Portal 1.1.1
Therefore, it's no wonder that Google Play Store offers users a whole array of applications that they could use in order to do just that. One of such apps is Portal by Pushbullet. It's a nifty file transferring app with lots of nice perks and features at hand.
Functional interface with a nice design
The app comes with a short tutorial and some instructions, but you wouldn't really need them since the UI is quite intuitive with lots of features at hand. It doesn't use material design, but the app was actually created for users who wish to transfer files fast without any fuss.
You'll need to have your phone connected to the same WiFi network as your computer in order to transfer files. It doesn't use mobile data, which is quite since it means that it won't cost you any money.
However, you can only transfer files from your computer to the phone and not the other way around. Subsequently, you can't make phone to phone transfers using Portal.
Transfer files easily
Simply launch the app and open portal.pushbullet.com on your computer to proceed. Scan the QR code with your phone in order to connect the two devices. Afterwards, you can simply drag files to the browser on your computer and they'll be transferred to your phone.
The transfers are done instantly, so you won't have to wait around for them. Adjust settings and have the app automatically save pictures in your gallery and music in your Android's Music folder.
More features
There's no transfer limit, although it will take a bit to transfer files of 1 GB compared to smaller ones. If your phone is running Android 5.0 or later and it has a removable SD card, you can have the app save files to that removable card.
After the files were transferred, you can open and share files from the Portal app. In addition, if you're using Chrome on your computer you can drop large folders and the app will transfer them quickly. It doesn't come with any ads or in-app purchases which is a big plus.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
The interface is really fluent and intuitive, keeping things simple with only a few sections but many instructions. |
Function7
It works just fine, but it's a bit limited. It only lets users transfer files from your computer to the phone. |
Security9
It shouldn't pose any privacy issues as it doesn't need online registration and transfers are made through the local WiFi network. |
Battery9
It won't drain your battery, the app doesn't take up too many resources which is quite nice. |
Price10
It's completely free of charge, no ads or in-app purchases whatsoever. |
Compatibility6
It needs devices running Android version 4.4 or later and some features are only available on Lollipop devices. |
It's a nice file transfer app but it needs the option to perform other types of transfers.
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 1.1.1
- reviewed version:
- 1.1.1
- developer:
- Pushbullet
- category:
- FILE
- os version req.:
- Android version 4.4 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 316