“I was wondering how to transfer files from my PC to a Samsung Tablet. I had tons of media content that I plan to move to my tablet so I can bring it everywhere I go. Thanks!”
Do you also find yourself more comfortable with using a tablet than your computer? Tablets have become an essential part of the everyday life of most people. You can practically use it for both personal and work purposes, plus the comfort of being able to take it everywhere you will go.
But then, if you have saved most of your files on the computer, you might need to transfer or move them to your tablet so they will be more accessible.
Exchanging files from your PC to tablet is easier nowadays because of how technology has evolved. Today, we will highlight 2 ways on how to transfer files from your PC to a Samsung tablet. If you are curious about these methods, read along to find out!
Part 1. How to Transfer Files from PC to Samsung Tablet with One-Click OperationPart 2. How to Transfer Files from PC to your Samsung Tablet via USBPart 3. Summary
Part 1. How to Transfer Files from PC to Samsung Tablet with One-Click Operation
Wouldn’t it be great if you can just transfer all the important files from your PC to your tablet in just a click? Well, it’s now possible! You don’t have to search through all your folders and manually move them one by one. There is a new and convenient way on how you can perform the file transfer.
FoneDog Phone Transfer is the latest technology that everyone is talking about. This program provides one-click operation in exporting data to and from any devices such as smartphones to a computer and vice versa.
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What’s best is that it supports any operating system. It allows file transfer between:
- iOS to iOS
- Android to Android
- iOS to Android and vice versa
- Smartphone to PC and vice versa (supports both iOS and Android)
You can also transfer almost all kinds of files like messages, contacts, videos, photos, music, and more. If you are interested in how to transfer files from your PC to your Samsung tablet, then follow this guide:
- First, you need to have FoneDog Phone Transfer downloaded on your computer then connect your Samsung tablet via USB. Wait for the program to automatically detect your tablet and display your information.
- Choose the desired files you want to transfer from your PC. You can easily go through each by clicking the menus on the left like Photos, Contacts, Music, and more.
- Once you have all the files you need simply click the Export to button and select your Samsung Tablet.
- Wait until the file export is completed.
Apart from file transfer, FoneDog Phone Transfer also offers backup for your contacts, delete duplicate contacts, customize ringtones, convert HEIC images, and deleted unneeded files. You no longer have to endure manual file transfers, you just have to run this program and choose the files you need.
There is no data loss during the file transfer which is a common scenario in manual USB transfer. Plus, you don’t have to worry about your device not being recognized by the computer. The software will automatically do all these for you.
FoneDog Phone Transfer supports all iOS devices including iOS 12 and the latest; almost all major android devices and those running on the recent 9.0.
Part 2. How to Transfer Files from PC to your Samsung Tablet via USB
File transfers in android were made easy through a USB connection. The USB cable that came along with your Samsung tablet or any working USB cable can seamlessly help you on how to transfer files from your PC to a Samsung tablet.
A simple copy and paste or drag and drop will do. Check out this guide:
- Turn on your PC and when it’s ready, connect your Samsung tablet using a USB cable. Your computer will automatically detect your tablet as an MTP device and an Autoplay will pop up.
- Click the option Open Device to View Files using Windows Explorer.
- Open another Windows Explorer and go to the desired folder you want to copy or move into the tablet. Now that both Windows are open, highlight or select the files and click CTRL + Copy and paste them to the other Window or your Tablet. You can also individually drag and drop them. If you need other files from different folders, simply open the folder location and do the same copy or drag option
- Once you got everything copied from the PC to your Samsung tablet, close the window and carefully disconnect the USB connection.
Note: If your tablet is not automatically recognized or there was no Autoplay popup, you can click This Computer and then double-click on your tablet among the connected devices list.
Another possible issue you will encounter here is that your tablet may not be recognized as an MTP or Media Device. To solve this go to your Settings, find and tap Storage, and then locate the sub-menu and choose USB computer connection. Select MTP.
The steps on how to transfer files from a PC to your Samsung tablet is the same on any android smartphones. Be careful in copying or moving the files, there is a big difference in copying and cutting.
Some users endured data loss during the file transfer since they were only trying to copy files but instead, used the cut option.
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Part 3. Summary
In this article, we have shown 2 helpful ways on how to transfer files from a PC to your Samsung tablet. The first option was very basic, which is to use USB cable in transferring or copying files. And the next is the easier counterpart which is to use a program called FoneDog Phone Transfer.
FoneDog Phone Transfer offers more options in one program. You no longer have to search the entire web to learn how to transfer files from any of your devices. It only takes one program for you to perform file transfer at any time.
Have you done file transfer from PC to tablet? What method worked best for you?
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