Stream audio/video files from you Windows PC/Laptop to your Android Phone.

This tutorial will show you how to stream audio or video files, as well as how to transfer files between your PC (Windows XP, 7, 8 or 8.1) and your Android Phone. This solution is using Wi-Fi connection, therefore you need to connect both of your devices (computer and phone) to the same Wi-Fi network (usually, you home network). This will use the sharing function from Windows (unsecured – no password protected).

All you need for this is:

1. Install ES File Explorer File Manager to your Android Phone

2. Share your PC folder/drive.
Right click on a folder/drive from your PC. Go to Properties and then click on “Sharing and Security” tab.

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Sharing in Windows XP

In case of Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1 click on “Advanced Sharing” and check “Share this folder” option. Click on Permission button and select the desired rights for desired user.

 

Sharing in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Sharing in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

After sharing your folder go to Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change advanced sharing settings and remove Password protected sharing settings.

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3. Get you Phone and open ES app

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Now you can enter to your shared folder. All files that you put on that folder from PC will be accessible for transfer or streaming to your Android phone.