Xender 6.0.0 for Windows: questions and answers

Xender 6.0.0 for Windows is the PC edition of the free file sharing app from the Xender File Sharing Team. People download Xender for Windows to move photos, videos and documents between a phone and a computer without cables or mobile data.

What is Xender?

Xender started as an Android app for sending files directly from one device to another. Instead of uploading a video to the cloud and downloading it again, the two devices connect over a local wireless link and the file goes straight across. That makes transfers faster than most cloud services and keeps them off your data plan, which is why such apps became popular in regions where mobile internet is expensive. The Windows package brings the same idea to a PC: you can pull camera photos from a phone to a laptop, send a film to a friend's device or back up folders before resetting a phone. Transfers work only while both devices are nearby and connected, so Xender complements cloud storage rather than replacing it.

What are the key facts?

How do I install and connect?

1. Get the program through the official Xender site.
2. Install it on the PC and allow access to the local network when Windows asks.
3. Install Xender on the phone from Google Play.
4. Connect both devices following the prompts, then choose files to send.

What are the requirements?

The developer does not publish a PC requirements list in our data. You need a Windows computer with Wi-Fi and a phone with the Xender app; both devices should be close to each other during the transfer.

Is Xender safe?

Use the official site and Google Play only; repackaged copies from other download sites may carry adware. During a transfer, accept connections only from devices you recognise, and do not leave file sharing open in public places. Files you receive should be checked by your antivirus like any other download.

What if the devices do not see each other?

Check that Wi-Fi is on for both, that the PC firewall did not block the program, and that the phone app has the permissions it asked for. Moving the devices closer and restarting both apps solves most connection problems. If it still fails, a USB cable or cloud storage is a reliable fallback for a one-off transfer.

Is it free?

Yes, Xender is free. Free file sharing apps are often supported by advertising, so expect some ads.

What are the pros and cons?

• Pro: no cable and no mobile data needed.
• Pro: fast transfers of large files.
• Pro: free.
• Con: both devices must be nearby.
• Con: large download for a transfer tool.
• Con: possible ads.

What are the alternatives?

Our site also lists SHAREit, Zapya and Quick Share for moving files between devices, and TeamViewer for remote access to a computer.