Is there an easy way to browse files in the Windows' shared folder?
ie. to copy/play mp3s,videos,documents, etc stored in your windows file server from nexus one.
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ASTRO File manager, EStrongs Explorer.
In general on any non-Windows platform, if you'd like to access Windows file shares, look for a program that supports "SAMBA".
Jack_R1 said:
ASTRO File manager, EStrongs Explorer.
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I second E strong. Fantastically easy setup.
Are you sure Astro does samba ?
Latest update brings the ability to load 2 add-on modules, one for Samba and one for BT. Both are free on the market, but need to be downloaded in addition to Astro main module.
Thanks guys, the Astro file manager works great!
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Since I can't see this app mentioned already anywhere in this subforum I thought this might help someone out. I found an app which is a GUI front-end for ADB and allows you to copy files anywhere including /mnt/sdcard2 (the micro-SD card).
It works on Windows, Linux and MacOS and has a bunch of other features in addition to this. You need ADB working first to be able to use it.
http://qtadb.wordpress.com/features/
If it works as good as it looks it should be pretty handy. Been wanting to copy things to SD2 without pulling the card..
I just use Estrong exploer and use the LAN option. Search for your pc on the wifi lan, then drop any files you want to transfer into your shared folder (windows) and you can copy and then paste them on to SD2card from estrong explorer.
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I just use Estrong explorer and use the LAN option. Search for your pc on the wifi lan, then drop any files you want to transfer into your shared folder (windows) and you can copy and then paste them on to SD2card from estrong explorer.
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I feel kinda dumb.. I use the same Estrong file explorer over the lan and have just never even thought about SDcard2. Funny, I move stuff all the time between the tablet and PC. Sheesh! Maybe I am getting old!
QtADB has WLAN option too
since today new version is available
more details You can find on our website
Using 0.7.6 and it connects fine, but it wont list any files on the tablet. Am i missing something obvious? Debugging mode is on, 'adb devices' detects it.
It works with tablets so if file list is empty i think You dont have busybox. Read faq and about on our website
I have busybox and I followed the FAQ but still no files list. I'm sure i am just missing something simple.. I have emailed you a debug.log.
Edit: Sorted it out with help from 7ymekk. Awesome app
Came across this file manager for honeycomb. Looks pretty neat and works good on the Xoom.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.farago.filestationtablet&feature=search_result
Thanks, works great
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Nice. We are up to 101 tablets apps now!
interface is nice, but limited in it's options...
ES file Explorer is pretty clean, tablet wise (not sure why it still has an xmas background image though), and Root File Explorer is far and away my "go to" for this kind of stuff.
I do like the layout of this new one, but no option to turn on file extensions, and doesn't support full root access.
I use ES Explorer because it can extract ZIP files. Does File Station extract ZIP files? Also, any apps to extract other archives (rar, etc.)?
Hi, when you go into the "media" folder on your tab, is it possible to add more folders there then the stock photo, video, download?
Yes, its possible
And how do you do it?
Use the stock file manager "my files", or download astro file manager or efile from the market.
or use your pc/mac via usb
Using your tab only, click "my files" icon and navigate from there to wherever you want to place your new folder. Then use the context button to reveal the new folder menu, as well as rename and details options.
by the way, you might also be interested in a better media browser than the stock, use quickpic from android market.
also, if you add a blank file (usually a txt file) named .nomedia at the root of a folder which contains some files, the files won't get picked up by the media scanner and stay hidden, but will still be seen by file explorer like My Files.
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also, if you add a blank file (usually a txt file) named .nomedia at the root of a folder which contains some files, the files won't get picked up by the media scanner and stay hidden, but will still be seen by file explorer like My Files.
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this is good if you wat to hide some porno...lol
thanks alot guys!
Install any file manager from the Android Market (I recommend OI File Manager or Astro) and use it to browse to the Root Explorer .apk file and install it.
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I dont have a File Manager. Where can i get one? without using Android Market. cause at the moment i dont have Wifi connection.
Is there another file explorer that does everything ES does?
Root and samba server?
ES keeps crashing when I use it to access my shared folders on my PC.
stonebear said:
Is there another file explorer that does everything ES does?
Root and samba server?
ES keeps crashing when I use it to access my shared folders on my PC.
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Solid Explorer