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Wirelessly Transfer Files to and from Xoom using FTP (look mom no cables)

Hello Everyone,
This isn't anything ground breaking but it might be something that someone has not thought about doing to their Xoom yet. You can easily turn your Xoom into an FTP Server through a free application. And then get an FTP client for your computer. Then use your computer to upload and download files onto your Xoom over the local Wifi or Internet. File transfer between devices is really fast and works very well. I have a video tutorial running through the basics on getting this working both on your Computer and on your Xoom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy_wnSKN_CM

What makes this more or less desire able than say dropbox?

cwizardtx said:
What makes this more or less desire able than say dropbox?
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Dropbox is cloud based. Your information is saved on a remote server where any device that supports Dropbox can download from it. So you have to upload it to the cloud from your computer, then download the files to your xoom.
This type of direct FTP transfer is similar to a USB transfer. There is no intermediate storage space, like a dropbox, you are directly transferring files from your Xoom to your computer or vice versa.
I personally use both. They have different functionality. If I want to quickly transfer a file to my android device, I use FTP. If I want to store a file so I can grab it later from any of my devices, I use cloud.

grab an app from the market called Websharing.
It allows you to transfer files, wirelessly, from an android device/to a computer and vice versa, all through a web browser..
very handy for transferring stuff without a wire...

FYI, all of the decent file explorers for android have this feature built in. No need to download another app.

mobius999 said:
FYI, all of the decent file explorers for android have this feature built in. No need to download another app.
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Agreed. I was more or less throwing the idea out there. But there are many options and applications both for the Server and Client.

What I like about this option is that it uses such an age-old-tried-and-true method of moving files.
Nothing weird, ****ed up, magical about it like USB on Linux that dosn't want to work 90% of the time

please try wifi explorer available in the market.

I use SwiFTP server on my Xoom & DroidX. The I just FTP files to and from my devices with Filezilla. There might be better ways but this works just fine for me.

With as fast as the USB data is on the xoom (like a movie a minute, if not faster) i dont see why you would want to do this if your already at your computer. If your out and about then yeah, that's cool.

I've done the same on my Nexus One for ages.
The idea is that this effectively gives you ability to push files onto the device wirelessly without having to go and find it. And you don't actually need an FTP client - in Windows, at least, Explorer (not IE, but the stock file manager) can perfectly well handle ftp://... if you type it in the address bar. If you also assign a name to your phone on the router, you can use that instead of IP, so you don't have to look it up on the phone.
Also note that we're talking about running an FTP server on the phone (exposing /sdcard), not connecting to other servers out there. "All of the decent file explorers for android" are FTP clients, which is quite different.

Yea, there's multiple ways to go about this. I just use an app called Samba Filesharing from the market. It just makes your internal storage visible on the network as an SMB share. Works really well. I've also started to use AndSMB to browse my home FreeNAS server as well so that's another option I suppose.

I actually prefer awesome drop or dropbox(when it is working right) but nice thinking outside of the box

I can highly recommend "File Expert",
for me it's the ultimate app/toolkit - all in one
just uploaded 2 GB of music files to my Xoom via that "Sharing" -> "Start Share via FTP" function

[Q] Any idea on how to transfer files from PC to A500 without SD or Root?

Any idea on how to transfer files from PC to A500 without SD or Root? Thanks!

Why not use the included mini-USB cable?
Another option would be some kind of file manager. I use ES File Explorer. I can navigate over LAN to my laptop / desktop and grab files.
Dropbox is another option. Though you'd first have to send the files to your DB folder on your PC - this does have the added benefit of being able to get to those files anywhere you have a WiFi connection though.

File expert is nice. Plus it can stream media from your PC.
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ftp would also work I would think.

Dropbox
How about dropbox, then it's pretty much automatic after you save the file on the PC.

thisisnitwit said:
Any idea on how to transfer files from PC to A500 without SD or Root? Thanks!
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PogoPlug also works very well (free in Market), AND the premium app allows to stream audio/video to any mobile device from your PC.

USB USB USB!
USB cable to PC shows in the Windows Explorer.
USB Thumb/Flash Drive
USB Harddrive

+1 for dropbox... works awesome!

One thing I noticed is that some of the folders that appear on Root Explorer do not appear on my computer like the beautiful widgets folder.

gammaRascal said:
Why not use the included mini-USB cable?
Another option would be some kind of file manager. I use ES File Explorer. I can navigate over LAN to my laptop / desktop and grab files.
Dropbox is another option. Though you'd first have to send the files to your DB folder on your PC - this does have the added benefit of being able to get to those files anywhere you have a WiFi connection though.
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I use Tonido on my file server with the Tonido client on my A500.
http://tonido.com/
Works really well for this.

robnix said:
I use Tonido on my file server with the Tonido client on my A500.
http://tonido.com/
Works really well for this.
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That actually looks a very ellegant solution - maybe even a little enterprise'ee if you dont mind the term. As a user, how is it working for you when you compare to the other options?

robnix said:
I use Tonido on my file server with the Tonido client on my A500.
http://tonido.com/
Works really well for this.
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Acer USB drivers, USB debugging on
Plug in USB to Win 7 64-BIT PC
Device seen as portable media player
Copy and paste to Device

gammaRascal said:
That actually looks a very ellegant solution - maybe even a little enterprise'ee if you dont mind the term. As a user, how dy fing working for you when you compare to the other options?
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+1 for tonido. Works great

I don't get it... I must be missing something here.
I simply plug my stock unrooted Acer into my pc via usb port and copy over files.

gammaRascal said:
That actually looks a very ellegant solution - maybe even a little enterprise'ee if you dont mind the term. As a user, how is it working for you when you compare to the other options?
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vs. USB:
downloading files is much faster over wifi than USB, and there's no performance hit like there is with USB.
I can access my files from anywhere I have a data connection. it was nice the other day to think about an album i wanted to hear and download it over my work wifi
vs. Dropbox
no special folders to setup, you just browse the file structure on your server.
The only real issues I have with it so far are:
I can't set a default download folder on my A500. I'm hoping they fix this.
You have to kill the client to move files from the default download folder to say your external sd card.

Whats the best way of obtaining the files if you have external hard drive on a network? I've been told of several file folder managers, but have been unsuccessful in getting into my network.

You can accomplish this with tonido as long as your external USB drive is mapped to your pc.

robnix said:
vs. USB:
downloading files is much faster over wifi than USB, and there's no performance hit like there is with USB.
I can access my files from anywhere I have a data connection. it was nice the other day to think about an album i wanted to hear and download it over my work wifi
vs. Dropbox
no special folders to setup, you just browse the file structure on your server.
The only real issues I have with it so far are:
I can't set a default download folder on my A500. I'm hoping they fix this.
You have to kill the client to move files from the default download folder to say your external sd card.
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Re. Dropbox
I agree, a way to change the default folder/location to an external SD card would be nice.
Also, a way to set a global 'hard download' option for all or a folder would be nice vs. the individual file(s).
For some of us without a full time 3G/Wifi connection I prefer to have my files synced and resident on the device.

Nobody using Acer sync? The client is already pre-installed on the Iconia, you just have to install Acer sync on your PC. Sync by wifi or USB on demand. Pretty easy to use. I also use remote web desktop app with nice drag and drop feature, websharing by NextApp and wifi explorer which give you more control on which folder to transfer files.
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i'm still trying to figure out how to move music files around. I connect my tablet to my computer via usb cable. I put some music into the acer music folder and then look for it with the google music app and nothing comes up. But everytime I look at the music folder on the a500 using my computer the albums and songs show up. I can find the music on my computer with the clear fi app but when i click on a song to listen to it clear fi says it dosent support the file. Every thing I have has been downloaded to windows media player.

Wi-fi file sharing

Hi, how can i transfer files PC>TRANSFORMER or TRANSFORMER>PC via WI-FI?
thanks for answering...

i'm interested two...
also would like toknow if a good upnp soft exit without needing multiple tools like upnplay and moboplayer...

Try AndSMB.
Also if you have a kernel with cifs support, you can use cifs manager to mount your windows shares, so that you can directly open your shared files without copying them.

There are a few ways to do this.
The first is to use SwiFTP. This makes the transformer behave as an FTP server, then you can explore files on it using an ftp client from your computer.
The second is to use your computer as an FTP server and use AndFTP to explore files on your computer to move files onto your tablet.
I use both all the time, and they work really well.
Cheers.

I use ES File Explorer (free from Android Market) on my Transformer (and before that, my GTab).
It supports browsing of FTP and LAN. So as long as you know how to set up shares on your windows PC, you can access those directories from your T.F. and copy / paste / install APK straight from your PC.

or install File Manager HD.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm.hd&feature=search_result
and you can browse files on your pc from the Transformer (once you have shared them in windows.) and set up the connection in File Manager HD.
You can then copy and paste them as if they were on the same machine.
It will ask for login details, these are:
your computers network ip address eg 192.168.0.2,
your log on which is the name you use to log into windows with,
and a password, again, this is your windows password.
You will need to install Windows Media Player 11 or higher and add the shared directories to your 'library' then they will show up on the shared network using UpnP or SMB.

eliak said:
Hi, how can i transfer files PC>TRANSFORMER or TRANSFORMER>PC via WI-FI?
thanks for answering...
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The Cloud

I originally tried that. But, for whatever reason, it wouldn't see my "shares" across my network whereas ES File Explorer did.
Also, File Manager HD has advertisements. ES File Explorer doesn't clutter up your screen with ads. Unless of course you are rooted and have ad blocking software installed on your TF.
CarsnGadgets said:
or install File Manager HD.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm.hd&feature=search_result
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I'm going to offer a different solution...dropbox.
I use it constantly to transfer files to and from my phone, laptop, and TF...
Its fast and brainless.

rpavich said:
I'm going to offer a different solution...dropbox.
I use it constantly to transfer files to and from my phone, laptop, and TF...
Its fast and brainless.
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This and "my cloud" are really simply and easy solutions that i also prefer, however they are not really wifi, or your home internal network. They require moving the data up over your broadband access and back again. If you have a large broadband monthly rate who really cares i guess but it seems kind of silly to push it up and back again. But at the same time i do't really trust free services like drop box to snoop over my stuff if not to just sell my habits or likes and dislikes to potential sales.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

proplayer44 said:
This and "my cloud" are really simply and easy solutions that i also prefer, however they are not really wifi, or your home internal network. They require moving the data up over your broadband access and back again. If you have a large broadband monthly rate who really cares i guess but it seems kind of silly to push it up and back again. But at the same time i do't really trust free services like drop box to snoop over my stuff if not to just sell my habits or likes and dislikes to potential sales.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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Ahh...right, I never thought of it that way....true.

There is a free app called Wireless File Transfer Lite in the Market that does what you want to do.

thanks for the tip..I'm going to try it too.

you can try es fie explorer they have lan tab where you cantrasfer to share folders

Dropbox
rpavich said:
I'm going to offer a different solution...dropbox.
I use it constantly to transfer files to and from my phone, laptop, and TF...
Its fast and brainless.
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+1 for Dropbox!!!

proplayer44 said:
This and "my cloud" are really simply and easy solutions that i also prefer, however they are not really wifi, or your home internal network. They require moving the data up over your broadband access and back again. If you have a large broadband monthly rate who really cares i guess but it seems kind of silly to push it up and back again. But at the same time i do't really trust free services like drop box to snoop over my stuff if not to just sell my habits or likes and dislikes to potential sales.
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Very true!!! I never thought of dropbox like that!!! OK!!!

Many awesome suggestions so far. Going to try a few of them, since I've been wondering the same. Thanks!

CarsnGadgets said:
or install File Manager HD.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rhmsoft.fm.hd&feature=search_result
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Thanks, this works really well. I hate having multiple apps that have overlapping functions, so was keen to avoid a separate app just for file transfer. Was using File Manager HD anyway, so that works!
As for Dropbox, want to keep my files where they are, not put them in a special Dropbox folder. Also, having read somewhere that the only thing stopping Dropbox employees accessing your storage space is trust (ie no specific security measures stopping them from snooping), not sure I really trust that service!!

Thanks you work much .for information .is Very fine work on my galaxy tab
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i installed DROPBOX too...

Playing your FPSE saves on PC the easy way

I had spent a long time googling for a solution that would allow me to easily play my PS1 game on my PC emulator and then switch to the mobile when I left the house and continue exactly where I left off without having to plug in/unplug/swap anything physically at any stage.
I saw a few people asking about it but the only solutions I saw seemed cumbersome and involved file name conversions etc.
Here's what I did:
Install SAMBA Filesharing from Marketplace on your Play and make sure it is active
Map your SD card to your PC as a network drive (you can just type \\Android into explorer)
Using your PC open the newly mapped Android SD card and create a text file wherever you want the memory card to be
Rename it to MSD001.MCD (selecting 'all files' in the save as process so it becomes an MCD file, not a TXT)
Configure PCSX to use that memory card file (Configuration > Memory Cards... > Select Mcd)
Launch a new game and get to a position where you can save it (I used FFVIII)
Load up FPSE on your Android
Under 'Settings > MISC > Select memcard 1' point it to the memory card file you created
Launch your game and get to a point where you can load a game then select memory card 1
Hopefully your game should then load the exact same save that you created on your PC.
I've tested it using FFVIII only but it worked both ways, which is to say a save from the Android opened in PCSX and the save from PCSX opened on the Android.
This ought to be possible for most emulators but is dependent on the Android emulator in question being able to read the PC emulator's save format.
An even better way of doing this, for true portability, would be if you could set your Dropbox folder as the home of the memory card but I believe the Dropbox heirarchy is not (any longer) navigable on Android. If I'm wrong please let me know.
I will look into the possibility of doing this with savestates but am assuming it's more complicated.

Or, just use a pc app called "memory card converter"
http://adhi-id.blogspot.co.uk/2011/07/download-memory-card-converter-ps.html

spikerosoft said:
Or, just use a pc app called "memory card converter"
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My suggestion negates the need to convert files and means that whenever you want you can play on your PC or your Android with a shared memory card meaning once it's set up all you ever have to do is load your game save up on your device of choice.

ePSXe will let you play the save states that FPSe creates without converting the file also.
Just use FPSe to create a memory card on your SD card (Settings > MISC > Select memcard 1).
Then when you want to play on the PC, connect your phone and point ePSXe to the memory card on your SD card.

Oh man, I was just looking for a save converter or at least the location FPSe's memory cards, I am so glad I stumbled across this topic! You, sir, have improved my life :good:

none of the methods work - help!
I have read this thread and tried both of the methods - creating the .MCD file and also tried converting the memory card files but with no luck.
I am using ePSXe 1.7.0 and FPse 0.11.87. The game I'm trying to play on both the PC and the Xperia Mini Pro is Gran Turismo 2. Could it be that it's just an incompatible game? Thanks.

I only use ePSXe on both android and PC so i don't have any problems with regards to compatibility on both memory card and saves state my only problem is that is there a very easy way to sync saves states and memory cards on android and PC.

fpse -> epsxe memcard
I moved from FPSE to epsxe today and had to run through hoops to get my save data on my Galaxy 10.1 to migrate. First I had to find where the MC card for fpse actually was located as I was running and old version. Finally found it in /data/data/com.emulator.fpse. I copied it from there and renamed it from slot1.MCD to epsxe000.mcr and dropped it into the memcards folder in epsxe. It migrated no problem.

kagemogura said:
I moved from FPSE to epsxe today and had to run through hoops to get my save data on my Galaxy 10.1 to migrate. First I had to find where the MC card for fpse actually was located as I was running and old version. Finally found it in /data/data/com.emulator.fpse. I copied it from there and renamed it from slot1.MCD to epsxe000.mcr and dropped it into the memcards folder in epsxe. It migrated no problem.
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The one thing i hate about fpse is if you uninstall it the saves go along with it.
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[Q] G2 Media Transfer with Macs

Hey everyone,
I was looking to get an LG G2 but my only concern is that my primary computer is a Mac, and I see no compatible way for me to transfer media files (primarily music) from my computer to my phone. Other companies such as Samsung have Kies that works with Macs as well, or Sony that has Bridge for Mac compatibility, but LG doesn't have this alternative I believe.
Does anyone know of any alternatives I can use? As I really do want this phone.
Thanks in advance!

Not a problem. Use http://www.android.com/filetransfer/

izzuedotcom said:
Hey everyone,
I was looking to get an LG G2 but my only concern is that my primary computer is a Mac, and I see no compatible way for me to transfer media files (primarily music) from my computer to my phone. Other companies such as Samsung have Kies that works with Macs as well, or Sony that has Bridge for Mac compatibility, but LG doesn't have this alternative I believe.
Does anyone know of any alternatives I can use? As I really do want this phone.
Thanks in advance!
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Use google chrome on your mac and proceed to download and install the Google Music Manager.
Good Luck
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57582439-285/the-complete-guide-to-using-android-with-a-mac/

meln4ya said:
Use google chrome on your mac and proceed to download and install the Google Music Manager.
Good Luck
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57582439-285/the-complete-guide-to-using-android-with-a-mac/
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also, you can use the Terminal and the Android SDK, and 'adb push file locationOnPhone' to get files onto the phone.

Thanks for all your help!

meln4ya said:
Use google chrome on your mac and proceed to download and install the Google Music Manager.
Good Luck
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After checking out Google Music Manager I've noticed that I cannot use it in Canada, or as Google says "The Google Play music player is currently available in select territories." Do you happen to know when I would be able to use this alternative? Thanks again

I have used ISyncr for quite a while and a number of different Androids. It easily interfaces with itunes on my MacBook Pro. For file transfer I use Android Transfer you can easily drag and drop. Some limitations but overall works straight forward easy drag and drop.

I used DoubleTwist + AirTwist. I had it purchased a long time ago. Android File Transfer worked too but it would freeze randomly (on OSX 10.8.3).

Transfer photos and music from MAC to LGG2
This is really easy to do WITHOUT a third party application or a USB connection.
Just go to to your SETTINGS in the LG G2, then NETWORKS then tap on Share and Connect. Make sure Wireless Store is ON, then tap on it. You'll get a page with URLs on the bottom for Windows and Mac. Also a Username and Password.
On your MAC, click on the blue face FINDER and click on COMMAND K.
You'll get a little box, then type in the URL for MAC from your phone, click on ADD then click on URL in the second box . If it asks for the Username and Password, type those in too. Click on + then CONNECT.
Your phone will then pair with your MAC and you'll get a folder on your desktop for the phone. Open that up and click to open the SDCARD folder, you will see all the folders contained in your phone. Open the MUSIC or PICTURES folder, then copy your songs or pics to these folders. When you're done, check your phone. All that you've copied will be in your phone. My pics were all in folders, and this trsnsferred them all over in folders.
I stuffed about for days downloading all these programs that are supposed to connect up with the phone, waste of time, none of them worked. I even paid for 2 of them, so waste of money also. All the time, the function was sitting there in the phone !
Good Luck.