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Transfer your photos from your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your computer

It is possible that the internal memory of your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is full and as a result, you can no longer save or download anything to your Smartphone.

This can happen very frequently if your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) does not have a large internal memory.

Don't worry, it's very easy to transfer photos from your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your computer so that you can take new photos.

Through this tutorial, we will explain firstly how to transfer your photos to your computer using your USB cable, secondly using the Google Photos application on your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), thirdly through third-party applications and finally by using the Dropbox application.

Transfer your photos using your USB cable from your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your computer

By purchasing your phone, a USB socket and cable are provided to recharge your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). The USB cable has dual function: recharge your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and connect it to your PC. First, take your USB cable and then plug it into your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your PC, which must be turned on. Once done, wait a few seconds then go to the file explorer where there will be a folder called "Removable Disk" or the name of your phone.

Click on it, then a folder called "Internal storage" will appear where you should also click on it.

Here are all the photos of your phone are in this folder.

You just have to transfer your photos from this folder to another folder that you will have created before.

Transfer your photos from your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your PC via Google Photos

On your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), multiple services are offered by Google including Google Photos.

If the app does not appear on your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), then download it from Google Play Store by searching for “Photos” from Google Inc. This app allows you to upload and share your smartphone photos.

First of all, before downloading the app, make sure that your photos are in JPEG format, that they are no larger than 16 megapixels, and your videos are no larger than 1080p. To start, click on the “Photos” application which corresponds to Google Photos then identify yourself on the application. At the top left of your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), click “Settings” then “Save & Sync” to enable saving photos to your Google Photos account.

Your photos and videos are now in your Google Photos account, which is accessible from your computer.

We recommend that you choose to sync your photos over Wi-Fi, which will prevent excessive use of your cellular data.

Transfer your photos from your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your computer with downloadable applications

Transfer of your photos and videos via third-party applications

There are a lot of apps available on Google Play Store that allow you to save and transfer your photos and videos to an application and to your PC. You just have to type "transfer photos" and you will find a multitude of applications.

Be careful, some applications are free and others are paid, so think about the advantages and disadvantages that you could get from this application. Finally, consult the opinions left by the users of the application, it will help you in your choice.

The example of the Dropbox application

There is another way to transfer your photos to your PC by installing an application called Dropbox available on Google Play Store on your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). This app allows you to backup, sync and send your files across all your devices.

First, install the application on your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and on your PC and follow the instructions to create your account.

During the installation, Dropbox will ask you if you want your photos to be uploaded only by Wifi or by Wifi and / or cellular data.

We recommend that you select the transfer only via Wifi in order to avoid too much consumption of your cellular data.

Then, select the photos you want to save, click on “Share” then on “Add to Dropbox” and you add your photos in a folder of the application. Your photos are therefore available on the application from your phone and on your PC.

To conclude, your phone is a great photo storage tool.

Your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has the possibility of taking photos and videos as well as storing them on its internal memory or using a downloaded application, which ensures a recording on your phone and on your PC, as soon as they have already been logged in. You will therefore not lose your photos and videos if you have correctly performed all the operations that we have explained to you.

In the event of a problem, do not hesitate to contact a specialist or a friend specializing in technology, who will help you transfer your photos from your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) to your PC.

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