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Hi, how can i transfer files PC>TRANSFORMER or TRANSFORMER>PC via WI-FI?
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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?
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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.
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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...
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
Using my Nexus 4 and 10 at the moment, when i plug them in its accessing the storage via a media device. I need the device to be accessed by a drive letter so i can copy files from XBMC.
XBMC can see file shares and drives but cant see the media device...
Any ideas?
Thanks
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I'm currently using an app called Airdroid (with Chrome browser) to transfer files on and off the Nexus 4. MTP transfers are not well supported on Linux.
nick w said:
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Using my Nexus 4 and 10 at the moment, when i plug them in its accessing the storage via a media device. I need the device to be accessed by a drive letter so i can copy files from XBMC.
XBMC can see file shares and drives but cant see the media device...
Any ideas?
Thanks
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For me is working fine, I just plug in the phone an that's it. I'm not rooted and running stock 4.2.2, I get my drive letter in windows XP and 7 with no problems.
zcucurullo said:
For me is working fine, I just plug in the phone an that's it. I'm not rooted and running stock 4.2.2, I get my drive letter in windows XP and 7 with no problems.
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That's not a drive letter. That's a media device. They are different.
OP. UMS isn't possible with this device.
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El Daddy said:
That's not a drive letter. That's a media device. They are different.
OP. UMS isn't possible with this device.
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Many thanks for the replies.
Thanks ElDaddy!!!
Shame, XBMC doesnt see it...
Nick you melt
I use Total Commander as file browser. With LAN plugin you can manage devices in your LAN (also stream from them).
I think it's pretty good also as file browser too.
Hi,
I've connected my 2TB HDD through a powered usb hub to my Nexus Player and I am able to access the files. However, I've tried to set my video library by setting a path in my HDD, but the problem is that I don't see my HDD in the list displayed in Kodi.
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards.
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Hi,
I've connected my 2TB HDD through a powered usb hub to my Nexus Player and I am able to access the files. However, I've tried to set my video library by setting a path in my HDD, but the problem is that I don't see my HDD in the list displayed in Kodi.
Any help will be appreciated.
Regards.
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When you are adding a path to your videos (assuming you have used Stickmount to mount the HDD), first click on Videos, then Files. Then Click Add Videos, Browse. Then go to External Storage. Your mounted HDD should be listed at the end of the list.
kaestnerkyle said:
When you are adding a path to your videos (assuming you have used Stickmount to mount the HDD), first click on Videos, then Files. Then Click Add Videos, Browse. Then go to External Storage. Your mounted HDD should be listed at the end of the list.
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Thanks for the reply. Well, I didn't use stickmount. Because I could access my HDD from ES File Explorer without it. Shall I root and use that app?
As far as I know, you can only fully access an external HDD after you root. I'd refer to the Development subforum for guides to do that.
kaestnerkyle said:
As far as I know, you can only fully access an external HDD after you root. I'd refer to the Development subforum for guides to do that.
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Thanks, will try that.
I used Stickmount and it worked. Thanks again @kaestnerkyle .
It seems you've solved your problem, but here's some more info for future reference.
I didn't want to have a HDD plugged into each device directly. So, my movies are on a 3TB HDD that's plugged directly into my router via USB. The Nexus Player reads this just fine, as do other devices. We've had it (the router) streaming 3 HD movies at a time to various devices (though bitrates vary, and these were lower bitrate encodes).
It also doesn't require root or secondary apps to help read the media.
Has anyone managed to connect multiple hard drives? I've tried to do this because I have my movie library on multiple drives and it only ever sees the first Drive that gets plugged in. Am I doing something wrong? Will stickmount accomplish this and if so, how do I do it? I had stickmount installed before and didn't get what I desired.
abo_mara7 said:
I used Stickmount and it worked. Thanks again @kaestnerkyle .
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Did you have to root the Nexus Player at all?
unix4linux said:
Did you have to root the Nexus Player at all?
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Yes, Stickmount requires root.
jaykresge said:
It seems you've solved your problem, but here's some more info for future reference.
I didn't want to have a HDD plugged into each device directly. So, my movies are on a 3TB HDD that's plugged directly into my router via USB. The Nexus Player reads this just fine, as do other devices. We've had it (the router) streaming 3 HD movies at a time to various devices (though bitrates vary, and these were lower bitrate encodes).
It also doesn't require root or secondary apps to help read the media.
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Curious how you did this? How does your router show the hard drive on the np..
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Curious how you did this? How does your router show the hard drive on the np..
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Kodi can see it as an SMB share.
Okay great. . Just found that setting.. off to find a fast drive. . Mind listing the one you have?
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jestexman said:
Okay great. . Just found that setting.. off to find a fast drive. . Mind listing the one you have?
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I have a slow one. I have an older 3TB Seagate, connected via USB 2.0 (yes, two point zero), to a router known for slow read times. At best, it seems to read and transfer 48mbit (6MByte)/sec over the network. Under ideal situations, that's 1 Blu-Ray rip (no re-encode), or 3-5 1080p Handbrake encodes streaming throughout the house. We've done 3 to different devices simultaneously with no issues.
You won't need a fast hard drive. Your router will be the main limitation for read speeds. Go over to small net builder and compare their routers, especially by HDD read speed.
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I have a slow one. I have an older 3TB Seagate, connected via USB 2.0 (yes, two point zero), to a router known for slow read times. At best, it seems to read and transfer 48mbit (6MByte)/sec over the network. Under ideal situations, that's 1 Blu-Ray rip (no re-encode), or 3-5 1080p Handbrake encodes streaming throughout the house. We've done 3 to different devices simultaneously with no issues.
You won't need a fast hard drive. Your router will be the main limitation for read speeds. Go over to small net builder and compare their routers, especially by HDD read speed.
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Could you explain exactly how you were able to make the SMB work? I'm having problems with it, with a timeout/connection issue.
dancooley22 said:
Could you explain exactly how you were able to make the SMB work? I'm having problems with it, with a timeout/connection issue.
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Please provide me the following:
-Router model
-Make and model of HDD plugged into the router via USB
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Please provide me the following:
-Router model
-Make and model of HDD plugged into the router via USB
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router model - netgear WNDR3700
HDD - WD 2TB my passport ultra
What router and HDD combination do you recommend?
dancooley22 said:
router model - netgear WNDR3700
HDD - WD 2TB my passport ultra
What router and HDD combination do you recommend?
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I have no recommendation. I just wanted to know your hardware so that I can help you configure it.
That said, first, I need you to access your router's settings. To do that, open your web browser and in the URL box, type "192.168.1.1" without the quote marks, then hit enter. You should get a popup asking for a username and password. If you didn't change these, they will be (by default):
username: admin
password: password
That said, you should get a page with two tabs that are labeled "BASIC" and "ADVANCED." Click on advanced.
From there, on the left side, click "USB Functions." After that, click "Ready SHARE Storage."
This will bring up your storage management screen, displaying whatever you have connected via USB. You should see a Network/Device name, and a Workgroup name. Assign something or leave them as default (don't tell me what they are). Under "Available Network Folders" at the bottom you should see something that says \\XXX\USB_Storage, where XXX = your Network/Device name. This should display total and free storage, and there should be a grayed out radio button to the left.
If all of this is correct, then your storage is working properly. If it's not, we'll need to mess with it. So, report back and let me know where you stand on this.
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I have no recommendation. I just wanted to know your hardware so that I can help you configure it.
That said, first, I need you to access your router's settings. To do that, open your web browser and in the URL box, type "192.168.1.1" without the quote marks, then hit enter. You should get a popup asking for a username and password. If you didn't change these, they will be (by default):
username: admin
password: password
That said, you should get a page with two tabs that are labeled "BASIC" and "ADVANCED." Click on advanced.
From there, on the left side, click "USB Functions." After that, click "Ready SHARE Storage."
This will bring up your storage management screen, displaying whatever you have connected via USB. You should see a Network/Device name, and a Workgroup name. Assign something or leave them as default (don't tell me what they are). Under "Available Network Folders" at the bottom you should see something that says \\XXX\USB_Storage, where XXX = your Network/Device name. This should display total and free storage, and there should be a grayed out radio button to the left.
If all of this is correct, then your storage is working properly. If it's not, we'll need to mess with it. So, report back and let me know where you stand on this.
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Good! I also found this guide:
http://blog.en.uptodown.com/hard-drive-local-network/
I'm going to buy a new router and I was asking myself if I need a router with usb port or save some money and buy one cheaper without any port ...
and I now discovered I can use the usb to share a full HDD ... and reproduce all of my media files from multiple devices!
This is great.
Can you confirm I can access contents through Kodi or some Music Player directly? How is the shared HDD seen from the Android devices? I mean: I need some configuration (maybe with ES File Explorer) or any app that has explorer capabilities can see it directly??
Last question: can I also write files on the HDD (with my computer) while other devices are streaming/reading contents from it??
thanks!
Just to mention, you do not need root to access an external drive. ES File Explorer finds the connected HDD without any problems what so ever. Browse to your video and choose which app to play in. So far I've been able to play videos in MX Player and KODI from ES. But the mentioned players can't find the HDD, don't know why ES can.
Is there anyway to access the external drive or the Pro's 500GB drive from my network? I can see it as SHIELD on my network and I can see the IP address, but I can't seem to access it no matter what I try.
All I want to do is to add/remove files from my AIO desktop and to have my Emby server on-line. I was able to do both when I had the external drive connected to my mini-desktop, but not with the Shield TV Pro.
Any assistance or advice would be greatly appreciated.
jjdavola said:
Is there anyway to access the external drive or the Pro's 500GB drive from my network? I can see it as SHIELD on my network and I can see the IP address, but I can't seem to access it no matter what I try.
All I want to do is to add/remove files from my AIO desktop and to have my Emby server on-line. I was able to do both when I had the external drive connected to my mini-desktop, but not with the Shield TV Pro.
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I answered this in your other thread so I am going to copy & paste my response here.
If your Shield Device is rooted, you can always give Servers Ultimate Pro (comes up as the Amazon free app of the day quite often) a try & setup a simple SMB server. You would probably need Server Pack B (this is free). I actually have this setup on my Nexus Player with Stickmount.
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I answered this in your other thread so I am going to copy & paste my response here.
If your Shield Device is rooted, you can always give Servers Ultimate Pro (comes up as the Amazon free app of the day quite often) a try & setup a simple SMB server. You would probably need Server Pack B (this is free). I actually have this setup on my Nexus Player with Stickmount.
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Thanks. So there is no other way without rooting? That's disappointing.
Es file explorer and "remote manager"
lasphyxial said:
Es file explorer and "remote manager"
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Thanks. I got excited, but it didn't work. It might be because the Shield TV and my desktop are connected via ethernet and not wifi. Any thoughts?
jjdavola said:
Thanks. I got excited, but it didn't work. It might be because the Shield TV and my desktop are connected via ethernet and not wifi. Any thoughts?
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I use all wired connections with a static IP and use filezilla to ftp files to and from shield with Es
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Thanks. So there is no other way without rooting? That's disappointing.
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There are other server types you can select from in the app that don't require root. Samba just happens to need root because of the need for certain ports that are off limits when not rooted. I just chose Samba because its one of the easiest ways to connect to windows.