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I have a Dell PC, I need to transfer some Power Point files and some other files to the Nexus 10. How can I go about that? Please help
I've always used Dropbox for all of my file transfer needs, and it has worked fantastically :good:. Give it a shot!
You could use wufi file explorer. Install it on your n7 then access it through your dell's browser to upload & download.
You can't use the Nexus 10 like a regular storage? USB to PC?
BoneXDA said:
You can't use the Nexus 10 like a regular storage? USB to PC?
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Yes you can.
If your using Vista+ (and not a N or KN edition of Windows), you should just be able to plug the Nexus 10 to the computer and transfer files via MTP.
If that doesn't just "work":
- You have a N or KN edition of Windows and don't have the media pack installed
- MTP is either removed or disabled
- Old drivers from ADB are possibly interfering (uninstall them, replug device, should work)
No idea what to do on XP or any other OS though.
I would use es file explorer.
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pcgeek86 said:
Yes you can.
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Got me worried for a moment. Now if you can use the Nexus 10 as storage, is it possible to make say a mobile the "PC" or whatever and exchange files tru USB or that is blocked by Google? I'm a bit clueless what is allowed and whatnot on Nexus devices.
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Got me worried for a moment. Now if you can use the Nexus 10 as storage, is it possible to make say a mobile the "PC" or whatever and exchange files tru USB or that is blocked by Google? I'm a bit clueless what is allowed and whatnot on Nexus devices.
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Might be better to think of it the other way around, could possibly connect a phone/camera etc to a nexus 10 and use the nexus as the host to see the files on the phone/camera etc
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Might be better to think of it the other way around, could possibly connect a phone/camera etc to a nexus 10 and use the nexus as the host to see the files on the phone/camera etc
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Yeah but stock N10 doesn't allow that, no? Really strange. It's okay not to have SD slot, but why does Google block USB OTG?
I havent tried but i imagine its possible whether its stock or not i dont know sorry. You can read from usbs as stock, just install Nexus Media Importer, so cameras could maybe be used with this, phones may get a bit trickier.
look at es file explorer. a must for every android user.
it lets you see network lan shares, your dropbox, skydrive, box, gdrive etc etc - with same ease as your device's local storage.
so you can export the share from your desktop where the files are and copy them on your device from that network share.
or, on your desktop, upload the files to your favorite cloud storage and do the same. have a habit of copying important files to the cloud, just in case your desktop crashes. outside of backing then up like that, you now could access then from anywhere using your mobile devices.
encrypt important stuff.
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get "software data cable" from market
then you can use any FTP client and send files
no cables. profit
benefit of using this option instead of cloud services like dropbox:
say you have a 1gig file, u have to upload that 1 gig to dropbox, then download that 1 gig from the phone. this way you only send file one time
of course if you only using small files then no benefit
but if u have 50 small files in one folder you can send 1 folder with all the files, instead of 50 individual exports from dropbox or other could service
chris198810 said:
I just found a post that has the similar confusion as you do. I also wanna get it work on my Nexus 10. So, I searched some info and tips from google, this article Solve the issues in transferring movie files from PC to Nexus 10 from someone's website helped me out
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come on guys transferring files is simple
no different than transferring to any android phone,developed years ago
either connect a cable to your computer or use any of the many cloud service available
Just got my N10 and have some questions about file transfer
SayWhat10 said:
come on guys transferring files is simple
no different than transferring to any android phone,developed years ago
either connect a cable to your computer or use any of the many cloud service available
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I just starting to get familiar with my Nexus 10 16GB tablet. I have an Android phone and a Kindle fire so I've had some experience with transferring files to my devices. When I plug my N10 into my Win7 PC, it shows as a "Portable Device", not a Hard Drive so went I attempt to eject it, that device doesn't show up as a choice to eject. I have no other choice but to 'pull the plug',something I'd uncomfortable with.
Nevertheless, I can double-click into the 'internal storage' and see some of the folders. When I attempt to create a new folder (to attempt some organization), I can create a 'New Folder', but I can't rename it to anything. This is very different from my experience with my Android phone and Kindle Fire.
Anyone got any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?
Search google play Airdroid ,awesome app
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pcgeek86 said:
Yes you can.
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+1
I've been looking around for a cloud service (Skydrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox) to sync all my school work on (docx, pdfs, pptx, etc), but which one offers the best OFFLINE access?!
I currently have a:
- Desktop
- Laptop
- Nexus 7
that I'd like to sync. The problem is Skydrive requires internet access therefore that would make my Nexus 7 useless when I don't have internet access. Google Drive offers some offline access, but I want ALL my files on my Nexus 7 and not just some. Anyone know of Dropbox will allow me to have offline access on my Nexus 7?
Or are there any other cloud services that offer offline access on my N7?
Thanks!
Its a cloud how you wanna access it offline? If you want your files offline just put them on the internal storage.
Cloud service will always require internet access, but u can tag files in dropbox for offline usage (press and hold file and ull see the menu).
ANd pleasse ask questions in Q&A section.
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Its a cloud how you wanna access it offline? If you want your files offline just put them on the internal storage.
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I could do that, but if I were to modify files or folders (add files, move, delete, edit), I would have to "manually sync" the changes to my N7, whereas a cloud service would do it automatically. I don't want to waste time ensuring that every device has the latest "versions" of my files and folders.
I've used box since g2x days when they were giving away 50gb free storage. It has an offline mode I don't personally use, but the option is there.
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Dropbox does work just fine for this. You can even sync between laptops, desktops, tablets and phones.
In Google Drive you can also keep files offline.
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In Google Drive you can also keep files offline.
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From what I've experienced, not all the files are synced to my N7. Google Drive will keep files that you open on your N7 cached on your tablet. What I'm looking for it all my files to be downloaded to my tablet.
droidhaxxor said:
Dropbox does work just fine for this. You can even sync between laptops, desktops, tablets and phones.
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I'll give this a try, but dropbox only gives you two 2gbs when you start
Anyone need referrals?
whitecalvus said:
I'll give this a try, but dropbox only gives you two 2gbs when you start
Anyone need referrals?
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I got 50 GB free for 2 yrs by installing a leaked Samsung ROM on my GS2 that offered that. If you need space, look for offers like that.
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I got 50 GB free for 2 yrs by installing a leaked Samsung ROM on my GS2 that offered that. If you need space, look for offers like that.
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I just got 50gb from Box.com (search "Box 50 GB Promotion FAQs" in google search, even the the 50gb promotion was over (deadline dec, 31, 2012), I was still able to get my 50gb with my LG phone).
From what I've been able to test with Box, I'm able to multiselect files and folders which I can them make them available for offline use. This is perfect for my uses! I'm happy!
A little summary for people who are looking for offline access to their documents on their tablets (from my experience, if your experience differs please correct me)
Google Drive: You will only be able to access files that you choose to make offline (or save to storage) or have access to the files that are cached in the memory. You can't choose entire folders or select multiple files and make them offline (can't multiselect files and make them offline, you'll have to individually select a file and make it offline or save to storage).
Skydrive: You must have internet access in order to have access to your documents. Offline access is possible to files you download onto your N7 or files that are cached, but you can only download one file at a time (no multiselecting files or folders).
Dropbox: Same as Google Drive.
In conclusion, Box was the best service for me when the 4 services were compared for offline access. If you're able to get the 50GB promotion, then go for it! I'll figure out issues and report back!
Try dropbox with an app called DropSync. It will periodically download your whole dropbox locally for offline access.
Right now you can get 15gb of storage if you sign up for a box account through astro file manager..just putting it out there
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Hi there,
I was wondering how to download files (mainly pdfs from my class) directly to Google Drive or Dropbox instead of having to save the file to sd and manually move it every time. Also, is there a better way to access downloaded documents instead of having to go through settings --> --> downloads? I'm not rooted and I'm ideally looking for a non-root solution. Thanks.
Kalebima said:
Hi there,
I was wondering how to download files (mainly pdfs from my class) directly to Google Drive or Dropbox instead of having to save the file to sd and manually move it every time. Also, is there a better way to access downloaded documents instead of having to go through settings --> --> downloads? I'm not rooted and I'm ideally looking for a non-root solution. Thanks.
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Ah, I've been looking forward to the same feature, essentially just pointing Drive to a URL and let Google download it for you. But alas, I don't believe it's possible yet. I wouldn't be surprised if they implement that though.
The closest thing to it is downloading cloud print, and setting your default printer to drive. This will let you send pages and such directly to drive as PDFs, but in your case the PDFs are already created so probably not a solution for you.
As far as you accessing downloads, just download a file manager from the play store. You'll be able to see your download folder on internal storage.
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I believe firefox has a plugin for that (save to Drive). the beta version runs quite well on the N10 (better than the release one...)
thank you
Hi guys,
I want to add a 5TB external drive to my NSTV to store and play UHD Movies from. This is an attempt avoid network and other speed issues that might occur when streaming from my main server.
What is the easiest way to achieve this?
I want to be able to see the new 5TB drive from my server and to write files to it without problems.
Thanks in advance.
I'm guessing you want an always on solution? Personally I just start remote access from within ES file explorer on the Sheild TV which allows me to then FTP into the device. However that is not always on obviously.
FTP server on the Shield
Miamijerry said:
FTP server on the Shield
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Any particular app you would recommend?
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Any particular app you would recommend?
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That is the name of the app I am using "FTP Server" on the Shield with WinSCP on the Windoze computer
I've tried creating an FTP Server in "Servers Ultimate" app and the FTP Server app but I am unable to write files to the external hard drive. However I can do it with ES File Explorer's remote access.
I would rather an always on solution.....
servers ultimate had some issues with android 6.0. I think this is what your running into. They have fixed the issue in some test builds but i don't know the status of an actual release is. I use servers ultimate to create a SMB server which is a bit easier to use.
I've done this. I just connect my 5TB external hard drive directly to the shield. It is USB 3.0 ports, you won't get any faster.
If you then connect the micro USB to your computer, you'll be able to see the shields internal & the drive you connected.
Alternately, a lot of routers have USBs in the back of them. Which you can make your external hard drive into a NAS
Last option, you can simply connect it to your computer and share the drive. It'll appear on the network, just make sure the shield is on the same network, and you'll be able to connect from there \\<computer name\<shared folder>
The down side is that the latter would need to have the PC always on in order to access the shared folder.
Hope that helps layout the options.
Hi! I have a similar setup for my Shield with 4 HHD's in a USB-HDD-Hub (overall space of 8 TB atm, all formated in NTFS) connected through USB 3.0.
My plan was to run a SMB or FTP Server on the Shield and transfer new Files through LAN to it but I ran into issues with file permissions due to Android 6.0 and/or the NTFS format on my HDD's. The best App I could find to solve my problems is "FTPDroid". Once you start the Shield FTPDroid automaticly starts a FTP Server in the background so you only need to configure it once and you are done. It can handle Android 6.0 so you can write on your Shield and on your HDD's.
The problem with this solution - you will have to root your Shield.
But I can tell you it's definitly worth the trouble. I just had to set up root and configure the app one time. After that everything works on its own and you can enjoy your Shield.
I understand Dropbox will require Android 4.4 in the near future. I have used Dropbox on my Nook for several years to transfer CoolReader bookmarks to my PC.
Is there an alternative to Dropbox?
If you use ES File Explorer, you can connect it to a remote cloud storage via webdav (e.g. an owncloud instance: a few providers here)
Not as slick as dropbox, but certainly more stable than the DropBox proprietary syncing solution.
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If you use ES File Explorer...
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Much obliged.
The good news is my old Dropbox app still works on the NST, albeit with only two other devices. Not so convenient.
The bad new is I cannot use Google's My Drive through ES File Explorer, probably because I didn't root with the Gmail option: thought I'd never need it. I have tried a few Dropbox alternatives but finding old versions of these apps that work with Android 2.1 isn't easy.
Have others found a replacement for Dropbox for their aging NST?
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The good news is my old Dropbox app still works on the NST, albeit with only two other devices. Not so convenient.
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I'm not sure what this means. Are you trying to use the same version of Dropbox on newer devices and seeing problems or...?
When I checked the app recently I found it worked OK in the typical way, sharing an epub between my NST and PC, but perhaps the requirements of CoolReader are something more.
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Are you trying to use the same version of Dropbox on newer devices and seeing problems or...?
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No, Dropbox is entirely adequate for file transfer between my Nook, Desktop PC, and 10" tablet. That adds up to the limit of three devices Dropbox now permits. However, I also transfer files between the Nook and the following devices:
another Desktop PC
a Chromebook
a 7" tablet
and two mobile phones.
With the new Dropbox limit, these transfers are no longer possible.
There are Dropbox alternatives, such as Google Drive, for all of my devices except the Nook. Hence I'm hoping for an alternative to Dropbox that will run on the Nook.
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No, Dropbox is entirely adequate for file transfer between my Nook, Desktop PC, and 10" tablet. That adds up to the limit of three devices Dropbox now permits. However, I also transfer files between the Nook and the following devices:
another Desktop PC
a Chromebook
a 7" tablet
and two mobile phones.
With the new Dropbox limit, these transfers are no longer possible.
There are Dropbox alternatives, such as Google Drive, for all of my devices except the Nook. Hence I'm hoping for an alternative to Dropbox that will run on the Nook.
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Well, wow. That's a lot of electric sheep to ride herd on.
Modding the only Google Drive app that will run on Eclair looks hopeless. When I ran up the line I could not even get versions targeted for KitKat to access my drive on a KitKat device. They kept saying they were too old. So by the time I would find one it would be so different from the Eclair version I could never reconcile the differences.
Cool Reader.....I thought it might have access to Google Drive but when I installed the version that runs on my NST on a KitKat device (since I was still fooling with that) I could not find anything about sync at all (although there was a .crsync file in the "Books" folder). Maybe I just missed it? I confess I find Cool Reader's scattered settings a little disconcerting so it's possible I missed it.
FBReader pulls off the Google Drive interface on the NST by passing the request through their own servers which you give access to a dedicated folder on your Drive. Then the data is passed back to you via their servers. A neat trick as long as you trust them.
Unless Cool Reader does something similar, Google Drive looks like a "NO" option.