How To Transfer MP3s & APKs To My New Pixel

BridgePlayer

I just installed GrapheneOS on my new Pixel. The installation was very easy. I would now like to transfer my MP3s and a few APKs to my phone. How is that done? I've tried to connect the phone to my computer but it won't let me transfer files to the phone through windows file explorer. I'm dying to use my new phone but I need to install the APKs before I start using it. Thanks for any help in advance!

BaronAfanas

BridgePlayer It should work via Windows if you find the correct driver so that the device is recognized. Always a pain in windows. You activated 'file transfer' on the Pixel?

You could also use a USB stick like I do.

BridgePlayer

BaronAfanas Interesting! I didn't think of the USB stick! I use the stock Files app to do the transfer? Thank you!

BaronAfanas

BridgePlayer I use the stock file app too.

Also, my stick contains a backup of all important files I have on my Pixel Tablet.

BridgePlayer

BaronAfanas I'll try it. Thank you!

BridgePlayer

BaronAfanas I connect the USB to the phone and the symbol for the USB appears in the upper left hand side of the screen next to the time. Unfortunately, the Files app doesn't recognize it. Help! 😨

BaronAfanas

BridgePlayer That's weird. Is it formatted right?

Android cannot read NTFS, the Windows format.

BridgePlayer

BaronAfanas I figured it out. I had to slide down from the top and allow the USB to be accessed. Thank you for your help.

BaronAfanas

BridgePlayer Nice that you succeded. Glad I could help.