[Q] Android Beam/ S-Beam - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys,
I just joined up today so bare with me as I am new. My wife just got the Nexus 4 and I currently have the Galaxy Note 2. We are both with tmobile. We were trying to "bump" phones last night to share music. Everytime I tried to share a song from my phone to hers it would get all the way to the point where it would have you click the screen and then pull the phone away but then nothing happened on her end or android google play store would pop open with a error message. Can you not use Android Beam and S-beam together? Do you have to use certain settings?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks

coonberry23 said:
Hey guys,
I just joined up today so bare with me as I am new. My wife just got the Nexus 4 and I currently have the Galaxy Note 2. We are both with tmobile. We were trying to "bump" phones last night to share music. Everytime I tried to share a song from my phone to hers it would get all the way to the point where it would have you click the screen and then pull the phone away but then nothing happened on her end or android google play store would pop open with a error message. Can you not use Android Beam and S-beam together? Do you have to use certain settings?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
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You are correct, the two types of beam are incompatible with each other. Not sure of a fix as I have no use for it.

I haven't tried music but I know you need to turn S-beam off and keep NFC on, that's how I was able to send pictures from my Nexus 4 to my friend's Galaxy S3

Android Beam/ S-Beam
kzoodroid said:
You are correct, the two types of beam are incompatible with each other. Not sure of a fix as I have no use for it.
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So what is the point of android beam and S-beam if you can use them together? Just use S-beam with S-beam phones? And Android beam with android beam phones aka isnt that only Nexus phones? That is frustrating. Thanks for your response by the way!!!

eneka said:
I haven't tried music but I know you need to turn S-beam off and keep NFC on, that's how I was able to send pictures from my Nexus 4 to my friend's Galaxy S3
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Thanks for the advice. I just tried doing that and it worked for pictures but not music. Seems weird that you can do music but other files you can

coonberry23 said:
So what is the point of android beam and S-beam if you can use them together? Just use S-beam with S-beam phones? And Android beam with android beam phones aka isnt that only Nexus phones? That is frustrating. Thanks for your response by the way!!!
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S beam uses WiFi to send to the phones, while android beam uses Bluetooth.

heat361 said:
S beam uses WiFi to send to the phones, while android beam uses Bluetooth.
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So what do u reccommend for sending music..wifi direct or bluetooth?

Just turn off S-beam. I have successfully sent files to and from a couple of SGS3's with my Nexus 4 with no issues.

estallings15 said:
Just turn off S-beam. I have successfully sent files to and from a couple of SGS3's with my Nexus 4 with no issues.
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I turned of S-beam but still wouldnt allow me to send files. I tried to send from google music to her google msuic since we both use it. I tried amazon mp3 but that didnt work either. Only pictures did

coonberry23 said:
I turned of S-beam but still wouldnt allow me to send files. I tried to send from google music to her google msuic since we both use it. I tried amazon mp3 but that didnt work either. Only pictures did
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If you have WiFi you can try WiFi file transfer. It allows other devices to browse your file system.

estallings15 said:
If you have WiFi you can try WiFi file transfer. It allows other devices to browse your file system.
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I will try that. Thanks

coonberry23 said:
So what do u reccommend for sending music..wifi direct or bluetooth?
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Yeah you could turn of the s beam because android beam works just fine when sending music.

coonberry23 said:
I turned of S-beam but still wouldnt allow me to send files. I tried to send from google music to her google msuic since we both use it. I tried amazon mp3 but that didnt work either. Only pictures did
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What's works for me is after turning off S-Beam, I've turned off and on my Android Beam all over again. Before I did that I was having same old opening Play Store issue. After that everything is normal now.
Not sure if you are still interested or have figured it out already, since it's been 5 months passed since your post

Copyright maybe?
dont you think maybe nexus 4 block it?
i have had issue transferring .apk using bluetooth, need to rename b4 transfer.
maybe the same for music. furthermore, you use G.play
sorry, just an idea

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Control Your Note 10.1 From Your PC - Including Using S Note

This is pretty cool. You can mirror your Note on your PC and control it using your PC's keyboard and mouse. It's a great way of editing and reviewing S Notes on your PC while they are still in native form on the Note. It connects either over USB (with debugging turned on) or over Wi-Fi.
Here's the desktop app...
http://www.mobizen.com/en/?page_id=236
Here's the Play store app for the Note...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5yc3VwcG9ydC5tdmFnZW50Il0.
I can confirm this works well with the Note 10.1, thanks for the heads-up. :good:
Edit: You have to download the APK from their website as the market version reports it is incompatible with the Note. The downloaded version has the correct skin for the note.
Great app but it`s not showing the proper skin for me (downloaded and installed the apk from their site version 1.0.1.26).
Anyone wanna post the apk file, play store says it's incompatible with ALL my toys and can't find the apk file on the mobizen site.....
Doesn't help I just finished work and have to start again in 7 1/2 hours....
ultramag69 said:
Anyone wanna post the apk file, play store says it's incompatible with ALL my toys and can't find the apk file on the mobizen site.....
Doesn't help I just finished work and have to start again in 7 1/2 hours....
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Link to the APK :: http://download.mobizen.com/upload/mobizen.apk - Linked from :: http://beta.mobizen.com/en/?topic=not-able-to-download-in-france/#post-350
Can be found on the Blog.
DRVB said:
Great app but it`s not showing the proper skin for me (downloaded and installed the apk from their site version 1.0.1.26).
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The desktop app reads the device's model number when it connects. I have a N8000 and it worked fine. It also worked for my N7100. I don't know about the N8010/13 or non-international versions of Samsung's devices. The company that built the app is in Germany and probably doesn't know the N8013 even exists (as well as Samsung phones with carrier specific model numbers).
Well it`s woking fine with my note2 (n7100) too and showing with the proper skin. I have the n8000 but for some reason it`s not showing the proper skin. Anyway as long as it`s working ..... Thx for the great recommendation!
Harrowed said:
Link to the APK :: http://download.mobizen.com/upload/mobizen.apk - Linked from :: http://beta.mobizen.com/en/?topic=not-able-to-download-in-france/#post-350
Can be found on the Blog.
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Thanks so much, just too tired to look properly...
Here's a DB link to the skin files that are installed on my PC. They aren't labeled by device but one of the five is for the Note 10.1. Good luck.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6j32hk88vew9d43/be6rJNtKea
Here's where the files are located on your PC.
One of the coolest app ever.. I was hoping MirrorOP sender to be better but I like this app now..
I hope they support copy paste of texts.. example, I want to copy a wen URL from my PC browser to the tablet browser for reading later
leojab said:
One of the coolest app ever.. I was hoping MirrorOP sender to be better but I like this app now..
I hope they support copy paste of texts.. example, I want to copy a wen URL from my PC browser to the tablet browser for reading later
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Great app indeed. 8 hours up without a single issue. For coping and pasting you can try PushPullet. I use on my chrome to push text and list fast to my droid.
xiaotuo said:
Great app indeed. 8 hours up without a single issue. For coping and pasting you can try PushPullet. I use on my chrome to push text and list fast to my droid.
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So, this is working great and seems cool and all, but I cannot figure out a reason to actually use it. Why would anyone need to do this?
loribuono said:
So, this is working great and seems cool and all, but I cannot figure out a reason to actually use it. Why would anyone need to do this?
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I use it at office. I have no time to hassle with laptop and tablet at the same time and i get messages to both all the time. This app just makes things much easier now
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WOW!! Great find!!
This is a great tool, thank you very much for sharing! I have it installed and it is working very well.
This is exactly what I was looking for, something that allows me to easily connect to my Note and utilize S notes (or whatever) with my computer keyboard.
I have plenty of work documentation that I can now easily copy and paste into S notes, and this saves me a lot of time retyping everything. :good:
~ LA
Reading the user reviews in Google Play, a lot state that they took away WIFI. Can someone confirm that? I'd really love this if it could be used over WIFI.
Maybe downloading the apk from the link provided early instead of downloading it from Google Play will still have WIFI available??
Can you tell me how you copy paste into the tab using this tool.. I want to copy text from PC and paste into tab using mobizen screen.
lrdangel said:
WOW!! Great find!!
This is a great tool, thank you very much for sharing! I have it installed and it is working very well.
This is exactly what I was looking for, something that allows me to easily connect to my Note and utilize S notes (or whatever) with my computer keyboard.
I have plenty of work documentation that I can now easily copy and paste into S notes, and this saves me a lot of time retyping everything. :good:
~ LA
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ddrylie said:
Reading the user reviews in Google Play, a lot state that they took away WIFI. Can someone confirm that? I'd really love this if it could be used over WIFI.
Maybe downloading the apk from the link provided early instead of downloading it from Google Play will still have WIFI available??
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After you install it on the device and start it, it asks you if you want to download the wireless module (APK) to use it over Wi-Fi. Still works for me. Once it's set up, all you need to do is start the desktop app and it automatically finds and starts the app on the device if its connected to Wi-Fi.
BarryH_GEG said:
After you install it on the device and start it, it asks you if you want to download the wireless module (APK) to use it over Wi-Fi. Still works for me. Once it's set up, all you need to do is start the desktop app and it automatically finds and starts the app on the device if its connected to Wi-Fi.
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Thanks! I'll have to try this tonight when I get home from work.
xiaotuo said:
I use it at office. I have no time to hassle with laptop and tablet at the same time and i get messages to both all the time. This app just makes things much easier now
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You can use clipsync app for this. Play store.
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Jasonchewy91 said:
You can use clipsync app for this. Play store.
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Hmm, and why would i use it? To answer whatsapp and other messenger on my tablet? I dont think so
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Wi-Fi Direct?

Was just wondering if there was anyway that wifi direct would work on the nexus 7? Basically trying to stream stuff from the tablet to the tv/xbox/etc etc. Is there anything that does that besides wifi direct or?
anash611 said:
Was just wondering if there was anyway that wifi direct would work on the nexus 7? Basically trying to stream stuff from the tablet to the tv/xbox/etc etc. Is there anything that does that besides wifi direct or?
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download app "superbeam" and if your using a samsung device switch off s-beam
standard nfc transfer = uses bluetooth
s-beam / superbeam app = uses wifi-direct
the superbeam app basically lets you transfer "s-beam" style using a non samsung device
chismay said:
download app "superbeam" and if your using a samsung device switch off s-beam
standard nfc transfer = uses bluetooth
s-beam / superbeam app = uses wifi-direct
the superbeam app basically lets you transfer "s-beam" style using a non samsung device
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ah. so the superbeam app will let me beam to the tv and stuff? I'm using a samsung TV, so I don't know if that would be an issue?
anash611 said:
ah. so the superbeam app will let me beam to the tv and stuff? I'm using a samsung TV, so I don't know if that would be an issue?
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no.
super-beam if for file transfer only
if your samsung tv has allshare then you can do this with a samsung phone
, with a nexus 7 you can use ps3 , xbox, or most dlna compatible players:good:
try i-media share from market

NFC/ Android Beam Not Working

I tried to Beam a picture to my sister's nexus 4 with my own nexus 4 but my screen just goes back to the homescreen and the file is not transferred. But when my sister sends me a photo, it works. Also the "touch to beam" screen does not show up for either phones but my sister's phone just immediately transfers the photo.
Any help is appreciated!
P.S. We are both running Xylon latest nighly with latest Franco.Kernel.
bobyum said:
I tried to Beam a picture to my sister's nexus 4 with my own nexus 4 but my screen just goes back to the homescreen and the file is not transferred. But when my sister sends me a photo, it works. Also the "touch to beam" screen does not show up for either phones but my sister's phone just immediately transfers the photo.
Any help is appreciated!
P.S. We are both running Xylon latest nighly with latest Franco.Kernel.
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Yeah.. NFC is not working on any of the N4 devices.
Use Super Beam app from playstore and your free to transfer anything. I get 21Mbps speed.
tried superbeam but it still doesn't work! I wonder what is the problem?
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Rohit02 said:
Yeah.. NFC is not working on any of the N4 devices.
Use Super Beam app from playstore and your free to transfer anything. I get 21Mbps speed.
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Not true! It works for me.
Make sure the bluetooth works. Also check the nfc and android beam settings.
bobyum said:
I tried to Beam a picture to my sister's nexus 4 with my own nexus 4 but my screen just goes back to the homescreen and the file is not transferred. But when my sister sends me a photo, it works. Also the "touch to beam" screen does not show up for either phones but my sister's phone just immediately transfers the photo.
Any help is appreciated!
P.S. We are both running Xylon latest nighly with latest Franco.Kernel.
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That's a little weird that the "Tap to Beam" screen doesn't come up for your sister; that is almost a security issue. Accidentally bump into another phone and beam a picture without any consent? I wouldn't want that. Check the NFC settings and Beam settings the Settings menu. See if they're both enabled. Check to see if there are some different settings in Xylon, too. I've never used that ROM, but there could be different permissions that NFC & Beam have by default.
Rohit02 said:
Yeah.. NFC is not working on any of the N4 devices.
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That's quite the bold statement there. NFC and Beam work perfectly on my device, as I'm sure most others.
Ümit said:
Not true! It works for me.
Make sure the bluetooth works. Also check the nfc and android beam settings.
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Ohh.. Sorry mate but can u please guide me on the same..

How to turn on infrared on S4 i9500?

I know S4 has an infrared option because I can use it as my TV remote. But is there a way to enable it manually and receive files from an old phone like my cousin's Samsung X650? It is kinda urgent.
devilsdouble said:
I know S4 has an infrared option because I can use it as my TV remote. But is there a way to enable it manually and receive files from an old phone like my cousin's Samsung X650? It is kinda urgent.
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Hello sir , you can actually use Bluetooth if you wanna transfer any files , have a nice day
Repulsa said:
Hello sir , you can actually use Bluetooth if you wanna transfer any files , have a nice day
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Lol, you didn't read my post carefully. I am trying to receive a file from a very old basic phone called Samsung X650, which only has infrared!
Don't think it's posible as the hardware is not designed to transfer data, but to send commands only
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Easiest way to screenmirror

Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask you something, it is a thing which I did not tried earlier so I have no knowlage about it.
What I need is some app with which I can mirror the screen of my phone (S7 Edge non-rooted, Android 7) to my Windows 8.1 PC. I need also to be able to do stuff on the phone directly via the PC, like opening apps, and answering on instant messages.
Is there a way to do it without root, and if yes, what would you recomend? Thank you in advance.
Just search it in Youtube.... cuz I forgot the app
XHUNTERCOOL said:
Just search it in Youtube.... cuz I forgot the app
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I have no access to youtube here, also I do not know what to search exactly from.
To get it in short, I need some sort of remote control of my phone via PC, but not like Teamviewer which keeps the display and phone awake all times. I need something to be able to use without the screen on the phone itself turning on, or if not possible like that, to turn it on just when I do something via remote and to get it again to turn of when idle.
sidesync, samsung app
emprize said:
sidesync, samsung app
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Same here.... Vysor too...
emprize said:
sidesync, samsung app
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Thank you, will try it

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