In the world of modern mobile technology, it is not uncommon for the same user to have several devices, possibly even with different operating systems. In these situations, it is helpful to know how to transfer files from one gadget to another. After all, such a need may arise at any time.
Cloud storage
One of the convenient tools with which you can carry out cross-platform file sharing is cloud storage. They provide common access to data for a wide variety of devices that run different operating systems.
The Dropbox service offers its customers three tariff plans, each of which differs primarily in the amount of available space for uploading personal data. The basic tariff plan does not require payment. Within its framework, the user receives from 2 GB of disk space immediately after registration.
To transfer files from Android to iOS using Dropbox, you need to install the mobile versions of the service on all devices involved in the transfer. Using the Dropbox application installed on the Android device, you need to upload the necessary files to the server, that is, to the cloud. After that, the downloaded files can be accessed using the iOS version of Dropbox on the respective device. Similarly, you can postback from iOS to Android.
If for some reason Dropbox is not suitable, there are alternative file storage options. For example, Yandex. Disk. This service initially provides not 2 GB, but as much as 10 GB and is absolutely free. This file storage requires a Yandex account to work. Otherwise, the principle of using the service is similar to that of Dropbox.
Another fairly popular file storage is Google Drive. This service provides free of charge from 15 GB of disk space on its server. It can be used by all Google account holders. This storage is tightly integrated into the Android ecosystem, which allows you to effectively interact with a large number of applications. This makes Google Drive very attractive for users of the Android operating system, but of course, iOS also has its own version.
When working with cloud storage, to exchange files, you always need to perform an unnecessary action, namely, manually save the transferred data on the server. This can be both a plus and a minus. It all depends on the specific situation. At the same time, there are services that do not require such an intermediate stage and can do without even the need for registration.
Data transmission services
Data transfer services such as Send Anywhere and WiFi File Transfer are perhaps the easiest way to transfer files between mobile devices. Unlike cloud storage, they have a simplified process of transferring information: it is transferred automatically - from one device directly to another. This approach speeds up file transfers. Send Anywhere and WiFi File Transfer offer users extensive cross-platform file sharing options for free. Interaction between devices, as in the case of file storages, is implemented using mobile applications.
