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TUTORIAL: FTP File Sharing for Macs & Androids
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
I find that for many Mac users, the instructions given within these forums for file sharing between their computers and their Android phones are quite sparse and oftentimes confusing. Mac users use different terminology and generally, are less comfortable with Terminal command line instructions than are PC users. That is not, by any means, intended to disparage Mac users. By anyone's standards, for instance, I would be considered a "power user" or even a techno-geek, yet even I found terms and phrases such as "flashing roms" and "RUU's" confusing! So, this little guide should help any Mac user who is trying to get files from his Mac computer to his Android phone, and visa versa.
What will most confound most Mac users, who are very much used to their devices being "plug and play", is why they can't just plug their Android phone into their computer and have the phone mount like any other drive on their desktop? The problem, of course, is that Mac OS X currently does not support Media Transfer Protocol, or MTP. So, when they plug their Android phones into their computers using a standard USB connection, their Macs cannot "see" the drives.
So, it has been suggested to many of us that we use a program, such as Android FIle Transfer, which uses a different protocol, AFT, to mount our Android phones onto our Macs. The problem is that Android File Transfer, a free download, is oftentimes unreliable and will fail to mount the phone as a drive on the computer. To make matters worse, HTC phones, such as the HTC One, by default will launch a program called, "HTC Sync Manager" which actually will keep the Android FIle Transfer program from mounting the drive.
So, what's a Mac user to do for reliable transfers of information from his Mac to his Android? For small files, such as documents, Dropbox and Google work really well, and their intuitive interface makes them a handy resource for Mac users. But the larger files, such as custom ROM's, firmware updating, and yes, those pesky "RUU's" that need to be installed directly on the Android's sd card pose a real problem.
THE SOLUTION
The Mac user will first need to install the proper "tools" onto his respective devices. On his Android, he will need to install (i.e. not "flash") a FIle Manager, such as ES File Explorer. On his computer, running some variant of Mac OS X, he will need to install an ftp client. I use and recommend a program called, "Transmit", but there are others that will work as well. The ES File Explorer program is available for download at the Google Play Store, and the Transmit app is available from the Mac App Store.
Once these tools have been installed on their respective devices, the Mac user will need to go to his System Preferences and open up the Sharing CP. Both "File Sharing" and "Remote Login" must be checked. Then he should got to Settings on his phone and then to the Developer Options within Settings and select "USB debugging".
Next, he will to make sure that both of his devices are connected to the same WiFi network. On the Mac, WiFi is enabled in the Network CP and on the phone it is enabled under "settings".
Then he will need to open up ES File Explorer on his Android and navigate to Tools. He must click on Tools and then scroll down to "Remote Manager". He will select "Remote Manager", and he should see a screen that says, "Network Status" followed by the name of his WiFi network. Underneath the blue symbol for WiFi will be the statement, "you can manage your device through your PC after you turn on the service." He should click on the button just below that statement. The button will say, "Turn On".
Okay, the setup is nearly complete! Now that the user has enabled WiFi access on his phone, an ftp address will appear just below the blue WiFi symbol with the instruction to, "input the address on your computer". The ftp address will look something like this:
XXX:XXX.X.XX:4038
Now the user will launch the application, Transmit, and select FTP from the drop down menus. A dialog box will appear that will ask for the server, user name, password, initial path, port and type of ftp that he wishes to use. Using our sample ftp address, he should fill out the box as follows:
Server: XXX:XXX.X.XX
User Name: Joe Smith's HTC One [name should match name that was assigned to the phone at setup]
Password: XXXXX [i.e. the password or numerical passcode that is used to unlock the phone at startup]
Initial Path - [leave blank]
Port: 4038 [the last 4 digits of phone's assigned ftp address, i.e. the ones that followed the colon]
FTP: - just select this first option for the type of ftp.
Then he will click the "Connect" button that is at the bottom of this window, and if the application has been configured correctly, he should see a list of all of the files and folders contained in the home directory on his Mac on the left side of the window. On the right will be all of the folders and files that reside on his phone. Now, with a simple drag and drop interface, he can drag files left to right to move files from his computer to his phone, and right to left to move files from his phone to his computer.
This simple, elegant solution to file transfers is perfect, and transfers over ftp are generally very quick. The user will even get a notification when each of his file transfers is complete.
I hope this tutorial helps. Please let me know if it has helped you as well as whether you need additional information.
Its been a long time since I’m transferring files to my Note 3 and previous android phone from my PC over home network WiFi. My ultimate goal was to sync files from PC to my Note 3 locally automatically so that I will be always updated with latest docs.
But so far I’m unable find a best way to do a sync for all files. The one I got is use dropbox to store documents and then use Note 3 stock file manager Dropbox option to get docs files. But this stores all in internal memory, bad luck but no other option. Also Note 3’s this feature has limitation like it can only sync Docs, photos and videos, no other files formats like zip etc.
So here is a tricks I found which may help you in many ways:
I really dislike putting the cable on to transfer files so earlier to transfer files over home network wifi, I used Wifi FTP app to turn on FTP into Device and in windows create a add network location in my computer and once put the UID/Pass, transfer files into phone any time. But this can only write files into Internal memory, not external due to kitkat. Also if it’s a big file I have to copy them again from phone file manager to external memory. In my previous phone I could store large files directly to sd card the same way.
So I was looking for a more convenient way. What I don’t like I have to take the phone out each time to activate FTP and then transfer files. Many people suggested samba file sharing which require root access and it can share your phone into windows network and many other apps but I didn’t like any.
So I got an idea to use this FTP features in reverse way. If you’re using Windows you can easily create a shared folder as FTP server by using IIS manager (no extra software require and nothing will run in background to show your PC) So by this video instruction you will get how to share a folder as FTP server https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWpZkhXnhds even with your router’s help you can access it over internet.
After the IIS setup done you can share a single folder or an entire hard disk partition. After done on your PC, go to your phone stock file manager, at bellow just after the memory status there have a column with + sign folders, those are for shortcuts. Click in one and choose FTP shortcut. Give it a name and put all details from your PC. In password field put your PC account password and choose passive mode. After done tap to connect and you’re all done. Now you have a virtual storage memory. I shared a 100GB media Partition where I stores songs and videos and anytime when the PC is on I can copy files into external memory and can access all files on the phone. Also if you have high-speed wifi (300mbps or over) you can directly stream HD videos.
This way you can create multiple folders and multiple FTP and multiple shortcuts in your device for separate purpose. Also the advantage is you don’t need to share anything over windows network and so other PC can access your shared folders. Its completely different and secure way. Only people having your system local IP and your PC username and password only those can access those shared folder and files.
With this way you don’t need any separate apps on your device and PC as well. Still its not a auto sync wirelessly which is my primary requirements so if anyone have any idea on this please share.
I don’t have any instruction for Mac and Linux as I use only Windows but IIS like stuff should be available in all.
On another perspective I find really useful to send links, pages, images from my chrome browser to my phone. I use 2 extensions for this. One is Google Chrome to Phone Extension and the other is Mighty Text.
And if you hate the cables you can always use "ADB Wireless" . Just connect your pc & phone in same network and transfer your files over wifi.
Or use something like Samba File Sharing, which sets your Note 3 up as a network accessible storage device, so you just open a Window to it on your PC (or get any file sync software to use it as a network device, or set it up as a mapped drive if you like)
Andre
soumen.sam said:
...But this can only write files into Internal memory, not external due to kitkat. Also if it’s a big file I have to copy them again from phone file manager to external memory. In my previous phone I could store large files directly to sd card the same way.
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fix for extSdCard write on kitkat has been posted. Root is needed ot edit file but the fix is simply add one line to /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
Code:
name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw"/>
<group gid="media_rw"/> line needs to be added.
I'd use Smart Disc Mounter for easy access.
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dodoqq said:
And if you hate the cables you can always use "ADB Wireless" . Just connect your pc & phone in same network and transfer your files over wifi.
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It’s a good app. But it root access require, so no way….. then there is also apps like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nalic.app.wifishare&hl=en which is very small, less memory consumption and its works great. I’ve been using this since long. Just set FTP uid/pass once and easy use. But with this on kitkat no sd card writing. So the process goes like for large files :
Send file to internal memory > open phone file manager > copy that file to sd card.
And with the process I mentioned: open phone file explorer > browse files that you want to copy > copy to sd card.
andrewilley said:
Or use something like Samba File Sharing, which sets your Note 3 up as a network accessible storage device, so you just open a Window to it on your PC (or get any file sync software to use it as a network device, or set it up as a mapped drive if you like)
Andre
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I would love to use this app, but the issues was:
1) Personally I don’t like this apps UI and look and feel, it’s a small point though.
2) I use this in office too, so sharing the phone internal/external memory isn’t safe over windows network. I doubt this app could let it access by UN/Pass. I’ve never tried this app but knew about this since long. Be solve if one share a particular folder for transferring. But again the same scenario, copy and move in phone explorer.
( If anyone have security concerns like me, on my above mentioned method, you can use a separate windows login with difficult password, you can use a typical port like 9137 which itself work as password, as it will work only locally so no hacking concerns )
3) On kitkat, the same thing, no sdcard write permission. So again copy and move. As for large media files I and many people do not prefer to store them in phone memory.
4) If I could map the phone on PC then sync would be my best solution as I have to work with lots of documents. But this cant do the same for media files otherwise I’ve to store all in internal memory to sync them. Instead I use Dropbox and it works awesome.
idone said:
fix for extSdCard write on kitkat has been posted. Root is needed ot edit file but the fix is simply add one line to /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml
Code:
name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw"/>
<group gid="media_rw"/> line needs to be added.
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I saw this, but don’t want to root. I never did this in any phone so far, I feel the stock phone itself is good also warranty issues.
IzArsha said:
I'd use Smart Disc Mounter for easy access.
Sent from Hacker OS
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I didn’t know about this app, I will try this. if this could mount like a drive then easily it could sync with PC. I will try it today.
IzArsha said:
I'd use Smart Disc Mounter for easy access.
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Just tried this, probably a nice app. Many installation requires on windows pc .Net framework + Smart Disk app on pc. But the free version only have internal memory option, external require a paid version. I’ve emailed the developer to confirm the paid version have the ability to write on Kitkat. If it does only then I will buy it.
Yeah it's amazing app and I have paid version and I can read/write Ext SD with it.
But if you don't have ExtSD fix applied (earlier you have mentioned you don't want to root) then there may be possibility that it may not work without fixing permission, It's kitkat issue not application problem.
soumen.sam said:
Just tried this, probably a nice app. Many installation requires on windows pc .Net framework + Smart Disk app on pc. But the free version only have internal memory option, external require a paid version. I’ve emailed the developer to confirm the paid version have the ability to write on Kitkat. If it does only then I will buy it.
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Just tried the paid version but no luck, this too cant write into external memory.
soumen.sam said:
Just tried the paid version but no luck, this too cant write into external memory.
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Yes it is absolutely a great app for me so that i can easy access my file work/home with 24/7 mounted on PC so that i can disconnect and connect it again. I installed this on my Note 3 KK i have no problem at all The reason why i recommended this app is it simple, secure fast rather than any wifi file transfer software (FTP) which need to open chrome, or type in ip address or what so ever.
Edit, Btw what do yo mean you cant write into external memory? Did you choose externel mmc option? Check Screenshot below
soumen.sam said:
Just tried the paid version but no luck, this too cant write into external memory.
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As said just previous to your msg, you needs fix.
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IzArsha said:
Yes it is absolutely a great app for me so that i can easy access my file work/home with 24/7 mounted on PC so that i can disconnect and connect it again. I installed this on my Note 3 KK i have no problem at all
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I agree its a great app and 1st i tried the free version and then the paid one, but except internal memory it still cant write on card. If no card right feature then no use for larger files. Also i dont know if this mounted all time and running background if it could cause battery draining.
If this could support sdcard write in future, I will need this 1st as I cant sync over network by FTP mount.
For now uninstalled it.
dr.ketan said:
As said just previous to your msg, you needs fix.
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Yes i saw that, I can sacrifice this feature but i dont want to root my device any how. If it void warranty it will void the warranty for hardware too. I've seen many users those used custom roms and later paid by themselves for hardware failure.
soumen.sam said:
Yes i saw that, I can sacrifice this feature but i dont want to root my device any how. If it void warranty it will void the warranty for hardware too. I've seen many users those used custom roms and later paid by themselves for hardware failure.
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Try Choose storage option. Check Screenshot
IzArsha said:
Try Choose storage option. Check Screenshot
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i tested it twice, 1st internal memory read and write, perfect. then unmount > select external memory > mount again > read data perfect but when writing it popups permission require. Tried again after disconnecting but no luck.
Also it has to click mount twice one in phone and again on PC, otherwise it doesnt connects.
Earlier I tried Samsung side sync but that doesnt work over wifi.
soumen.sam said:
i tested it twice, 1st internal memory read and write, perfect. then unmount > select external memory > mount again > read data perfect but when writing it popups permission require. Tried again after disconnecting but no luck.
Also it has to click mount twice one in phone and again on PC, otherwise it doesnt connects.
Earlier I tried Samsung side sync but that doesnt work over wifi.
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Okay then. Just uninstall and use your method. Should be easy for you.
I have used microsoft autoplay for years transferring photos and videos to my PC from my camera and my phone. The phone is working fine with one exception.
1) I'm able using autoplay on my PC to set a destination directory on the PC i.e. C:\Users\Mike\Pictures\2015
2) I can also tag them with event details or simply let them the folder be auto named to the date of transfer.
3) Deleting the source is also optional, saying no, simply lets them remain on the phone.
What I have noted since I got my S6, is the S6 will not simply transfer the videos and photos in the /DCIM/Camera folder, but it will transfer TTS files from the navigation software Waze under the Android/Wave folder and other files from assorted game apps also under the android folder.
So I have two questions:
1) Is there anyway to tell the phone to only share the folders under "DCIM" during sync / transfer?
2) Is there any other way to hide folders on the phone other than "private mode", this does not work as the navigation software does not see it's TTS files and simply transfers them again?
This seems to be a pretty simple issue, yet its stumped me and Samsung was no help either, they suggested their smart switch software, which is more for backup than transferring periodically.
Thanks
Mike
Hello guys,
Is anyone facing the problem to move and transfer from Android phone to computer system? Does anyone solve this issue? I am also facing the same problem. I want to transfer large size files (movies) from my Android mobile to my laptop. Give me some solutions to move data between phone and laptop without USB cable.
Do it wirelessly by means of LAN drive.
xXx yYy said:
Do it wirelessly by means of LAN drive.
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Will it require internet? Is it safe app?
Edit: I don't think any free app are working. You may need to use USB cable to transfer data.
Can't you do that via USB cable in MTP mode? If no, try to ask for help from a third-party program. Usually, such tool can help us to access videos and other data on the Android phone and transfer them to the computer easily. My suggestion is Coolmuster Android Backup Manager. Its backup function can help us do that easily and for free. About the details, please search online. Hope this will be your help.
ciyan38284 said:
Hello guys,
Is anyone facing the problem to move and transfer from Android phone to computer system? Does anyone solve this issue? I am also facing the same problem. I want to transfer large size files (movies) from my Android mobile to my laptop. Give me some solutions to move data between phone and laptop without USB cable.
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You need to load the Windows driver to do that.
Windows may already have a driver.
Example, if you have a Samsung installing SmartSwitch loads the driver. After the driver is loaded...
go to Disk Management, and scan for new devices. If the Android drive(s) are shown access them directly in this window. You can transfer files and folders.
nazhai said:
Can't you do that via USB cable in MTP mode? If no, try to ask for help from a third-party program. Usually, such tool can help us to access videos and other data on the Android phone and transfer them to the computer easily. My suggestion is Coolmuster Android Backup Manager. Its backup function can help us do that easily and for free. About the details, please search online. Hope this will be your help.
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It's an paid program. But I need a free program.
ciyan38284 said:
It's an paid program. But I need a free program.
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The backup function is free to use.
Upload the data to your Google Account to then use them on your computer.
Use a chat app that’s accessible on your computer to transfer file.
Or use some 3rd party tool, such as AirDroid,.MobiKin, Xender...
If MTP transfers (Typical USB transfers) are unstable, you can try using FTP over a local network (Your home WiFi router, USB tethering). This method is way more stable than MTP. Once configured, it can be easily used.
For security, use this guide only on home networks. Otherwise, take security precautions
Install an FTP app on phone - install Amaze File Viewer (free, lightweight, FTP available with a good file viewer)
Connect both mobile and PC into the same network. (For example, You can either follow step 2 or step 3. Otherwise, you can use any other method to connect these devices to a network such as wifi-direct)
Connect the phone to the PC using a USB
Connect phone and PC using a cable
Enable the "USB tethering" option in phone settings. (Usually faster)
Connect both phone and PC to the same router using WiFi or cables. (Fast with a good router and a good phone)
Connect the phone to the router
Connect the PC to that router
This method doesn't consume your internet quota even if your connection is limited.
Open FTP Server from your FTP app on your phone -
Open the Amaze app
Open the left pane by clicking the menu icon on the top left corner
Select "FTP Server"
Configure FTP server settings
Click the options icon on the top right of the FTP server page of the Amaze app
Disable secure connections, Read only access, etc...
Click logins and disable anonymous login
fill in some user detail (eg: username="abc", password="bcd")
Click start to start the FPS server.
It should display an URL address like "URL - ftp://192.168.42.129" and a port (such as port- 21).
The link should have "ftp" instead of "ftps"
Otherwise, disable the "secure connections" option in settings and restart the server (stop then start again).
View files from windows explorer
Open windows explorer
Type or paste the link you obtained in step 6 in the address bar
Windows explorer will then ask you for login details
Fill in the details you configured in step 5
If everything went fine, you will be able to browse your files using the familiar windows explorer view. It might take some time to load. You can copy, delete, rename or move files as you wish.
Make sure you recheck the login details and link every time you change the connection or settings. After changing any setting on the Amaze app, try stopping and starting the FTP server again. You can also change the "shared path" of your phone in the Amaze FTP server settings.
I am trying to copy a large amout of music to the internal storage of my S22 Ultra with a USB-C to C 3.1 Gen 2 cable on Windows 11 (also tried another PC with 10). When I paste the files into the Music folder, the transfer starts like normal but then file explorer just closes and the computer makes a sound like the phone has been disconnected. I've managed to get it to work in the past by transfering much smaller amounts of files but I don't see why large volumes do this. Am I missing something? I takes so long to manually select these files I just want to do it all at once.
evertroy said:
I am trying to copy a large amout of music to the internal storage of my S22 Ultra with a USB-C to C 3.1 Gen 2 cable on Windows 11 (also tried another PC with 10). When I paste the files into the Music folder, the transfer starts like normal but then file explorer just closes and the computer makes a sound like the phone has been disconnected. I've managed to get it to work in the past by transfering much smaller amounts of files but I don't see why large volumes do this. Am I missing something? I takes so long to manually select these files I just want to do it all at once.
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The problem is most likely with the USB port on your laptop. Otherwise, try using another cable.
If you have power saving enabled for your USB ports on your laptop, try disabling it and see if that helps.
Try in safe mode using Samsung's My files.
If that works try in normal mode.
Try toggling Developer options temporarily off.
Bad cable or port.
Incorrect Windows driver.
Check Windows Event Viewer for error messages.
On my N10+'s I transfer 240+gb a shot with no issues... however if the PC 'hiccups' it will drop the transfer. Occasionally I see that happen.
Don't run other programs or use during transfers and mind the power settings/states of both devices, adjust as needed for transfers.
My OTG flashsticks generally do better.
Always verify data size and file number after transfer and... readability.
This isn't a device or laptop problem.
I had this many times on all my devices.
Check the file names.
For example my file transfer on any android phone crashes/stops with errors if the file name is something like
LitOldschoolHipHopMixtape .mp3 - Has space between name and file extension
or
LitMixtape '90s Style.mp3 - has ' in the name
or
⛥Dxrk ダーク - RAVE⛥.flac - emoji/text symbol
or
Ночной дрифт 藤原 car music collection.aiff - multi language name
Checking the file names would be the first step to do if you experience such issues.
If you are connected with PC/Laptop and Phone to same network, try with this app here
On Windows you go to file explorer (if on Windows 7 or earlier, use FileZilla), right click on This PC, add a network location, on the address bar type ftp:// and your ip address. For example ftp://127.0.0.1:8080
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This isn't a device or laptop problem.
I had this many times on all my devices.
Check the file names.
For example my file transfer on any android phone crashes/stops with errors if the file name is something like
LitOldschoolHipHopMixtape .mp3 - Has space between name and file extension
or
LitMixtape '90s Style.mp3 - has ' in the name
or
⛥Dxrk ダーク - RAVE⛥.flac - emoji/text symbol
or
Ночной дрифт 藤原 car music collection.aiff - multi language name
Checking the file names would be the first step to do if you experience such issues.
If you are connected with PC/Laptop and Phone to same network, try with this app here
On Windows you go to file explorer (if on Windows 7 or earlier, use FileZilla), right click on This PC, add a network location, on the address bar type ftp:// and your ip address. For example ftp://127.0.0.1:8080
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Yeah... I never allow anything other than plain text in file or folder names.
If needed I edit them when they're downloaded.
The KISS principle applies here.
All media files especially downloads are always kept in their own separate folder if added to the database. That can provide an extra security layer that will stop some malicious scripts if they get into the main folder. One scripted jpeg will make a believer out of you
evertroy said:
I am trying to copy a large amout of music to the internal storage of my S22 Ultra with a USB-C to C 3.1 Gen 2 cable on Windows 11 (also tried another PC with 10). When I paste the files into the Music folder, the transfer starts like normal but then file explorer just closes and the computer makes a sound like the phone has been disconnected. I've managed to get it to work in the past by transfering much smaller amounts of files but I don't see why large volumes do this. Am I missing something? I takes so long to manually select these files I just want to do it all at once.
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I've run into this issue too when copying my music collection (about 180GB). I think it is because of the amount of data you are copying. I ended up copying smaller chunks at a time. Usually around 10 to 15 GB of data at a time.
I narrowed it down to specific files and changed the file names. Thanks @MichalPlays