Well FTP app (free fom the play store)
Ever had a data cable connection fail on you?
Had to fork out for a repair.... Nope.... me neither.
That's because I use an awesome app from the play store to
transfer files between PC/mac and phone via my router.
I know as an avid flasher that constant plugging and unplugging takes its toll
on the microUSB port on the phone which you cant ignore.
After all, its the only way to charge.
You need 2 free components and your router to get this working and
after 2 mins setting it up, it takes seconds to use.
You need WellFTP app available free from the Google Play store.
You also need a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) program.
A popular, easy to use and even better, Freeware FTP is Filezilla.
Install the downloaded filezilla.exe ready to use on your pc/mac.
Assuming you have the WellFTP app on your phone and Filezilla
installed on your pc with a wireless connection via your router:
(1) Activate the app on your phone. It should show the following:
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(2) Run the Filezilla program on your PC/mac. At the very top left click File>Site Manager
(3) Click New Site and name the device (mine is HTC One X):
(4) Now enter the ftp server address from your phone screen (eg 192.###.1.76) into the General tab, Host box.
Then type the port number (thats the last 4 digits on the app server address, in my example its 2121) into the Port box.
Press OK.
(5) Select the Site Manager button (directly below the File button) on the Filezilla program.
On the dropdown select your device.
(6) This should activate the server and connect to your phone.
A list of the sd card contents will appear in the listbox on the
right side of the screen and your pc files will show on the left.
(7) You are now connected and can either drag and drop files to/from the phone
contents using the browser windows or straight from your desktop. You will see
the transfer details in the bottom window with eta's etc.
Next time you want to connect your phone via the wifi connection, activate the WellFTP app
on the phone and the filezilla program on your PC.
Select the device from the server dropdown as per setup and it will quickly show the phone files.
Drag and drop till your hearts content.
This isnt new.... its not ground breaking but if it means our phones last a bit longer and
we don't need to return to stock for un-nescessary warranty work its well worth using.
I use this daily for web design etc and so far have had no issues whatsoever.
I am not however responsible if something happens to your phone, your pc or whatever.
Use this software/app at your own risk.
That looks good if you are set up at home or work.
Otherwise I would just use AirDroid. Don't need to set up any thing just start the app go to the address it gives you.
Thanks for this guide man..this is useful in the future.. :good:
worked fine for me
thanks man
Thanks for this tip Mr Peach ! Works great.
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i can view my shared network folders on my pc via wifi from my phone using estrong file explorer but not the other way round.
i.e my phone does not appear in the my network places folder.
can this be done?
just logged into my router and the phone is listed as a attached device . lists the ip and mac address too.
and yet my pc doesn't see it! ?
Yep, i was wondering the same. Searched google and still no answers yet.
upski
Answer?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Donwload FileExpert
open it and click share on the bottom bar button...u can choice ftp (u will need an ftp client) or http (u can browse the sdcard content from ur pc browser)..of course the phone have to stay on the same netowrk of ur pc
it is also a good root file explorer..and its free
andQlimax said:
Donwload FileExpert
open it and click share on the bottom bar button...u can choice ftp (u will need an ftp client) or http (u can browse the sdcard content from ur pc browser)..of course the phone have to stay on the same netowrk of ur pc
it is also a good root file explorer..and its free
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tried but no joy
up ski ^ for input
come on guys..learn to explain the problem..no joy or no work..or it fail..mean NOTHING
i tried file expert and my phone still does not appear in my network places.
using xp home if that makes a difference
leecavturbo said:
i tried file expert and my phone still does not appear in my network places.
using xp home if that makes a difference
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infact if u used file expert, u saw that you can access to ur phone with ur browser, not with network places..
but because u didn't used it..and because u come here once a month..all our help is useless
never mind. this App ftp server by Andreas Liebi works first time everytime from my network places
.
settings: in the default folder (app) leave it blank
settings for your network place (pc) /mnt/sdcard
i have port forwarded my router don't know if its key
https://market.android.com/details?id=lutey.FTPServer
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Samba filesharing. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&feature=search_result
the perfect solution. needs root.
kostelo said:
Samba filesharing. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba&feature=search_result
the perfect solution.
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nope would not work for me
leecavturbo said:
never mind. this App ftp server by Andreas Liebi works first time everytime from my network places
.
settings: in the default folder (app) leave it blank
settings for your network place (pc) /mnt/sdcard
i have port forwarded my router don't know if its key
https://market.android.com/details?id=lutey.FTPServer
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Are you experiencing good transfer rates? I'm between 200 and 300 kb/s, which is slow compared to 800 kb/s of normal LAN transfering.
Anyway, DMZ doesn't appear to change anything.
Ok, I've searched for about 3 days now and I can't find anything that answers my question.
My G2 is rooted and I'm running CM 6.1 RC2 and I would like to be able to pair AND connect to my Windows 7 laptop via bluetooth for file transfers.
I have the "Bluetooth File Transfer" app installed, but it will not connect to my laptop. It tries, but says that my laptop does not have the OBEX and/or OPP transfer protocol active. I've looked for answers on that and I can't find anything.
The phone does connect to other bluetooth devices without a problem (my car stereo for example). And my laptop connects to other devices without a problem (my mouse for example). There has to be a way to introduce these two crazy cats to each other - I know they will form a happy and fruitful relationship once they meet.
Thanks in advance.
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Clear all caches clear bluetooth up/download clear all that out reboot do not connect to anything else before u try ur laptop. You need to make your laptop discoverable in the bt settings its kind of hidden. Do one of two things..... 1. First set up a personal area network between the phone and the laptop. Once that's "paired but not connected" initiate a file transfer of a small file txt or even one picture FROM the laptop to the phone. You need to pay attention to the pairing code and try to simultaneously accept on phone then laptop or laptop then phone until it pairs and initiate the transfer from laptop to phone. The thing is Windows is a beast that likes to protect itself and your phone is quite promiscious so youu have to kind of appease Windows rather than your anything goes phone. I forgot what number two is..
It also depends on UAC settings in Win7.
If that doesn't work... I suggest trying a dedicated app like PDAnet bluetooth tethering because it will find your phone. Just to connect not to tether. (As a test)
But the bottom line is you have history of connecting to other devices so you gotta clear all that memory out on both laptop and phone. Reboot both devices start fresh.
If not then maybe someone has other ideas to help. Nice bump btw.
htc vision
I'd like to be able to wirelessly connect my 4G Touch to my PC. The machine I want to connect to is running win 7 64. Apparently, there is no 64 bit BlueTooth driver for the Epic 4G Touch, as I get a 'driver not found' error when trying to connect via BlueTooth. I have full USB connection functionality.
I have a wireless AP on my network and generally use it for my internet connection. The phone connects via Kies, but there is no ability to freely roam shares on the fly. You can add folders, but this becomes tedious.
I'm thinking that there must be a way to wirelessly connect to PC for simple two-way file transfers.
The only other method that occurs to me is VPN, but is this really practical for this instance? It is in the wireless menu. I'd have to get up to speed on VPN set up and security (I've been intending to do that anyway...), but I'm OK with that.
So, given that BlueTooth doesn't seem to be an option, what is the most efficient method of wireless phone to PC connection (and vice-versa)?
Thanks!
I use SwiFTP and it works great. It's free in the Market: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.swiftp&hl=en
I use Software Data Cable it is free and does a great job I use it all the time it is so simple to use, http://www.appbrain.com/app/software-data-cable/com.lyy.softdatacable
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Thanks to both of you for helpful responses...I don't know why I didn't think of ftp, but it sure did solve my problem! And I was able to use an an old favorite for a client...Filezilla.
I looked at swift. People seem to love it, but since it's no longer supported, I've installed Software Data Cable. Seems great. A nandroid backup (around 750mb) took about 4.5 mins. (over wi-fi, wrt54GL router (using wired only) with a WAP54G AP ) Connection was easy. Looks great!
I'd love to be able to use ftp to access online storage, but they all seem to be auto-syncing these days (with limited user control, from what I've read). Any suggestions for a free online storage server that allows user controlled FTP access?
AndFTP seems to provide an ftp server and client.
Thanks again!
Sharing a recommendation. This free app allows you to control your android phone over wifi. You launch the app (with wifi) on. The app tells you the ip address to key into your browser on your desktop/laptop (within the same wifi network).
You can send/receive SMS over there. Check contacts, etc etc etc.
Useful tool. I leave it connected when working so I can just handle my SMS really quickly.
Elegant design and well built. Tested on the One X.
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Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en
Creator's Site: http://airdroid.com/
Not bad application, for those who changing alot in phone due day.
Useless for me
junialum said:
Sharing a recommendation. This free app allows you to control your android phone over wifi. You launch the app (with wifi) on. The app tells you the ip address to key into your browser on your desktop/laptop (within the same wifi network).
You can send/receive SMS over there. Check contacts, etc etc etc.
Useful tool. I leave it connected when working so I can just handle my SMS really quickly.
Elegant design and well built. Tested on the One X.
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en
Creator's Site: http://airdroid.com/
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im using this as well
problem is i wanted something like i can do in my iphone using vnc and control your mobile directly to VNC seems there is still not available you can use for android devices yet
I use MyPhoneExplorer.
It has a phone and desktop client.
It can be used to call from your pc using the numpad or copy pasting the numbers.
you can send messages, control your agenda,...
Connect via wifi, usb or bluetooth.
xnostra said:
im using this as well
problem is i wanted something like i can do in my iphone using vnc and control your mobile directly to VNC seems there is still not available you can use for android devices yet
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Teamviewer is good for that.
Bunecarera said:
I use MyPhoneExplorer.
It has a phone and desktop client.
It can be used to call from your pc using the numpad or copy pasting the numbers.
you can send messages, control your agenda,...
Connect via wifi, usb or bluetooth.
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amazing app +1 thanks for letting me know
Hi, I am not sure, whether this is the right position to post for the Screeneo U4 because it is a projector and no TV. So if it is wrong here, sorry for that and the moderators might move it to the right place. But it is running Android TV.
I recently received a Philips Screeneo U4 ultra short throw projector. This projector uses Android TV and I did some research. I thought that somebody might be interested in the results. The screenshots show german Text but the steps should be self explanatory, so I did not change the language of the machine.
The first impression is that they use their own launcher on that machine which hides “normal” Android. But not totally .
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If you go to Settings and there to serial number, press OK on the remote five times. Then you find a hidden menu. Once there go to ABDDemo and you will find the standard Android developer options. On my machine they were already activated. Go to USB-Debugging, activate it and you have standard USB-Debugging access with all adb-commands working. I also activated file transfer as standard usb-setting. The projector then shows as maxtv on your computer with the standard directories in the internal storage.
If you transfer an apk-file to InstallableApps it can be installed on the machine with the app-installer in the hidden directory. You could also use adb shell commands for installing.
In that menu you also find an entry called settings which leads to another standard android settings menu. Showing for example Wifi-Settings although there is no Wifi on board.
So far the first research steps. I would be interested whether there are other owners of that projector who know more and would also be interested in suggestions to do deeper research. And might be suggestions for useful software to try.
Detlev
Hello and thank you for the information, I have connected a key with two apk, IPTV and Kodi in usb but I do not see them, you are talking about ADB shell but how to connect it since there is no integrated wifi or RJ45 network cable, can you help me please?
fabio
Hello,
you have to transfer the files to the Installable Apps directory (see above).
I use the connection to the projector which I have, when connecting an usb-cable to the computer.
Kodi would probably make sense for media on a connected harddisk or stick if Kodi recognizes those. I did not try this. But the installed vlc media player does quiet a good job in playing videos and music.
I do not see the point with IPTV without any Network connection. I did not manage to activate Wifi or ehternet via usb - did you?
Detlev