In order to be able to view your photos on a computer without having to remove the microSD card and place it in an SD adapter, or by connecting the phone via USB, sometimes also with a view to recovering lost files on Android with a PC, there is several effective software.

These are designed specifically to facilitate the connection between a telephone and a computer, and to carry out common manipulations in the most intuitive way possible. Since each of these programs has its own specificities, it is important to understand how they work before choosing the one or ones you are going to use on a daily basis.

1.DroidKit

DroidKit presents itself above all as a data recovery software: if you have lost files that you care about on your Android phone (photos and videos, contacts, WhatsApp or SMS conversations, etc.), you will be able to find them quite simply by its intermediary.

The program embeds other particularly useful features: deletion of the phone's lock code even if you have forgotten it, or even extraction of data when the phone's screen is black or it is broken. Only small downside: this program works mainly with popular smartphones manufactured by major brands, such as Samsung and Huawei, among others.

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2.PhoneRescue Android/iOS

Just like DroidKit, PhoneRescue Android comes to help you recover your files if you have broken your smartphone, or to remove the password when you have forgotten it, for example. It also has the advantage of being suitable for several operating systems, Mac and Windows PC.

The trial version is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and even XP, and you can download the Mac OS version if you are using an Apple computer. The very modern interface is also a strong point: PhoneRescue Android stands out as a resolutely pleasant solution to handle.

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3. Your Phone under Windows 10

All Windows 10 PCs include the “Your Phone” app, which makes it easy to sync all of your Android smartphone data to your computer. For example, you can send your SMS even if you don't have your phone within reach, from your computer, with the comfort of a physical keyboard for writing.

You can also make transfers between the computer and the phone through a simple "drag and drop" movement, and even very quickly send the photos taken with your smartphone to your computer. The connection between the two devices is made with the "Your phone" application or in the PC settings.

Download >Your phoneWith the Your phone application, you will be able to use your Android smartphone directly from your Windows computer. You can send sms, answer calls directly from your PC.

4.Android File Transfer

Very easy to install on your PC and use, the Android File Transfer application allows you to send your files present on the phone to the computer, provided that the two objects are connected via a USB cable .

This program designed for Mac computers makes it easy to manage smartphones running Android 3.0 (and later versions) with a Mac OS X 10.7 (or later versions) operating system. If you like the interface of this software, know that you can also use it to manage your iPhone on Mac.

Download >Android File TransferAndroid File Transfer is an app to transfer files from your Android phone to your computer using a USB cable. Once your phone and your computer are connected via USB, all you have to do is transfer the files.

5.iMazing

Compatible with both Windows and MacOS, iMazing is a very well thought-out software for managing photos, videos and other content from Apple-branded mobile devices (iPhone, iPad). This is a useful program for backing up your data, saving your Safari preferences or even your calendar appointments, among other things.

There are even, with this software, backup schemes that allow you to restore your system in the event of a problem, although this functionality is rather reserved for people who are comfortable with computer tools.

Download >iMazingiMazing is software for your computer under Windows or macOS that will allow you to manage your devices under iOS (iPhone, iPad). A simple USB connection and you can save all your data.

All of these software programs that facilitate the connection between a phone and a computer have their strengths and compatibility levels. Take the time to read their descriptions carefully before choosing the ones that best meet your expectations.