Cloud phone installation of APP and file copying
How to install Android apps (APK) on a cloud phone, and transfer files between a computer and a cloud phone.
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Installing Android Applications (APK)
Method One: Drag-and-Drop Installation (Simplest)
- In the NestBrowser screen mirroring interface, drag and drop the APK file directly into the screen mirroring window.
- The system automatically recognizes it as an installation request and pops up an installation confirmation dialog.
- Click on “Install” on the cloud phone to complete the installation.
Supports standard APKs and split APKs (which need to be merged first). XAPKs are not supported (they need to be manually unpacked).
Method Two: Batch Installation via Console
- In the management interface, select the instances where you want to install the app (multiple selections are supported).
- Click on “Install APP” → Select the APK file.
- Confirm the installation, and the system will push the installation task to all selected instances.
Copying Files to the Cloud Phone
Drag-and-Drop Transfer (Recommended)
Drag and drop the files directly into the NestBrowser screen mirroring window. The files will be automatically saved to the corresponding directories based on their file extensions:
| File Type | Default Storage Path |
|---|---|
| Images (jpg/png) | /sdcard/Pictures/ |
| Videos (mp4/avi) | /sdcard/Movies/ |
| Other Files | /sdcard/Download/ |
Clipboard Synchronization for Text Transfer
Alt + V: Paste the content from your computer’s clipboard to the cloud phone (requires Android ≥ 7).Alt + Shift + V: Force paste, with better compatibility.
Retrieving Files from the Cloud Phone
- In the screen mirroring interface, long-press the file within the cloud phone.
- Select “Share” → “Send to Computer”.
- Alternatively, use ADB to pull the file:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/filename.jpg ./
Notes
- Security software may block the installation. You need to temporarily allow “Unknown Sources” in the cloud phone’s “Settings → Security”.
- It is recommended that the size of a single file transfer does not exceed 500 MB. For large files, consider splitting them for transmission.