To transfer files from your phone to a laptop, you have several effective methods:

Using a USB Cable

• Connect your phone to your laptop with a USB cable.
• On your phone, select the notification for USB options and choose "File transfer" or "Transfer files" mode.
• On your laptop, open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and locate your phone as a removable device.
• Navigate to the files you want to transfer, then copy and paste or drag them to a folder on your laptop.
• Safely eject your phone and unplug the cable when done

Using Cloud Storage Services

• Upload the files from your phone to a cloud service like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox using their mobile apps.
• On your laptop, log in to the same cloud account via a web browser or app.
• Download the uploaded files to your laptop.
• This method requires an internet connection and may have file size limits depending on the service

Wireless Transfer Apps and Methods

• Use apps like AirDroid to transfer files wirelessly over Wi-Fi by signing into the same account on both devices.
• Bluetooth can also be used for smaller files by pairing your phone and laptop and sharing files via Bluetooth.
• Emailing files to yourself is another simple option but is limited by email attachment size limits

Import Photos and Videos (Windows)

• On Windows, you can use the Photos app to import photos and videos after connecting your phone via USB and selecting the import option

These methods cover most scenarios for transferring files from a phone to a laptop, whether you prefer wired or wireless options, or cloud-based solutions. The USB cable method is generally the fastest and most straightforward for large files