Receiving a file using wi-fi direct, Transferring data between your phone and computer, Connecting in picture transfer mode – Huawei P8 Lite User Manual

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Receiving a file using Wi-Fi Direct

When a file transfer request is made using Wi-Fi Direct, the File transfer dialog box will

be displayed. Touch Accept to receive the file. Open the notification panel and touch

Notifications to check the file transfer progress.

By default, received files are saved to the Wi-Fi Direct folder in Files.

Transferring data between your phone and

computer

Connecting in picture transfer mode

The Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) is an image transfer protocol that can be used to

transfer images between your phone and computer, making sharing easier.

1

Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer.

2

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Set USB connected to

Photos. Any drivers required will be installed automatically on the computer.

Once the drivers are installed, double-click the new drive icon that appears on your

computer to view the images stored on your phone.

Connecting in media transfer mode

The Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is a communication protocol that can be used to

transfer files between your phone and computer. Before using MTP, make sure you have

Windows Media Player 11 or later installed on your computer.

1

Use a USB cable to connect your phone to the computer.

2

Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel. Set USB connected to

Files. Any drivers required will be installed automatically on the computer.

Once the drivers are installed, double-click the new drive icon that appears on your

computer to view the files stored on your phone. You can browse multimedia content on

your phone easily using Windows Media Player.

Connecting in USB flash drive mode

If you have a microSD card in your phone, you can use your phone as a USB flash drive

and transfer files between the microSD card and a computer.

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