Hello
I have a HTC One x and an Asus infinty tf700. I want to transfer files from my Hox to the tf700 without using Bluetooth as it takes ages.. I thought I could just plug in the Hox into the tf700 and off I go.. but Noo .... Lol. I have tried WiFi file transfer and fast file transfer. Still no luck. Any thought
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Hi There,
I do almost exactly that on a regular basis, only with TF700 and HOX+. Install and configure WebDAV server on your TF700T,
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.webdavserverultimate
Just need to set up the right IP address on your wifi network. Then use ES File Explorer (or similar) on your phone to access all of the files on your tablet. You will be able to move, copy and even stream from your tablet (Including any files on an external hard drive connected to the tablet) directly to your phone. You just need to set up an FTP connection to your tablets WebDAV server you have started using the IP address etc.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
You ideally would be on the same wifi network, but you can in fact set it up for wifi hotspot as well if no router is available. All the settings are remembered so you just need to start and stop the WebDAV server as you need and ensure that the wifi on your phone/tablet doesn't go to sleep. I wouldn't advise keeping the webdav server running all the time as this will possibly be a battery drain.
I can get anywhere up to around 5MB/sec transfer speed and it's pretty stable and reliable. You don't need root or anything to use the above method either. I'm pretty sure I have streamed full HD from hard disk, via tablet to my phone no problems. (with phone MHL HDMI in to my TV... just because I can!) but would normally just use tablet HDMI of course. I find it very useful to sync photos and important files.
To go one stage further you can use webdav file manager to set up auto sync, sync on schedule etc as well.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.ddo.shigadroid.webdavfilemanager
I use that to sync my picture folders.
Hope that helps as it took me a long time to find the right combination of programmes to make it work properly! I wish I could just plug my phone into the usb port and transfer that way as the speed is much better for large files over a gig or so.
Cheers for the reply.
I installed webdav server and setup a server and I can't seem to find it through es file explorer.. I can see my PC IPs but not my other android device.
I tried accessing my HOX from my TF700 after setting the Webdav server on my HOX and I couldnt see it at all through ES.
I then tried it in reverse. I could see my TF700 ip through ES but when I would try connecting to it, it would just fail.
Am I missing something...
Thank You
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I wish I could check and post screen shots but my TF700 is away for RMA repair.
Just double check the IP of the sever you have started and the port are both matched. I don't think there is much to the settings on WebDav. Do you have a firewall that would be blocking the port from being open?
Ill try to put webdav on my phone and double check the settings from memory tonight. As soon as I get my tab back ill confirm for you if you havenr already figured it out.
John
P.s. don't forget the thanks button! :fingers-crossed::angel::angel:
tnjfitzy said:
I have a HTC One x and an Asus infinty tf700. I want to transfer files from my Hox to the tf700 without using Bluetooth as it takes ages.. I thought I could just plug in the Hox into the tf700 and off I go.. but Noo .... Lol. I have tried WiFi file transfer and fast file transfer. Still no luck.
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Try the app 'Superbeam' from the Play store.
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_that said:
Try the app 'Superbeam' from the Play store.
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how about via computer?
Coweri said:
how about via computer?
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Superbean uses Wifi direct and you can get high transfer speed between two Wifi direct devices.
If your computer isn't Wifi direct computer (most likely no) you can use AirDroid which has great user interface.
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i cant seem to connet my transformer to opensuse, any suggestions?
Hi,
I have a couple of options for you, but your TF has to be rooted. I happen to have samba configured in my Opensuse sharing an external hard drive with other machines around. The easiest solution I found was to install Samba Server on my TF.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&hl=en
You don't mess with cables at all and have back and forth communication without any problem.
Other alternative is to use CifsManager.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ws.plattner.cifsmanager&feature=search_result
With this you can map a shared folder (let's say with samba) from your pc to later access it from your TF as a local folder! Very useful to map a dir. with movies/music. You will access it as local files in your TF.
Good luck!
santasemilla said:
Hi,
I have a couple of options for you, but your TF has to be rooted. I happen to have samba configured in my Opensuse sharing an external hard drive with other machines around. The easiest solution I found was to install Samba Server on my TF.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&hl=en
You don't mess with cables at all and have back and forth communication without any problem.
Other alternative is to use CifsManager.
https://market.android.com/details?id=ws.plattner.cifsmanager&feature=search_result
With this you can map a shared folder (let's say with samba) from your pc to later access it from your TF as a local folder! Very useful to map a dir. with movies/music. You will access it as local files in your TF.
Good luck!
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would this work if you need to flash a .sh file? otherwise this looks awesome ^^
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mmm... if you mean connecting through ADB for example and flashing something sure not. For that you need to be physically connected with a USB cable. What I posted is more daily usage.
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mmm... if you mean connecting through ADB for example and flashing something sure not. For that you need to be physically connected with a USB cable. What I posted is more daily usage.
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thanks! i just was wondering, i want to put ubuntu on my transformer as a celibration of a new dock :]
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Connected the Xoom 2, to a windows 7 machine.
Insists on letting installing 'Motocast' which I let it...what a complete pile of shi*.
I want to 'sync' a 700MB .avi video, over usb cable, to the device...estimated time? 30 minutes!!! I swear this complete toss of software is insisting to re-encode the entire file to some bullsh*t format of their choice. Is there an option to turn this off and transfer it natively?
Secondly, thankfully, it also installs native 'portable' device drivers, allowing Windows 7 file explorer to browse the device. Great, so I copy the same .avi file and paste it to the device...'Do you want to copy xyz.avi? Your device might not be able to play this file' I am prompted...'yes' I click. Just as it finishes copying (after about 4 minutes...much better) it bombs out, notifying me that because the device cannot play this file it is cancelling the transfer...wtf?!?!
The only interim solution i've found is renaming the extension '.avi' to something like '.proprietrysoftwarecansuckmyballs', copying it, then renaming it back to '.avi' once transfer has completed solves this.
So can anyone offer any 'clean' solutions to my file transfer woes? If theres no improvement, this device will be getting returned next week, which is a shame as the tablet is a great bit of kit, its just a shame the software blows.
Look for "Wi-Fi File Explorer" in the market.
This looks like it only transfers over wifi?
I need to transfer over usb cable.
Had this problem myself, looks like it doesn't come with the drivers. After a bit of searching, I found that the standard driver package works:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.53_Driver_5.2.0.exe
Installed that, unplug the USB cable and put it back in - should work fine!
tr00st said:
Had this problem myself, looks like it doesn't come with the drivers. After a bit of searching, I found that the standard driver package works:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.0.53_Driver_5.2.0.exe
Installed that, unplug the USB cable and put it back in - should work fine!
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Hey thanks man, that worked a treat.
Just for clarification, does you still prompt you that the device may not support playback of the file, but then successfully transfer it (whereby it would previously error at the last second)?
No idea - haven't had that particular part of the issue myself - the main thing I had was the slowness...
I am a linux user ... i will only have the option to upload files via wifi network ?
I have a Xoom 2 ME and the only way to copy a large movie file to the device was adb.
adb push foo.txt /sdcard/foo.txt
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That's the only usb-way i come up with. I'am on snow leopard and Google's Android File Copy tool does not work.
elster said:
I have a Xoom 2 ME and the only way to copy a large movie file to the device was adb.
That's the only usb-way i come up with. I'am on snow leopard and Google's Android File Copy tool does not work.
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I guess the same way will work to linux too . Xoom2 has only one partition on the disk ? that the reason not to be able to mount it as a normal usb ? If you root the device is the anyway to great a small 2 Gb for ex partition to use it for easy transfer ?
Off topic about xoom 2 ME . How good the screen and and the battery life are ?
Useless tablet ?
In fact it's worst!
As a Linux User I hoped being able to use MTP... But I tried mtpfs and mtp-tools on several distributions without any luck.
But what is worse is that FTP server applications won't work too! I tried SwiFTP, FTPServer, and some other: the servers are not reachable. It appears that not even a single ping can reach the tablet. I think Motorala have put some kind of firewall in it (maybe it has something to do with the netflix HD certification?).
For me this tablet is actually useless. If I can't find a way to transfer some files on it without using MotoCast today or tomorrow, I will bring it back to the supplier...
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In fact it's worst!
As a Linux User I hoped being able to use MTP... But I tried mtpfs and mtp-tools on several distributions without any luck.
But what is worse is that FTP server applications won't work too! I tried SwiFTP, FTPServer, and some other: the servers are not reachable. It appears that not even a single ping can reach the tablet. I think Motorala have put some kind of firewall in it (maybe it has something to do with the netflix HD certification?).
For me this tablet is actually useless. If I can't find a way to transfer some files on it without using MotoCast today or tomorrow, I will bring it back to the supplier...
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You probably hit it on the head about the Netflix certification. I would think about returning it, man.
a solution ?
Thanks to a French forum (frandroid, in the Xoom 2 topic... sorry I can't send links here), I tested a solution to the transfer problem: It is possible to use (on the computer) a server to share the files such as a samba server.
It works fine. But it's not as easy to browse, select, copy and paste file with explorers on the tablet than it is on computers (several windows, keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl-c/v, and so on).
But it's now possible to exchange files with the Xoom 2ME without going through a cloud or using Windows/motoCast.
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Off topic about xoom 2 ME . How good the screen and and the battery life are ?
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Sorry for answering so late.
The screen is quite good.
The battery life is terrible compared to my ipad2. Charging needs a lot of time and is very slow. I guess it's because of mini usb only.
Currently i'am using the device as a Kindle Fire replacement, because off the lightweight (KF is heavier and bulky). The books i usually read have more weight than the device itself.
I like it for that.
But i may not be a good adviser because my device is a prototype. It is not smooth and the speakers are terrible.
I think 8,2" is the perfect size for me. The weight is so much better than any other tablet i had.
OldBeurt said:
In fact it's worst!
As a Linux User I hoped being able to use MTP... But I tried mtpfs and mtp-tools on several distributions without any luck.
But what is worse is that FTP server applications won't work too! I tried SwiFTP, FTPServer, and some other: the servers are not reachable. It appears that not even a single ping can reach the tablet. I think Motorala have put some kind of firewall in it (maybe it has something to do with the netflix HD certification?).
For me this tablet is actually useless. If I can't find a way to transfer some files on it without using MotoCast today or tomorrow, I will bring it back to the supplier...
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Try using a terminal on the Xoom 2 and ping the computer you're trying to connect to, while pinging your Xoom 2 from that computer at the same time. It's like you have to force them to see each other before they can start connecting in future.
I used fileexpert to see and download files with smb shared folder on Ubuntu Linux without a problem.
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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?
Im pretty sure your phone comes with an app pre-installed for this, but i use airdroid
ssnapier said:
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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Hi guys,
Is there a way to mount the SD card of my HTC Wildfire on the TF300 (just like in Windows environment)?
Surely you could just take it out of your phone and put it in?
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Thanks for that, captain obvious.
Can someone answer my question please?
Sorry, but i thought that would help
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Would you mind explaining why you want to do this? Because if you just want to browse the files without having to receive the SD card, there are apps for that
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RoarGasm said:
Thanks for that, captain obvious.
Can someone answer my question please?
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Wifi File Explorer works for me (I use pro version). Run it on the unit you wish to access and use a web browser on the unit you wish to access with (obviously this assumes both are connected to the same wifi router).
There are other ways but this is the one I use because I can access from MAC and Ubuntu over wifi as well; In other words any thing on same wifi router that includes a web browser.
Currently I am accessing mt tf300 from a nook tablet with this method.
KindaUndisputed said:
Would you mind explaining why you want to do this? Because if you just want to browse the files without having to receive the SD card, there are apps for that
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Well I basically want to browse files on my phone through the tablet and compare/sync files manually between the two devices. Also, I'm just really curious as to why this feature doesn't exist (unless I'm doing wrong).
tobdaryl said:
Wifi File Explorer works for me (I use pro version). Run it on the unit you wish to access and use a web browser on the unit you wish to access with (obviously this assumes both are connected to the same wifi router).
There are other ways but this is the one I use because I can access from MAC and Ubuntu over wifi as well; In other words any thing on same wifi router that includes a web browser.
Currently I am accessing mt tf300 from a nook tablet with this method.
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I used to use File Expert which is really similar to File Explorer, but the issue is: I don't always have Wi-Fi access. So I really just need to mount the SD card via the USB cable (just like with the PC).
Bump.
Cab anyone help me out? I used to have a Galaxy S phone and kept some folders in sync with my PC by connecting it as a usb mass storage and using a software called Allway Sync on my PC.
Now with the note it no longer connects as mass storage. I do have Easy UMS installed but I is unstable. I can't use the cloud because of my company's IT policy.
In this way the best shot I have I guess is a Bluetooth method... can anyone suggest an app to solve this?
Try using my phone explorer from play store. Install the pc client too. You can sync via usb, wifi or bluetooth.
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c3p9 said:
Cab anyone help me out? I used to have a Galaxy S phone and kept some folders in sync with my PC by connecting it as a usb mass storage and using a software called Allway Sync on my PC.
Now with the note it no longer connects as mass storage. I do have Easy UMS installed but I is unstable. I can't use the cloud because of my company's IT policy.
In this way the best shot I have I guess is a Bluetooth method... can anyone suggest an app to solve this?
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You could also try SyncMe Wireless
I currently use samba filesharing to make my phone appear as a drive in pc and then use microsoft sync toy.
Very fast and accurate sync...
Tried many but this has worked best for me.
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aalupatti said:
I currently use samba filesharing to make my phone appear as a drive in pc and then use microsoft sync toy.
Very fast and accurate sync...
Tried many but this has worked best for me.
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That's a nice option. It works via USB?
c3p9 said:
That's a nice option. It works via USB?
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Its a wireless access option via wifi and it shows the internal and external cards as a networked drive in your pc. Due to this data transfer speeds are much better than other wireless option.
I have not seen any app or mod to make note 10.1 appear as mounted disks via usb. Synctoy cannot sync when phone is mounted as media devices. However there might be other programs that might be able to do it.
Earlier versions of samsung rom(for other devices) used to have it but not anymore
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aalupatti said:
Its a wireless access option via wifi and it shows the internal and external cards as a networked drive in your pc. Due to this data transfer speeds are much better than other wireless option.
I have not seen any app or mod to make note 10.1 appear as mounted disks via usb. Synctoy cannot sync when phone is mounted as media devices. However there might be other programs that might be able to do it.
Earlier versions of samsung rom(for other devices) used to have it but not anymore
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That is truly a nice option. Do you know if I can use WiFi tethering to connect the note and the pc? I'm asking that because at my company we still use wired networks so I can't put both devices under the same WiFi router except for the tethering option.
I'm using FolderSync on my phone and tablet.
The best, lot of customization.
Sync through SMB, ftp, ssh, Dropbox, GDrive, etc.
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I use Dropbox. There is an Android app called Dropsync which does two way sync on the note. There is a free version in the Market with file size limits to try itout.
cholywell said:
I use Dropbox. There is an Android app called Dropsync which does two way sync on the note. There is a free version in the Market with file size limits to try itout.
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Dropbox would be great but, as I mentioned in the first post I can't use it on my PC due to firewall restrictions at my company.
Lack of USB Mass Storage - Very Annoying
When I wrote the first question I didn´t realize the real problem... the lack of USB Mass Storage in Galaxy Note 10.1.
First of all... I cannot understand why Google decided to move from a standardized interface (USB Mass Storage) to a Microsoft crappy code designed specifically for Photos and Videos (MTP btw it means Media Transfer Protocol).
I know the "trend" is to have everything in the "cloud" but in my country 3G or 4G are still quite expensive and not all company work on full WiFi networks. The lack of such a "cloudless" sync system is in fact one of the main reasons that kept me away from Apple.
Funny thing is that Google an Sammy are copying Apple´s most annoying features... all "cloud" based, no standard sync systems (take the SNotes using Sammy proprietary cloud as an example), proprietary interfaces like the stupid 30 pin connector that needs a powered device to turn into HDMI (hilarious to say the least...)
To me the best "cloud" has always been to sync my PCs at Home and at Work using my Smartphone as the syncing device. I´m very very disappointed with the lack of USB Mass Storage on Galaxy Note 10.1.
Now a few workarounds to those living outside top countries where 4G and WiFi are everywhere...
1) MyPhoneExplorer - can be connected using bluetooth. Pros: has a dedicaded Folder Sync app. Cons: slower for larger files.
2) USB Mode Switch + Alt Mount - creates a "virtual" USB Mass Storage using cable connections - Pros: higher transfer rates. Cons: clumsy as you need to start two apps. Only mounts the internal storage. No sync system. At least I tried AllwaySync as it has a dedicaded ftp sync but couldn´t make it work.
3) SGS3 Easy UMS - Workaround for the SGS3 that works on both GN 10.1 ICS and JB. Pros: higher transfer rates. True Mass Storage that can be used with all PC Sync softwares. Cons: Easily stops working if any other app is accessing the card so usually you´ll need to restart your device to get it to work and even like that you will experience inconsistent results when connecting. Only mounts the external storage.
So we are moving forward but the holly grail isn't quite there yet... hope those apps help someone who is as disappointed on Android as I am.
SG USB Mass Storage Enabler
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297888
working on N8020 with CM10.2
wwwcase said:
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working on N8020 with CM10.2
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Does not work with note 10.1 on stock based roms
I'm using Bitorrent Sync now, works great.