In the mobile world, which is divided between Android and iOS, it sometimes happens that you have to exchange files between the two platforms. Here are 8 ways that Android and iPhone / iOS users can share files with each other.
1. Using
email Sending a file by email is still the simplest and easiest way to share items with others. But it's not always the most efficient way. For example, you may not know your e-mail address, you may not be connected to the Internet, you may need to share large files, or you may need to share sensitive information.
Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to share files between the two platforms in addition to email.
2. Sharing locally with
apps Many cross-platform apps allow you to share files between iOS and your Android device. I will introduce some of them.
Et Cher (SHAREit)
Share It is Android and iOS is an app that enables direct file sharing when on a Wi-Fi network as the device. Open the app, select the item you want to share, and find the device you want to transfer the file to. The device to receive the file must be open in the app and turned on in receive mode. It is also useful for sharing files between Mac and Windows.
Pem (Feem)
Pim creates a local WiFi network. After installing and running this app on your iPhone and Android device, you need to create a username. To share files, you have to manually enter the username of someone else. Mac, iOS, Android, Windows and Linux.
InstashServe
, one of the other solutions using the Instashare local WiFi network, works with the familiar AirDrop method of most iOS users. iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.
FileTransfer
Delite Studio's file transfer app installs apps on iOS and Android to help you share files without any additional setup process. The user interface is also very simple and uses a local Wi-Fi network. Mac and Windows are also supported.
Zapia
Another good app to take advantage of local Wi-Fi hotspots, Zapia also has useful features like sharing QR code.
3. ShareDrop apps, both online and local
,Allows users to share files between the two platforms with a user interface similar to Airdrop. File transfer is done locally, but it is a bit complicated because it requires an internet connection. This is because the user must select the avatar of the user who wants to access the service web site and transfer the file. The app then runs on the device. If you are not using a service to share files with devices that are not on your local Wi-Fi network, your data will never be uploaded to the web.
Send any where
is a flexible and simple free service that allows you to share links for uploading and downloading, as well as local sharing similar to air drop. You need to enter a 6-digit code for file sharing.
4. Using online storage services Although
Apple has created iCloud Drive for efficient file sharing, it is better to use drop boxes , boxes , one drive , and Google Drive for cross-platform file sharing . Once you create an account, you can upload files and share them as links to people using other platforms.
5. Utilize online file transfer service
If you do not mind uploading data to an online service that is nearly impossible to control, there are several services that can share files. Temporarily uploads the file (encrypted during transmission) and forwards the link to the uploaded file to the recipient. These services include Mailbigfile , WeTransfer , TransferNow, and WeSendit . Most of the files are limited to 2 to 4GB in size, and the generated links are only activated within a limited time.
6. Using wireless storage solutions
I like the SanDisk Connect USB stick (256GB maximum capacity). It is the same as any USB memory stick, but has a built-in Wi-Fi receiver to transfer files to iPhone or Android device apps. It is regarded as the intermediary of file transfer. You can upload files to a stick on one platform and download files on another platform. It is useful for sharing files within a group because it can be shared by multiple devices at the same time. Pictures can be used to automatically backup images.
7. Using the Mac The
most cumbersome file-sharing methods are Mac and Android File Transfer,. If you install Android file transfer, you can see the file of connected Android device. You can extract them and upload them to your iOS device via the iCloud. There is also a way to use a handshaker that has a slightly better user interface .
8. Using a private cloud
You can buy and use an off-the-shelf solution to back up your Mac files and share them with others online without third parties. If you're a Mac user , look at the PROMISE Apollo Personal Cloud Storage device. Once connected to your home router, you can store files locally on this system and invite up to 40 people over the Internet to view your files. There are apps dedicated to Android and iOS. You can time-limit file links to share with others, or download files to Apple's File app. Automatically syncs to dropbox or Google Drive.