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[Q] Stream from PC to Galaxy Nexus over 3G/4G

Is there a way to stream/access my photos, music, files, videos etc to my device from my home PC directly, thus bypasing cloud services, my pc is on all the time so would be nice to do, seeing as the GN only has 16GB storage.
Thanks,
n0s

Have a look at Subsonic. Doesn't do pictures I think but music and video for sure.

Also look into Plex. The server for your PC is free but the app is $4.99, or at least it was when I bought it. It changes bitrate on the fly to adjust for bandwidth. It was able to stream SD video over a Sprint 3G connection!

+1 for Plex.
Awesome App.

Buff McBigstuff said:
Also look into Plex. The server for your PC is free but the app is $4.99, or at least it was when I bought it. It changes bitrate on the fly to adjust for bandwidth. It was able to stream SD video over a Sprint 3G connection!
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Thanks plex looks like what i was talking about, i also found something called TONIDO.
Anyone here tried it?
Thanks,
n0s

Filezilla on the PC and an FTP client on my phone does the trick for me. Involves some tinkering in your router to enable port forwarding but once its all setup its good to go.
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xxprodigyxx11 said:
Filezilla on the PC and an FTP client on my phone does the trick for me. Involves some tinkering in your router to enable port forwarding but once its all setup its good to go.
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But will an FTP Client allow me to stream video, music, browse photos etc, for what i know and ftp would only allow me to download these, or am i wrong?
Thanks,
n0s

3rd shoutout for Plex. It seriously rocks and my kids even use it on our iPad without adult intervention.

I have same question regarding streaming, but i want to exclusively stream HD files and i have a Note... so maybe you guyz can help me out here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21102709#post21102709

Watching a movie on the TV from your PC through a galay nexus? :)

I want to watch movies on my TV in the bedroom using the HDMI output of the phone and getting the movies wirelessly from my PC?
I already have the NHL adapter and the HDMI cable, so what would be the best solution for getting the movies to the phone?
p.s.
are there any advantages/disdavtanges of downloading the movies on the phone directly VS wirelessly getting them from the PC?

Fking1 said:
I want to watch movies on my TV in the bedroom using the HDMI output of the phone and getting the movies wirelessly from my PC?
I already have the NHL adapter and the HDMI cable, so what would be the best solution for getting the movies to the phone?
p.s.
are there any advantages/disdavtanges of downloading the movies on the phone directly VS wirelessly getting them from the PC?
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Install allshare on your computer and then use imediashare or similar dlna app to show it on your phone/tv.
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theres an app, skifta, which does that.but for that your tv has to be dlna compatible.
Heres my setup. I have dlna server on my mac, TVMOBILI, where all my vids are. I open skifta, select it as source and play it on my dlna certified LG LW5600 TV.
Other options, I am not very familiar with. To play from MHL(HDMI), it mirrors the screen of your phone basically. So yes, technically, you could set up a dlna server on your pc, then use skifta to play it on your phone from pc, and then connect MHL so that the output gets mirrored on the TV. This solution is in case your TV is not DLNA certified.

psycho2097 said:
theres an app, skifta, which does that.but for that your tv has to be dlna compatible.
Heres my setup. I have dlna server on my mac, TVMOBILI, where all my vids are. I open skifta, select it as source and play it on my dlna certified LG LW5600 TV.
Other options, I am not very familiar with. To play from MHL(HDMI), it mirrors the screen of your phone basically. So yes, technically, you could set up a dlna server on your pc, then use skifta to play it on your phone from pc, and then connect MHL so that the output gets mirrored on the TV. This solution is in case your TV is not DLNA certified.
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So, what I said ;-P
Imediashare let's you select which device to show it on (ps3/dlna compatible tv/phone).
It also supports windows mediaplayer, so if you have that set up you don't need allshare.
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oops, you just got it before me...anyways, its not skifta, its imediashare. my bad, i messed up the apps.
Yea, imediashare is pretty awesome.

I use TVersity to stream movies from my PC to my tablet, phone, and GTV. Works nicely, but you have to access the movie through the browser, which then opens it in whatever media player you want.
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Personally, I'm a pretty big fan of Plex. Although I did already have everything set up on my media server so I suppose I'm a bit biased. Seemingly working fine via MHL to HDMI adapter. :]

Fking1 said:
I want to watch movies on my TV in the bedroom using the HDMI output of the phone and getting the movies wirelessly from my PC?
I already have the NHL adapter and the HDMI cable, so what would be the best solution for getting the movies to the phone?
p.s.
are there any advantages/disdavtanges of downloading the movies on the phone directly VS wirelessly getting them from the PC?
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i think best solution is skifta:
you only need a Se7en running pc(where you have all yours 'shared' multimedia stuff), your galaxy nexus and a wifi net.
Open skyfta on yous GN, select your pc as 'source' and your nexus as 'player', browse your movie and play it! (i suggest MX video player on Galaxy Nexus)
if your tv it's dnla certified, connect it to your wifi.... then from skyfta on nexus, select as 'player' your tv

[Q] App to remotely access my home server (media)

Hi, I have a Home Server setup that feeds all my media (.avi .mkv .mp3 etc) to all my enabled devices around my home. Now I have a shiny new HoX I am looking for an App that will allow me to remotely connect (while I am away from home) to my server and play what ever media I want. Is there an app that will do this, or a combination of apps ? Thanks in advance

For music subsonic is by far the best solution that I have found. I have heard people have had success with plex as well, so you might want to look into that as well because it supports both music AND videos. Subsonic claims to support movies but I as of yet have not been able to figure out how to get a video to play on the Android client.

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Hi, I have a Home Server setup that feeds all my media (.avi .mkv .mp3 etc) to all my enabled devices around my home. Now I have a shiny new HoX I am looking for an App that will allow me to remotely connect (while I am away from home) to my server and play what ever media I want. Is there an app that will do this, or a combination of apps ? Thanks in advance
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Plex. It's the greatest app in the world. Not only can you stream via your home network it allows you to stream over a 2-3MB HSPA connection remotely. To get the most out of it you'll probably have to do some file renaming on the server but it's worth it once you see how your media displays with cover art and descriptions. I use it on my phone, tablet, and all my Google TV's. PlayOn also allows you to access your own media but it's not as sleek as Plex.

Thanks, Ill look into it. If i remember right, my old samsung bluray player had plex in it .....

Help....want to stream video from PC to N7

I want to be able to stream varies video files (avi, mkv, etc) to my N7 from my PC while away from home. Tried looking to see if this was already talked about but couldn't see anything.
Tried Plex however unsuccessful in setting it up? Any links or suggestions or best app's or tutorial on setting this up? UPnP/DLNA or FTP (old school way)? Plex or BubbleUPnP or something else?
FYI....running Windows 7 x64 at home. Have N7 connected to my i9100 most of the time. Have newer Netgear WNDR3700-100NAS Wireless Gigabit Open Source Router at home. Also my N7 is not rooted.
Thank you in advance.

Have you tried orb or playon?

Have you tried VLC, or XBMC?
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Or Skifta

Just use a rdp app, splash top or any other ones
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If you enable file sharing you can use es file explorer and dice player to stream from your PC but it has to be on the same network. I've been watching movies this way since I got my nexus and it works great. There's no lag or having to wait for buffer.

You should just go download qloud video server and then thank me after... I guarantee its exactly what you're looking for... easy to setup and works perfect ... seriously don't know why more people don't recommend this!

Best solution to the OPs question is Plex
Or dice VPN

Dice player will play videos over a shared folder.

Did you try Zumocast?

I'd say Plex too, don't really like Orb's interface, but if the OP was having issues setting up Plex (a very easy process in my experience) I would think that they will have similar issues with any other service.

Does Subsonic handle video? If so, Subsonic = instant win... I use it for music. Couldn't ask for much more than what Subsonic offers.
Note: It's free for basic use, but for mobile use you need to donate a few bucks to unlock a key to use it with mobile devices as well. I donated like 15 bucks. EASILY worth it. I hook up my N7 to some 2.0 speakers on my deck and stream from my server downstairs.

I use BSplayer stream video from NAS

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arcticsushi said:
I want to be able to stream varies video files (avi, mkv, etc) to my N7 from my PC while away from home. Tried looking to see if this was already talked about but couldn't see anything.
Tried Plex however unsuccessful in setting it up? Any links or suggestions or best app's or tutorial on setting this up? UPnP/DLNA or FTP (old school way)? Plex or BubbleUPnP or something else?
FYI....running Windows 7 x64 at home. Have N7 connected to my i9100 most of the time. Have newer Netgear WNDR3700-100NAS Wireless Gigabit Open Source Router at home. Also my N7 is not rooted.
Thank you in advance.
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i dunno about App, but the old school way is indeed the easiest way. set up FTP server in ur PC, open and forward FTP port from your router, use ES File Explorer to add the WAN IP address as FTP server.
of course, 2 issues:
- if u got Dynamic IP (standard home cable/satellite broadband) then u need to update it every now and then
- i cant guarantee it can "stream" if using a FTP setup.
the alternative is of course using ur router, setup a Virtual server, and share the windows machine. if u set it up securely and use the correct ports, then it could be the better solution. but im not sure how to configure it with Netgear.

Dice player have built in
Smb , ftp , http support with external sub files.
No rooting is required.

Plex is fairly simple to setup. Need to make sure you UPnP on your router, if not then set the default port in the firewall on the router for the app. After you install, launch your browser or right click the icon in the task tray. Web address is http://computerIP:32400/manage. You will then tell it where your TV, Movies, Pictures, and Music folder is and let it sit for awhile depending so it can gather all the metadata.
I have been using Plex for over a year now and it just keeps getting better. I use it on all my devices when I am out and use Plex Media on my desktop connected to the TV or stream to xbox on my office TV.
Also create an account with plex forums and you can use it to log in in the web GUI and it will make it easier to connect to your N7 while out of the house.
If you have other question on setting it up, PM me and I'll try my best to help out.

JaSauders said:
Does Subsonic handle video? If so, Subsonic = instant win... I use it for music. Couldn't ask for much more than what Subsonic offers.
Note: It's free for basic use, but for mobile use you need to donate a few bucks to unlock a key to use it with mobile devices as well. I donated like 15 bucks. EASILY worth it. I hook up my N7 to some 2.0 speakers on my deck and stream from my server downstairs.
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You have to donate for video streaming. I have and love it too. Also like being to pull up my music/videos on any computer and playing my stuff
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TahrirSquare said:
Did you try Zumocast?
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I set this up yesterday and it works beautifully. It's supposed to be for Motorola phones but you can get a patched version from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276410
Get the Patched-Rotation file
Setup is as easy as making an account and logging in to it on your PC and device. You also have to download the PC software from the zumocast site. I've tested this away from home and it works great. Streams videos, music, and basically opens any file up (like documents, pictures..etc)

Plex is best...

Ps3 media server/universal media server->mediahouse->dice or MX player and your good to go
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never mind I forgot you mention away from home

Stream Phone on TV wirelessly

So i have a LG smart TV and of course GS3. Now i know DLNA will let u stream ur offline content to ur tv but how about streaming ur entire phone on TV. I mean if i could play netflix or some other movie app on my phone and stream it wirelessly on my TV. Is it possible?

Unfortunately, no. But you can stream Netflix ON your tv lol
I do feel you though.. I've wanted to stream my Google Play movies wirelessly.. not possible without the Nexus 7 I believe
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Nexus 7 or that nexus q thing
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otariq said:
Nexus 7 or that nexus q thing
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Yeah actually I meant the Q
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Actually I have a LG 7600 and I am able to stream recorded videos (or movies I have uploaded from my pc) to my TV using the default video app and pictures using gallery through wifi direct and the wireless display feature on the LG. It is limited to those 2 apps as far as I know though. Is that similar to what you wanted to do?

ingenious247 said:
Unfortunately, no. But you can stream Netflix ON your tv lol
I do feel you though.. I've wanted to stream my Google Play movies wirelessly.. not possible without the Nexus 7 I believe
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For now i will just have to stick to my microusb to hdmi cable to do it...
Yatyas said:
Actually I have a LG 7600 and I am able to stream recorded videos (or movies I have uploaded from my pc) to my TV using the default video app and pictures using gallery through wifi direct and the wireless display feature on the LG. It is limited to those 2 apps as far as I know though. Is that similar to what you wanted to do?
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I have 7600 too and i do that too but i am not talking about downloaded movies i am talking about streming over ur phone and sending it wirelessly to the TV

pradyots said:
For now i will just have to stick to my microusb to hdmi cable to do it...
I have 7600 too and i do that too but i am not talking about downloaded movies i am talking about streming over ur phone and sending it wirelessly to the TV
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I am streaming wirelessly. I connect the 2 via wifi direct then on my phone I open a video in the stock video player once it starts playing there is an icon at the top left to connect to wireless display and I click it and it automatically displays on my TV but is being played on my phone. I am not using a video player on my tv at all.
I know you can't do it with Netflix this way or Crackle but if you rent/buy a movie from the play store you can stream it wirelessly to you tv.

Yatyas said:
I am streaming wirelessly. I connect the 2 via wifi direct then on my phone I open a video in the stock video player once it starts playing there is an icon at the top left to connect to wireless display and I click it and it automatically displays on my TV but is being played on my phone. I am not using a video player on my tv at all.
I know you can't do it with Netflix this way or Crackle but if you rent/buy a movie from the play store you can stream it wirelessly to you tv.
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No you can't.. because the Google Play movies won't play on the stock video player.

Yatyas said:
I am streaming wirelessly. I connect the 2 via wifi direct then on my phone I open a video in the stock video player once it starts playing there is an icon at the top left to connect to wireless display and I click it and it automatically displays on my TV but is being played on my phone. I am not using a video player on my tv at all.
I know you can't do it with Netflix this way or Crackle but if you rent/buy a movie from the play store you can stream it wirelessly to you tv.
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Can you do the same for netflix?

ingenious247 said:
No you can't.. because the Google Play movies won't play on the stock video player.
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Then I stand corrected on that... you can stream whatever will play in the stock video player wirelessly to the tv

Yatyas said:
Then I stand corrected on that... you can stream whatever will play in the stock video player wirelessly to the tv
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Yes, that is correct. However most of us don't want to take up our entire SD storage space to have a couple of movies we can stream
That Nexus Q is looking more and more enticing lol

ingenious247 said:
Yes, that is correct. However most of us don't want to take up our entire SD storage space to have a couple of movies we can stream
That Nexus Q is looking more and more enticing lol
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I am actually using Windows media center as my DVR and in conjunction with Remote Potato I can stream any movies or recordings (broadcast flag permitting) across local network or internet and play them through the stock video player which I am then able to stream to a TV that has wireless display capabilities. So I typically do not keep movies on my SD card.
Just for the record you can use Remote Potato with out using media center and be able to stream whatever content you have on your PC to your phone. Works very well.

you can stream anything you want even slingplayer using the allshare cast dongle! its a really nice piece of tech to own!

If you have a PS3 I posted a tutorial on how to stream from your phone.
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Galaxy S III was one of the first devices certified for WiFi Display, that should help with this. Hopefully we see some WiFi Display enabled TVs soon.

aNYthing24 said:
Galaxy S III was one of the first devices certified for WiFi Display, that should help with this. Hopefully we see some WiFi Display enabled TVs soon.
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There already is the Samsung Smart TV is already out at a few places one of which is Bestbuy I suggest to get the LED version, I've had plasma in the past and always had problems with them.
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Imedia share
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Well I am waiting for Samsung to update their Smart tv's to use the Sgs3 with share cast... Yet to happen.. Hopefully on or around Sept 25..

battlekry said:
Well I am waiting for Samsung to update their Smart tv's to use the Sgs3 with share cast... Yet to happen.. Hopefully on or around Sept 25..
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I have LG 7600 LED smart tv and I cant figure it out
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You can wireless mirror your phones displays to your TV using the All-Share Cast Hub. It supports 1080p video output too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089VO7MY/