How to use pushbullet to sync all sorts of stuff between your pc and android phone
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We’ve all had that moment where we need a file on our phone that happens to be on the computer. Now, there are a couple of ways you can do this: email it to yourself, put it in cloud storage like Dropbox, or even transfer it with a USB cable. But there’s a faster, easier way. Enter Portal.
What Is Portal?
Portal is an app for Android and iOS developed by the same guys who made Pushbullet, so you know it’s good—Pushbullet is easily one of those must-have apps for all Android users.
In its simplest form, Portal is a way to instantly transfer files from a computer to an iOS or Android phone over Wi-Fi. Really, that’s all it is. It’s so easy, you may end up asking yourself “that’s it?” because simple tasks like this are often made overly complicated for reasons that are unknown to me.
Portal lets you transfer single files or full folders to your phone, and transferred images are automatically added to your gallery. It just makes sense.
While i’m using Android for this tutorial, the process is the same on iOS.
How to Use Portal
To get started, you’ll first need to install the Portal app on your phone—it’s available for both iOS and Android.
Once installed, open up portal.pushbullet.com in your computer’s browser. It should show a QR code.
From there, make sure your phone and computer are on the same Wi-Fi network, open the Portal app on your phone, and scan the code. You’ll likely have to grant the app permission to use your camera, but that’s it. Boom—instant connection.
At this point, all you need to do it drag and drop files into the Portal window and they’ll automatically show up on your phone.
Every file transferred during the current session will show up here, where you can open them or use the share button for more actions (Android only).
Once the session has been closed, a list of all transferred files will show up in the main Portal interface. On Android, images and music won’t be displayed, however, because those are automatically saved to the appropriate folder. You can find them there.
If, for some reason, you’d rather not auto-save pictures or images, you can do this Portal’s Settings menu. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner, then choose “Settings.”
This menu is pretty simple: you can change where files are saved (Portal is the default location), as well as disable auto-saving of image and music files. Easy peasy.
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There are times when you look something up in Chrome on your PC, but want to transfer it over to your smartphone. While there isn’t really a straightforward, built-in way to do that, we do have some other solutions for you for both iPhone and Android.
Maybe you’ve found an article that you’d like to read later on your mobile device. Maybe you’ve found a few reviews or a recipe you want to carry with you when you go shopping. There are lots of reasons you might search for things on your PC, but then want to get them onto your phone to put to use. The good news is that you do have some options. There are easy ways to do this—you just need to set things up first. We’re going to outline a few different options here, but nothing too intense. Let’s get to it!
If You’re Willing to Use an Extension: Pushbullet
When it comes to getting almost anything from Chrome to your phone, Pushbullet is your huckleberry. It’s available for iOS and Android on the mobile side, and you’ll also need to install the Chrome Pushbullet extension.
Go ahead and install it on both ends and get signed up for the service. If you hit any snags (or are curious what else you can do with Pushbullet), check out our full post.
With everything running on both ends, right-click the web page you want to send your phone, jump down to the Pushbullet on the context menu, and select your device. And, bam! It immediately shows up on your phone as a link in the Pushbullet app.
If you use Android, you’ll get a notification, too. On iOS, you’ll have to open the Pushbullet app manually to find your link. In the end, though, if you know you’re sending a link, hopping into the app to find it isn’t a big deal. Also, every link you’ve sent shows up in the app.
If You Don’t Want an Extension: Chrome’s Native Tab Syncing
If you’re not into the idea of doing this with an extension and app on your phone, you can always just use Chrome’s native tab syncing. It’s a bit more of a hassle this way, but you don’t need anything else—just the Chrome browser on your computer and phone.
On your phone, you can access the open tabs in the Chrome browser on your PC. Just open the settings menu, and then tap the “Recent Tabs” command.
This open a screen with the newest tabs open on your other devices. Just pick the one you want opened on your phone, and boom—there it is.
If You Use a Mac and an iPhone or iPad: Use AirDrop
If you’re a Mac and iOS user, you can bypass all of the above and just use AirDrop. With a page open in Chrome on your Mac, just head to File > Share > AirDrop.
In the window that pops up, select the device to which you want to send the page.
And that’s all there is to it.
Getting a page from your computer to your phone shouldn’t be a hassle, and using these methods, it’s not. Once it’s set up, Pushbullet is by far the fastest and easiest—and it supports a ton of other features too.
Justin Pot has been writing about technology for over a decade, with work appearing in Digital Trends, The Next Web, Lifehacker, MakeUseOf, and the Zapier Blog. He also runs the Hillsboro Signal, a volunteer-driven local news outlet he founded. Read more.
Windows/Android/iPhone: Send and receive SMS messages on your PC, and access all the files on your phone without taking it out of your pocket.
That’s what Your Phone, an application Microsoft will include with future version of Windows 10, will offer. Insider Preview users should have access soon.
As its name implies, Your Phone’s main purpose is to let you access your phone’s content—like text messages, photos, and notifications—right on your Windows 10 PC. One use case Microsoft mentioned sounds particularly promising: being able to drag and drop your phone’s photos into a document on your PC without even taking your phone out of your pocket.
Your Phone will offer other features, like access to all of your phone’s notifications.
This isn’t the first time Microsoft promised this sort of functionality: Cortana was slated to offer similar functionality back in 2015, and it only ever partially materialized. So it might not make sense to wait around for this feature. Happily Pushbullet syncs all kinds of stuff between your PC and Android phone right now, and is pretty easy to set up, so you don’t really have to wait if this is something you really, really want.
Pushbullet is one of those apps that helps separate Android from its competition. By pushing the boundaries of cross-platform data syncing and file sharing, the service truly demonstrates how flexible and robust the world’s leading mobile operating system can be.
It seems as though each version bump that Pushbullet receives brings in awesome new functionality. This week’s update is no exception—the latest killer feature enables cross-device clipboard syncing. As soon as you copy something on one device, you can paste it directly into a text field on another. This even includes Pushbullet’s Windows program, so your digital world has never been more interconnected.
If you use two-step authentication for extra password security, you’ll definitely want to get this one set up on your devices. Imagine receiving the code on your phone, copying it, then immediately pasting it into the field on your PC. The possibilities don’t stop there, as the clipboard syncing will even work on multiple Android devices, so you can even share clipboard content between your phone and tablet.
Step 1: Install Pushbullet for Android
Even though Pushbullet has branched out to add support for Windows, iOS, Chrome and Firefox, it’s still an Android app at heart. If you don’t already have it on your device, here’s the Google Play link.
Step 2: Configure Pushbullet for Android
When you first launch the app, you’ll be asked to log into your Google account. This is because Pushbullet uses the Google Cloud Messaging platform to send data between devices. So tap your Google account on the first menu, then press OK on the second.
After that, you’ll be asked if you’d like to turn on Pushbullet’s notification mirroring service. This feature will display notifications from your Android device on other connected devices, and while that’s an awesome feature, it is not required for the purposes of this tutorial.
When you’ve arrived at Pushbullet’s main screen, press the three-dot menu button and choose Settings. Next, tap the Advanced Settings entry on the following screen.
From here, simply toggle the Universal Copy & Paste option to On, and you’ll be finished with setup on this device. You can repeat this process for any other Android device that you’d like to share clipboards with.
Step 3: Install Pushbullet for Windows
In order to sync your Android’s clipboard with the one on your PC, you’ll have to install Pushbullet on your Windows device. From your PC’s web browser, click here to download the latest Windows (beta) version; the download should begin automatically, and when it’s finished, simply launch the installer file.
Click Run on the next screen, then, depending on your setup, you may have to enter an administrator password to proceed.
From there, just follow the prompts for installation, leaving any options set to their default values.
When installation is complete, Pushbullet will automatically launch. From the window that appears, click Log in with Google.
A browser window will open, and from here, just enter your Google credentials.
After that, simply click the Accept button, and Pushbullet will begin syncing right away.
To ensure that clipboard syncing is active on your Windows PC, open the system tray and right-click the Pushbullet icon, then select Settings.
From here, make sure that the Universal Copy & Paste option is ticked, and you should be all set.
Now, any time you copy text on one of your devices, the contents of that clipboard will be immediately synced to your other devices. Just hit paste on the target device, and your text will be automatically populated.
How has this new functionality improved your experience on your various devices? Let us know in the comments section below.
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We’re not always near our phone, so Pushbullet made it easy to get your phone’s notifications straight to your computer, like calls and text messages. But with their latest update, you can also sync alerts with other Android devices using their new cross-device mirroring feature.
Download Pushbullet on your other phone or tablet, then enable Beta: Sync my notifications with my other Android devices too, which can be found under the application’s settings. This feature must be enabled on all devices in order to properly work.
I have a computer, phone, and tablet, so being able to sync my notifications across all platforms will ensure that I’m always on top of things. Even better, dismissing a notification on one device will clear it on all of them, and my OCD thanks the Pushbullet developers for that.
If this is your first go-around with the app, check out our guide on setting it up, and never miss a notification again.
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When you sign in to Microsoft Edge and turn on sync, you can easily browse the web from any of your devices, keep your favorites organized, and always pick up right where you left off. For more support, check out the help for the Microsoft Edge app for iOS and Android.
Sync your account on your computer
1. Select the profile image in the browser taskbar.
2. Select Manage profile settings > Sync > Turn on sync. If you see an option to sign in, continue to the next step. Note: If you see Manage profile settings, you’re already signed in.
3. Select Sign in and choose an account or enter your account details. Select Continue.
4. Select Sync when you’re asked if you want to sync your account. This syncs your favorites, passwords, and other browsing data across the devices you use with this account. Note: If you choose to sync favorites, any tabs you previously set aside will also be synced.
5. To switch to another account, click on your profile image, then add or select another profile.
Sync your account on your mobile device
1. Download the Microsoft Edge app for iOS and Android. We’ll send a download link to your phone if you enter your phone number.
2. Select an account and sign in, following the prompts.
3. After the app is installed, select Settings and more and then select your profile image.
4. Under Sync settings, tap Sync and then toggle Sync to the on position.
A lot of people text nonstop, but there are situations where it’s either not allowed or considered rude to use your phone. Let’s say you’re in class or in a meeting at work, band you’re expecting an important message or phone call. Rather than trying to check your phone discreetly, wouldn’t it be better if you could just see your calls and messages on your computer?
An Android app called MightyText lets you sync all your text messages with your web browser so you can read and respond to them. It works on both Mac and PC with all the major browsers, plus most tablets. All you have to do is install the app on your smartphone, then the extension for whichever browser you’re using.
The app uses the Google account connected to your phone to route your text messages and phone calls to your browser. It also shows you the current battery life left on your phone and works even if you don’t have it nearby—as long as it’s turned on with data enabled.
Incoming messages are shown as pop-up notifications and conversations are carried on via the web app. You can either use the traditional list view that’s similar to Skype’s interface with conversations in a sidebar, or the new “PowerView” that shows them all at once in a grid.
Depending on which browser and operating system you use, there might be a few extra steps to install it. You can find instructions for each different setup here.
MightyText is a great solution for carrying on conversations at work, or if you happen to leave your phone at home or in your car. Besides, who doesn’t type faster on a keyboard than a touch screen?
You can find more details and the download over on Google Play. If you decide to try it out, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Fear not, true believers in the idea of different operating systems for different types of devices: Even though Chrome’s engineering head has taken over Android’s technical aspects, Google isn’t likely to forcibly combine Chrome OS and Android into a Windows 8-style Frankenstein’s monster any time soon. That said, Chrome OS and Android have been forging closer ties over the past months, evolving into two highly complementary operating systems.
Chrome OS can run Android apps, and Android can run Chrome apps. But it doesn’t end there: New features will make a Chromebook and Android phone or tablet complement each other much more nicely. Here are eight notable ways the lines are beginning to blur.
Easy Unlock
Chromebooks will be getting an “Easy Unlock” feature that can automatically unlock them when an associated Android phone is nearby. As long as you have your Android phone in your pocket, you can just open up your Chromebook and use it without entering your password. It might sound like magic, but the feature actually just uses Bluetooth and your Google account.
Easy Unlock isn’t live in the stable version of Chrome OS yet, but traces of it can already been found in developer preview channels.
Android notifications on your Chromebook
At Google I/O 2014, Google demonstrated Android notifications appearing on your Chromebook. When you receive a phone call or text message, you’ll get a pop-up notification on your Chromebook so you can see who’s calling or skim the text message. You’ll also get low-battery notifications so you’ll know when to start charging your phone.
Google’s Sundar Pichai demonstrated Android notifications on a Chromebook at Google I/O in 2014.
It’s unclear just how many notifications will appear on your Chromebook, but those are the notifications Google showed off. If you really want Android notifications in Chrome, you can set up the PushBullet app to sync all (or some) of your Android device’s notifications to your Chromebook (or any device with a Chrome browser) today.
Android apps on your Chromebook
Google recently brought four Android apps to Chrome OS, but that’s only the beginning. The Android app runtime for Chrome will improve over time, and more apps will be added to the Chrome Web Store for easy installation.
In the meantime, you can already install any Android app in Chrome with a hack, giving a Chromebook access to a whole new universe of software. The apps will sync back and forth with your Android devices, assuming they support cloud sync, like a modern app should.
Chrome apps on Android
Google’s Chrome app Topeka running on Android 4.4.2, KitKat.
Google wants Chrome apps to run on Android, too. If you’re a developer, you can create a Chrome web app and then package that app so it runs on Android. Google loves web apps, so this may even be the future—with web apps one day replacing those Java-based Android apps. The HTML5 app craze of years past sort of fizzled out in favor of native apps, however, so we’ll have to see.
USB file transfer
Modern Android devices use MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) for transferring files back and forth when you connect them to a computer via a USB cable. Chrome OS recently gained MTP support, so you can connect your Android phone or tablet directly to your Chromebook and copy files from it.
This is currently read-only, so you can only transfer files off your Android device to your Chromebook. Google wants to add MTP write support, so you could transfer files from your Chromebook to your phone. For example, you could download video files on your Chromebook and then transfer them to your phone over a USB cable, so you have something to watch offline without wasting your precious mobile data. This is also useful for airplanes!
You can already transfer files from your Android device to your Chromebook.
Chrome tabs in Android’s app switcher
Android Lollipop has a redesigned multitasking interface that shows Chrome browser tabs alongside your recent apps. You dont’ have to pull up the multitasking menu and go into Chrome, then pull up Chrome’s tab list and select the recent tab anymore. Google is trying to make web pages more integrated on Android so they can be just as convenient as standard Android apps, merging offline apps and online apps.
Material Design
Google’s new “Material Design” style guidelines apply to everything the company does. (The previous Holo design was just for Android, while Google had a different design for its web apps.) Going forward, Android apps and web apps—for example, the Gmail Android app and Gmail website in your browser—will look much more similar. This also applies to Google’s applications on other platforms, like the Google apps for iPhone and iPad.
Project Athena
Our first very early (and very ugly) look at Project Athena.
Project Athena is a revamped interface—or “user experience”— Google is working on for Chrome OS, which integrates the company’s Material Design ethos. We don’t know much about this, but some information is available in Chromium’s bug tracker. One bug report says Athena will have an MRU (Most Recently Used) list that will “steer users away from closing content.” Another bug says “tabbed content. does not exist anymore for Athena.”
This sounds an awful lot like the application switcher on Android, so Chrome OS may be getting a more Android-like interface. We’ve seen one (very early and very ugly) screenshot that shows off this stacked multitasking interface. It’s possible the simplified interface might be used on potential Chrome OS tablets or hybrids, while Chromebooks would stick with the more traditional desktop interface.
The future?
Chrome and Android are distinctly separate, but growing more intertwined by the day, powered by society’s increasing reliance on the cloud. Google’s even working on adding a feature that will let you remotely locate and wipe a Chromebook, just like you can an Android device. But unlike Microsoft, Google isn’t trying to force it—or at least, it hasn’t yet. And that’s a big relief.
When freelance writer Chris Hoffman isn’t writing about gadgets and software, he’s probably using them in his spare time.
Learn how to transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or PC. You can also make your photos available on all your devices with iCloud Photos.
- Use iCloud Photos
- Import to your Mac
- Import to your Windows PC
Use iCloud Photos
iCloud Photos keeps your photos and videos safe, up to date, and available automatically on all of your Apple devices, on iCloud.com, and even your PC. When you use iCloud Photos, you don’t need to import photos from one iCloud device to another. iCloud Photos always uploads and stores your original, full-resolution photos. You can keep full-resolution originals on each of your devices, or save space with device-optimized versions instead. Either way, you can download your originals whenever you need them. Any organizational changes or edits you make are always kept up to date across all your Apple devices. Learn how to set up and use iCloud Photos.
The photos and videos that you keep in iCloud Photos use your iCloud storage. Before you turn on iCloud Photos, make sure that you have enough space in iCloud to store your entire collection. You can see how much space you need and then upgrade your storage plan if necessary.
Import to your Mac
You can use the Photos app to import photos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac with a USB cable.
- Open the Photos app on your computer.
- The Photos app shows an Import screen with all the photos and videos that are on your connected device. If the Import screen doesn’t automatically appear, click the device’s name in the Photos sidebar.
- If asked, unlock your iOS or iPadOS device using your passcode. If you see a prompt on your iOS or iPadOS device asking you to Trust This Computer, tap Trust to continue.
- Choose where you want to import your photos. Next to “Import to,” you can choose an existing album or create a new one.
- Select the photos you want to import and click Import Selected, or click Import All New Photos.
- Wait for the process to finish, then disconnect your device from your Mac.
Import to your Windows PC
You can import photos to your PC by connecting your device to your computer and using the Windows Photos app:
- Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes on your PC. Importing photos to your PC requires iTunes 12.5.1 or later.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your PC with a USB cable.
- If asked, unlock your iOS or iPadOS device using your passcode.
- If you see a prompt on your iOS or iPadOS device asking you to Trust This Computer, tap Trust or Allow to continue.
If you have iCloud Photos turned on, you need to download the original, full resolution versions of your photos to your iPhone before you import to your PC. Find out how.
When you import videos from your iOS or iPadOS device to your PC, some might be rotated incorrectly in the Windows Photos app. You can add these videos to iTunes to play them in the correct orientation.
If you’re having trouble importing photos from your iOS or iPadOS device to Windows 10, try these steps:
- On your iOS or iPadOS device, open the Settings app. Tap Camera, then tap Formats.
- Tap Most Compatible. From now on, your camera will create photos and videos in JPEG and H.264 formats.
Learn more
There are more ways to transfer photos and videos to your computer:
- Use AirDrop to quickly send photos and videos to your Mac.
- Import photos and video from storage media, like a hard disk or SD card, to Photos for macOS.
- Use a scanner and Image Capture to import photos that were taken with a film camera.
- Import your images directly to a folder on your Mac with Image Capture.
- Sync music, movies, and more from your iOS devices using your computer.
- Use Time Machine to back up all of your files, including your photos and videos, to an external hard drive.
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Moving apps to your new device is a snap
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- Easiest way: Use the Backup and Restore feature. At setup, choose the device you want to restore from and tap Copy Your Data.
- Smart Switch (wireless): Tap Smart Switch >Wireless >Receive >Android. On the old phone, tap Wireless >Send.
- Or, use a USB cable or SD card with the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app.
This article explains how to transfer apps from an old Android phone to your new phone. Methods include using the Android built-in Backup and Restore feature, or using the Samsung Smart Switch Mobile app if it’s pre-installed on your device. Instructions cover Android Pie 9.0, Oreo 8.0, Nougat 7.0, and Android phones from all manufacturers.
Use the Android Backup and Restore Feature
First, check that your old device is backing up your data:
Go to Settings > System.
Select Backup. (You may have to expand the Advanced section first.)
Your menu settings might be slightly different depending on your phone’s manufacturer and its Android version.
Verify that the Back up to Google Drive toggle is on. If it is, you’re all set.
If it’s toggled to off, slide it on and select Back up now.
When the backup is complete, you’re good to go.
You can’t restore a backup from a higher Android version onto a device with a lower Android version.
Restore Your Data to New Phone
Now you’re ready to restore your data to the new Android. If you haven’t yet set up your new phone, you’ll be able to restore your data, including apps, during that process.
If you already set up your phone and didn’t restore your data, you can reset it to factory settings and start the set-up process over again.
Charge your new Android and power it up. Follow the prompts on the screen until it asks you if you want to restore data from another device. You can always opt to start with a clean slate when you get a new phone, but restoring data from an old phone makes the transition more seamless.
This process will vary slightly depending on your phone’s manufacturer, carrier, and OS version.
Choose the device you want to restore data from and tap Copy Your Data.
Your Android will prompt you to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Make sure it’s connected to the same one as your old phone.
Next, you’ll see restore options. Choose either A backup from an Android phone (if you have your old Android on hand) or A backup from the cloud (if you don’t).
Using the same account you’re logged into on your old phone, sign into your Google account.
You’ll see a list of backup options, which will include your old Android device. Select the correct one (most likely the most recent one) and tap Restore to move all the data and settings from your previous device. Tap Apps to select which apps you want on the new device.
While your data is restored in the background, you can continue with the set-up process.
Use Samsung’s Smart Switch Mobile App
If you have the Galaxy S7 or later, Smart Switch Mobile is pre-installed on your device. For older devices, you can download the app from Google Play or Samsung’s app store. You can use the app to transfer data from an Android phone running 6.0 Marshmallow or later to a Samsung phone.
To access the app on the S7 or later, tap Settings > Accounts > Smart Switch. For any other phones, look for it in your app drawer.
There are three methods you can use with Smart Switch: Wirelessly, USB cable, or external storage (SD card or USB storage).
Using Smart Switch With a Wireless Connection
Here’s how to transfer apps using the wireless method, which is the most straightforward.
Launch Smart Switch on your new phone.
Select Wireless > Receive > Android.
Open Smart Switch on your old device.
Tap Wireless > Send.
Follow the screen prompts on your new device.
Using Smart Switch With a USB Cable:
Here’s how to transfer apps using a USB cable.
Plug in your old phone’s USB cable.
Connect that cable to a Samsung USB connector.
Plug the Samsung USB connector into your new Samsung phone.
Launch Smart Switch on your old phone.
Adjust the USB setting on your old phone to Media device (MTP).
Follow screen prompts to transfer apps.
Using Smart Switch With an SD Card
Finally, to use the external storage option, insert the SD card or connect the phone to the USB storage device that contains the apps you want to restore. Follow screen prompts.
Samsung also has Smart Switch apps for Windows and Mac. Download and launch the desktop app, connect your new phone to the computer, and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer apps and other data.
Backing up and Restoring Games
How frustrating is it to fire up a new phone, open your favorite game, and find that your progress has been erased? Fear not. With most games in the Play Store you can easily back up your progress and bring it with you to each new device. The most common way to back up games is through an app called Google Play Games. Compatible apps have a green gamepad icon on their Play Store listing.
Open the app, tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right, then select Settings and toggle Sign in to games automatically to the on position. Once you’ve transferred your games to the new phone, log into your Play Games account to sync progress.
If your game is not Google Play Games compatible, you’ll have to back it up separately. Check the app’s settings to see if there’s a backup option.
