Hi to all.
How can I connect my Iconia with my Galaxy SII?I wan't to transfer files from the one to the other.I have tried with Astro network and with Websharing but didn't work...
You could always sign up for a dropbox account.
I use the free version and swap files easily between an iconia, 2 smartphones (htc desire and galaxy s2) and a desk top pc.
Use "software data cable" to set up a FTP server and "file expert" to access it. BTW with software data cable you can access the external sd card on the iconia
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i bet there are a lot of apps for file sharing.. for me, this is the best. Try this..
Bluetooth file transfer
https://market.android.com/details?id=it.medieval.blueftp&feature=search_result
Thanks....Works great....
Just bind them via Bluetooth and you can send the files back and forth, one at a time. OR download Wifi File Explorer from Dooblu, I have it on my phone and tablet, it hosts a mini webserver when you run it and you can browse to it from any webbrowser and download files from it. also you can upload files to it. Worth the cost of the Pro version, but I snagged it free from Amazon's AotD.
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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
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.
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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?
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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.
hello everyone i just got the Eee Pad Transformer ...
i wanted to transfer files via USB from my computer but it doesn't show on "My Computer" ?? installed ASUS Sync but all i can do is install applications ... please help :'(
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hello everyone i just got the Eee Pad Transformer ...
i wanted to transfer files via USB from my computer but it doesn't show on "My Computer" ?? installed ASUS Sync but all i can do is install applications ... please help :'(
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It doesn't show as one of the drives, if you're using Windows 7, it is listed under "Other", not sure about other OSes.
even under "Other" there's "Mobile Device" which is empty and "ASUS WebStorage Drive" there's nothing other than that ...
also there's another problem "ASUS Android USB Driver" doesn't install for some reason ... everytime i try it fails
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also there's another problem "ASUS Android USB Driver" doesn't install for some reason ... everytime i try it fails
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Tried using a different USB port? Also, the Transformer's screen must be on when you plug it in. I noticed if it is on standby/screen off, the USB stops working.
the driver from ASUS Sync doesn't install ...
install the Asus Sync software
http://www.multiupload.com/81RBE81BY0
see if that helps
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the driver from ASUS Sync doesn't install ...
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Download the driver only package from ASUS's site and do a manual install using Device Manager
Get a u SD card and transfer data to it. Then stick in TF.
yup that's what i did ... i took a 2gb sd card just to test it out and it worked perfectly !! i'm gonna keep the internal storage for apps and get a new sd card for music and photos and movies !!
I wonder if something like the NookColorUMS app that allows mounting of any partition would work for the Transformer. I too am unable to get the ASUS software to see my Transformer in the sync software when plugged in.
I either pull the microSD and toss it in my laptop or plug in the USB cable. When the Eee Pad is connected it is actually shown twice in the remove USB devices.
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I either pull the microSD and toss it in my laptop or plug in the USB cable. When the Eee Pad is connected it is actually shown twice in the remove USB devices.
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For now this is the easiest way to transfer files but it's a pain if I want to transfer to internal memory, basically transferring files twice. What USB devices do you see? All I see is the ADB listed.
There's an app for that
software data cable
Install ES File Manager from the Market
Share the drive on your computer.
Go to the LAN tab on ES File Manager and copy the file(s)
Go to Local on ES File Manager and Paste.
I used wifi explorer pro, it's like a buck but you can transfer files wireless over the network. Kind of a hassle though now that I just use dropbox.
or
Download and sign up for drop box https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTY4MDQ5MTk?src=referrals_fb_post9
It's free. You install it on your Tablet and on your PC. Whatever you put in the dropbox folder (music, pictures etc), it automatically upload to account and you sync with your tablet tablet. It's an amazing piece of software and more convenient than using a sd card. . If you do decide to use dropbox, use my referral links above so we both get more space.
initial_k said:
I used wifi explorer pro, it's like a buck but you can transfer files wireless over the network. Kind of a hassle though now that I just use dropbox.
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Download and sign up for drop box https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTY4MDQ5MTk?src=referrals_fb_post9
It's free. You install it on your Tablet and on your PC. Whatever you put in the dropbox folder (music, pictures etc), it automatically upload to account and you sync with your tablet tablet. It's an amazing piece of software and more convenient than using a sd card. . If you do decide to use dropbox, use my referral links above so we both get more space.
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Only the referee gets more space (unless they changed their policy)
I've had wifi file explorer and dropbox forever and they do work good but for large transfers or speed you need to use usb.
As I said before if someone could make an app like the one for the nook color where you can mount any partition, even system partitions, that would be perfect.
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A higher end but very effecient option is to get aTonido Plug (small unix server) and a hard drive and attach to your network. Then you have access to everything on the drive on your wireless network or via internet. I have 1 Tb space virtually attached to my TF.
Sorry, i have searched all over. Am I missing something? Is there no ability to transfer files from my phone to my tab? Using root explorer I cannot find the directory for the sdcard on my Nexus S. Please dont tell me i have to transfer the files from my phone to my windows machine and then to my tablet... any insight would be helpful.
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You could just set up an ftp server on either (or both) of the devices, then transfer via WiFi... That's what I do, also for transferring data between my tab and my computer (which runs linux).
Before you ask: there are plenty of FTP server and client apps... just search the market.
Thanks I'll try that. That's really freaking bogus if there is really no connectivity via USB between two android devices...
Edit: got it working. Who would have thought you'd have to enable USB storage on both devices. I had just done it on my phone. Now i feel like an idiot... haha
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Hi All ,,, Is there ANY way that you can transfer files ,, mp3's ,
photo's , downloads ,,,, FROM the Nexus 7 TO a computer ?
Is there ANY way to do this , or APP to use
that can do this ?
THANKS for all replies ,, KZ ..
yep. just connect your nexus 7 to your computer with the included micro usb cord. when your computer recognizes the nexus 7, click on it to see all of your pictures, music and the like. other options include google drive for written stuff, or evernote for the same. anything you download on the nexus 7 is located in a folder called download, accessible once you connect it to your computer.
Connect the Nexus 7 to your computer with the supplied USB cable and it will show up as a media device, at least on modern operating systems.
I either use Dropbox (installed on both the PC and the N7) or the app ES File Explorer over our home WiFi, connecting to a folder on my PC I've named Nexus7 and share with anyone who logs onto as me. You just have to know the local IP address of your PC (and username and password, of course) for when you connect via the LAN view of ES File Explorer. ES File Explorer remembers the connection for subsequent accesses.
I don't really use the cable for anything more than charging.
try out airdroid.the best remote control&transfer app i have seen.
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i like samba server from funky fresh
is allows you to see your "sd card" as a network drive over wifi
Look on playstore for an app called WiFi transfer
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WiFi FIle Explorer
KZ3W said:
Hi All ,,, Is there ANY way that you can transfer files ,, mp3's ,
photo's , downloads ,,,, FROM the Nexus 7 TO a computer ?
Is there ANY way to do this , or APP to use
that can do this ?
THANKS for all replies ,, KZ ..
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I'm partial to WiFi File Explorer. It's in the Android Market. It temporarily opens a web server on your device allowing you to navigate the filesystem. DropBox, Box, or direct cable connection all work as well.
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