There are many ways to transfer files from an Android device to a PC (and vice versa), including the new official version of Nearby Share for Windows. However, users feel that all of them sacrifice some essential aspect, be it compatibility, stability, or ease of use. For the GitHub user “T0biasCZe”, the problem is speed: The MTP protocol is too slow, and his solution is AdbFileManager, a software that transfers files using the ADB protocol.
As I mentioned in the article about the LocalSend application, the transfer of files between Android devices and computers should be simpler. Although LocalSend has proven its usefulness, personally I still connect the USB cable to the tablet, and struggle with its nearly destroyed port to get a good link.
Add to that another drawback: The MTP protocol is far from being a shining example of speed, and if the idea is to back up hundreds of files per session, well… everything becomes tedious in record time. GitHub user “T0biasCZe” has experienced the pains of MTP firsthand and decided to eliminate them at the root with a new application called AdbFileManager.
AdbFileManager: Transfer Files Between Android and PC with ADB
The technical requirements of AdbFileManager are three: Connect the device via USB, enable USB debugging mode on Android, and use Windows (the app was developed with Windows Forms, so there won't be versions for Mac or Linux for now). A double click on the AdbFileManager executable will open its main interface, divided into two parts: The Android device on the left, and the computer on the right. The rest is a matter of selecting the folders or files to transfer, and using the arrows to start the copy in the desired direction. If you need to navigate up a folder in the Android structure, you can do so with a double click on the blue section (where it says “double clic here to go up”).
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to test AdbFileManager 100% due to the quirks of my tablet, but some reports on Reddit are very encouraging. One user reported a transfer of 104 gigabytes in less than ten minutes, something extraordinary compared to the “snail mode” that is MTP. AdbFileManager is free and open source. Download a copy!
Official site and download: Click here
