How to send large files between iPhone & Android (no cables or app required)
AirDrop, Bluetooth, and chat apps all fall short when sending big files between mobile devices. Here’s how to send huge files between iPhone and Android using MoreTransfer (No cables or apps required).
Sharing files between phones should be simple but when you’re dealing with huge videos, project files or raw photos, things get complicated fast. Most built-in tools like AirDrop, Bluetooth, or messaging apps have strict limitations that make large transfers frustrating or impossible.
If you’ve ever tried sending a 5 GB video to someone only to be greeted with “File too large”, this guide is for you. Let’s break down why traditional methods fail and how MoreTransfer makes it effortless to move files between any devices - Android or iPhone - no cables required.
Why Traditional Methods Fail for Large Files
1. AirDrop - Fast, but Apple-only
AirDrop works well within Apple’s ecosystem, but it’s completely closed off to Android users.
You can’t send files from an iPhone to an Android device using AirDrop. Even between iPhones, it struggles with very large files (especially videos over a few gigabytes) and requires both devices to be nearby with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled.
Limitations:
- iOS-only
- No support for Android
- Requires close proximity (≈10 m range)
- Range limited to about 10 meters
- Can fail on large files due to temporary storage limits
2. Bluetooth - Universal but painfully slow
Bluetooth is great for small items like contacts or text notes, but not for media files.
The transfer speed typically caps around 2 Mbps, meaning a 1 GB file could take over an hour to send assuming the connection doesn’t drop.
Limitations:
- Requires close proximity
- Extremely slow for large files
- Poor reliability on multi-gigabyte transfers
- Can’t handle modern media sizes
3. Messaging Apps & Email - Fast sharing, small limits
WhatsApp, Telegram, and Gmail are convenient, but they compress your files or outright reject large uploads.
Typical limits:
- WhatsApp: 2 GB
- Telegram: 4 GB
- Gmail attachments: 25 MB
These platforms weren’t built for transferring large, uncompressed files.
The Better Way: Use MoreTransfer
MoreTransfer was built for exactly this problem. It helps you send massive files, privately and quickly, between any devices. Whether you’re sharing a 10 GB video with your friend or sending a 30 GB photo archive to a collaborator, MoreTransfer makes it simple.
How it works:
- Go to moretransfer.com on your phone.
- Upload your files directly from your mobile device.
- Get a secure download link you can use to download the file on the other device
- The recipient can open and download the file instantly - no app required.
Example: Sending a 15 GB video from iPhone to Android (4 Easy Steps)
- On your iPhone, open Safari and visit moretransfer.com.
- Select your 15+ GB videos (or photos).
- Add the email address of the person to receive the file or files (This could even be your own email address), Click SEND.
- That's it! The email address you entered will receive a link to download the files on the other device.
Open it on the other Android/iPhone and download it directly. Full quality, No compression, Anywhere in the world.
Youtube Video See how it is done
Why it works better
| Feature | AirDrop | Bluetooth | Messaging Apps | MoreTransfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works between Android & iPhone | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| File Size Limit | ~5 GB | <1 GB | 2–4 GB | Up to 2TB GB |
| Compression | None | None | Yes | None |
| Range | 10 m | 10 m | Internet | Anywhere |
| Requires App | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | No apps required |
| Security | Local only | Basic | Varies | Password protection, one-time links, region control |
Why users love it
- No app to install - works right from your browser
- Faster uploads - region-specific transfers route your data closer to home
- No need to be nearby – You can send files from anywhere in the world, even if the other person is far away. It still works!
- Privacy built-in - choose where your files are stored (EU or North America)
- Password-protected & expiring links for peace of mind
- Optimized for mobile networks, resuming if you lose signal mid-upload
That all you need
If you often share large media files between devices, whether you’re a filmmaker, Video Editor, designer, student, or remote worker, tools like AirDrop or WhatsApp will eventually hit their limits.
With MoreTransfer, you can securely send up to hundreds of gigabytes from any mobile device to any other, with privacy, speed, and simplicity built in.
Try it now at moretransfer.com - and never worry about file size again.
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