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this works and i love it
http://www.trickyways.com/2010/09/how-to-transfer-files-between-android-computer-wireless/
great find...
Works like champ!
There is a app called awesome drop in the market that does the same thing but has like a 5sec setup time.
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There is a app called awesome drop in the market that does the same thing but has like a 5sec setup time.
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Not quite the same level of control...all files get stored in a folder called "drop". You then need to move these to whatever folder you want.
I prefer being able to choose where the files get sent. Thanks for the app link though...it is a very quick setup and simple if you are using another computer for a quick file transfer.
I am using an app called WebDroid. It works perfectly and lets you browse through every folder on your phone via wifi in a web browser.
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I am using an app called WebDroid. It works perfectly and lets you browse through every folder on your phone via wifi in a web browser.
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Websharing is another app that works the exact same way.
Why not just use dropbox? This seems much more labor intensive to setup.
Astro file server also has an SMB Plugin for those of you running a samba file share system. I store all of my files on my linux file server anyway. For those times when I'm out of range of my wifi, I'll use an ftp client on my phone and log on to my ftp server. I also use dropbox. It all depends where the file is, where I am, and where the phone is.
I also love double twists new airless sync. That works just fine with my iTunes library.
Great tip though. Thanks!
kamesen said:
this works and i love it
http://www.trickyways.com/2010/09/how-to-transfer-files-between-android-computer-wireless/
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I love this, did not know about this. Thank you for sharing.
This makes my life so much easier.
kamesen said:
this works and i love it
http://www.trickyways.com/2010/09/how-to-transfer-files-between-android-computer-wireless/
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That's what I use and I don't think it could be easier. Just setup a username and password one time. Any time after that you just start the ftp server and type the address into a file browser on your computer.
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Why not just use dropbox? This seems much more labor intensive to setup.
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Seriously, just use Dropbox. I'm sure everyone uses Dropbox for other purposes anyways. Why not just download the DB client for Android and give it another use?
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Seriously, just use Dropbox. I'm sure everyone uses Dropbox for other purposes anyways. Why not just download the DB client for Android and give it another use?
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Dropbox is awesome and I do use it, but if you want to place files directly on your root or access files above root for modding purposes, this method is great.
To each his own I guess.
If you're running an i9000 ROM try Kies Air in the Samsung Apps store. it does the same thing and it works over Mobile AP or Wifi
ES File Explorer is free and you can access shared folders on a local WiFi network very easily. Dev Site
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ES File Explorer is free and you can access shared folders on a local WiFi network very easily. Dev Site
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Is it possible to post a quick "how to" or shoot me a PM?
I use ES File Explorer and love it and was unaware of the feature.
Their website isn't very helpful (the English version anyways) with no stickies on how to configure.
Any help is appreciated.
I'm currently using the ftp version the OP posted, but it's a bit buggy and temper-mental for me.
I used to use ES File Explorer but now use File Expert. It's all in one and has a few nice features, but the server scan is much slower which I don't use anyway.
You need to know a bit about Windows Printer & File Sharing and have at least 1 folder shared on your PC first.
In ES File Explorer, switch to the Network tab, then Menu -> New, and either scan or add a server. If you scan you'll see your PC's IP address, which can make it easier if you don't know it. Select that and you'll see all the shares. Select the one you want and then you'll need to enter the username and password of your Windows account the first time.
File Expert is a little better because it can remember the user account for that PC for all shares.
Anyway, after that you can copy and paste files back and forth and even play media over wifi, or copy tibu and nandroid backups to the PC just like you would between folders on the phone.
I'd love it if it was the other way around. CIFS share the android root or even sdcard on the PC!
I use Awesome Drop for quick small transfers, otherwise I use the SwiFTP server. FTP just seems like tried and true technology to me.
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awesome find..works great
WiFi File Explorer Pro works fine for me (I don't need root access)-
1. Open App
2. Type provided address into browser
3. Upload/download/zip/extract the SD and Ext SD using the browser
4. Profit
WiFi Direct
I am hoping we get WiFi direct here pretty soon. But seeing Samsungs update record I won't be holding my breath.
Just discovered something awesome can't believe no one else has talked about this for the Thunderbolt yet but if you install the gingerbread music player (linked below) and then go into your Google account settings you'll now see an option to sync music. This syncs to Google's new cloud service and once done can be accessed even when your music is no longer on your phone.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I6Y7JF7K
**Edit the file extension and change from .mp3 to .apk**
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http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...cinate-froyo-not-tested-2-1-a.html#post689185
This is a link for some good instructions on how to set it up. The instructions are for a facinate but should work the same.
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I have it working on my TB, I'm rooted with the lightning rom.
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Did you have any trouble installing? I can't get it to work for me. I'm rooted and on Drod's latest rom and kernel
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Did you have any trouble installing? I can't get it to work for me. I'm rooted and on Drod's latest rom and kernel
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I just finished installing and running it, currently syncing to the 'cloud'. I didn't have any problems so far that I can see. I left my music in my isyncr folder and the player recognized it right away. I'm running Perfect Storm v1.2.
Im confused, it sycns what is on your droid to the cloud or what you have on your library at home?
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Im confused, it sycns what is on your droid to the cloud or what you have on your library at home?
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On your phone. Then you can delete from your SD once you have it in the cloud..
Do we have a size limit?
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I'm getting "there is a problem parsing this package". I'll try the download again.
No size limit that I know about yet. I know I have over a couple gig.
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I cant seem to get mine working. The option in my accounts&sync is not there. Also, when I click account in the music app, nothing shows up.
Could it be that I didnt delete the older version of google music and have both installed?
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Just discovered something awesome can't believe no one else has talked about this for the Thunderbolt yet but if you install the gingerbread music player (linked below) and then go into your Google account settings you'll now see an option to sync music. This syncs to Google's new cloud service and once done can be accessed even when your music is no longer on your phone.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I6Y7JF7K
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Works great on chingy51o's perfect storm. Thanks for the find.
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I cant seem to get mine working. The option in my accounts&sync is not there. Also, when I click account in the music app, nothing shows up.
Could it be that I didnt delete the older version of google music and have both installed?
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I think that's it. On my X I had to uninstall the Gingerbread Music Leak before the new one would work.
It has a nice UI but I do not think there is a cloud to upload too. I only have about 25 songs and it has been syncing for 3 hours. I also signed into my google account and there is nothing there under settings that would appear to be syncing with my phone.
I see that its just an apk, do I have to be rooted for this to work.
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It has a nice UI but I do not think there is a cloud to upload too. I only have about 25 songs and it has been syncing for 3 hours. I also signed into my google account and there is nothing there under settings that would appear to be syncing with my phone.
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I must agree with this. I have about the same number of songs and it just keeps on syncing. My path is sdcard/media/music just like the other thread said it needed to be for it to sync with the cloud and it's been syncing all night. I even did a reboot, removed the songs from my sdcard and then tried to stream them from the "cloud" and nothing shows up.
It's a nice music player but does not seem to be fully functional cloud sync at this time, (at least for me).
How is this different from AirSync for DoubleTwist app apart from being free? Also, do you think this will work okay in a non 4G area?
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Why not get the Subsonic app. You can store music and videos on your home computer and watch & listen on your phone. The player is very nice, allows you to keep your SD card free and clear, it's free (small donation appreciated from dev and gives a few more options on the server side) and you can store as much as your PC can handle. Oh yeah, it's compatible with almost any platform.
-SubSonic-
http://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp
I have been using this for over two years and have never had much problems. The only thing you really need is a static IP which I easily averted by creating a domain that uses DNSEXIT as its name servers. DNSEXIT uses your IP address for your domain and has an app you install on your server that updates the IP address everytime it changes so that your IP credentials are always correct. DNSEXIT is also a free service and I have been using this as well for the same length of time. Perfect combination if you ask me.
Just sayin'
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Why not get the Subsonic app. You can store music and videos on your home computer and watch & listen on your phone. The player is very nice, allows you to keep your SD card free and clear, it's free (small donation appreciated from dev and gives a few more options on the server side) and you can store as much as your PC can handle. Oh yeah, it's compatible with almost any platform.
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http://www.subsonic.org/pages/index.jsp
I have been using this for over two years and have never had much problems. The only thing you really need is a static IP which I easily averted by creating a domain that uses DNSEXIT as its name servers. DNSEXIT uses your IP address for your domain and has an app you install on your server that updates the IP address everytime it changes so that your IP credentials are always correct. DNSEXIT is also a free service and I have been using this as well for the same length of time. Perfect combination if you ask me.
Just sayin'
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Been using this for years.. Works great! But it is a Streaming server vs I think the Google sync actually copies the physical media to your phone. With Subsonic if you dont have a signal you dont have access to you library. Unless Ive been doing something wrong, and not using subsonic to its full potential?
Well I tried and couldn't get this to work and I downloaded this app called StartTalking it's a voice command app and I said play music and it said it needed a program called mSpot so I downloaded it and it has streaming as well as wireless syncing 5gb for free or 40gb for like $4 a month so pretty good and it has a pretty decent interface also I love the instant download feature it like databases your music and if you want you can download it to your phone from your computer! http://www.mspot.com
What best Cloud app for Galaxy note? and my PC is windows 7. I just tried ubuntu one, but it looks like can't send my doc/docx file that i create with "Polaris Office" it always ask me to send from "box"(cloud app to but need to upload, i want sync) and Gallery, what's the point if i have to send from box app, and is ubuntu one just can send from gallery? ooh.. so sad
Ubuntu one, in my PC side (windows 7) it's working good, but the weakness is i can't send my created files from ubuntu one in my Galaxy note. Please somebody give advice
dropbox for me
Dropbox
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Definitely Dropbox, got it on 3 computers, my GNote (Private) and an iPhone (Company) and it works perfect on all platforms!
No love for Google Drive?
Personally, I use Box as I have 50GB storage on that account.
Another vote for Dropbox.
Google Drive is nice, but no public folder with public web links and inability to download files to device and browse to them via file browser is a deal breaker.
Dropbox and the box as a second
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What best Cloud app for Galaxy note? and my PC is windows 7. I just tried ubuntu one, but it looks like can't send my doc/docx file that i create with "Polaris Office" it always ask me to send from "box"(cloud app to but need to upload, i want sync) and Gallery, what's the point if i have to send from box app, and is ubuntu one just can send from gallery? ooh.. so sad
Ubuntu one, in my PC side (windows 7) it's working good, but the weakness is i can't send my created files from ubuntu one in my Galaxy note. Please somebody give advice
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I have tried on following:
Mozy
Dropbox
SugarSync
All three are awesome!
I use Dropbox for most of my day to day stuff on my Note. I also use Skydrive as well, Cloud Explorer for Skydrive has been my best personal experience as far as Skydrive applications go (on Android).
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I have been trying Cubby as well.. found it to be okay.
As for pure syncronization i like using FolderSync. That handles syncing directly to my PC and to the cloud services like dropbox and google drive, depending on what i want to sync.
I'm considering a move from another OS to a Lumia 925, I won't say which one because I tend to find that people have preconceived notions of what iPhone and Android people are looking for and whether they'll be able to deal with the way Windows does it.
Just some questions...
1. I'm entirely in the Windows world for productivity (Word, Excel, Outlook, SkyDrive) so I imagine that will be seamless on a Windows Phone? I mean, is there anything that is actually not doable when operating documents, spreadsheets, etc? I just want to make sure it's not like with Google Drive/QuickOffice where you technically CAN open and work on docs but there are always formatting issues and tiny bugs that crop up from time to time.
2. How does file management work? I'm referring to copying files, music, pictures to and from the phone.
3. Can one save email attachments, attach anything one wants to an email, open any kind of file (pdf, office, images, audio, video, etc)
4. Can I use my own music files and set them as ringtones and notifications?
5. Will the email app allow for an IMAP account from my own email server and let me see all of its folder and subfolder structure?
6. If my wife and I both have Windows Phones and I assume we each will have our own accounts on our phones, how can we each connect to our PC at home? Will it mean having to have two different profiles of Windows on the tower?
7. Is there a way to know which phones will get the 8.1 update? I want to make sure the Lumia 925 gets it.
If anyone can help with these things, I'd really appreciate it. Unfortunately, mobile phone customer service reps in stores simply don't know these things well enough to give any kind of help and these are the kinds of things that really matter to me, not how many apps there are in the market or whether a phone's camera has a certain number of megapixels.
Thanks!
Here are some answers to the questions you have.
1. The Office suite on WP8 is obviously a stripped-down version compared to the desktop counterparts. However as long as you don't use anything advanced you should be fine. On the phone you will have Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote available. OneNote is especially useful on a phone.
2. It's different. Once you connect the phone to the PC you will find the following pre-defined folders:
- Documents - for Word, Excel, Powerpoint files
- Music - for.. well, music
- Pictures
- Ringtones - for ringtones and notification sounds
- Videos
There is no file manager on the phone itself, however there are apps, which handle files from each of these folders, through which you can rearrange or delete these file types. The system has an API (thus some apps developed as well) for handling new file types like zip, rar, ebook types, etc., which can be registered. You may attempt to open any file type you just downloaded, if an app on your phone is registered to it, it will open the file using it.
Copying the files into the folders I just listed is as straightforward as copying any file using your favorite Windows file manager.
3. Saving email attachments isn't supported out of the box - however you can open them if an app is registered for that file type, and if the app supports saving the file, then you may do that there too (this will save the file to the app's work folder). Once you're in the email app you can only attach photos, but I'm pretty sure you can attach other file types using their own apps and the share button (if any).
4. The short answer is yes. I haven't actually tried this, but I know music ringtones are supported and custom notification sounds are/will be supported with GDR3 (which is an update you can already download if you're a developer or will be getting soon through OTA updates). The way to actually do it is by copying the files to the Ringtones folder, but I think there are some apps, which automate this process (I'm not sure).
5. I'm currently using 2 google IMAP email accounts. I'm pretty sure you should be fine here.
6. Yes, you will have different accounts on the phones, but you don't HAVE to have different ones. I never actually tried sharing accounts, but I know logging in from the same account on several phones is possible, this way you'll get synced contact list, app list, you'll only need to purchase an app once for both of you, and some other benefits. No, you won't necessarily need two different accounts for it on the PC. I use the same account on my phone and on my home (and work) PCs (running Windows 8 and 8.1) and I haven't really seen much syncing between the phone and the computer other than the contact list and account list (email accounts, facebook, twitter, linkedin, microsoft accounts).
7. We're in the same ballpark here, I'm currently enjoying my Lumia 925, I personally think it's a great phone. All of the current devices running WP8 were promised to get 8.1, however we don't really know much details about the update.
People coming from a different major OS generally experience Windows Phones differently, than people coming from feature phones. Android users usually miss the Notification Center and Multitasking, which works differently here (the Live Tiles are your notification center and multitasking works by different rules), and iOS users might miss Siri? Actually I have no idea, since I've never actually owned one.
The sheer number of apps in the store is considerably lower, however there are hardly any apps, which don't have a counterpart in the WP8 store, some are even better than the originals on Android/iOS.
I wish you the best and I hope I helped. Choose wisely
That's a great overall description! A few more comments:
1) The phone should be able to *open* any Office document just fine, but you won't have anything close to the full Office suite's power to make changes; it's mostly basic edits only. For example, you can add or delete slides to a Powerpoint deck, and edit their text, but I don't think you can create or edit custom themes.
2) Documents, music, and pictures are no problem. The phone connects via Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), same as most modern Android phones do; all major OSes can access it, but it is *not* the same as USB Mass Storage. You can't just use it as a USB drive. Additionally, this kind of access only works for the built-in "Libraries" (in the Windows "My Documents", "My Music", etc. sense) on the phone; if you, for example, use a third-party app to handle a file type, that won't show up. One example is ebooks; you can open ebook files on the phone if you download them from the web or open them from attachments, but you can't just copy a bunch of .MOBI files into (or out of) the Kindle folder, for example. Note that this assumes no special hacks; we've been able to get full filesystem access on Samsung phones (such as the ATIV S, which I have).
3) Generally, opening any kind of attachment is possible. If the phone doesn't have an app to do it yet, it will offer to search the Store for compatible apps. If it has multiple compatible apps, it will ask which one to use. However, where attachments get saved is up to the app. The built-in Office programs and image viewer can save to the system libraries. Not so sure about videos or music, although they will open using the built-in apps (for recognized formats, at least).
4) Yes, using your own music works fine. Copy the clips to the Ringtones "folder" over USB, or use one of the many apps (they can do things like trim the file for you, too). Some notification types require GDR3, which your phone may or may no come with but which you can upgrade to easily.
5) IMAP works great. Switching folders is a *bit* more annoying than I'd like - three taps - but it works, and you can control which ones automatically sync to the phone. I use a private IMAP server without any trouble.
6) You really *should* have different user profiles on the PC (for unrelated reasons), but the phone OS doesn't require it. I don't know for sure how well the "Windows Phone App" handles the situation, but I do all the stuff manually anyhow (using Windows Explorer and other tools) and that works fine with multiple phones.
7) No way to know for sure. It's pretty well guaranteed that a phone released so recently as the 925 will get the update, though, and these days Microsoft allows developers and enthusiasts to get updates without waiting for them to finish carrier testing and customization (you'll get the customizations once they're released too). T-Mobile US is pretty good about releasing updates anyhow, though, and the phone's specs are easily good enough.
If it helps, the Samsung ATIV S (SGH-T899M, not the other models) works great on T-Mobile frequencies. The only problem I've had is with the WiFi tethering (USB tethering is unofficial but works fine and is built in if you can find it; instructions are on the forum) and everything else works including LTE. Can't get the loan from TMo for it, but you can find a SIM-unlocked one online for cheaper than the 925 anyhow.
Many people asked me to be more specific on these questions on a WP forum I found so I'll paste those more specific questions here just in case someone can help further...
I'm coming from 3 years on Android after 3 years on Windows Mobile. I've rooted every phone I've ever had, principally to be able to flash a different ROM to the stock version on the phone. There are any number of features you can play with on a custom ROM but my only concern was to get rid of Touchwiz, HTC Sense, and other ROMs I hated in favour of a more pure Android experience. So, no I wasn't rooting my phone for access to millions of "hack-y" applications.
I'm concerned about burdening people with a long post but I'll try to expand on my questions.
1. Office - Aside from the obvious limitations of not being able to put an ENTIRE version of the Office programs into app form on a phone (cause you'd need a computer) do all the Office apps offer view, edit, create, email, save to phone/cloud, share to other apps.
2. Files - Basically, can I take (non-DRM) an ebook file, music, video, document, pdf, photo on and off the phone by using a USB cable and Windows File Explorer on my PC/laptop.
3. Email attach - Can I get an email with any doc, pdf, photo, image and open/save it. Can I attach any file from my phone into an email? Even if it means doing it from within the adjoining app. A PDF by sharing through a PDF viewer, a photo(s) through the WP gallery app or other camera/photo apps, an Office document through Word.
4. Ringtones - I think I got the answer I wanted but I have several ringtone mp3s I've used for years for specific people, SMS, Email, Whatsapp that I'd like to keep using by copying to the phone. Yes? No?
5. Email - I have a private email server on bluehost. I have found very often that some email clients that are too basic will let me add these accounts with IMAP but won't let me define the IMAP Path Prefix for folders and subfolders to appear correctly. If you've done this and you have slightly nerdy email organisation, you know what I'm talking about. It comes down to all the email folders appearing as they do on your Windows email programs/clients as opposed to appearing as though all those folders are floating within the phone's inbox. It looks like hell and creates a very messy email experience.
6. Accounts - This is something that comes from being an Android user that never sat well with me for various reasons. For those that don't know, the entire Android experience is based on your phone being constantly connected to one gmail account at a time which is tied to your all apps and basically all other user info on the phone. Logout, everything is gone. The question is... at home we like using Windows without having to keep two different profiles/accounts/etc. except for in Outlook. Android doesn't really play well directly with the Windows productivity world (one of the reasons we don't want Android anymore). But now that Office and other elements of Skydrive will sync for us beautifully, we want the link to be easy as possible. So, to that end, does Windows Phone have the same concept of signing into your phone to operate it and how does that affect BOTH of us having instant access to all of Windows on our PC and Laptop? Will we each have to sign in to Word when we're sitting here? Will only the profile logged into in Windows see their files? Will we be constantly logging into and out of Windows? If I'm logged in will my wife not see her files? Hope that makes it clear?
Additional things...
- I'm going to the Lumia 925 from the Galaxy S3. I was on a Google AOSP ROM so there is nothing TouchWiz that I'll be missing. I don't even know what was on there to be honest. It was flashed pretty quickly. Anyway, if there are any opinions about the 925, limitations, problems.
- Most important, crucial must-haves for us on a phone are: strong camera quality, photo apps, phone call quality, good maps app, email and web browsing. Pretty much nothing else.
- My use is about 95% camera, ebook reading, web browsing, Twitter, light gaming, Whatsapp, SMS, note taking, recipe saving and working on documents. I never use mobile phones for any kind of music or video playing. I don't watch video on anything smaller than a TV, and I only listen to music on a dedicated audio media player that plays specific file formats.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, if you do. I appreciate it.
Nevermind.. mistake post
tinpanalley said:
1. Office - Aside from the obvious limitations of not being able to put an ENTIRE version of the Office programs into app form on a phone (cause you'd need a computer) do all the Office apps offer view, edit, create, email, save to phone/cloud, share to other apps.
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Yes you can. Currently I could use the Share feature for email or bluetooth, but I suppose it's possible for other apps to show up there if installed.
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2. Files - Basically, can I take (non-DRM) an ebook file, music, video, document, pdf, photo on and off the phone by using a USB cable and Windows File Explorer on my PC/laptop.
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The answer is: no, yes, yes, yes, yes(only through the office application if placed in the documents folder), yes; but remember, these answers are for STRICTLY using the Windows File Exporer.
The easiest ways to handle file transfer for ANY file type is either SkyDrive or downloading the file from the internet(for example: through a web-browser using an ftp server over local Wi-Fi). Pocket File Manager is a great app for downloading stuff (and opening) from anywhere including ftp, SkyDrive, GDrive, Dropbox, etc.
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3. Email attach - Can I get an email with any doc, pdf, photo, image and open/save it. Can I attach any file from my phone into an email? Even if it means doing it from within the adjoining app. A PDF by sharing through a PDF viewer, a photo(s) through the WP gallery app or other camera/photo apps, an Office document through Word.
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You can attach anything if you have a handler app for the specific file type, which supports sharing through email (like the Office app for office documents).
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4. Ringtones - I think I got the answer I wanted but I have several ringtone mp3s I've used for years for specific people, SMS, Email, Whatsapp that I'd like to keep using by copying to the phone. Yes? No?
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You have the option to select ringtones and SMS sounds for individuals using the People hub. I haven't used Whatsapp, so I can't help you there.
tinpanalley said:
6. Accounts - This is something that comes from being an Android user that never sat well with me for various reasons. For those that don't know, the entire Android experience is based on your phone being constantly connected to one gmail account at a time which is tied to your all apps and basically all other user info on the phone. Logout, everything is gone. The question is... at home we like using Windows without having to keep two different profiles/accounts/etc. except for in Outlook. Android doesn't really play well directly with the Windows productivity world (one of the reasons we don't want Android anymore). But now that Office and other elements of SkyDrive will sync for us beautifully, we want the link to be easy as possible. So, to that end, does Windows Phone have the same concept of signing into your phone to operate it and how does that affect BOTH of us having instant access to all of Windows on our PC and Laptop? Will we each have to sign in to Word when we're sitting here? Will only the profile logged into in Windows see their files? Will we be constantly logging into and out of Windows? If I'm logged in will my wife not see her files? Hope that makes it clear?
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I think the limitation here is the computer/laptop. I just read up on having multiple SkyDrive accounts and it seems it's not officially possible without logging in/out for each switch. HOWEVER you can actually choose which SkyDrive account you want to log in to from the phone(using the official SkyDrive app or the Pocket File Manager app, or others), it doesn't necessarily have to be the same as your phone's microsoft account.
The Lumia 925 is an awesome phone, has great camera quality, has included navigation with offline maps, has lens apps(for photo modifications), has photo post-processing apps in the store, it has 4G LTE for quite a few networks. Overall, I love this phone and I hope you'll love it just as much
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You can open ebook files on the phone if you download them from the web or open them from attachments, but you can't just copy a bunch of .MOBI files into (or out of) the Kindle folder, for example.
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So is there not an ebook app that will read any .mobi or .epub files you place on the phone somehow? There's really no way to do this at all?
Not without hacks, no. I use Bluetooth to transfer them, rather than USB; the phone accepts files via BT and opens the appropriate app to handle them, and there are several apps that can do that handling. However, while the apps can save the files to their local folders, those files can't be subsequently accessed either from the PC or from other apps.
The exception to this limitation is SD cards. Apps can open files on SD cards if those files are of the same extension that the app registered for (such as .MOBI, .PRC, .EPUB). You can also load up the phone's SD card over USB from the PC. Of course, if your phone doesn't *have* an SD card, that's not much use.
GoodDayToDie said:
Not without hacks, no. I use Bluetooth to transfer them, rather than USB; the phone accepts files via BT and opens the appropriate app to handle them, and there are several apps that can do that handling. However, while the apps can save the files to their local folders, those files can't be subsequently accessed either from the PC or from other apps.
The exception to this limitation is SD cards. Apps can open files on SD cards if those files are of the same extension that the app registered for (such as .MOBI, .PRC, .EPUB). You can also load up the phone's SD card over USB from the PC. Of course, if your phone doesn't *have* an SD card, that's not much use.
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So strange, I just read about 2 apps that can read epub and mobi files off SkyDrive and Dropbox and without the need to use sd cards. Freda and Raccoon Reader.
That's not on the phone in any way, shape, or form. Of course any app that wants to (assuming the ubiquitously declared ID_CAP_NETWORKING) can open a TCP socket to dropbox.com and send some HTTP traffic over it and download files. That has nothing to do with the OS capabilities, though. The question was about "files you place on the phone somehow" and my butt doesn't count.
HI All,
I'm not a huge fan of the public cloud based services. I would prefer not to have all my information spread across multiple public cloud providers. Now without the convenience of having a separate SD card, I want to look into some type of regular backup routine (automated) to copy the contents of my s6 edge to my network storage. Can anyone share any scripts or processes they might have come across or use to perform backups of this type?
I am not sure of any scheduled task can execute a simple batch or copy script from the phone, or from the server / network side to "pull" the data if the phone is available on the LAN? Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks.
-NV
Check out the app "folder sync" and see if it offers what you are looking for. It's mainly used to schedule syncs between phone and cloud services, but I think you can sync between network folders, and there might be an ftp option as well. So you might be able to schedule it to sync some folders on your phone to network storage folders every night (when you're home and on the same local network). ES file Explorer is another option, not sure of the scheduling features on it, so it might only work manually.
But those 2 apps are definitely worth looking into. I use folder sync and love it, I use it with a cloud service though.
jda2631 said:
Check out the app "folder sync" and see if it offers what you are looking for. It's mainly used to schedule syncs between phone and cloud services, but I think you can sync between network folders, and there might be an ftp option as well. So you might be able to schedule it to sync some folders on your phone to network storage folders every night (when you're home and on the same local network). ES file Explorer is another option, not sure of the scheduling features on it, so it might only work manually.
But those 2 apps are definitely worth looking into. I use folder sync and love it, I use it with a cloud service though.
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So I grabbed folder sync and installed it. It's exactly what I am looking for. It does CIFS & SMB shares so I can map to my network shares. Thanks for the suggestion. I like having all my information on my own personal servers rather than spread over public cloud providers.
-NVE
NVETHIS said:
So I grabbed folder sync and installed it. It's exactly what I am looking for. It does CIFS & SMB shares so I can map to my network shares. Thanks for the suggestion. I like having all my information on my own personal servers rather than spread over public cloud providers.
-NVE
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Can you tell me if it syncs with owncloud?
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