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[APP] Droid2Desk - now with alpha release(s)

So I've been working on a small project in my spare time with my Nexus One (although is should work with any Android 2.0+ device). Basically it allows you to connect to your phone via WiFi and do a few different things like view/send SMS, view notifications, remotely control the camera and/or transfer files to and from the device. It's a work in progress, I just figured I'd post some screenshots here to see what kind of interest is out there.
An example of a few notifications:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Showing some extra details about the device we are connected to:
SMS view (show's all the current SMS conversations on the device)
and of course, an individual conversation view that allows you to carry on an SMS conversation
Remote camera control. Currently it does stills, but I'm going to work in some video as well. Not sure how much demand there is to turn an Android phone into a WiFi spy camera
That's it for now. Should I keep developing this beast or what?
edit:
It also runs on any platform that supports Java. Here it is on a CentOS linux box
Edit - alpha release post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8148550&postcount=170
Ok, first off let me stress this fact:
THIS IS ALPHA SOFTWARE!
This is only being released here to get it running on a few different devices and see if it complete implodes or not. There are lots of bugs and lots of things that aren't close to being finished. I just don't want to put in tonnes of development time only to find out it only works on my Nexus One. If you're an Android/computer noob, this probably isn't for you. Also note, a WiFi connection is required for this to work.
There are two pieces to the application
Android Application (Droid2Desk.apk)
This is to be installed on your device and currently you must manually start it to enable Droid2Desk to work. In the future this will most likely be a self starting service. The first thing to do is install the apk, start Droid2Desk, tap to stop the service, set the name of your device and enter a password, then tap to restart the service. Note that when you install the apk it needs a lot of permissions. These are all required for the functionality provided by the application. Currently, if you want to receive notifications on your desktop you must go into Settings, Accessibility and enable the Droid2Desk accessibility service. This allows ALL notifications on your device to be captured by Droid2Desk. This may or may not change in the future.
Desktop Application (Droid2Desk_xxxxxx.zip)
This zip file contains an executable Java JAR file along with some prerequisite files required to run Droid2Desk. It should run on any OS that supports Java. Extract everything in the zip to a folder, maintaining the folder structure. On most systems you can simply double click Droid2Desk.jar and it will launch. If this doesn't work, navigate to a command prompt/terminal and run the application with "java -jar Droid2Desk.jar". Once the application is started, it should find your android device and you will be able to Connect, enter the password you picked above and hit Connect again. At this point, Droid2Desk will connect to your device and sync some information. The first time you do this it may take a minute.
You are now in the main application. If you get a notification on your device, it should show in the Notifications Tab. The Camera tab should allow you to snap a picture (the Droid2Desk application must be in the foreground on your device for now). The SMS tab should show you all your conversations and allow you to continue them. You can't start a new conversation yet! Finally the files tab, should show you a tree with your sdcard contents and you should be able to navigate the directories. You can't download or upload yet.
I think that's enough to get you running. If anything goes really wrong, screen shots and device specs are a must. I'm going to sit on development for a day or so until I see what kind of feedback I get here. As I said previously, I don't want to get too far ahead until I have some idea if this works for others.
You can find the latest build here: http://www.droid2desk.com/builds/
and you can find all related information on the Droid2Desk wiki - http://www.droid2desk.com/wiki/
If you like the project and want to donate to help development, feel free - paypal is [email protected]
Current Build:
http://www.droid2desk.com/builds/1.00-R70/
Change Log:
http://www.droid2desk.com/wiki/index.php/Change_Log

+1 for development
Looks VERY SWEET!!

+1 from me as well.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

YES!
This looks excellent. Would love to be able to do all this AND transfer directly to my phone over wifi from my PC!

YES! This is awesome!

go for it... if you are also doing a mac version. if its windows only i'd say no... just because i dont have a windows machine anymore

adam18488 said:
YES!
This looks excellent. Would love to be able to do all this AND transfer directly to my phone over wifi from my PC!
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File transfer is in the works.

antikryst said:
go for it... if you are also doing a mac version. if its windows only i'd say no... just because i dont have a windows machine anymore
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All done in Java so it'll run on pretty much all the popular operating systems.

This looks like its gonna be a great app
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

I like it. Keep the dev and send me the app so I can test it

great job, A+ for using java.

Can't wait for this app!! Beautiful

BootsSiR said:
File transfer is in the works.
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+1, file transfer sounds awesome, cant wait for that

Looks sweet. Can't wait for a public release.

dude this is awesome! keep it....I want to try it out...
if i read this correctly...you can send a text through your phone from your computer correct

Video is an absolute. I use droid cam (wifi video) to watch the babies remotely, use on a laptop with no camera, tour my house and also caught a little sh*thead throwing rocks at my house with it. Wifi streaming video webcam rocks!

awesome work!, keep working...!

sounds amazing. i'd pay for it.

michaelo147 said:
dude this is awesome! keep it....I want to try it out...
if i read this correctly...you can send a text through your phone from your computer correct
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You can have a full sms conversation on your PC, everything is routed through the phone.

I have a friend who was just about to start development on a way to send MMS/SMS through his phone, I'm sure he's interested.
I don't text much, but overall this program is pretty cool, particularly if as said, if you can stream video or series of snapshots.

[APP] Download Buddy New Download App on the Market

The new App is called Download Buddy. The app should support any android device 1.6 and above. This app is a combination of 2 different services. The first service will allow you to download any email attachment to your phone whether it is supported or not. It will save the file using the original file name and to the directory of your choice. It has support for using rd party browsers for picking the directory or manually typing it. The second service allows you to download any file type using a link in a email or message or from the web browser, again this will allow you to download the file anywhere you want not just the default folder android normally forces you to. It also comes with a download manager similar to the one the web browser currently uses. Both services will save your last chosen directory as the default to save to until you decide to change it. Both services also include an option to automatically launch and or open the file after downloading it.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

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Does this bypass the file type restrictions for some browsers?

Yes it does bypass the file restrictions. If you do happen to come along a file it does not just let me know and ill fix it

Does this work with any browser?

That i am not sure of. there are so many out there to try to test on. But technically it should since other browsers are able to catch links. If you find a browser it does not work on let me know and i will see if its possible to add support.

thanks pentace... im downloading it now.

I hope you it works to your expectations. If you have any issues please let me know

pentace said:
I hope you it works to your expectations. If you have any issues please let me know
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thanks man. will do

Is it free?
I followed that dl link, but it says that it couldn't find it...
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Sent using XDA app from my Desire

kekkle said:
Does this work with any browser?
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From testing this does work with the Default Browser, the Dolphin Browser, & the Skyfire Browser. It does not work with Opera or xScope because they dont use intents for downloading so unfortunately there is no way to make them work unless you speak to those devs to offer an option like to open link in another browser or something similar.

This works quite well. Just please change the extremely ugly logo text to droid sans and black or something normalish. Also no italics lol.

Looks nice, but what is the advantage of this comparing the downloads directly to your diwnload folder? Why should I pay money for something which is working well already on my phone? Please understand I ask this serioysly, I am not flaming your work here...
Sent from my X10i

PollPixx said:
Looks nice, but what is the advantage of this comparing the downloads directly to your diwnload folder? Why should I pay money for something which is working well already on my phone? Please understand I ask this serioysly, I am not flaming your work here...
Sent from my X10i
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There are quite a few advantages.
1) You can download any format file not just the ones that you have pre-installed viewers for. So its a Download Crutch.
2) You can choose any directory to download into not just your download directory.
3) It gives you the option to auto launch the download after it is complete.
4) It gives you the option to download files android would normally try to open in the browser as a text file.
5) It is not just for the browser, It allows you to download any email attachment as well.

No Trial o light version for testing before buying?

Thomas_BA said:
No Trial o light version for testing before buying?
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Sorry beta testing has already been complete. This is a page for support and help. Also any suggestions or requested for future support can be made here.

first of all let me sa u saved me! all i do is download movies while im n class n watch them later..I just rooted and installed ssx on my DX and this function stopped working. so hey whats 99cents n this solved it man,...but the only thing is that it does not work with my dolphin browser? any ideas y not? but it seems to only be functional w my default browser..any input?

I purchased this app when it first came out and here is my biggest gripe I have:
Even when I visit a web link (a link that goes to a page... not a download) I get a popup asking if I want to use the browser or the app.
If I choose the browser (so that this pop up does not happen everytime I click a link) I no longer get an option to use the Downloadbuddy app. when I actually click a download link.
I then have to reset my browser preferences so that I get asked EVERY time I click on a web page link wether I want to use browser or download buddy.
VERY annoying as I have to touch my screen 2-3 times for every page I open (touch link, choose browser, page opens then choose browser again..... rinse repeat consider uninstalling app but remember that I paid for it so it should work)
If you could fix the app so that it actually only works for DOWNLOAD links, this app would rule.
Just a paying customers 0.00002¢
D.

geronimogman said:
first of all let me sa u saved me! all i do is download movies while im n class n watch them later..I just rooted and installed ssx on my DX and this function stopped working. so hey whats 99cents n this solved it man,...but the only thing is that it does not work with my dolphin browser? any ideas y not? but it seems to only be functional w my default browser..any input?
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Which Dolphin browser are you using? I've tested on dolphin HD with no issues. Do u have an example link I can test with? And thanks I'm glad its helping you out.

debaucher said:
I purchased this app when it first came out and here is my biggest gripe I have:
Even when I visit a web link (a link that goes to a page... not a download) I get a popup asking if I want to use the browser or the app.
If I choose the browser (so that this pop up does not happen everytime I click a link) I no longer get an option to use the Downloadbuddy app. when I actually click a download link.
I then have to reset my browser preferences so that I get asked EVERY time I click on a web page link wether I want to use browser or download buddy.
VERY annoying as I have to touch my screen 2-3 times for every page I open (touch link, choose browser, page opens then choose browser again..... rinse repeat consider uninstalling app but remember that I paid for it so it should work)
If you could fix the app so that it actually only works for DOWNLOAD links, this app would rule.
Just a paying customers 0.00002¢
D.
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Sorry for that issue. It should have been fixed in the last update. If its still happening please provide me example links that are doing it and ill fix it right up.

PirateBox Mobile | PAW Intergrated

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Find Jochen's intergrated version here.​
OLD:​
While reading Gizmodo, I stumbled across an article about the PirateBox, an offline network for sharing files. I wanted to do this, but I didn't want to buy all the supplies. Instead, I decided to use an old Android phone, my HTC Hero (Sprint) that got abandoned after upgrading to an EVO 4G. In reality, any phone with Android, root, and WiFi woill work just fine.
Materials
Android Device
root
Wireless Tether App (market)
PAW Server (attached)
SDCard
Pirate Lunchbox (Not necessary)
BatteryPack (Not Necessary)
Instructions
First, get on the internet and download the "Wireless Tether for Root Users" app. This will establish our PirateBox Network.
Set up the name to "PirateBox" or anything you like. Make the network "open"
Download and install the APK below. This version of PAW Server includes PirateBox, and the forwarding stuffz. Credits to joschi70
Make a folder called "piratebox" on the root of the SDCard
Next, Start the Tether app.
Start PAW Server
Finally, test the system out by uploading a file from another device. If all works well, the file will be at the folder called "piratebox" under the "html" folder where the pages are.
EXTRA: For an almost-exact replica of the original PirateBox, place your device in a Pirate lunchbox with a battery pack.
How It Works
This works by the users joining the "PirateBox" network. PAW Server then serves the site. The page uses BeanShell Code because PAW Server does not like PHP and because BeanShell is supported by PAW. In the recent versions, joschi70 has changed PirateBox from a half-working project to a fully-working install-on-the-fly system. He has redesigned PirateBox to an almost-precise replica of the original PirateBox. He is also the one to get forwarding woking, so he deserves all credit for finishing this. I just started it
Other Stuff
NOW MORE PROBLEMS!!!!!11!!1!!!!!!1!!!!1
In order for this to work, you have to use "Wireless Tether for Root Users" and NOT the native tethering in ROMS like CyanogenMOD and MIUI. In fact, DO NOT use a rom with Native Tethering functionality. It screws up the ENTIRE connection to PirateBox. Sense is proven to work, since this was all tested on a Sprint Hero. MotoBlur and TouchWiz are not yet proven.
EDIT: Attached is a "server.txt" without the 2MB limit added by PAW. Rename the "server.txt" to "server.xml". Then, place "server.xml" in "sdcard/paw/conf/server.xml". Also, installation process is alot simpler thanks to Joschi70. He is the developer of PAW and has made an APK with PirateBox built in. His version looks more like the original and works more efficiently.
Original PirateBox: http://wiki.daviddarts.com/PirateBox
Credits to David Darts for inspiring me to roll my own with what I had.
Also, credits to joschi70, the developer of PAW, for the PirateBox bundle AND for fixing forwarding! Now enter any website address and it redirects to PirateBox! YAY and HIGH FIVE to joschi70!

pretty cool
pretty cool, but what it really needs is to also list all of the files in the piratebox folder on the main page so that other people can download them. I haven't actually tried the original piratebox but I thought that was the point, to set up a quick anon local filesharing page so you can swap files between friends at lunch. I've never used BeanShell but it should be easy enough to do.

If you need some help with the scripts let me know.
The PAW setup should not be the problem.
What might be more difficult is to get the HTTP traffic redirect working.

Hi, great work got this working on my HTC Desire (without root) using the normal tether functionality. The only problems so far the files you upload can't be downloaded cause the uploaded files are not visible trough the website. If this functionality can be added this would be awesome.

Where can I download the "official" PirateBox web pages?
Exchanging the PHP scripts should be easy.
If someone can provide a link, I would start making the PAW scripts.

wiki.daviddarts.com/PirateBox_DIY
anything here usefull?

I had a look there, but could only found some files, but not all of them.
Maybe I've overlooked something.

awesome
This is really awesome

Mvdbeld said:
Hi, great work got this working on my HTC Desire (without root) using the normal tether functionality. The only problems so far the files you upload can't be downloaded cause the uploaded files are not visible trough the website. If this functionality can be added this would be awesome.
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joschi70 said:
I had a look there, but could only found some files, but not all of them.
Maybe I've overlooked something.
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I'm adding the file browsing functionality and the original uses Python.

Updated with File Browsing and changed location of uploaded files.

This must be a pretty stupid question, but the file upload size limit is 2 megabytes if a file is larger than that, the browser gives the error 'connection has been reinitialized'.
Am I the only one having this problem?

This is not a stupid question
The default upload size of PAW is 2MB. There will be an update soon, with a much higher limit.
You can change this manually by editing the <maxPost /> line in the PAW configuration (/sdcard/paw/conf/server.xml).

janniemannieee said:
This must be a pretty stupid question, but the file upload size limit is 2 megabytes if a file is larger than that, the browser gives the error 'connection has been reinitialized'.
Am I the only one having this problem?
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I have attached a "server.xml" in the original post. I just added 24 0's after "1". if anyone wants to calculate that, i'll be happy to know how many MB's that is

Awesome!
I was just writing a comment on how I did it
But joschi70 has already created an app
Thanks for your fast reaction
This app wil make my life a lot easier

janniemannieee said:
Awesome!
I was just writing a comment on how I did it
But joschi70 has already created an app
Thanks for your fast reaction
This app wil make my life a lot easier
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Your welcome! We are still trying rerouting methods. hopefully that gets fixed soon. Should make uploading easier.

<strike>I don't know anything about programming linux, and just a very little html. But I'll be your bugreporter from now on. Because I would love to help the project.
I installed the app from joschi70. But after you upload a file it will be in /sdcard/piratebox
But if you are browsing files it will check /sdcard/paw/html/piratebox
Or is it just my Desire HD that does that kind of stuff</strike>
Edit:
Removed /sdcard/piratebox and created /sdcard/paw/html/piratebox
got it working 100% now

janniemannieee said:
<strike>I don't know anything about programming linux, and just a very little html. But I'll be your bugreporter from now on. Because I would love to help the project.
I installed the app from joschi70. But after you upload a file it will be in /sdcard/piratebox
But if you are browsing files it will check /sdcard/paw/html/piratebox
Or is it just my Desire HD that does that kind of stuff</strike>
Edit:
Removed piratebox from /sdcard/ and created /sdcard/paw/html/piratebox
got it working 100% now
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I have to look into it because joschi70's apk saves to /sdcard/piratebox/ and browses that same directory, not to /sdcard/paw/html/piratebox.
EDIT: Try to uninstall joschi's PirateBox bundle, delete /paw from your SDCard, and reinstall joschi's PAW/PirateBox APK

I already tried that
Whenever you come to the piratebox homepage and click
2. To view files uploaded to PirateBox, click here.
It says: Got the error: Not Found
while trying to obtain /piratebox
whenever you upload something and click:
3. Browse and download
files here.
It will take you to the files you have previously uploaded
At least this is the problem with mine?
I've deleted /sdcard/paw
and reinstalled the app

Let me look into it...

janniemannieee said:
I already tried that
Whenever you come to the piratebox homepage and click
2. To view files uploaded to PirateBox, click here.
It says: Got the error: Not Found
while trying to obtain /piratebox
whenever you upload something and click:
3. Browse and download
files here.
It will take you to the files you have previously uploaded
At least this is the problem with mine?
I've deleted /sdcard/paw
and reinstalled the app
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Figure it out, hopefully. Make sure to have the "piratebox" folder premade on the root of the SDCard.

[APP] Access your files without any cable

Just saw this smart app, where you can browse your phone from your PC/Mac without cables.
It's called MobCable and you can download it from here, and it's free.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Im not responsible for the program, i just found it and thought it was great.

You can use this one as well
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobileaction.AmAgent&feature=search_result
No cables needed

Very similar to Awesome Drop you can find HERE.

Info from the Android Market page:
Access your files from everywhere
MobCable is a simple and powerful tool, designed to let you access the content from your phone's storage, from everywhere.
* View content from your phone, using a web browser.
* Works even without a Wi-Fi connection.
* Download, upload files or delete files on your phone.
* Download zip files, with multiple files.
* Supports file transfers, without Wi-Fi connection.
* Auto detects if your phone is available, using local Wi-Fi connection.
*View thumbnails, before downloading files.
Install the app, open www.mobcable.com in a browser on a computer and enter the connection code, displayed on your phone.
The MobCable website auto detects if a direct link can be created between your phone and browser, using Wi-Fi. If not, it will use your phone's Internet connection and the mobcable.com website as a proxy.
For security reasons, the connection code can only be used from one computers IP-address. Connection code and
content on MobCable.com are removed, when the phone's last communication with MobCable.com exceeds 15 minutes.
The MobCable app uses your phone's Internet connection, make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi network or have a flat rate or high traffic subscription, before using MobCable.com
Tested on HTC Legend, HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S2
# Updates in version 1.2
Support for local Wi-Fi connection
Auto detecting local Wi-Fi connection
Support for downloading Zip Files
Thumbnails, in Internet mode, is now on demand
Thumbnail size changed to 100x100 pixels
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Thanks for the nice find!

gr8 idea.. very useful

Very disappointed with this app because:
1. The code is changed every time you use it, so you cant save the code.
2. Everytime the phone is rotated, the code automatically changed, making it disconnect.
3. Its not a simple file manager, just shows all files in one list, takes the P1$$

CuBz90 said:
Very disappointed with this app because:
1. The code is changed every time you use it, so you cant save the code.
2. Everytime the phone is rotated, the code automatically changed, making it disconnect.
3. Its not a simple file manager, just shows all files in one list, takes the P1$$
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1) It's much more secure to generate a random code every time. I am sure you can see why this is...
2) I experienced this as well, not sure why, but you can obviously avoid this by just keeping the phone in one position .
3) What were you expecting? It's something that is online on a web page, it can't really be a full featured file manager.

this is much better, been here the longest
https://market.android.com/details?id=nextapp.websharing&feature=search_result

Nice!! I've always used File Expert it's only 1.7MB and with it you can share files across FTP, enable web sharing, but I mainly use it to access my shared network files on my Windows PC and as a general file explorer. It's regularly updated too!

WiFi Explorer beats them all I think.. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&feature=search_result

CuBz90 said:
Very disappointed with this app because:
1. The code is changed every time you use it, so you cant save the code.
2. Everytime the phone is rotated, the code automatically changed, making it disconnect.
3. Its not a simple file manager, just shows all files in one list, takes the P1$$
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gsvnet said:
1) It's much more secure to generate a random code every time. I am sure you can see why this is...
2) I experienced this as well, not sure why, but you can obviously avoid this by just keeping the phone in one position .
3) What were you expecting? It's something that is online on a web page, it can't really be a full featured file manager.
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Well, the developer has been in touch with me, he has put out an update that fixes the rotating problem. He has also said he will work on adding support for re-using the same code, and will put a treeview on the file manager

Vangelis13 said:
WiFi Explorer beats them all I think.. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&feature=search_result
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I still use Samba Filesharing http://www.appbrain.com/app/samba-filesharing/com.funkyfresh.samba

****ing nice APP.
But if you Upload a mp3 there is not the correct filename showed on the phone @ the "Current activity" Window.
Greetings.

Dooblou is by far, the best !

browsix is much better :/ you can even grant access to the root directory

[APP] Raccoon v4.12 - An apk downloader for Google Play

[APP] Raccoon v4.13 - An apk downloader for Google Play
Ever ran into one of these problems?
You want to check out an app, but your device is not officially supported.
After flashing a custom ROM, you no longer have Google Play available on your phone.
You updated an app, but the new version causes nothing but trouble and you want to go back to the previous version.
You are not satisfied with Google's privacy policy and would rather download apps without hooking your phone up to Google.
You want to check out apps without them cluttering up your "My Apps" list and potentially influencing app suggestions.
You don't have unlimited bandwidth at your disposal but want to install an app on multiple devices in your household.
Raccoon is a Google Play desktop client that will enable you to download APK files from Google Play and cache them locally on your desktop computer. You can maintain as many caches as you like (e.g. one per Google Account or one per device you own). Each cache is able to hold apps in multiple versions.
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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Usage instructions:
Install Java (java.com)
racoon.jar should now be executeable, start it like any other program
Enter your loginname and password (prefererably from a throw away account).
type "Onyxbits" into the textfield.
You should now see a list of all my apps (yes, shameless plug, I know).
Maybe download "List My Apps"
you will get an APK file, transfer that to your phone by whatever means suit you (e.g. copy via USB cable).
Enable "Unknown Sources" on your device to install the APK

Been waiting for something like this, great idea. Will test during the day.
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The brave of heart will find some neat stuff in the development version:
java -jar racoon.jar -u -a <archive>
Will conveniently fetch the latest APKs for all the apps stored in the archive.
java -jar racooon.jar -a <archive> -f de.onyxbits.listmyapps,14,1
Is a way to simply download an app without searching for it (you have to know packagename, versioncode and offertype). Just in case someone wants an older version of something.
There also now is proxy support (but you don't really wanna use that, the -f option does a better job).
Minor request: If you build from source, please DON'T make your build available to the public. I really don't want to deal with support requests for software I don't know the version of.

onyxbits said:
The brave of heart will find some neat stuff in the development version:
java -jar racoon.jar -u -a <archive>
Will conveniently fetch the latest APKs for all the apps stored in the archive.
java -jar racooon.jar -a <archive> -f de.onyxbits.listmyapps,14,1
Is a way to simply download an app without searching for it (you have to know packagename, versioncode and offertype). Just in case someone wants an older version of something.
There also now is proxy support (but you don't really wanna use that, the -f option does a better job).
Minor request: If you build from source, please DON'T make your build available to the public. I really don't want to deal with support requests for software I don't know the version of.
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Would you make GUI for this app?
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Got error:
Jun 07, 2014 7:14:49 PM java.util.prefs.WindowsPreferences <init>
WARNING: Could not open/create prefs root node Software\JavaSoft\Prefs at root 0
x80000002. Windows RegCreateKeyEx(...) returned error code 5.
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exodius48 said:
Would you make GUI for this app?
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Got error:
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The app has a GUI (not a very pretty one atm, I have to admit). Your error is a windows problem. You'll have to use regedit to create the preferences key/allow access to it.

onyxbits said:
The app has a GUI (not a very pretty one atm, I have to admit). Your error is a windows problem. You'll have to use regedit to create the preferences key/allow access to it.
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OK
How to solve my problem? Step by step please...

exodius48 said:
OK
How to solve my problem? Step by step please...
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Try this:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...warning-could-not-open-create-prefs-root-node

onyxbits said:
Try this:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...warning-could-not-open-create-prefs-root-node
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it works, thanks you.
Btw, what the meaning of <archieve>, should I write on cmd "<archieve>"?

exodius48 said:
it works, thanks you.
Btw, what the meaning of <archieve>, should I write on cmd "<archieve>"?
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The archive is a directory. Think of it as your downloadfolder. It contains your credentials and subfolders for storing apps in multiple versions.

Teaser of the GUI for the upcoming v2.0 version. Thumbs up, thumbs down?

Issue: can't edit device id from user interface after first configuration.

scandiun said:
Issue: can't edit device id from user interface after first configuration.
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got to your archive directory (normally Raccoon) and just edit the credentials.cfg file with the updated device ID.

scandiun said:
Issue: can't edit device id from user interface after first configuration.
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As jdstrydom said: just edit credentials.cfg. There is no UI for it because you are not really meant to change your credentials after setting them up. Your archive represents your phone/tablet. Changing your Android ID is akin to doing a factory reset (at least as far as Google Play is concerned. It has no effect on your downloads).
Unless you really know what you are doing, it's best to use a throwaway account and go with the generated ID. The thing you should probably not do is to use your regular account with a generated ID.

onyxbits said:
As jdstrydom said: just edit credentials.cfg. There is no UI for it because you are not really meant to change your credentials after setting them up. Your archive represents your phone/tablet. Changing your Android ID is akin to doing a factory reset (at least as far as Google Play is concerned. It has no effect on your downloads).
Unless you really know what you are doing, it's best to use a throwaway account and go with the generated ID. The thing you should probably not do is to use your regular account with a generated ID.
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I guess android id and device id are different things. As far as I am concerned, I can use any device id with my real account. Because some apps are only for phones and other only for tables so I need to switch between them.

scandiun said:
I guess android id and device id are different things. As far as I am concerned, I can use any device id with my real account. Because some apps are only for phones and other only for tables so I need to switch between them.
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The Android id is what you get from dialing
*#*#8255#*#*
You should not edit credentials.cfg, though. The preferred solution is to use one archive per device.

after setting up when i search an app,it shows me no result.am i doing anything wrong?

Proud to present: Raccoon 2.0. Massive Changelog:
Reworked GUI (tons of tweaks).
Proxy support (you don't want to use this)
Open multiple archives at once
Automatically update whole archives
Commandline interface for scripting
Directly fetch APK files without searching (to get APPs that are excluded by search).
New directory layout
Now keeps a session log of downloads (for scripting)
Developer feature: hold SHIFT when pressing "Google Play" to see the raw search entry.
Mark apps that offer IAP

killoid said:
after setting up when i search an app,it shows me no result.am i doing anything wrong?
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Try v2.0 and see if the problem persists.

onyxbits said:
Try v2.0 and see if the problem persists.
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awsome! it worked now!
Edit: can u also include version no. in the application description plz?

I declare the wishlist for v2.1 open!
Currently I'm thinking: Archive browser with build in webserver and quick access via QR codes. Please discuss