Microsoft is rolling out a new way for Android users to view and access their smartphone files directly on their PCs.

Now Android apps in Windows 11 have access to local file sharing, allowing users to upload photos and videos with certain apps.

For instance, users can import photos, videos, and other types of files from their PC to Android apps running on Windows 11 and use them directly in these apps. This includes popular apps like ...

For instance, Windows system files, potential malware on USB drives, executable files, and hidden files in the shared directory are not available to WSA.

Easily browse and manage your Android phone's photos, videos, and documents directly from your Windows PC's File Explorer.

Microsoft is testing a new feature that allows Windows 11 users to access their Android phone's storage directly through File Explorer.

Soon it'll be much easier to move files between Android phones and Windows 11 PCs thanks to this change.

Nearby Share is Google's new AirDrop clone you can use to share files between your Android phone and Windows computer.

News Android apps on Windows 11 get file sharing access The latest update going out to Windows Insider builds adds a much-requested quality-of-life upgrade.