Connect your phone to the laptop with a USB cable
Unlock your phone
On your phone, select File Transfer or MTP mode
Open File Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac
Locate your phone under connected devices
Open the folders you want to transfer from
Select the files you want to copy
Drag and drop the files to a folder on your laptop
Use cloud storage like Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive
Upload files from your phone to the cloud
Download the files on your laptop from the cloud
Use Bluetooth to send small files
Pair your phone and laptop over Bluetooth
Select the files on your phone and send them via Bluetooth
Use a wireless transfer app such as AirDroid, Snapdrop, or Nearby Share
Install the same app or enable the same service on both devices
Follow the app instructions to transfer files
Use a memory card if your phone supports one
Remove the card from your phone
Insert it into the laptop using a card reader
Copy the files from the card to your laptop
Back up phone data using phone software such as iTunes, Samsung Smart Switch, or manufacturer tools
Connect the phone and start the backup process on the laptop