I want to know if you can transfer data to/from Android devices through Wi-Fi without a router?
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There is a a SGS2 from which I have to take lots of data and I don't have Wi-Fi network nor can I use Wi-Fi Direct (coz NS doesn't support it) and bluetooth wil be painfully slow. Is there any way out like making an FTP server or something like that?
I don't want to use mobile data.
It's just too puzzling...
Use public wifi hotspot and cloud server like DropBox ?
Or: USB connection to PC?
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Use public wifi hotspot and cloud server like DropBox ?
Or: USB connection to PC?
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No PC available and no mobile data to be used...I can't be using mobile data for files sizing up to hundreds of MBs...
Seems difficult but i have a feeling there is a solution...
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There's several public wi fi hot spots in Mumbai. 2 near ft. Mumbai. Barista coffee. Why can't you use them to back up your data to the cloud and transfer to the other device?
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n2d551 said:
There's several public wi fi hot spots in Mumbai. 2 near ft. Mumbai. Barista coffee. Why can't you use them to back up your data to the cloud and transfer to the other device?
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The thing is that I don't want mobile data to be involved anywhere.
I was just wondering if this can be done somehow by making one phone a server of some kind and the other a client and connect them directly.
I agree there are some other ways like you and other users have mentioned but i just want to try and use it this way.
If it's not possible then I'll just use the old fashioned way.
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smit.sanghavi said:
No PC available and no mobile data to be used...I can't be using mobile data for files sizing up to hundreds of MBs...
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Wifi does not involve mobile data. You can avoid accidental charges by toggling mobile data off.
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Wifi does not involve mobile data. You can avoid accidental charges by toggling mobile data off.
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What i mean is a direct connection between two devices...nothing between them...
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Don't want to sound like a noob. I'm new to S3 but not to android and I've tried searching already. Does S Beaming files use a carriers data if not connected to wifi?
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Don't want to sound like a noob. I'm new to S3 but not to android and I've tried searching already. Does S Beaming files use a carriers data if not connected to wifi?
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S beam beams files between android, it establishes a WiFi direct connection between the device without the need of a separate WiFi connection. Its my understanding they use their onboard WiFi radios to connect to each other. I may be wrong but that's just the way I read it
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Was that a yes or a no?
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Was that a yes or a no?
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Short answer: No, it doesn't require wifi/Mobile data. I haven't used it myself so I'm basing this on...Long answers:
1) www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-S-Beam-feature-demo_id29803
2) a step by step walk through without data enabled:
blog.laptopmag.com/how-to-use-s-beam-to-share-files-on-your-samsung-galaxy-s-iii
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shangrila500 said:
S beam beams files between android, it establishes a WiFi direct connection between the device without the need of a separate WiFi connection. Its my understanding they use their onboard WiFi radios to connect to each other. I may be wrong but that's just the way I read it
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You're partially correct.
S Beam uses a whole different technology besides WiFi or carrier data(3 or 4 G). It uses NFC, which is Near Field Communications. Thats why it needs to touch or be within centimeters of anything it uses.
NFC will NOT affect your data plan at all.
Not sure what to call this in the subject line but there are certain site this happens to, not going to name them for privacy issues but let's just say there not illegal or perverted sites by any means. Anywho I go to these sites and no matter what the browser or what the user agent after time the device blocks them from me gaining access. The only fix I've found is a complete wipe and factory reset. I've tried just about everything else I can think of... Wiped cache, dalvik, tried different browsers... I'm running stock 4.1.2 rooted. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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Are you installing any kind of firewall program? Droidwall for example. Maybe automatically from the account tied to your device?
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ExploreMN said:
Are you installing any kind of firewall program? Droidwall for example. Maybe automatically from the account tied to your device?
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Nope, but thanks for the reply.
You say after time does that mean you connect ok then some time later you lose access .
Is that via WiFi or Mobile Data .
jje
JJEgan said:
You say after time does that mean you connect ok then some time later you lose access .
Is that via WiFi or Mobile Data .
jje
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Well it wifi from my tablet connected to 3g hotspot on my phone. And I meant I will be abke to access the sites for a while then one day it just keeps saying this site is either temp. Down, you need to check your internet connection or this site has been moved...
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Well it wifi from my tablet connected to 3g hotspot on my phone. And I meant I will be abke to access the sites for a while then one day it just keeps saying this site is either temp. Down, you need to check your internet connection or this site has been moved...
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I have that problem when connecting via wifi tether on my phone. I contacted my service provider and they say as my contract doesn't cover me for tethering it will be because I am trying to visit full Web pages instead mobile Web pages and so they limit my usage.
That makes sense in regard to the OP . Connect then connection closed .
jje
tuktukscotty said:
I have that problem when connecting via wifi tether on my phone. I contacted my service provider and they say as my contract doesn't cover me for tethering it will be because I am trying to visit full Web pages instead mobile Web pages and so they limit my usage.
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I visit full websites all the time.. its just specific ones that stop working.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
I visit full websites all the time.. its just specific ones that stop working.
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Try installing Foxfi :
Create a WiFi Tether using Foxfi on your GN10
Connect a phone / a computer to your GN10 WiFi hotspot
Check connection, you should be properly connected to the Internet
Uninstall Foxfi
Now you should be connected for good
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Try installing Foxfi :
Create a WiFi Tether using Foxfi on your GN10
Connect a phone / a computer to your GN10 WiFi hotspot
Check connection, you should be properly connected to the Internet
Uninstall Foxfi
Now you should be connected for good
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So im using my phone for a hotspot cause that's my internet, then installing foxfi on my tablet, activating foxfi and connecting my other phone, which it does successfully but it will not connect to a web page...
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Try installing Foxfi :
Create a WiFi Tether using Foxfi on your GN10
Connect a phone / a computer to your GN10 WiFi hotspot
Check connection, you should be properly connected to the Internet
Uninstall Foxfi
Now you should be connected for good
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Are u trying to make me look like and idiot for even trying this? Cause if I turn on foxfi it turns off my wifi on tabket therefore it would have to way of being connected to the internet...
RussellEstridge25 said:
Are u trying to make me look like and idiot for even trying this? Cause if I turn on foxfi it turns off my wifi on tabket therefore it would have to way of being connected to the internet...
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Sorry,I didn't notice.that your GN10 is a wifi version.
I tell you this method because I used to have similar problem but my GN10 is 3G+wifi version.
And I use my GN10 as a Hotspot.
After flashing ARHD 5.1 and up version the wifi tethering messed up.
I can connect to the GN10 wifi tethering but it wouldn't allow me to connect to most website...except google sites (google,youtube,etc..)
The method I told you fix the problem.
So, may be you can try installing foxfi on the phone that you use as a hotspot.
Well i am stuck with this wifi hotspot that i hardly use anymore and i need ideas on how i can start using it again (put it to use). Any ideas on how to repurpose the hotspot for something? I have internet at home and on my phone. The hotspot has a 3.5GB limit.
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Could you please elaborate on what you're wanting to get out of the hotspot? I personally see no need of using a hotspot, but if you actually own it, why not use it when you travel?
Using a laptop as a hotspot could save you a few bucks on some cheap hotel WiFi.
Well i was using it when i didn't have a line in place and was just using the hotspot and its under 2 years contract. I have a line now for a while and haven't been using the hotspot but I'm stuck under contract so i want to put it to some use. I don't travel much in terms if long distance so idk about that. I just want to use it in some sort of creative way that makes it useful instead of haven't it sit there powered off.
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whitelight said:
Well i was using it when i didn't have a line in place and was just using the hotspot and its under 2 years contract. I have a line now for a while and haven't been using the hotspot but I'm stuck under contract so i want to put it to some use. I don't travel much in terms if long distance so idk about that. I just want to use it in some sort of creative way that makes it useful instead of haven't it sit there powered off.
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There really isn't much you can do. A hotspot is a hotspot basically. If you don't travel much, there's really no need for a hotspot. I could see some use if you have some sketchy people and don't want them connecting your internet.
Yeah...... Thanks for your help.
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whitelight said:
Yeah...... Thanks for your help.
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Try checking if you have any friends or family that is in need for it. That way they could cut your cost since it is lying dormant in your possession.
If not, if you place is big you could place the wifi on one end and the hotspot on another.
But as codemonkey98 suggest, your hotspot is a bit redundant if you dont travel, since you have a wifi at home.
whitelight said:
Well i am stuck with this wifi hotspot that i hardly use anymore and i need ideas on how i can start using it again (put it to use). Any ideas on how to repurpose the hotspot for something? I have internet at home and on my phone. The hotspot has a 3.5GB limit.
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You could
a. redeploy it as a dedicated internet entertainment access point for internet TV, movies, music, games and downloads of huge files.
b. use it as a personal video streamer so you can stream videos to the internet so that you can watch them from your phone when you are away from home.
c. use it as a home webcam server so you can see what's going on at home, from your phone. There are multi-channel servers, so you can keep an eye on each room if you wish.
Lots more apps. . .
This way, you can free up the bandwidth constraint on your home internet line.
When travelling, I use McDonald's free WiFi ...
thanks for mobile hotspot idea.I was looking for one.
Well I have a nexus 5 on latest android 6.0.1 rooted.
I know I can hotspot, but when I hotspot it, disables the WiFi an uses my phone data... is there a way that I can b connected to WiFi and share the WiFi connection not my mobile data...
I had this on my iPhone 4s on iOS 6 with MyWi an it was called WiFi sharing. Is there a way to do it with my Nexus 5? I have foxfi, but it disables my WiFi an uses my mobile data.
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nemopsp said:
Well I have a nexus 5 on latest android 6.0.1 rooted.
I know I can hotspot, but when I hotspot it, disables the WiFi an uses my phone data... is there a way that I can b connected to WiFi and share the WiFi connection not my mobile data...
I had this on my iPhone 4s on iOS 6 with MyWi an it was called WiFi sharing. Is there a way to do it with my Nexus 5? I have foxfi, but it disables my WiFi an uses my mobile data.
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No you can't do this. Why would you need to in any case? If there's wifi available, there's no need to share it again through your phone?
Also, MyWi never did this either, it also just shares your iPhones cellular data connection.
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No you can't do this. Why would you need to in any case? If there's wifi available, there's no need to share it again through your phone?
Also, MyWi never did this either, it also just shares your iPhones cellular data connection.
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Well my iPhone 4s on iOS6.1.3 does it with MyWi so I know your wrong, but my question is can I do it with a rooted nexus 5
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Think why you wanted that function again..
The whole point of hotspot is to bridge devices that don't have data access.
Use case scenarios.. Nexus 5 hotspot and I connect my wifi only iPad to it, now iPad can access the internet.
So the whole MyWi, does exactly this.
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Here why this is good thing. You are in roaming and in the hotel where you must to pay for WiFi , but when you pay it's allow you to connect only one device. Then you can share wifi whit all your device with wifi share
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Hello,
I'm going to sound like a complete noob for asking this question but if someone could clarify for me, it'd be great.
If Wi-Fi and mobile data are both turned on and say you're downloading something, would it eat away from mobile data and Wi-Fi or how does it work?
Could someone please assist. Thanks.
You would need download booster turned on to use both, normally would use WiFi unless no connection
MiscAcc said:
Hello,
I'm going to sound like a complete noob for asking this question but if someone could clarify for me, it'd be great.
If Wi-Fi and mobile data are both turned on and say you're downloading something, would it eat away from mobile data and Wi-Fi or how does it work?
Could someone please assist. Thanks.
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Tonesav said:
You would need download booster turned on to use both, normally would use WiFi unless no connection
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No, without using download booster, if Wi-Fi and mobile data is on and you're using Wi-Fi, can it still eat away from mobile data? Or that if Wi-Fi is turned on, does it block mobile data even if it may be turned on at the same time (show priority to Wi-Fi connection)?
MiscAcc said:
No, without using download booster, if Wi-Fi and mobile data is on and you're using Wi-Fi, can it still eat away from mobile data? Or that if Wi-Fi is turned on, does it block mobile data even if it may be turned on at the same time (show priority to Wi-Fi connection)?
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On mine I am only aware of it using mobile data away from WiFi or if it deems the WiFi as an unstable connection to the Internet
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