What is the easiest way to wirelessly transfer files between Android & iOS devices? I've read some options with using bluetooth or FTP. I want something simple anyone could do. I haven't tried it yet, but Hoccer looks like the easiest option I've seen.
I want to transfer large files without wires or existing wifi network. I don't have wifi at home, and don't always want to use a laptop to move files through.
Something like Dropbox is a big waste of time and bandwidth in my case.
Also, anything better for android to android file transfer?
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My Goal: To be able to backup all the files I want over my home wifi, either to my computer's hard drive, or to somewhere on the internet.
I thought this would be fairly simple. I have Titanium Media Sync, and I set it up to sync with dropbox. I have a lot of dropbox space (I know some tricks ). However, the 300MB file size limit means that I cannot backup my ROMS (they are too big).
This is a frustrating problem for me. I installed the filezilla server, and tried to connect to it via Titanium Media sync, but it didn't work. My idea is that it has something to do with the fact that I am using University internet, and I have a router (that I think is "NAT" though I don't know what that means).
So...what's the best option for me?? I'd rather not mess with all this ftp stuff if there is an easier way to transfer large files over my wifi.
I've considered SMB...but only because I heard of it somewhere...I actually have no idea what that is either hahaha
This is not specific to the Charge, but hopefully I'll get some response here.
What is the easiest way to wirelessly transfer files between Android & iOS devices? I've read some options with using bluetooth or FTP. I want something simple anyone could do. I haven't tried it yet, but Hoccer looks like the easiest option I've seen.
I want to transfer large files without wires or existing wifi network. I don't have wifi at home, and don't always want to use a laptop to move files through. I'm looking for something that is point to point. I don't think all iPod's (touch) have bluetooth, so that is somewhat limiting.
Something like Dropbox is a big waste of time and bandwidth in my case.
Also, anything better for android to android file transfer?
So, I have a plug PC, known as Pogoplug, and I have an HTC Evo, and also a Samsung galaxy Tab, a good set of gadgets, what I want to do is, have a torrent app on my tablet, (i have 2 actually, a 16gb and a 32gb) that will download to the drive attatched to my pogoplug.
(i've thought about hacking the pogoplug to setup a BT client on it, but its quite a hassle.)
You could get a torrent app (for your device), download files and transfer them to your Pogoplug (just not straight to it without setting up some kind of sync).
You got a Pogoplug and you are not hacking it ? WHYYY XD ? I found a nice guide, looks not so hard and it might be worth it... Making your tablet download torrent would mean keeping it busy and killing its battery, the main download app should be in the plug or in another computer. I have a seedbox made with an old pc, uTorrent and a custom WEB interface made by myself, it saves into internal HD (20gb) then when dl is over, it moves files in external drive (that is then shared thru the net). I can check/update from everywhere, even from old phones (as my interface is plain html no fancy js like the official web interface).
If you want to stick to a tablet torrent app, you will have also to find a sync program supported by both android & pogo (that might eventually lead to installing something on the pogo anyway... ) so check out what pogo can offer first (ftp, scp, smb, rsync...), then you are likely to find something for Android too!
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You got a Pogoplug and you are not hacking it ? WHYYY XD ? I found a nice guide, looks not so hard and it might be worth it... Making your tablet download torrent would mean keeping it busy and killing its battery, the main download app should be in the plug or in another computer. I have a seedbox made with an old pc, uTorrent and a custom WEB interface made by myself, it saves into internal HD (20gb) then when dl is over, it moves files in external drive (that is then shared thru the net). I can check/update from everywhere, even from old phones (as my interface is plain html no fancy js like the official web interface).
If you want to stick to a tablet torrent app, you will have also to find a sync program supported by both android & pogo (that might eventually lead to installing something on the pogo anyway... ) so check out what pogo can offer first (ftp, scp, smb, rsync...), then you are likely to find something for Android too!
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Yeah i hacked it for a day, and didnt like it. Im not very familiar with all the command line linux aspects, If there was a "Oh ok, click, touch, done" installer i could use, kind of like how android phones work. then i could do it, I just need a torrent app, DLNA app, and FTP or file access app.
As the title states, just curious if there is a way to make wi-fi direct work between phone and PC or vice-versa. I know there are wi-fi file explorers, but for s single file or picture is there anything for that?
Im pretty sure your phone comes with an app pre-installed for this, but i use airdroid
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As the title states, just curious if there is a way to make wi-fi direct work between phone and PC or vice-versa. I know there are wi-fi file explorers, but for s single file or picture is there anything for that?
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WiFi direct is only for Samsung devices to other select Samsung devices. It doesn't work with my older Samsung TV, but does work with my friend's brand new Samsung TV. AFAIK, it does not work to connect to a PC.
The other on-device options suck out loud (Kies Air, AllShare Play, etc.). They all require additional software to be loaded on the PC and some are dependent on Samsung's server piece to be operational, which goes down like a $5 ***** faced with a stack of hundreds.
If you want to just 'see' the picture or movie on a PC / Laptop / TV, Settings > More Settings > Nearby Devices is tolerable. It's basically DLNA for the phone. ONLY ALLOW the devices on your LAN that you want to share media to. If you choose Allow All and forget to turn it off, it will share it publicly if you connect to WiFi at McDonald's, Starbucks, Library, etc. PCs show up as Windows-Media-Player, and other devices will be SamsungWiselinkPro or SamsungSmarTV, etc.
I'd recommend to use either Airdroid or WiFi File Explorer and save yourself a LOT of headaches to transfer the files to a PC.
wifi file transfer pro
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wifi file transfer pro
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Yeah I have had Wifi File Explorer Pro for a good two years and love it, I was just wondering if there was a better option. Based on the responses above I think I will just stick with what I've got!
If you want to transfer files, Kies Air is actually one of the best choices. It's definitely underrated, probably because of the complicated install process, but once you get the hang of it, it's a very streamlined process.
Most file manager apps support Windows shares, so you can transfer stuff that way too. I use AirDroid though mostly. Heck, you can get an FTP app on your Droid and FTP into it from Windows if you like, make sure you change your IP address in Wifi advanced settings to the one you want to use all the time, and map a network drive in Windows to your phone.
why not an FTP server?
search for the "ftp server" from developer "the olive tree" first of all it's super secure since you can add username and password to it (from the settings) so it's safe even at public wifi hotspots and second It's got 4+ stars! COMMON! lol and the 3rd and the best part (I know you were waiting for this ) It's free
you can copy to/from your phone to/from your computer! just open the app and click on the red power button when it turns green you're good to go it gives you an address you need to type that in your explorer (my documents or my computer would be perfect) and your phone's content is there just be careful not to delete anything you don't know
use at your own risk LMAO and I'm not paid to promote it
Air droid is good, but theres a monthly limit. For small amounts of data (I think it's 100MB per month) it's perfect.
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Hello
I've been thinking of making my android phone operate like a stand-alone operating system; i.e. which does not require direct input from the user but can receive input through internet.
I've been trying to setup an architecture in which I place an android phone in my home connected to my wifi, it has uTorrent Beta and some file syncing service (like dropbox, google drive, skydrive, etc.) What I'm trying to accomplish is to operate my phone from my laptop sitting at my office, send a torrent file to my phone lying at home, it picks up the file in uTorrent (or any other torrent client), downloads the file, and later uploads to dropbox or other file syncing service, and after uploading it removes the file from phone.
Can something like this be performed on android? it involves two main obstacles... remote controlling the android via internet, and operating two / three separate apps on android. Is there a better way to do this?
-F.A.
itzfaraz said:
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I've been thinking of making my android phone operate like a stand-alone operating system; i.e. which does not require direct input from the user but can receive input through internet.
I've been trying to setup an architecture in which I place an android phone in my home connected to my wifi, it has uTorrent Beta and some file syncing service (like dropbox, google drive, skydrive, etc.) What I'm trying to accomplish is to operate my phone from my laptop sitting at my office, send a torrent file to my phone lying at home, it picks up the file in uTorrent (or any other torrent client), downloads the file, and later uploads to dropbox or other file syncing service, and after uploading it removes the file from phone.
Can something like this be performed on android? it involves two main obstacles... remote controlling the android via internet, and operating two / three separate apps on android. Is there a better way to do this?
-F.A.
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trying to make a trojan horse?
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trying to make a trojan horse?
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?? no way sir. Wouldnt it be too obvious for any person seeing multiple apps running around on his cell phone?
My office has real bad ass firewalls all around its network. But it allows dropbox or teamviewer etc apps. I used to have a windows computer for this work of mine. I used an Acer Aspire ZG. So whenever I have something to download on torrent I connect to my laptop at home via teamviewer, download the file and then put it up on dropbox again, so i can download it at my office. My work makes me travel a lot to different cities so im not always at my home, thats why i need something like this.
But alas my aspire got burnt in the power spike in my area. I have my old samsung galaxy S android phone as a spare. I see apps like dropbox and utorrent are now available for android. So i thought would a similar server setup be possible on android.
So can you give me any ideas or workarounds?