How to backup or transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC

Samsung is better known for its flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series, but its midrange smarphones are not bad at all in terms of performance, features and looks. The Galaxy A series inherits some of their cousins' high-end features such as the fingerprint sensor. The metal and sleek design are reminiscent of a certain fruit-logo device.

Despite boasting great capabilities, not many people use them; this causes tech-help gurus to shy away making tutorials in relations to these devices. Not to worry friends, we hear you. In this article, we will be looking at how to backup or transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC.

1. Basic methods to backup or transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC

So many efforts have been put into taking the photos using your camera phone; there are two options for you to backup or transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC.

1. USB Transfer: the quickest and easiest way to transfer photos is by using a microUSB to USB cable. Once your PC recognises your Samsung A5/A7/A9, it will appear on your Windows Explorer; click on "Card" if you want to access photos on your SD card or "Phone" if they are in your internal storage. Find the folder labelled "DCIM" (Digital Camera Images) or the name of the specific app that you use.
2. Cloud storage: the beauty of this option is that you will have many options (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive etc.) to choose from and it is completely wireless. All you need to do is download and install the mobile app for the cloud storage service of your choice and you should be ready to go!

After getting everything transferred or backed up, it is advisable to immediately delete the photos; if not, it will defeat the purpose of you backing them up.

2. The trouble with these basic methods

These basic methods are great but here are a few problems that you can encounter if you decide to use one or both methods:

• If you are using the USB transfer option, it can be confusing to find the specific folders where your photos are stored on your mobile device. Since most models have internal storage and an SD card slot for extra storage giving you two possible locations.
• If you are using the USB transfer option, there is a possibility that your PC will not be able to recognise your device in Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) mode which will cause you to be unable to transfer your photos.
• If you are using the cloud storage option, sooner or later you will be out of storage space. Purchasing more storage is especially expensive.
• If you are using the cloud storage option, be wary about mobile data usage and battery life... especially if you opt for automatic backup. It can really take a toll on your monthly data allocation and your device's power.

3. The better way: Wondershare TunesGo

Wondershare TunesGo is a convenient and helpful tool that will allow you to backup or transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC. You can also use it to transfer data, any type of data, between devices.

Like many other Wondershare software, Wondershare TunesGo is equipped with many cool features, such as:

• Allows you to design a comprehensive, integrated environment where you can access all your media files anytime, any place.
• Allows you to effortlessly and effectively manage the content of your devices.
• Allows you to search for a specific file from a list of many through the file explorer feature.
• Allows you to manage your apps effectively so that you will not use mobile data excessively.
• Allows you to root your Android devices so that you can make any customisation that you want.

Here is how you can transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC:

1. Launch the software and get your Samsung A5/A7/A9 connected to your PC. Wait for the software to be detected by the software---you can see this when a picture of the device appears in the primary window.

2. Open the "Photo" tab and select the photos or albums that you want to transfer or backup. Click "Export" and then "Export to PC".

3. When the file browser window pops up, click on the destination folder (where you want to store the photos on your PC).

To backup photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9  to PC, here are the steps that you need to take:

1. Open Wondershare TunesGo and establish a connection between your Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC. On the primary window, click on "Backup Photos to PC".

2. The file browser window will open up---choose the destination folder to store the backup file. Click the "OK" button to finish the process.

4. Benefits of backing up or transferring photos to a computer

Are you the kind of person who NEVER backup or transfer their photos from their mobile devices because you do not see what the fuss is about? Well, here are some benefits of performing backup or transfer photos from your mobile devices to your computer:

• Photos taken with your device's camera can be very big depending on your settings; this will take a lot of storage space. Alternatively, you can get extra storage by getting a new SD card but this can be very expensive over time. Investing time to clear your photos will make your bank account healthier.
• Photos backed up on your PC can assure you that you will not lose them in the event that your Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 crashes, misplaced or stolen.
• Photo editing will be much easier on your PC. Even though there are many photo-editing apps available for your device, desktop photo-editing solutions are so much better in terms of getting the quality of edits that you want.
• Photos that have been backed up can be deleted so that you can update your software and apps quickly and easily without worrying about storage space.
• Photos that are constantly backed up can reduce the amount of time that will take you to switch devices. This is because transferring photos can take a lot of time; reducing the amount of time required will make your life so much easier.

5. Which is the best way?

When answering the "How to transfer photos from Samsung Galaxy A5/A7/A9 to PC?", there are several ways you can go about doing it. You can either transfer your photos by using a USB cable, through cloud storage or a third-party solution.

A third-party solution like Wondershare TunesGo is the best option for anyone. It is multifunctional and works well for many platforms. The wizard is a great feature that makes following each step a breeze---it is so easy to use, even a baby can do it.