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[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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Browsing files through pc.....

After the .40 update whenever i connect my tab to my pc and open the directory device storage....it takes a lot of time to load.....and when i click a file it copies it to the pc first and then opens it......its like i'm browsing my tab's files through bluetooth or wifi and not usb.....any help as to what I'm doing wrong??
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How to Transfer Files between mac os x lion and 7.7

Just bought 7.7 and I can't transfer files between os x lion and tab 7.7.
I mean apps document ebooks etc.
Android file transfer don't work on lion.
Any suggestions ??

OS X doesn't have great MTP support.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355913

Awsome

I use Wi-Fi file explorer. Simple and quick.
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Try to use Airdroid...it's AWESOME!
You can fully control your tab & transfer, add, and delete any file to any folder in it.
It allows you to browse all your files like normal windows explorer (or Mac finder) and you can copy all your messages and data.

alibukhamsin said:
Try to use Airdroid...it's AWESOME!
You can fully control your tab & transfer, add, and delete any file to any folder in it.
It allows you to browse all your files like normal windows explorer (or Mac finder) and you can copy all your messages and data.
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Airdroid is a great work around.
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How do i acess folders on the Nexus 7

I can't seem to find where you look at folders on the Nexus 7, am I missing something? On my galaxy S2 I can open up and go into all the folders available on my phone but I cant see the icon to do this on the Nexus 7?

you can get a file explorer app from the play store for free. astro file manager and ES file explorer are two good ones
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tZXRhZ28uYXN0cm8iXQ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en

bwassef said:
you can get a file explorer app from the play store for free. astro file manager and ES file explorer are two good ones
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tZXRhZ28uYXN0cm8iXQ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
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Strange its not included by default, thanks.

Never had any file apps on any of my android phones before, that seems like a Samsung thing.
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jonkrav said:
Strange its not included by default, thanks.
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Google has said that they don't want to create an OS that requires the user to need a file explorer.
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Lack of file manager has been a trend in general; I don't think you can even get one on Windows Phone unless you unlock.
Solid Explorer

At first I thought I was just missing something when I couldn't find the explorer. It became essential when some videos I bought over didn't show up in the download folder, so I installed AntTek Explorer. Seriously, ANYTHING would have been better than nothing. I understand not always needing it, but it's good to have the option. At least we can download one easily enough, so it's fine.

Nexus7 2012 Help pls
I've used Motorola for the past 2 years and am able to connect via USN to my Win7/64 bit system with ABSOLUTE EASE.
I am dumbfounded because I am NOT able to view NEXUS files/directories on my PC.'
When I connect the USB- I only see DCIM and Camera. (If I selected Camera MTP).
If I selected media Device which is the default, I see nothing in PC File Manager.
This is very disappointing because I'd really like to see files on the PC, because typing and moving and renaming is so much easier.
Yes, I know I can see files using Android File explorer, etc.
I am preparing to root my phone, as I did the Razr, and wanted to back up files using Helium (old Carbon), until I get it rooted and can use my paid for Titanium Pro.' --- So, where the devil will the backups be stored? Going back and forth between tablet and PC is odd to say the least.
I thought Nexus was the bomb for allowing users to totally manage their devices. Guess u have to have tiny fingers, great eyes, and LOTS OF Patience!
Any help or comments is very much appreciated.

Best My Files alternative?

As I am using a custom font the Samsung My Files is showing little weird scaled fonts, so I need to switch to some alternative app. What options are there, like as simple and less cluttered as My Files?
Thanks in advance.
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jujuburi said:
As I am using a custom font the Samsung My Files is showing little weird scaled fonts, so I need to switch to some alternative app. What options are there, like as simple and less cluttered as My Files?
Thanks in advance.
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You might try Astro File Manager. I don't know how it will act with font issues but, it allows app backup ( not data) without root and is a good file manager.

Hi,
Personally I really like FX File Explorer, it has also a Root Access option, so it's quite handy. And there's Astro too, recommended by the other user.
All the best,
~Lord
"We think so supersonic and we make our bombs atomic" - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween)
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Solid Explorer.
if you've ever used a little known OS called Microsoft Windows, you might be familiar with how exploring and handling files works. especially how convenient dragging and dropping is, right-click to create new content whether it be a new folder, notepad, zip archive, etcetera.if you ARE familiar then you're going to LOVE solid explorer. even placing folders, pics, items, etc on the desktop itself. it can read and handle even more than Windows itself! (I know!), think notepad++ baked in. you have 2 file windows set apart by a swipe left or right, you can navigate to x directory on one, swipe right and go to y directory on the other. just as you would view 2 different file windows on a computer, and so naturally if you want to drag and drop between two windows you can by literally dragging and dropping.
landscape mode shows both windows at the same time for a near parallel windows experience!
lastly just as in Windows, if you have a Google Drive/DropBox/Box/whatever else is out there folder on your desktop or left tab in Windows file explorer, you can also get that gets, so you can literally navigate/ drag and drop items/folders from or to your Drive/DropBox whatever, more natively than the Google Drive app, or even the Google Drive website on your computer!
I can't tell you enough how much I rely on Solid Explorer. it's a lightweight smooth hella feature rich mini desktop inside your phone. it's apps like these that make me not need to own a computer. seriously.
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Thanks a lot guys. I forgot about this topic and found Solid Explorer with my own searching, it's indeed awesome. But that FX File Explorer is great too. I just wish Solid Explorer has an option to show both External SD and Internal SD on portrait, like it does on landscape. And FX is great, but I found that I spend a little more time with it, because there's no sliding option to toggle between Internal and External SD, so I have to go back to main screen and then enter either, still it's nice. I think I'll stick with Solid, but as a free app FX File Explorer is awesome.
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