format is from the official AirDroid website.
Once you have it on both systems, you will see that the app is extremely intuitive. By opening it on your mobile, you can quickly choose the files you want to share with your computer. And best of all, you can do it no wires neededalthough it is necessary that both devices are connected to the same WiFi network.
