I have an hd2 using an miui rom. I was woundering what apps would create synergy between these devices. i am using 2 right now. Does anybody else know of apps to fit this catagory, or better yet a list to fit this catagory.
bluetooth file transfer -- file manager that works for multiple android devices
textab -- text on a tablet through your phoe.
your question was a bit confusing, but i think i understand what you're asking for:
"can anyone recommend any apps that works on both honeycomb and gingerbead with these functionalities:
bluetooth file transfer
send text messages from the phone, via the table"
is that right?
dunno about the second, but for the first question: ES File Explorer is generally a good all around File Browser. just long click on any file, share, and pick bluetooth. you'll be able to pick any phone that is paired with yourd device, and you can send those files via bluetooth. works on both HC and GB
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i found 2 already and gave examples. i want to find apps that connect my phone and tablet in varis ways. another example would be dropbox
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I saw one called bump. but its not for plain files. I wanna send zips. roms. update.zip files and other things. quickly. Is bluetooth file transfer apps the only option? Is there not a way to use the wifi on phones,.... without needing to be in a network?
Thank you, and please forgive my ignorance.
There's another, similar to Bump, called Hoccer. I've not used either, but Hoccer's description on the market is: "Share your pictures, music, contacts, bookmarks, messages and arbitrary files with simple gestures like dragging or throw n' catch to near by recipients. No setup, no user accounts!"
It's free, and apparently works between Android, iPhone, and their web client.
Good stuff...
I was thinking WiFi Explorer Pro on one end and Estrongs on the other..
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I just found an old BT dongle for my pc and managed to get it paired with the phone. I have sent files from pc to phone (using right click, send via bluetooth) but can't figure out how to send them from the phone to the pc. ES file explorer has some options but I'm not sure what I need to do to set it up. Can anyone give me a quick rundown on using it?
Nothing really. Hold down on the file in question for a few moments & a menu pops up. Choose the "share" option & all should be well from that point on as a "Bluetooth" option ought to appear.
I kinda prefer Root Explorer though
I don't have that option in ES, is it in root explorer?
It's at es also present, it's just named send instead of share.
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Tectas said:
It's at es also present, it's just named send instead of share.
Swyped from my Desire S far away from my PC (maybe)
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Actually discovered it exists as both "send" and "share". Merely depends on which version you're using (tried an earlier version & discovered it really had "send").
I have both the ASUS Extension Kits - one for USB and the other as an SD Card Reader.
I've tried moving photos from my PC with both kits and the File Manager App with no success. The File Manager somehow corrupts JPG files when using the SD Card Reader and it does not recognize my USB stick.
I can move the photos one or two at a time as an email attachment, but I have several hundred that I'd like to put on the Infinity.
Suggestions? TIA!
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I have both the ASUS Extension Kits - one for USB and the other as an SD Card Reader.
I've tried moving photos from my PC with both kits and the File Manager App with no success. The File Manager somehow corrupts JPG files when using the SD Card Reader and it does not recognize my USB stick.
I can move the photos one or two at a time as an email attachment, but I have several hundred that I'd like to put on the Infinity.
Suggestions? TIA!
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A little looking, and I answered my own question. Photo Transfer App works very well wirelessly. I used it on my iPad, and it works well here, too.
Also, there is the wireless option via FTP. I use an old app called SwiFTP. It's no longer developed, but Im sure you can find the apk somewhere. It gives full access to your device and it's FREE! There are other apps like it on the Market as well. I use it whenever I don't feel like grabbing my USB cable.
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Also, there is the wireless option via FTP. I use an old app called SwiFTP. It's no longer developed, but Im sure you can find the apk somewhere. It gives full access to your device and it's FREE! There are other apps like it on the Market as well. I use it whenever I don't feel like grabbing my USB cable.
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I'd recommend File Expert. It works through HTTP, so on any computer on the same wifi network with a web browser can get into it provided the user has the correct password. The web page UI for managing files is pretty nice, if a little buggy. Only flaw is that its UI is slow (at least on my Atrix) and not tablet optimized.
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I'd recommend File Expert. It works through HTTP, so on any computer on the same wifi network with a web browser can get into it provided the user has the correct password. The web page UI for managing files is pretty nice, if a little buggy. Only flaw is that its UI is slow (at least on my Atrix) and not tablet optimized.
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Photo Transfer App is also http and works A-OK with no bugs. It will transfer photos or videos in either direction at very good speed. Photos can be batched up to 100 photos, abd videos are done singly. There are both Android and iOS Apps so I can take photos/videos off of my iPad and move them to my TF700.
Even though probably adding a 'solution' to a problem no longer in existence might I add that Total Commander supports both internal and external memory (with root access), (S)FTP, WEBDAV, LAN shares and more, and is still in active development? Also, you would not be limited to transfer of grahical files. (I haven't used specific photo transfer apps yet, so I do not know if they'd provide (a) definite advantage(s). If you think I'm missing out on something, please chime in and release me from my blissful ignorance. )
I've used MyPhoneExplorer for all file transfers. Works over my WIFI network although it will also work over cable.
AirDroid is fantastic...
Airdroid is the best app to move anything between android and windows
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Airdroid +1
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Is there a file manager such as X-Plore or ES File Explorer for WinPhone8?
If anyone hasn't used either of these they are file managers that, when connected to a Wi-Fi home network, you can access shared files and folders using share settings and the IP address on your PC. I'm aware of SkyDrive and I like it, but I haven't seen anything like these two file managers yet, and I miss the ability to have full access to shared folders on my network without using the cloud.
Does anyone know of any out there?
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Wi-Fi File Sharing
Okay, so if there's no file manager app (yet?), is there a way to share over a Wi-Fi network without using the cloud?
One of the biggest reasons I was willing to switch from an Android OS phone to WinPhone8 was the idea of seamless integration with my Win8 PC's while on my Wi-Fi home network (or even a mobile network), without the need to use the cloud.
Android has multiple file manager options that offer this capability (and while some considered Zumocast/Motocast to be bloatware, it did offer this capability while on a mobile network), and I can still achieve this with my tablet, but I was kind of hoping to find something similar with WinPhone8.
I'm hoping the apparent lack of this ability is only because of the "newness" of these devices, but this really is something that should be quite simple to do. Especially when using Windows PC's.
Just the opinion of one user who isn't quit ready to fully adopt cloud sharing for everything.
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Is there a file manager such as X-Plore or ES File Explorer for WinPhone8?
If anyone hasn't used either of these they are file managers that, when connected to a Wi-Fi home network, you can access shared files and folders using share settings and the IP address on your PC. I'm aware of SkyDrive and I like it, but I haven't seen anything like these two file managers yet, and I miss the ability to have full access to shared folders on my network without using the cloud.
Does anyone know of any out there?
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There really isn't a need for a file manager because programs keep all of their data in private local storage and other apps cant see the files.
The only files an app can see (besides it's own private storage) are photos, music & SkyDrive files, if you give permission to access.
Hi all,
I am the happy owner of a HTC 8x for about one week. I love it.
I hve been able to find almost all the apps I was using on my Android HTC Sensation.
So, I repeat i am happy, except for one thing !
When I launched the device for first time, I immediately checked the amount of free memory, which was about 11GB.
After one week, I have noticed that I lost 2GB which are listed under the category "others" (using the Windows Phone sync app under iOS).
Is someone has an idea of what these files could be ? (I ave already check that the downloaded maps for the Maps application are located here, but it is only a small part of it).
As, it is impossible to see those files in the PC explorer, is there a way to get more info on this huge amount of "hidden" files ?
Thanks in advance
jlgoa.
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Downloaded apps and app data uses the storage space. So is the browser. Try cleanup the browser cache. I was supprised that 8x does not report free storage space in its settings app.
As for OP's quest, there is really nothing you can do so far with WP8 to use the file share even if you can have the File Explorer you wanted. Apps just can't take advantage of that due to the fact of isolated storage. Even though, WP8 instrduced more tradditional folders for app to access (My Documents etc), most apps (including Microsoft's own Email app) aren't updated to access those folders yet.
For access media files, you should use the media sharing built into the apps like Xbox music or other DLNA apps.
A DLNA server sounds like more of what I'm looking for. I use file managers on my Android devices not because of the need, but because I'm kind of old-school. And some made it easy to share over LAN.
I'll look more into XBOX music and I just downloaded Media Hub, so I'll play with that too.
I guess I was just searching for the wrong thing in the app store. Thanks
Update: MyMediaHub is pretty much exactly what I've been looking for. Although it's not perfect.
XBox music though... it's syncing fine between my two PC's, but it's having problems so far syncing with the phone. Is the subscription service only for removing ads when streaming from the internet?
Xbox music seems to be limited to play either local contents on the phone or Xbox Music subscription (where you get listen to songs offered by Xbox Music service by paying them monthly fees). It doesn't seem to support any types of DLNA streaming. I was confused with the Xbox Music app on Windows 8 tablet where it can stream from local network.
It's unfortunate that one app does not offer the same capabilities on every device.
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XBox music though... it's syncing fine between my two PC's, but it's having problems so far syncing with the phone. Is the subscription service only for removing ads when streaming from the internet?
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Xbox Music will only Sync to a limited number of devices per account (I think it's 4). You should check your Xbox Music account to see if maybe there are PCs or Phones that you previously used, and no longer use. You can drop two of these devices every 30 days. Once you are below the limit, try using it on your phone again.
Cool. I'll have to look at that later when I get home. Those settings must only be available on the full version?
Hi
Yesterday I have come across a beautiful app called SperBeam which is used for file sharing between android apps.
I am able to transfer 1GB data(videos and photos) from my samsung galaxy s3 to asus transformer infinity tablet in 6 minutes. Thats awsome.
This software uses wifi if it is available, or else wifidirect technology.
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no results on google play for "sperbeam"
sounds interesting though...
edit: its "superbeam"
Thank you
Great find. Thanks for the share.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam
Wow, really like this app. Thanks for sharing!:good:
ES file Explorer is a also good option to tranfer files between android devices... and between android and pc? Any one have a good app ? Something that works like es file explorer would be amazing.
Chesterblue137 said:
ES file Explorer is a also good option to tranfer files between android devices... and between android and pc? Any one have a good app ? Something that works like es file explorer would be amazing.
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Why not simply use your PC's file manager via MTP?
What do you mean by that? Use the usb cable?
I still feel all these P2P file sharing apps are clunky and not consumer-friendly. That said, I'm going to fix that...I'm building an app called Drop, and it is a simple, fast, and secure way to share files with people/devices in proximity over WiFi Direct. It is going into a limited Private Beta soon, so if you're up for the challenge, (and running Jelly Bean) then sign up at www.get-drop.com. Seats are limited, and we have a rolling enrollment, so check it out.
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I still feel all these P2P file sharing apps are clunky and not consumer-friendly. That said, I'm going to fix that...I'm building an app called Drop, and it is a simple, fast, and secure way to share files with people/devices in proximity over WiFi Direct. It is going into a limited Private Beta soon, so if you're up for the challenge, (and running Jelly Bean) then sign up at www.get-drop.com. Seats are limited, and we have a rolling enrollment, so check it out.
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Thanks Whatisreal. I just signed up. There are tons of file sharing apps in the app store, but they all look like they were made by engineers who know how the inner plumbing of your phone works, and they expect you to know too. I'm a casual user, and I'm looking for something that works for "everyone", not just the propeller heads! Kind of like Apple's approach (putting flame suit on..)
Sorry for bumping this old thread. But I am using esfile explorer to transfer files between pc and my phone/tablet using wifi. They are connected to the same wifi. But though I am able to transfer between tablet and pc or phone and pc. I am unable to do the same between phone and tablet. Of course I can install this superbeam for the same but I just wanted to know if it is possible by using esfile explorer. Also can I transfer files using wifi direct(ie without using the common wifi modem) using esfile explorer?
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Sorry for bumping this old thread. But I am using esfile explorer to transfer files between pc and my phone/tablet using wifi. They are connected to the same wifi. But though I am able to transfer between tablet and pc or phone and pc. I am unable to do the same between phone and tablet. Of course I can install this superbeam for the same but I just wanted to know if it is possible by using esfile explorer. Also can I transfer files using wifi direct(ie without using the common wifi modem) using esfile explorer?
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I use wifi file transfer - ttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antosdr.wififiletransfer&hl=en
ES File Explorer uses this as a plugin so I can select multiple files or folders then take the option in ES to "share" and then share via wifi file transfer, you just need to have the app installed on both devices and make sure the receiving device has wifi file trasnfer running and recady to receive
The other option I use for files that arent huge is dropbox and gogole drive - again ES File Explorer can plug into those for easy upload and download
Actually ES File Explorer has the ability in itself to create a wifi file sharing hotspot. I just couldn't find it before. Now after some tries I finally got it to work. It doesnt require an external wifi(modem). ES file itself creates a wifi server (similar to bluetooth) to which other devices can connect and share files.
I've found an app called shoutr, that's available in the Google Play Store and at shoutr.net, that lets you share between devices without even having to have internet or WiFi access, pretty convenient!