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Dropbox for Android - Access your pc files

I have just installed Dropbox on both my PCs and on my Desire. This is a great way of synching files between 2 computers without the need for emailing them to yourself or continually copying them between computers.
THe PC version is here:
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTc1MjQzMTQ5
For the Andriod version search 'Dropbox' in the market.
With Dropbox on your Andriod you can access files from your home PC without having to actually have them installed on your device. Never forget a file again and save valuable space on your SD card!
How did I ever manage without it?!

If you install keepass on your android and pc and save the file to the dropbox folder, you can have a synced pc and phone password app.
Rob
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Excellent idea - I was already putting passwords in there, but better to have them protected!
Thanks for the tip!

The dropbox for android app is a bit useless. It only lets you upload certain file types. I was trying to upload a zip file. Why not just allow any file to be uploaded instead of showing you that silly menu of images, videos, music or text files (which didn't even work)? For the other way round, it is useful yes.

There is a work around (forgot it...) but yeah I agree... though it's only a beta, had to be expected.

The dropbox for android app is a bit useless. It only lets you upload certain file types. I was trying to upload a zip file. Why not just allow any file to be uploaded instead of showing you that silly menu of images, videos, music or text files (which didn't even work)? For the other way round, it is useful yes.
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My thoughts exactly. Sorely requiring updates. Basic rar, pdf, txt and such files don't even upload. Nor did vids with mine, after 2 hours on WiFi, the file size was still 0 KB. There's no obvious way to link to someone over Android for them to download the aud/vid (not stream, which it defaults to). At the moment, I'm only using it to manage already uploaded files from my PC/laptop, and to retrieve them from the phone.
As I've posted in previous threads, I've been using this app for just over 2 weeks now.
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Have you reached 8gigs of space now?
ascot17 said:
I have just installed Dropbox on both my PCs and on my Desire. This is a great way of synching files between 2 computers without the need for emailing them to yourself or continually copying them between computers.
THe PC version is here:
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTc1MjQzMTQ5
For the Andriod version search 'Dropbox' in the market.
With Dropbox on your Andriod you can access files from your home PC without having to actually have them installed on your device. Never forget a file again and save valuable space on your SD card!
How did I ever manage without it?!
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th3 said:
My thoughts exactly. Sorely requiring updates. Basic rar, pdf, txt and such files don't even upload. Nor did vids with mine, after 2 hours on WiFi, the file size was still 0 KB. There's no obvious way to link to someone over Android for them to download the aud/vid (not stream, which it defaults to). At the moment, I'm only using it to manage already uploaded files from my PC/laptop, and to retrieve them from the phone.
As I've posted in previous threads, I've been using this app for just over 2 weeks now.
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ya, dropbox app for android pretty much sucks, but you can download Droidbox from the market, which allows you to upload all kinds of files, even the ones in the cell memory

https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTc4MDcyNzg5
There if you guys want, you can sign up and get me 250 more megs!!! :$ I'd appreciate it!!

zkyevolved said:
https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTc4MDcyNzg5
There if you guys want, you can sign up and get me 250 more megs!!! :$ I'd appreciate it!!
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Estrongs file manager is ALL you need, plus no restrictions

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680992

[Q] Problem Copying Large Files

My Xoom is stock, and I keep trying to copy a 6GB file to it and every time I do windows explorer crashes and has to restart, am I missing something here?

I don't often use Windows, but I think I can offer a work around. If Windows doesn't want to copy the file to your device in one chunk, you might try splitting it into several smaller files. I searched Google for "freeware file splitter" and found several options. You could also create a multi-part archive, such as a rar or zip file. After copying the pieces to your Xoom, rejoin/decompress them in place. Not an ideal solution, but if your file ends up where you want it, you've won. Hope this works.
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tonebone said:
My Xoom is stock, and I keep trying to copy a 6GB file to it and every time I do windows explorer crashes and has to restart, am I missing something here?
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The fact that Explorer is crashing sounds more like a Windows issue then an issue with the Xoom. What version of Windows are you using (XP, Vista, Win 7)? If you use Wifi, you can try to use a file explorer on the Xoom that supports network access to a share on your PC like AndroXplorer to transfer that way.

keitht said:
The fact that Explorer is crashing sounds more like a Windows issue then an issue with the Xoom. What version of Windows are you using (XP, Vista, Win 7)? If you use Wifi, you can try to use a file explorer on the Xoom that supports network access to a share on your PC like AndroXplorer to transfer that way.
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I am using windows 7, I am downloading AndroExplorer as we speak and will try it, thanks!

If explorer crashes, it's definitely a Windows issue. Almost makes me wonder if you have enough available memory to complete the job.

IIRC the Xoom's file system has a maximum 4gb size. I know my droid2 does on the /sdcard.

ZanshinG1 said:
IIRC the Xoom's file system has a maximum 4gb size. I know my droid2 does on the /sdcard.
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All other android devices use fat32 for windows mass storage support, but I don't think the xoom needs to. Has someone with root looked at the filesystem?
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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.
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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.
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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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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...

[Q] How can I transfer files from my PC to my Nexus 10

I have a Dell PC, I need to transfer some Power Point files and some other files to the Nexus 10. How can I go about that? Please help

I've always used Dropbox for all of my file transfer needs, and it has worked fantastically :good:. Give it a shot!

You could use wufi file explorer. Install it on your n7 then access it through your dell's browser to upload & download.

You can't use the Nexus 10 like a regular storage? USB to PC?

BoneXDA said:
You can't use the Nexus 10 like a regular storage? USB to PC?
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Yes you can.

If your using Vista+ (and not a N or KN edition of Windows), you should just be able to plug the Nexus 10 to the computer and transfer files via MTP.
If that doesn't just "work":
- You have a N or KN edition of Windows and don't have the media pack installed
- MTP is either removed or disabled
- Old drivers from ADB are possibly interfering (uninstall them, replug device, should work)
No idea what to do on XP or any other OS though.

I would use es file explorer.
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pcgeek86 said:
Yes you can.
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Got me worried for a moment. Now if you can use the Nexus 10 as storage, is it possible to make say a mobile the "PC" or whatever and exchange files tru USB or that is blocked by Google? I'm a bit clueless what is allowed and whatnot on Nexus devices.

BoneXDA said:
Got me worried for a moment. Now if you can use the Nexus 10 as storage, is it possible to make say a mobile the "PC" or whatever and exchange files tru USB or that is blocked by Google? I'm a bit clueless what is allowed and whatnot on Nexus devices.
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Might be better to think of it the other way around, could possibly connect a phone/camera etc to a nexus 10 and use the nexus as the host to see the files on the phone/camera etc

MPJ88 said:
Might be better to think of it the other way around, could possibly connect a phone/camera etc to a nexus 10 and use the nexus as the host to see the files on the phone/camera etc
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Yeah but stock N10 doesn't allow that, no? Really strange. It's okay not to have SD slot, but why does Google block USB OTG?

I havent tried but i imagine its possible whether its stock or not i dont know sorry. You can read from usbs as stock, just install Nexus Media Importer, so cameras could maybe be used with this, phones may get a bit trickier.

look at es file explorer. a must for every android user.
it lets you see network lan shares, your dropbox, skydrive, box, gdrive etc etc - with same ease as your device's local storage.
so you can export the share from your desktop where the files are and copy them on your device from that network share.
or, on your desktop, upload the files to your favorite cloud storage and do the same. have a habit of copying important files to the cloud, just in case your desktop crashes. outside of backing then up like that, you now could access then from anywhere using your mobile devices.
encrypt important stuff.
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get "software data cable" from market
then you can use any FTP client and send files
no cables. profit
benefit of using this option instead of cloud services like dropbox:
say you have a 1gig file, u have to upload that 1 gig to dropbox, then download that 1 gig from the phone. this way you only send file one time
of course if you only using small files then no benefit
but if u have 50 small files in one folder you can send 1 folder with all the files, instead of 50 individual exports from dropbox or other could service

chris198810 said:
I just found a post that has the similar confusion as you do. I also wanna get it work on my Nexus 10. So, I searched some info and tips from google, this article Solve the issues in transferring movie files from PC to Nexus 10 from someone's website helped me out
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come on guys transferring files is simple
no different than transferring to any android phone,developed years ago
either connect a cable to your computer or use any of the many cloud service available

Just got my N10 and have some questions about file transfer
SayWhat10 said:
come on guys transferring files is simple
no different than transferring to any android phone,developed years ago
either connect a cable to your computer or use any of the many cloud service available
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I just starting to get familiar with my Nexus 10 16GB tablet. I have an Android phone and a Kindle fire so I've had some experience with transferring files to my devices. When I plug my N10 into my Win7 PC, it shows as a "Portable Device", not a Hard Drive so went I attempt to eject it, that device doesn't show up as a choice to eject. I have no other choice but to 'pull the plug',something I'd uncomfortable with.
Nevertheless, I can double-click into the 'internal storage' and see some of the folders. When I attempt to create a new folder (to attempt some organization), I can create a 'New Folder', but I can't rename it to anything. This is very different from my experience with my Android phone and Kindle Fire.
Anyone got any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?

Search google play Airdroid ,awesome app
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pcgeek86 said:
Yes you can.
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[Q] Looking for Pushbullet-like app

I'm looking for something like this: https://www.pushbullet.com/. It requires Android 4.0 or higher, so this itself won't work, but I'd love to have a one click send-to-nook app that I can use to send stuff from my laptop without a cable (especially for pdfs). I was never able to get Gapps working, so emailing myself won't do it. Anybody know of anything similar? Thanks!

Neat idea--less cumbersome than Dropbox for that purpose. How about something like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer
Says it's compatible with my Nook--doesn't mean it will work. There seem to be a few similar. Google "wireless send file to android app"
Meanwhile, I need to look at that
Update: I tried the app and I like how it works...but: when I transferred a book into the internal My Files folder it did not show up in the Library, even after a refresh. Under the My Files tab it did appear but could not be read. So I tried a transfer to the My Files folder on the sdcard. That showed up in the Library right away. Not sure if the process can be tweaked, but it's worth looking at more closely. It may be worth noting that ES File Explorer has an ftp interface (news to me but I found it) but it's not as user-friendly as the WiFi Transfer app.

If you have a dropbox account you can use dropsync instead of the official app, it can sync entire directories so it works much like the desktop client.
However, it doesn't do direct over-the-wifi transfer, so perhaps that's not what you're looking for.

Try airdroid,not exactly one click but drag and drop
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