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Wi-Fi direct doesn't work with all devices

Some people have tested gs2 wifi direct with other wifi device without success.
It work only with other wifi direct certified device.
From the reference web site: "... Wi-Fi Direct-certified devices can form connections with nearly all the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices you and your friends already have..."
http://www.wi-fi.org/Wi-Fi_Direct.php
Why Samsung Wifi Direct is it limited?
sorry for my english

Same problem here, no way to make it work.
Not even one guru knows where is the problem? In the samsung's software or in the description of the wifi-direct site?
Tnx.

C'mon guys ..

Where are the settings for wifi direct

i'd really like to know how to use wifi direct too. the only hint at what to do is in a android forums post where they talk about kies air, but as far as i understand, and in practice on my device, kies air requires you to be connected to the same wifi network - i.e. it works like dlna, not wifi direct. when i go to wifi direct settings and try to scan, it never finds anything.
trying to connect to a network from the pc end using the details under "configure wifi direct" doesn't do anything ether.
please, if anybody has it working, let us know how you did it!

look here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mv-XFZmwNA

cottino said:
look here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mv-XFZmwNA
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thankyou, but it doesn't work like that for me. the phone example was two wifi direct devices connecting (which i don't have) and the pc was ether wifi direct certified too or im doing something wrong. is there a special server client or something to install to enable wifi direct on a laptop? as i said, i have tried entering the same network details as are shown in the wifi direct settings manually, and tried waiting for ages since the guy in the video says it takes a while, but no luck so far.

Hey guys... The wifi-direct certifier said, that they got a galaxy s II with a fully working wifi direct. They cant explain why samsung limited this feature...
Samsung didnt make a statement yet.
I hope i can add the source tomorrow (read in on a popular online magazine)
Edit: Source
I guess you can translate it via google translate. Going to bed now
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

thanks a lot for this article
also Lg Black has problems with wifi direct

Transfer Files Using Wifi Directly From Android To Android w/o a Router?

is there a way to transfer files "directly" from an android phone to another android handset using "wifi" without being connected to a router?
would like to know if there is since the built-in wifi of the handsets is faster than bluetooth.

Chipmunk888 said:
is there a way to transfer files "directly" from an android phone to another android handset using "wifi" without being connected to a router?
would like to know if there is since the built-in wifi of the handsets is faster than bluetooth.
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Yes, support for Wi-Fi direct (the feature you're describing) was added in ICS. It's essentially how S-Beam works, if you've heard of it.

luftrofl said:
Yes, support for Wi-Fi direct (the feature you're describing) was added in ICS. It's essentially how S-Beam works, if you've heard of it.
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That's great except the phones are still at 2.2 or 2.3 and there's no upgrade path to 4.

If you are running a hotspot on one of the phones then try MyPhoneExplorer. It's free and should work. Don't get hung up on phone to pc connection. wifi to wifi should work.
Still Charged Up

luftrofl said:
Yes, support for Wi-Fi direct (the feature you're describing) was added in ICS. It's essentially how S-Beam works, if you've heard of it.
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I can't find an tablet with ICS that has Wi-Fi Direct that actually works. I'm thinking it is more of a version 4.2 thing.

Wifi Direct

Has anyone tried using Wifi Direct to transfers files between devices? I tried to do it between my N7 and SGS2 and it always seems to fail.
Also anyone know if you can use Wifi Direct between an android device and a laptop/computer?

Also interested. I cannot get it to work via One X and nexus 7

glowsti047 said:
Has anyone tried using Wifi Direct to transfers files between devices? I tried to do it between my N7 and SGS2 and it always seems to fail.
Also anyone know if you can use Wifi Direct between an android device and a laptop/computer?
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i thought i'm the only one with this problem.
i keep getting fail notification as well.
is this another defect of nexus 7?
any one else have this problem?
my phone is sgs2 international version.

glowsti047 said:
Has anyone tried using Wifi Direct to transfers files between devices? I tried to do it between my N7 and SGS2 and it always seems to fail.
Also anyone know if you can use Wifi Direct between an android device and a laptop/computer?
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Tried to install the Intel Wifi Direct Dashboard on my desktop PC, but had a permission problem with one registry entry, even though I'm an administrator. Will try later with my netbook. Anyway, this software is needed in order to communicate between a phone/tablet with Wifi Direct and a PC.

Originally Posted by glowsti047
Has anyone tried using Wifi Direct to transfers files between devices? I tried to do it between my N7 and SGS2 and it always seems to fail.
Also anyone know if you can use Wifi Direct between an android device and a laptop/computer?
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Using Wifi File Transfer (tried free - upgraded to get beyond 4MB limit). It does a very good job between anything with a browser and my Nexus 7. Simply have to go to the URL
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But from what I understand you have to use a router to get that app to work, we should be able to use the WiFi direct... I'm trying to connect my N7 to my Evolte
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deltawye said:
But from what I understand you have to use a router to get that app to work, we should be able to use the WiFi direct... I'm trying to connect my N7 to my Evolte
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See my corrected response above - I'm working on connecting to a PC using Intel software on the PC. Don't know about connecting to other phones/tablets - I'd think they would work if they also have Wifi Direct.

Have the same issue with my Galaxy Note running stock ICS rom

if you want to connect from android device to android device there's one (and only one) app to do it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.budius.WiFiShoot
this was developed by yours truly, and I did exactly because I noticed there was nothing to make it work.
I tested it between Nexus 7, Galaxy Nexus, Asus TF300 and Galaxy SII (stock ICS) and all worked fine.
The most problematic of those were the Galaxy Nexus that not always want to connect, but between N7-GalaxySII was flawless.
At the moment the app just works for photo and video but I'll be expanding more, if you guys fancy helping spreading the word about it, I'm really looking forward to see the downloads explode on it.

Wifi direct

Hello,
I have tried yesterday to share a big file via wifi direct between Nexus 4 and a Galaxy S3. I could establish a connection between the 2 devices, but there is no way to share a file without a third party app that have be install on the 2 devices!!! On the Nexus 4 there was no point "Wifi Direct" under "sharing" to send a file. On the S3 there was the point "Wifi direct". But If I send a file, there come "waiting for receiver", but on my Nexus 4 doesn't come any notification to confirm the recipience. Isn't wifi direct a standard, that should work between all devices?!
Is the really no possibility to share a file via wifi direct between 2 devices without 3rd party apps only with on board resources?
I am reallly little bit disappointed from the Nexus 4. OTG doesn't work, wifi direct can share and receive any files.
Works wifi direct on CM10.1? Can you send files there?
Regards
Greg

Sunnymen1975 said:
Hello,
I have tried yesterday to share a big file via wifi direct between Nexus 4 and a Galaxy S3. I could establish a connection between the 2 devices, but there is no way to share a file without a third party app that have be install on the 2 devices!!! On the Nexus 4 there was no point "Wifi Direct" under "sharing" to send a file. On the S3 there was the point "Wifi direct". But If I send a file, there come "waiting for receiver", but on my Nexus 4 doesn't come any notification to confirm the recipience. Isn't wifi direct a standard, that should work between all devices?!
Is the really no possibility to share a file via wifi direct between 2 devices without 3rd party apps only with on board resources?
I am reallly little bit disappointed from the Nexus 4. OTG doesn't work, wifi direct can share and receive any files.
Works wifi direct on CM10.1? Can you send files there?
Regards
Greg
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i think s-beam is proprietary. while it uses wifi direct.... it will only be compatible with other samsung devices. so yah... you would essentially need and app on both. i am just making an educated guess here and am only posting so ill be subbed and be able to keep track of what unfolds.

Yeah, I think Samsung's version is called s beam, I'm guessing the proprietary version is overriding WiFi direct.. Maybe try turning on both the NFC and WiFi direct at the same time? I'll experiment with my tablet and phone to see.
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But S-beam is using NFC and wifi direct and both phones has to be very near together or not. I want send a file over a longer distance e.g 3 meters only over wifi direct.

Sunnymen1975 said:
But S-beam is using NFC and wifi direct and both phones has to be very near together or not. I want send a file over a longer distance e.g 3 meters only over wifi direct.
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i would stick wifi shoot on there and be done with it.

[Q] Wifi Direct/Smartshare Beam only to LG DEVICES?

Hello All-
As a previous Samsung Note owner, I would use WiFi direct to send files to any other brand phone around me. With my LG G2, I connect with WiFi direct to a samsung/HTC phone and pick the file. The menu only displays the Smartshare beam option, and no WiFi direct option. When I click Smartshare beam the other phone disconnects and I can't send to any other brand other than LG. I have tried disabling smartshare beam and other things, it almost seems that LG has prevented us from using WiFi direct with other non lg phones. Anyone have any ideas or work around that don't involve downloading a third party app? Any help is appreciated.
Sean

using wifi direct on LG G2
seanblock82 said:
Hello All-
As a previous Samsung Note owner, I would use WiFi direct to send files to any other brand phone around me. With my LG G2, I connect with WiFi direct to a samsung/HTC phone and pick the file. The menu only displays the Smartshare beam option, and no WiFi direct option. When I click Smartshare beam the other phone disconnects and I can't send to any other brand other than LG. I have tried disabling smartshare beam and other things, it almost seems that LG has prevented us from using WiFi direct with other non lg phones. Anyone have any ideas or work around that don't involve downloading a third party app? Any help is appreciated.
Sean
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I tried to dig in to the settings and managed to send files between Galaxy S2 and LG G2
Its a little difficult ...first connect the two devices with WiFi direct check if the file shring is turned ON then do the following
here are the steps
1. Go to settings on LG G2 and click networks
2. click share and connect
3. now click on the menu button at the bottom it shows option "use DLNA feature" click it
4. it opens up window showing two icons at the top 1) library 2) player
5. click on library icon and select the source device (example Galaxy S2) then click allow access
6. click on the player icon and select "my phone"
7. this you can access data from galaxy s2 on your LG G2.
8. If you choose LG G2 as your library and open any folder say pictures
9. open the picture and there is the option of upload at the bottom (or tap on the picture and you will see it)
10.click upload and select device you want to send it to (here its galaxy S2
If you have any more questions please free to ask hope this is helpful
11. accept the file on galaxy S2 or similar device and there it is the file gets pushed to your other device from LG G2

I tried everything but even with the description above it won't work to send data vie Wifi-direct to other phones (non LG).
Is this a bug or is it supposed to be like this? If so this was my last LG phone for sure!
I love wifi direct because it's the easiest way to exchange data with others nearby. Not being able to use it with my "Top-of-theLine" Smartphone really sucks and lets me miss my crappy S3 mini.
Any suggestions anybody? Please! :crying:

Try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam

Kermitlefrog said:
I tried everything but even with the description above it won't work to send data vie Wifi-direct to other phones (non LG).
Is this a bug or is it supposed to be like this? If so this was my last LG phone for sure!
I love wifi direct because it's the easiest way to exchange data with others nearby. Not being able to use it with my "Top-of-theLine" Smartphone really sucks and lets me miss my crappy S3 mini.
Any suggestions anybody? Please! :crying:
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are you saying you can transfer files using samsung wifi direct to non-samsung devices?
does not work for me either

farhanito said:
are you saying you can transfer files using samsung wifi direct to non-samsung devices?
does not work for me either
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Samsung worked for me to other phones but not LG...
And Superbeam only works if the other person has superbeam installed as well if im right... thats just uncomfortable.
I'm just wondering if this is how it's supposed to be?

No update or solution for this?
I'm having this issues myself. I just don't think using Superbeam is a long-term solution to this problem.

Reiman76 said:
No update or solution for this?
I'm having this issues myself. I just don't think using Superbeam is a long-term solution to this problem.
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i am too having this same problem in G3 trying to send/receive file to/from S5. cant find any solution for it for now.

cnn888 said:
i am too having this same problem in G3 trying to send/receive file to/from S5. cant find any solution for it for now.
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Superbeam doesn't need a client and works with any device that has WiFi (it doesn't have to even have WiFi direct)

euphoria360 said:
Superbeam doesn't need a client and works with any device that has WiFi (it doesn't have to even have WiFi direct)
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Sorry for necroing. This is also my concern on my g3.
Difference of wifi direct and superbeam is wifi direct capable devices can transfer files using wifi direct even they are in the middle of the desert. All it needs is 2 devices both connected to each other. No need for router.
Superbeam needed a working router, a host, a client to connect both devices to use wifi transfer. So you need to find a router, connect your devices before you can use superbeam.
Both wifi direct and superbeam use wifi speed tranfer rate.

SpEaKeRb0xXx said:
Sorry for necroing. This is also my concern on my g3.
Difference of wifi direct and superbeam is wifi direct capable devices can transfer files using wifi direct even they are in the middle of the desert. All it needs is 2 devices both connected to each other. No need for router.
Superbeam needed a working router, a host, a client to connect both devices to use wifi transfer. So you need to find a router, connect your devices before you can use superbeam.
Both wifi direct and superbeam use wifi speed tranfer rate.
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Superbeam DOES NOT NEED AN ACCESS POINT for transferring files.
I am always using Superbeam for transferring and in almost none of the cases there is a router present. Even if there is I still choose WiFi Direct because my G2 WiFi capabilities are far more advanced than my surrounding Access Points.
If both Devices are WiFi Direct Enabled, SuperBeam can use that for transferring files (which is my preferred method all the time). So it leaves it to you whether want to use an access point or WiFi direct for transfer. So you wont't have any problem in your desert.
If one of devices doesn't support WiFi direct, Its OK, SuperBeam makes your device an access point.
If sender device doesn't support WiFi Direct, but it supports WiFi AP, same as above.
If sender doesn't even support WiFi AP, then yes you need a router and an access point for transferring files.
Please use Google and search a little bit before your posting false experiences. If you at least have looked at Super Beam Google Play page ...

euphoria360 said:
Superbeam DOES NOT NEED AN ACCESS POINT for transferring files.
I am always using Superbeam for transferring and in almost none of the cases there is a router present. Even if there is I still choose WiFi Direct because my G2 WiFi capabilities are far more advanced than my surrounding Access Points.
If both Devices are WiFi Direct Enabled, SuperBeam can use that for transferring files (which is my preferred method all the time). So it leaves it to you whether want to use an access point or WiFi direct for transfer. So you wont't have any problem in your desert.
If one of devices doesn't support WiFi direct, Its OK, SuperBeam makes your device an access point.
If sender device doesn't support WiFi Direct, but it supports WiFi AP, same as above.
If sender doesn't even support WiFi AP, then yes you need a router and an access point for transferring files.
Please use Google and search a little bit before your posting false experiences. If you at least have looked at Super Beam Google Play page ...
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Yes my mistake. Im using superbeam on both my devices, galaxy note pro 12.2 and lg g3. Note pro is working properly but my g3 is not so i have to install superbeam to be able to send files through wifi direct.
Lg remove their capabilities to send and receive files using the default wifi direct application. They remove it to give way to their SmartShare Beam which is only exclusive to lg devices.

You can use the option wireless storage and connect the other phone in lan using the app ES file explorer.