Q. Wireless Transfer App - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Can anybody recommend an app to transfer data to/from PC over wifi, there are many on the market but I have no experience with any of them.
Thanks for any advice.

coldhandz said:
Can anybody recommend an app to transfer data to/from PC over wifi, there are many on the market but I have no experience with any of them.
Thanks for any advice.
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MyPhoneExplorer (wifi-usb-bluetooth) - Kies air (wifi) - Wifi file explorer (wifi).

Dropbox and Chrome to Phone are worth a look .
jje

I use dropbox too, to access files on my computer from my phone.
May i suggest in my and your intrest to use my link for signing up at Dropbox.
DropBox Sign Up
This will give both you and me more storage space ! Thanks.
There is also an app that lets you photograph files on your desktop which will then get downloaded to your phone, i can't remember its name atm though...
Will update when i remember it....

Android Manager.
Transfer, sync much like Kies air but better inmo. But you also have to install the windows client which you can find here

Snap N' Go is the one your thinking of, but it's a bit tempremental.

rayhipkiss said:
Snap N' Go is the one your thinking of, but it's a bit tempremental.
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Yes! That was it . It was fun, but a bit tideous to transfer alot of files.
Maybe more of a party gag.

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Wireless Nook File Transfer?

I am looking for a method to wirelessly transfer files over WiFi to my SD card (sick of popping it out every time I want to add a photo or pdf - usb cable doesn't seem to work). I am currently using a CM7 variant. Any good suggestions on how to do this? Thanks in advance.
Does Dropbox work on the CM7 Rom? That's what I use on AutoNooter3 and it works wonders!
I use an app named WebSharing to accomplish this:
http://android.nextapp.com/site/websharing
Basically it gives you a web browser interface to move things on and off your android device. It's pretty damn cool and has a free version you can try.
I also use Dropbox for this and love it. It makes it easy to move any files from one computer to another. Just dump them into the cloud and pull them down to your device. You get 2GB for free.
If you sign up with Dropbox you can use my referral link and we both get an extra 250GB free. Not trying to spam the service, but it is pretty good.
Referral link: http://db.tt/m7DfKVy
Search the market for FTP server. You can copy files to and from the sdcard or internal memory with one of those.
There is also a smb server for android so you can do window shares off your android device but can't remember its name.
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If you have Windows, you can do SMB transfer with ES File Explorer using the LAN tab. You can also search for the cifs thread by dasdud in the development section. I use cifsmanager with the cifs modules there. The only down size is that it only work on eclair.
Samba filesharing. Super easy to use.
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I've used all the methods mentioned here, and a couple fo others, and by far the most seamless is SAMBA - I've even use dit to transfer files between two android devices via my PC.
Otherwise I have ES File explorer installed solely because it can look across the network from the Nook, but it often cannot resolve names properly and can be a bit clunky to use.
Awesome drop app in market
Wow, there's an awful lot of choices there. I don't suppose that there's a AFP server app for us Mac users?
I use SWIFTP and it works great. On my PC I use Filezilla to connect. And Fetch on my Mac.
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you could also use adbWireless from the market
and then just do adb push <file> /sdcard
I use DavDrive. I can mount the storage right to Nautilus in Ubuntu. It works about the same with a Mac I think. Windows is a bit trickier.
I'm definitely going to try SAMBA now also.
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there is also an app called File Share on the market. been using it for awhile now, works great
which of these apps would allow me to view folders i've shared in windows 7? or OSX?
jcollierdavis said:
I use DavDrive. I can mount the storage right to Nautilus in Ubuntu. It works about the same with a Mac I think. Windows is a bit tricky
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Good to know. I'll definently check out DavDrive
ddrddr said:
which of these apps would allow me to view folders i've shared in windows 7? or OSX?
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ES File Explorer should work with Win7.
Here's an example of what cifsmanager does,
http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2010/12/27/streaming-epub-books-media-to-nook-color-with-cifsmanager/
SwiFTP rules! Use it all the time for my droid v1 and new nook. Lanch the app, hit a button to enable and start up your FTP program on your PC (I use filezilla). Transfer files back and forth to your SD using FTP.
rockstarsomeday said:
SwiFTP rules! Use it all the time for my droid v1 and new nook. Lanch the app, hit a button to enable and start up your FTP program on your PC (I use filezilla). Transfer files back and forth to your SD using FTP.
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Agreed. I used SwiFTP on my Nook Color & HTC Incredible and connect with my host machine using Filezilla. Quick and painless setup!
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Ok, I am convinced that I should use Samba. Now, not bring the brightest blub in the box when it comes to networking (actually, it's my weakest event in the techie trialthon), I have no idea what I need to do on the computer's end (Win 7) to get it to see the Nook, or vice-versa (no offense, documentation is not Samba's strong point). This is obviously over WiFi, so what am I missing? Thanks (I feel like an idoit).

[Q] Xoom Application to let me share it as a drive over WiFi?

Used to be able to do this on my iPad with GoodReader, and looking for something similar for the XOOM. Basically something that lets me make the Xoom available as a drive on the local network so I can copy files back and forth to it from my computer without having to go through the whole USB cable mess.
I know that several Android file apps let me connect to a shared drive on my network, but I'm looking for the capability to go the other way around.
TIA!
EwanG said:
Used to be able to do this on my iPad with GoodReader, and looking for something similar for the XOOM. Basically something that lets me make the Xoom available as a drive on the local network so I can copy files back and forth to it from my computer without having to go through the whole USB cable mess.
I know that several Android file apps let me connect to a shared drive on my network, but I'm looking for the capability to go the other way around.
TIA!
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Not what you want but might help till you get it. Grab a droxbox account. Drag and drop crap into the folder on your PC and grab it from the dropbox app on your xoom. Goes both ways too.
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WiFi File Explorer should do the trick. You run the app then type in the IP address in your web browser. It will show the storage and you can copy, delete files.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&feature=search_result
Samba Filesharing is exactly what you want, enjoy.
File Expert has a Mount extension that does this too...but as far as I know, all such apps require root access...which means you have to root first.
Websharing Lite
angryclubs said:
Websharing Lite
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Works well for non-root. Thanks.

WIFI Wireless File Transfer- Oh Boy

Anyone using WIFI file transfer app?? I jjust installed it and man, what a pleasure. No more messing with the flaky Nook cable. I can wirelessly transfer to and from my nook SD card from my desktop computer. This is making the copying of files so much nicer.
Did you mean WiFi Explorer?
Where do you go to get this app?
Thanks
Several do it, I used to use paid ones but "file expert" has that ability built in and is free.
bbshopper said:
Where do you go to get this app?
Thanks
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I use Samba, makes your SD card a shared resource on a Windows network. It's slower than USB but all I use my cable for anymore is charging and the last time I swapped SD cards was when I moved to CM7.2.
https://market.android.com/details?...51bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0.
I use eStrongs file manager. Hardly used a cable in years...
I tried ES File Manager but could not get connected with my PC on LAN. Took my head out of you know where and now I've got it working.
Is there a way to do batch file transfers with wftp? It took me a while to upload a bunch of books to my NC using that program one file at a time. Other than that I do like it alot better than having to hook up the usb.
I use good old Dropbox, mostly because it is the easiest ad I can just drop something in there without having my nook with me.
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I use DropBox as well. Simple to use and I can upload file from any PC I am on whether it is installed or not.
Imbroglio said:
Is there a way to do batch file transfers with wftp? It took me a while to upload a bunch of books to my NC using that program one file at a time. Other than that I do like it alot better than having to hook up the usb.
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If in windows ftp integration of internet explorer lets you open as a window for drag&drop of multiple files at once.
Haven't seen any other browsers with integration like that, only reason I keep internet explorer around even though I use something else for actual browsing.
Should be available for most wifi transfer apps, any that use ftp for share at least.
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I used swift ftp server on my nook and whatever ftp client you like on any platform. On windows I use filezilla.
I got Wifi Explorer Pro from getjar and it does everything. The interface is very nice also. Best of all because it is on getjar it is a paid app that is free.

USB Mount

Hi, I'm wandering how to mount USB drive on my brand new 4x.
I really need to sync my Handy Safe data with my PC, but even if I tried all the connection option available I wasn't able to sync them.
Any help really appreciated, thanks.
RRunner3 said:
Hi, I'm wandering how to mount USB drive on my brand new 4x.
I really need to sync my Handy Safe data with my PC, but even if I tried all the connection option available I wasn't able to sync them.
Any help really appreciated, thanks.
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No way???
I use android file transfer on my mac, in mtp mode works fine..
Its like an adb gui really with drag'n'drop..
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I think what he 'is looking for is a USB Host feature. I don't think that the 4xHD can do that out of the box...
atlexx said:
I think what he 'is looking for is a USB Host feature. I don't think that the 4xHD can do that out of the box...
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Yes, I have an application (Handy Safe, password/info secure storage) I used on symbian and on my 2x before.
You have a mobile apk and a desktop one, and you can sync the datas between them.
Normally I had no problem on changing phone (or ROM), just because I could sync back all my data from my desktop.
Now, on 4x, the desktop application can't sync data because he is not able to find the drive where the mobile database is!
I'm quite desperate about this, I had many many infos on that program, and I'll hate to digit those infos again on the phone...
I found a solution from the net if you still have problem, just copy the 3 files from epocware directory from pc to phones internal card where it is installed .Your data is transferred.

Info from sdcard to Nexus 6

So during the long eons between ordering my 64gb Midnight blue Nexus 6 and its actual delivery I am in pondering mode:
Best way to transfer the info & files from my GS4 sdcard to Nexus 6?
1. Connect GS4 to PC, drag 'n drop to pc file. Connect Nexus 6 to PC & reverse d&d?
2. Remove sdcard from GS4 & put into card reader connected to PC & do the d&d thing.
3. Card Reader for micro usb plugged into Nexus 6 & move the files into internal memory.
4. Is there a direct phone to phone method that won't take forever? If so, what?
wtherrell said:
So during the long eons between ordering my 64gb Midnight blue Nexus 6 and its actual delivery I am in pondering mode:
Best way to transfer the info & files from my GS4 sdcard to Nexus 6?
1. Connect GS4 to PC, drag 'n drop to pc file. Connect Nexus 6 to PC & reverse d&d?
2. Remove sdcard from GS4 & put into card reader connected to PC & do the d&d thing.
3. Card Reader for micro usb plugged into Nexus 6 & move the files into internal memory.
4. Is there a direct phone to phone method that won't take forever? If so, what?
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Lolipop apparently has a new system to move content from your old phone to your new one via tapping them together (NFC). Not sure how it actually works, though - probably sets up a P2P share via WiFi and moves things that way.
In my opinion, the best way is the simplest: tether old phone to a PC then back up, tether new phone to PC and restore. You will not be able to get everything that way (texts, for example, aren't easy to move unless you are using something like Hangouts as your SMS app), but it will work for most things. And, of course, keeping as much stuff on the cloud to begin with is a good way to start; photos/music/docs, etc can just be pulled down from GDrive/OneDrive/DropBox/etc as needed.
I plan on using my < $1 OTG cable and an SD card reader.
Illrigger said:
Lolipop apparently has a new system to move content from your old phone to your new one via tapping them together (NFC). Not sure how it actually works, though - probably sets up a P2P share via WiFi and moves things that way.
In my opinion, the best way is the simplest: tether old phone to a PC then back up, tether new phone to PC and restore. You will not be able to get everything that way (texts, for example, aren't easy to move unless you are using something like Hangouts as your SMS app), but it will work for most things. And, of course, keeping as much stuff on the cloud to begin with is a good way to start; photos/music/docs, etc can just be pulled down from GDrive/OneDrive/DropBox/etc as needed.
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Pretty sure the new transfer thing is lollipop to lollipop only.
Thanks for the info, guys.
Wifi direct and NFC are in kit kat, pretty sure. Someone mentioned an app called Super beam that is supposed to organize & facilitate the process.
In my experience wired communication has been faster than a wireless one. But the PC method takes two transfers. ...to pc & then back to the other phone. So the wifi direct method could be just as fast.
The otg cable & card reader sounds as if it might be the fastest since only a single, wired transfer is involved.
That said, I guess priority should be given to ease of use. Preserving the file / folder structure and being able to set up the whole thing as a batch operation would be paramount.
joshua.justice said:
Pretty sure the new transfer thing is lollipop to lollipop only.
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Nope ... It utilizes your google account to go and grab apps and setup from previous devices, plus if you use NFC it will use that to read the other phone. There have been several reviews and videos on it already.
ES File Explorer let's you transfer files phone to phone via WiFi. I'd imagine that putting it in a micro USB reader like the meenova would be faster though.
I backup all my stuff on OneDrive and Google Drive. All the app will be download when I activate the phone so no need to worry on that.
polke45 said:
I backup all my stuff on OneDrive and Google Drive. All the app will be download when I activate the phone so no need to worry on that.
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Hadn't really thought about these.
_MetalHead_ said:
ES File Explorer let's you transfer files phone to phone via WiFi. I'd imagine that putting it in a micro USB reader like the meenova would be faster though.
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polke45 said:
I backup all my stuff on OneDrive and Google Drive. All the app will be download when I activate the phone so no need to worry on that.
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So what backup app do you use for this.
I know that Titanium doesn't back up personal data like pictures, music, documents etc
wtherrell said:
So what backup app do you use for this.
I know that Titanium doesn't back up personal data like pictures, music, documents etc
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For personal data, I backup my photo on the cloud drive same with document. I usually load my music from my computer using iSyncr so no need to worry about personal data
I rarely put any important stuff on my phone only because I'm screw if i lost my phone
One way i get my stuff backup is set the directory on the cloud drive to backup. Not sure if Google Drive does it but I'm using OneDrive to backup all my photo directory
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I backup texts using SMS Backup & Restore.
If you want to keep using the card as well, you can always do something like this.
https://shopmeenova.appspot.com/st/order.html
rkennison said:
If you want to keep using the card as well, you can always do something like this.
https://shopmeenova.appspot.com/st/order.html
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Ah, yes. For every thing else there's Meenova. Thanks. I have one on order.

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