How to transfer pictures from my phone to my tablet

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OTG USB Sticks Explained
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Can you transfer photos from phone to tablet?
How do I transfer photos from Samsung phone to tablet?

There are many ways to transfer data between an Android smartphone (or tablet) and a computer. One way is using a Bluetooth connection, but it can often be time consuming if you have a large number of files, or if those files are quite large.

An easier and quicker way is simply to use a a USB Type-C cable from your phone to your PC. If you don't have one on hand, you might want to consider using a Cloud-based service like Google Drive or Dropbox. These apps can allow you to keep data from a phone or tablet in sync with a computer with no cables required. In that sense, they're a little more convenient, but they do require a decently fast Internet connection. They can also prove problematic when it comes to larger multimedia files like high quality video.

If neither of those options suit, you might want to consider an on-the-go (OTG) USB stick.

OTG USB Sticks Explained

OTG USB Sticks work in the most basic of ways: plug the USB key into your computer and transfer some files to it (be it music, movies, presentations for work, or masses of photos), then plug the USB key into your phone or tablet to access those files while you are on the go. The neat thing is that you don’t even have to transfer the files over to the smartphone or tablet to view them; you could just play them off the stick itself.

There are a few of these sticks available from various vendors, including Mosdart, Imation, SanDisk, and Verbatim. These types of USB sticks have a microUSB or USB Type-C head on one end, which can be plugged in to your Android phone or tablet, and a regular USB connection on the other end, to plug in to your computer.

In order to view the files on an OTG USB stick, you have to use a file manager app on your mobile device. Usually, the USB stick manufacturers recommend one that they think is suitable for their device, but you can use whichever file manager app you’re comfortable with. Through this app, you can copy and paste files, move things around, or just view files in the same way that you do when connect a USB or external storage device to your PC.

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More than a way to transfer files to a smartphone or tablet, a USB OTG stick can be used to transfer files between smartphones and between smartphones and tablets. It’s a good way to get data off a personal smartphone and a work smartphone, for example, or if you just want to share something with a friend or backup your files to a secondary device.

There is a caveat, though: in order to use an On-The-Go USB stick, your Android smartphone or tablet has to support the USB On-The-Go standard, too. This means the USB OTG port on the smartphone can act as a host to see the storage device that’s plugged into it. You’ll need to check with your smartphone manufacturer to see if your model supports OTG, or check the sites of the USB stick makers to see if your smartphone is on their compatibility list.

There are also adapters that let you turn non-OTG USB Sticks into OTG USB Sticks. These are often cheaper and a good option if you already have a few spare USB sticks sitting around.

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MacDroid is an application that allows you to transfer information from one device to another, it is also how you connect Mac to Android. The benefit of MacDroid is immediate control, simplistic controls, and the ability to transfer whole folders! MacDroid allows you to transfer photos, add new music, edit files on your Android, and access to your phone’s folders.

With MacDroid, you can be certain that your files are securely transferred from the comfort of your desktop. Most of all, MacDroid makes the process of connecting your computer to an Android easier than ever! With it, you can know how to transfer photos from phone to tablet Android.

Do you have too many pictures, videos, or music saved on your phone or tablet? Don't worry, you're not alone. There are a number of options available to you for moving or transferring your pictures, videos, or music using a microSD card, an OTG flash drive, a PC, cloud services, or Smart Switch.

Note: Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and device model. Media that is stored in Secure Folder cannot be transferred using these methods.

Note: Not all phone or tablet models support microSD cards or external storage options that use excessive amounts of power to operate. Encrypted music or other purchases cannot be moved to external storage.

No need to hire a moving crew; just transfer your files to some handy flash memory. You can also use the options in Device care to help clear space.

First, insert your microSD card or USB OTG flash drive, navigate to the Samsung folder, and then tap My Files.
Find the file you want to move, and then touch and hold the file.
To move additional files in the same folder, you will need to select ALL at the top of the screen. Or, you can select multiple files individually.
Next, tap Move or Copy at the bottom of the screen, and then tap the Return arrow to navigate back to the My Files home page.
Tap SD card or USB Storage - this will only show up if you have a flash device inserted. Then, tap Move here.

Please note you can only move or copy files this way in the My Files app. You cannot move or copy files to other apps, such as Gallery.

MicroSD cards are not limited only to files. You can even move certain apps to the SD card!

Every Galaxy phone and tablet will come with a USB cable for charging and connecting to a PC. Depending on your specific devices, you may need an adapter or different cable for the PC connection.

First, unlock your phone or tablet, and then connect it to your PC using a USB cable.
If it's the first time connecting this device and PC, you may have to give permission for the connection. Tap Allow on the mobile device.
By default the connection will be configured for file transfers. While other USB modes are available if you tap the USB notification on your device, for file transfers make sure you have selected Transferring files or MTP.
You can now use your PC's File Explorer app to browse and copy files. Windows may suggest other apps that you have installed, if one of them suits your needs, feel free to select it.

You can also use Samsung Flow to transfer media wirelessly.

You can also store your files on a cloud service. These have the benefit of being accessible on a variety of devices, making it easy to get and use your data where you need it.

Your Samsung device is compatible with a number of Cloud storage providers.

iCloud (Only with Smart Switch)

There is one more option for moving your files off your phone or tablet: it's called Smart Switch. This app lets you transfer media to another phone or tablet, or even transfer files to a computer. And the best part is that in certain situations, you can transfer files wirelessly.

Learn more about how Smart Switch works.

The Gallery app now has a Trash feature that's like the Recycle bin or Trash folder on your computer. It will store your deleted photos or videos, just in case you deleted one by accident. But keep in mind the photos will be deleted permanently after 30 days.

Open the Gallery app, and navigate to an image you want to delete.
Tap Delete to remove it, and then tap Move to Trash to confirm.
To view photos and videos in the Trash, tap Back to navigate to the Gallery.
Tap Menu (the three horizontal lines), and then tap Trash.
To delete media forever, tap Empty, and then tap Empty Trash to confirm. You can also tap Edit to delete or restore items one by one.
If you'd like to restore items, tap Edit, and then select the items you'd like to restore. Tap Restore and the items will be returned to the Gallery.

Note: You cannot transfer images from a tablet to a smart watch.

Did you know your smart watch can store music and images too? So why not transfer some from your phone as a backup? It's easy, and your pictures will always be there if you need them.

On the connected phone, open the Galaxy Wearable app. Tap Watch Settings, and then tap Manage content.
Tap Add images and then select your desired image(s). Tap Done. Your phone will send the images to your watch, where you can view them in Gallery.
You can also automatically sync images from your phone. Navigate back to the Manage content menu, and then tap the switch next to Auto sync, underneath Gallery.
Select your Image limit, and then choose which photo albums you want to sync.

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Can you transfer photos from phone to tablet?

Use Smart Switch There is one more option for moving your files off your phone or tablet: it's called Smart Switch. This app lets you transfer media to another phone or tablet, or even transfer files to a computer.