Open Sendaway on Android, choose the original file and wait for its pickup code. Enter the code in Sendaway on the Windows PC and save the download. The same browser flow works from PC to Android and does not require a USB connection or a shared account.
Send a file from Android to Windows
1
Select the file
Open Sendaway on the sending device and select the file or prepared bundle.
2
Create the pickup code
Choose the appropriate mode and wait for the transfer to be ready.
3
Receive and save
Open Sendaway on the other device, enter the code, and save the result.
Find the Android file and receive it on Windows
Choose File in Sendaway on the phone. Look in Downloads, your photo collection or the relevant file provider. If a document lives inside another app, export or save it first. Check the selected name and size so you do not send a thumbnail or an older copy.
Generate the code and keep the phone awake until Code ready appears. On Windows, use Receive and save the file. The browser downloads panel is a useful starting point if you do not know which folder was used. If the file opens in a preview rather than the intended editor, save it first and open it from that editor.
Choose between a browser, Quick Share, Phone Link and USB
Quick Share is a native option for supported Android and Windows devices, while Phone Link provides a more persistent phone–PC connection. They can be sensible choices if you already use them. A browser transfer is useful for a one-off exchange without setting up that integration.
For an offline bulk copy, a working USB data cable may be more practical. If Android does not appear in File Explorer, Sendaway can provide a separate internet-based route; it does not install USB drivers, change the phone’s connection mode or repair the cable.
The recipient opens Sendaway in a browser and uses the transfer code.
Pick a suitable size allowance
Check the complete selected size against the free or paid transfer limit before starting.
Temporary by design
Cloud pickup expires within 24 hours. Local Transfer requires a live connection between both browsers.
Which transfer method fits this job?
Method
Best for
What to know
Sendaway Cloud
One-off transfers or later pickup
Internet access; temporary code and expiry
Quick Share
Supported nearby Android and Windows devices
Check device and application requirements
Phone Link
Ongoing phone–PC integration
Requires setup and supported features
USB cable
Offline bulk copies
Requires a data-capable cable and file access
Common problems and what to try
The phone file is missing
Save or export the item from its source app, then select it from the system picker.
Windows cannot open the download
Check the extension and use an app that supports that format.
The upload stops when the screen locks
Keep the browser in the foreground and the phone awake until Code ready appears.
Limits and availability: Free Cloud transfers support up to 500 MB, with 3 free sends per day shared across Cloud and Local. Free Local supports up to 1 GB. Paid Cloud options support up to 10 GB or 50 GB. Cloud transfers expire within 24 hours; collect before expiry and check the saved file before deleting your own copy.
Questions before you transfer
Can I send PC files to Android too?
Yes. Start on Windows and retrieve the code in the Android browser.
Do both devices need the same Wi-Fi?
No for Cloud transfers. Each device needs a usable internet connection.
Is this the same as Quick Share?
No. Sendaway is an independent browser service and does not use Quick Share pairing.