How to transfer a big (1.5GB) zip file from iPhone 6s to PC?

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How to transfer a big (1.5GB) zip file from iPhone 6s to PC?

I have a zip file that is too big to email as an attachment. I am not using any of the cloud services from any company. The Bluetooth doesn't seem to work on my PC.

When I use iTunes' File Sharing, the column under Apps is empty, as shown in the first screen shot below. A zip file doesn't fit into "Movies, Music,.... Tones".

Having no luck with iTunes, I installed EaseUS MobileMover to my PC. But again, the files that can be transferred are limited to the same set of silly categories, as show in the 2nd screen shot.

Is the "Files" on the iPhone an "App"? Is there a way to copy the files (zip, pdf, etc. ) accessible by "Files" to PC?

Thank you!

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 1, 2021 12:21 PM

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Answer 1

muguy

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Dec 1, 2021 12:25 PM in response to tinker33

can certainly email the file using Mail Drop:

Turn on Mail Drop for large attachments

You can use Mail Drop to upload large attachments to iCloud, where they’re encrypted. Recipients see an attachment or a Mail Drop link in the message, and they can download the files for up to 30 days after they’re sent. See the Apple Support article Mail Drop limits.

In Mail on iCloud.com, click at the top of the Mailboxes list to open the Preferences pane.
Click Composing, then select “Use Mail Drop when sending large attachments.”
Click Done.

Or, if it is in the files app, go to iCloud.com to log into your account and download it. You'll need to turn on iCloud for files (Settings > Apple ID > iCloud). Remember, you get 5GB of free iCloud storage to use.

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Answer 2

muguy

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Dec 1, 2021 12:36 PM in response to tinker33

That certainly wouldn't be the easiest solution. You would probably need to download some other app that would retain the data and make it accessible through a wired connection. You could search the App Store for "files" and see what pops up.

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