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How to transfer file between Android except using Bluetooth?

Mar 15, 2015 6:16PM PDT

I wanted to transfer all my data from old phones to my new android phones. Is there any way to clone all data that I have right now to the new phone. Do you guys can suggest me any software? Have u guys heard about Xender? Is it good?

Thanks

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Since Xender is for file transfer, a dead end for many.
Mar 16, 2015 12:01AM PDT

You asked to "transfer all my data" which may include say, text messages. Since old and new devices may not use the same app, transferring the files with Xender is not going to work better than half the time. Besides you would have to know where the apps store the data!

I find many android users don't know where app data is kept. I sure don't know them all as there are thousands of apps and no real standard the app has to follow.

-> See how others tackle this at http://forums.cnet.com/7723-32456_102-637392/how-do-you-backup-your-android/?tag=contentBody;threadListing

But why not bluetooth? Any road looks good where there are none.
Bob

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So Xender is the answer?
Mar 16, 2015 6:57PM PDT

Hi thanks for the reply. I do not care about SMS. I just wanted to send all my photos, videos, and music to the new phone.

So Xender is a file transfer app right? So can I transfer all media using Xender instead ?

thank!

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For me? No
Mar 17, 2015 3:44AM PDT

Xender is just another transfer tool. I see ZERO ADVANTAGE to this or any other file sender.

There are spammers that will "talk up" a title which I hope you are not doing.
Bob

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Any chance ??
Mar 18, 2015 12:21PM PDT

Your old and new devices support NFC (Near Field Communications) ?? That allows wireless transfer of files between devices. I use a Samsung Galaxy S4 and when I get my next phone, I plan to use that feature myself. Best of luck.

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different ways to transfer
Mar 19, 2015 8:54PM PDT

you can transfer through xender,SuperBeam,software data cable,super beam,splashtop(pc wireless usb) Grin

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You can transfer files with Xender or SHAREit Android Apps
Jul 5, 2015 1:14AM PDT

I think their are many apps available now which uses Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot technology to transfer files between Android devices or to transfer files between devices like Android, iPhone and even PC or Mac.

Like SHAREit PC supports to transfer files from Android to PC and vice versa.

Forget about USB wire, I personally use these apps only.

Note: moderator removed direct link.

Post was last edited on September 27, 2015 1:49 AM PDT

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Use Xender, SHAREit or Zapya App
Sep 4, 2015 12:56PM PDT

Well this is no more a hidden feature. You can easily transfer files from one phone to another including Android to iPhone without any issue.

I personally use SHAREit App but there are many peers like Xender, Zapya, SuperBeam, etc. You can download SHAREit because it is developed by Lenovo.

Note: Moderator removed direct link. It was not pointing at Lenovo's download.

Post was last edited on September 4, 2015 3:37 PM PDT

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How to transfer file between Android except using Bluetooth?
Sep 17, 2015 4:55AM PDT

My bluetooth transfers appear in "Gallery", in the "downloads" section. Before that point, you should be seeing the confirm/accept routine within bluetooth. What phone is it? I believe the N7 struggles with bt with some phones.