You don't need an Android phone to run apps designed for the platform.

Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.

QUICK ANSWER To transfer photos from Android to a Windows PC, use a USB cable or a transfer app, such as AirDroid, to connect the devices wirelessly.

Are you trying to figure out how to transfer files from Android to PC? Thankfully, there are many methods! Let's show you our favorite ones.

Though Microsoft removed Android app support from Windows 11, there are still ways to run Android apps on your PC if you want.

We show you how to send links from Android phone to PC using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Link to Windows app.

To use them, you need to install a Windows program (free for private users) and download a corresponding Android app to your smartphone or tablet.

How to download Android photos to a Windows PC The easiest way to move your photos from your Android phone to your Windows PC is to use the Photos app that comes pre-loaded in Windows.

With Microsoft finally offering the first preview of Android apps on Windows 11 to Windows Insiders, here's a guide demonstrating how to download Android apps on Windows 11.