Transferring files between devices has become an everyday task in the age of technology. A common need in particular is to transfer photos from your phone to a pendrive, to free up space on your phone, share images or make backup copies. This article will guide you through five methods to do this process quickly and efficiently. These solutions are not limited to just one type of phone, so you can use them on both Android and iPhone devices.
Method 1: Using an OTG adapter for mobile phones with USB type C
An OTG (On-The-Go) adapter allows you to connect a pendrive or other USB devices to the mobile charging port, both Android like iPhone. This adapter is usually very affordable and easy to find in electronics stores or online.
- To start, you will need an OTG adapter compatible with your mobile and a pendrive.
- Connect the adapter to the charging port of your phone and then insert the pendrive into the other end of the adapter.
- Once connected, access your phone's photo gallery and select the images you want to transfer.
- Use the share or copy option and select the appropriate destination on the pendrive.
- Once the transfer is complete, unplug the adapter and pen drive and review the transferred photos on a computer or other device.
Method 2: Wireless Transfer via Apps
Another popular solution is to use wireless transfer applications, such as AirDroid, SHAREit or Send Anywhere. These applications allow the transfer of files between devices over a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection, regardless of whether it is Android or iPhone.
- Install the chosen application on both your mobile and your computer.
- Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network or enable Bluetooth on both devices.
- Follow the instructions provided by the specific app to connect the devices and begin the transfer.
- Once the photos are transferred to your computer, you can save them to a flash drive as you normally would.
Method 3: Direct connection to a computer
If you have a data cable for your phone (usually the same one used to charge it), you can use this method to transfer photos directly to a computer.
- Connect your mobile to the computer using the data cable.
- Access the “DCIM” folder on your mobile from your computer and select the images you want to transfer.
- Copy the photos to the desired destination on the computer, in this case, the pendrive connected to it.
- Verify that the photos have been transferred correctly.
Method 4: Using cloud storage
Save your photos to a cloud storage service like Google Photos, iCloud or Dropbox It is another way to free up space on your mobile and access them from any device with an internet connection.
- Upload your photos to the cloud storage service from your mobile.
- Then, access the service account from a computer and download the photos to the pendrive connected to said device.
- Make sure all images have been transferred correctly before deleting them from your phone.
Method 5: Using iTunes on iPhone
iPhone users can choose to use iTunes to transfer photos directly to a computer.
- Install and open iTunes on your computer.
- Connect your iPhone to the computer using the data cable.
- Select your iPhone in iTunes and navigate to the section of photos you want to transfer.
- Follow the instructions to copy the images to the computer and then to the pendrive.
Once you have selected and used one of these methods, you can enjoy your photos on a pendrive and free up valuable space on your phone. The speed and convenience of the process will depend on individual preferences, needs and available devices. However, these five methods can help you transfer photos from your mobile phone to a pendrive in minutes.
