Transferring files from or to a smart phone can always be an issue if you are not aware of how the transfer of files can be done. You can transfer files between a smart phone and a computer in many ways. However, in this post we will discuss about how files can be transferred to and from a smart phone using an USB Cable. All smart phones will have the option of a Micro USB slot that connects the USB cable provided by the phone manufacturer to the USB port in the computer or laptop. Let us have a look at how we can get the files transferred from the smart phone.

Step by step instructions

1. Connect the USB cable provided by the manufacturer to the micro USB slot of the phone and the USB port of the computer.
2. The phone device will be detected automatically and the required installation will be done by the operating system automatically.
3. When the installation is completed, you will get a confirmation after which you can start the transferring process.
4. Double click on My Computer and select the storage device named ‘Internal Storage’ of ‘Portable Devices’. The name of the storage device will vary depending on the smart phone.
5. If you have trouble in identifying, the drive associated with the smart phone, unplug and plug back the phone to see which drive disappears and appears again.
6. There will be various folders in the storage device including videos, pictures, music and other installation files.
7. Select the files you want to transfer to the computer and copy or move them to a folder of your choice.
8. In the same way, you can transfer files from the computer to the smart phone.

Conclusion:

Transferring files using an USB Cable is the most preferred option among people who use smart phones. However, new methods like cloud storage are slowly gaining in popularity and fast becoming a lucrative option when compared to USB cable transfer.