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Copy files to your Google Play or Android Emulator VPS
Move files between your computer and your Google Play VPS or Android Emulator VPS with Remote Desktop, then open them in Android apps or in BlueStacks.
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Files reach your server over Remote Desktop. From there, your Android apps open them: through your Windows folders on a Google Play VPS, through the Media Manager in BlueStacks.
Copy files over Remote Desktop
Connect with Remote Desktop (see first connection). Copy files on your computer and paste them into a folder on the server, such as Downloads; this works the other way round as well.
For many or large files, share a drive before you connect: in Remote Desktop Connection, open Show Options › Local Resources › More and select the drive. On the server it appears under This PC.
The Web console shows the server's screen only; it does not copy files.
Open files in Android apps (Google Play VPS)
Open the Windows Subsystem for Android settings app, go to Advanced settings and turn on Share user folders. Android apps can then open the files in your Windows user folders, such as Documents and Downloads.
Import files into BlueStacks (Android Emulator VPS)
Open Media Manager in BlueStacks and select Import from Windows, then choose the files. Pictures and videos appear in the Android gallery. You can also drag a file onto the BlueStacks window. To install an app from an APK file, see install apps in BlueStacks.
Next steps
- Use sound and USB devices.
- Take a snapshot before a big change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to copy files?
Remote Desktop: copy and paste files, or share a drive of your computer with the server before you connect.
Can Android apps open my Windows files?
On a Google Play VPS, turn on Share user folders in the Windows Subsystem for Android settings. In BlueStacks, import files with the Media Manager.
Can I copy files through the Web console?
No. The Web console shows the screen; use Remote Desktop to copy files.