How to Transfer Files Between Android Devices — AnExplorer

Transfer Files Between Android Devices Wirelessly

AnExplorer's WiFi Share lets you send files directly from one Android device to another over your local WiFi — no internet, no accounts, no cables. Works between phones, tablets, and Android TV devices.

What You Need

• AnExplorer installed on both devices
• Both devices on the same WiFi network

Step 1 — Prepare the receiving device

1. Open AnExplorer on the device that will receive the files
2. Navigate to the WiFi Share section
3. Tap Start — the device is now listening for incoming files

Step 2 — Send files from the other device

1. Open AnExplorer on the sending device
2. Navigate to Internal Storage or SD Card where your files are located
3. Browse to the file(s) you want to send
4. Long-press to select the file(s), then open the menu and tap WiFi Share
5. The Nearby Devices screen appears — wait a moment for the receiving device to show up
6. Select the receiving device from the list and tap Send
7. The transfer begins immediately

Step 3 — Find received files

Once the transfer completes, the files are available in the Received Files section within WiFi Share on the receiving device.

Sending Multiple Files

Select multiple files before tapping WiFi Share — all selected files are sent together in one transfer. You can also select an entire folder.

Supported File Types

All file types are supported — photos, videos, APKs, documents, ZIP archives, and more.