As you all know there is no WiFi Direct option available in Xperia S, so I found an alternative to it which is an app called Super Beam which gives the same speed as WiFi Direct and is actually a lot simpler to use than WiFi Direct!
If WiFi Direct is not available, it uses the phone's hotspot to create a WiFi network to which the other device connects for receiving files.
But the best part is how simple and fast it is to use. I sent a file around 400mb in about 5 mins! Bluetooth is nowhere near to that!
There is also no need for pairing devices like WiFi Direct, the app does all this by itself using QR Codes.
Only disadvantage is that both phones need to have the app installed.
I really recommend this to all Xperia S users, since we do not have WiFi Direct option in our phones.
Play Store Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.majedev.superbeam&hl=en
Also watch this video if you want to see how it works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBOaI9-zjls
I was looking for an app like that. Thanks!!
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Thanks man
Also try file expert, nfc tapping, wifi-direct, file manager, etc...
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I am using the same app. Recommended ! :good:
I am using software datacable....i will give a try
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thanks alot for the info
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Also try file expert, nfc tapping, wifi-direct, file manager, etc...
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I am using software datacable....i will give a try
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Yes all those apps are good too. And there are many more apps on the Play Store that give this functionality, but the reason I chose this one was because of its simplicity. You don't want to go through a whole lot of steps every time just to send a file, it should be quick and simple.
So easy... Thank's a lot for information.
Wow, this is a great Application! I searched for something like that. Thanks!
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But it needs internet to transfer files ??? Because i tried to transfer using superbeam or fast file transfer, it tries to create a "wifi tethering" and since i don't have internet it fails to transfer files.
If am trying it wrongly, could somebody please help me to use it in right way?
Thanks.
sbk_hbk said:
But it needs internet to transfer files ??? Because i tried to transfer using superbeam or fast file transfer, it tries to create a "wifi tethering" and since i don't have internet it fails to transfer files.
If am trying it wrongly, could somebody please help me to use it in right way?
Thanks.
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Use file commander or office suite from play store to send files through wifi direct but the receiving party should also have same app installed in his phone
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sbk_hbk said:
But it needs internet to transfer files ??? Because i tried to transfer using superbeam or fast file transfer, it tries to create a "wifi tethering" and since i don't have internet it fails to transfer files.
If am trying it wrongly, could somebody please help me to use it in right way?
Thanks.
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U don't need Internet to transfer file. Update the superbeam -go to settings in app-sending setting -set preferred direct method to "hotshot "-keep hotshot name and hotshot password blank...... Set same Setting in other mobile also......
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I saw anothee thread solving this problem but can't find it. It would not start tethering and would not connect back to my own wifi. How do I solve this?
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I had trouble with the one from the market but it works fine now with 2.0.8
just google "wireless tether"
it'll be the first result
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046764 There ya go, or can try the latest wireless tether app.
Worked great, thanks my friends.
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Glad that it was able to help man.
I have a different problem now, I can tether but the hot spot does not show up. I tried to doing it over and over, didn't work. I'm not sure if it's the version of the wireless tether or the files that I put into it android.tether
Anyone have a solution?
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Anyone have a solution?
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I replied earlier with the link.
tried to use it but nothing happens!! it hangs and i loose mobile network connectivty, have to reboot phone to get mobile network working again..
dont know what to do to get it working..
valdovic said:
tried to use it but nothing happens!! it hangs and i loose mobile network connectivty, have to reboot phone to get mobile network working again..
dont know what to do to get it working..
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If you see post 8, i uploaded a zip file with the .bin file inside it; some where having trouble changing the extension in the OP file; extract the file, then try the steps again.
Short question, Is it possible?
Regards.
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Short question, Is it possible?
Regards.
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Thats a little too short question.
Please provide more info.
Ok to make a shorter question longer, is it possible to update apps thru an usb cable connected to a computer instead of using wi-fi or mobile network?
FlashTec80 said:
Ok to make a shorter question longer, is it possible to update apps thru an usb cable connected to a computer instead of using wi-fi or mobile network?
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There is a way to use your computer's internet on your phone via USB, (Google for reverse tether) but it doesn't work for play store downloads unfortunately. But if you have the apk files on the computer you can install via adb...
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Provided you have the new APK it is possible using Droid Explorer.
If what you want to do is not use WiFi or your 3G, you could use the PC Internet while connected thru USB, this last option is not available for all phones tho.
If you only need internet connection from computer then try connectify for sharing your PC's connection wirelessly.
Search android reverse tether... it very easy!
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Search android reverse tether... it very easy!
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But that doesn't work for the play store, like i said above....or has it been fixed?
tejus.k.v said:
But that doesn't work for the play store, like i said above....or has it been fixed?
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it does! my friend uses it...
ill ask him wat he used...
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it does! my friend uses it...
ill ask him wat he used...
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Yup let me know either here or via PM, I've been holding out on RevTether only because of that
Hi guys is is possible to s beam other than pics n videos? Any available mod? Thx in adv
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I've managed to transfer mp3..I'm also curious to know about other sort of files...
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Im looking at all file types. Anyone working on it? Or is it not possibl
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You can share any file using wifi-direct, which in the end is what s-beam uses to transfer
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Correct me if im wrong but wifi direct u have to be connected to the same wireless network right cos i tried using wifi direct but when scanning it cant detect other phones. I do not wish to use wireless home networking.
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hayabusa08 said:
Correct me if im wrong but wifi direct u have to be connected to the same wireless network right cos i tried using wifi direct but when scanning it cant detect other phones. I do not wish to use wireless home networking.
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Wifi-direct is a p2p connection so it does not require a router or network. It basically behaves like phone - phone Bluetooth Connection except it has the faster wifi transfer speeds.
If the other phone is not being detected, there is some security or setting that needs to be changed.
S-beam uses nfc to secure the p2p link and uses Wifi - direct to transfer.
Android beam uses nfc to link but uses Bluetooth to transfer.
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Ok will try again tonight n revert back. Thanks again
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A friend and I were playing with the wifi direct, and it took us a while to get it working properly.
We would turn on wifi and then go into wifi direct... It would scan and pick up the other person's device. Connect to it as you would bluetooth and then you can send files by going to the file you wish to send and long press-share via wifi direct, select the device you wish to send it to and off it goes. A 1.3GB avi file takes about 2 mins to transfer.
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So connect to wifi direct first before selecting files. Noted thx
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Works great with wifi direct. Solution found. Thx all.
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hayabusa08 said:
Works great with wifi direct. Solution found. Thx all.
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Glad to help mate. It took us a while to work out how it works, but damn does it save time sending files via wifi direct than by bluetooth lol
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True enough. 40 files total size over 400mb in less than 1 min and half.
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I know this is probably a noob question but what would be the maximum range you can use to transfer files between two Note 2's through wifi direct?
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I know this is probably a noob question but what would be the maximum range you can use to transfer files between two Note 2's through wifi direct?
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Not sure abt this but to keep on the safe side i put it side by side lol.
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bushako said:
I know this is probably a noob question but what would be the maximum range you can use to transfer files between two Note 2's through wifi direct?
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Not sure about the exact number, but it's longer than bluetooth. I haven't had any disconnections so it definitely works within 15-20m
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I am staying at a hotel where
1. My mobile data plan doesn't work (another country)
2. I paid 30 to have one device (my note II) get internet
3. I learned that I cannot run hotspot and wifi at the same time
How can I share my internet with other devices? Can thos even be done?
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I dont think it's possible, but you could try using usb tethering or maybe Bluetooth tethering
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I dont think it's possible, but you could try using usb tethering or maybe Bluetooth tethering
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Thank you
What app can I use for bluetooth tethering? And does the other device require an app as well?
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What app can I use for bluetooth tethering? And does the other device require an app as well?
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I honestly don't know. I've never used it
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Bluetooth tethering is a setting on the rom you are using. It cannot be enabled via app. Its been a while since I messed with my Bluetooth tethering but I can tell you it works very well. I don't have a link handy.
The main advantage is it is very low power. The connection is very seamless as well.
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Bluetooth tethering is a setting on the rom you are using. It cannot be enabled via app. Its been a while since I messed with my Bluetooth tethering but I can tell you it works very well. I don't have a link handy.
The main advantage is it is very low power. The connection is very seamless as well.
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By rom, are you referring to a rooted phone? If so, I don't have a rooted phone. I guess I will consider this for my next trip.
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If you get internet on your one device then your easiest option is to get internet on your laptop and then create a hotspot on your laptop.
If your laptop is running windows 7 then you can follow the instructions from here.
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Hey guys, i got a question about the Wifi tethering on the Xperia S.
is it possible to show the connected devices via an app or with the system himself, when i have Wifi tethering on? i don't want to look everytime in the dnsmasq.leases file or what it calls.
Just password protect it with wpa2 and you should be more then secure
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is it possible to show the connected devices via an app or with the system himself
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Good question.
WiFi is seen as off when WiFi tethering is enabled, so applications like Fing and WiFi Analyzer just see the WiFi interface as down.
You have to have 'conventional' WiFi disabled and WiFi thethering enabled, so this would only be a short term config under a controlled environment in most cases.
It's true WPA2 and a password does provide good basic security, but....
I have an old XPERIA X10i with a 64GB mircroSD card which could make a short to long term mobile NAS and in such an environment where many people are using your hotspot "NAS" for documents, music and/or videos access/streaming, knowing if someone is using it before disabling the service may be helpful.
So, I too, would be interested if there is an app that sees the tethered interface and the network connections using it.
I have done little reaserch and came up with this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overlook.android.fing&hl=en
try it
electrash said:
I have done little reaserch and came up with this.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.overlook.android.fing&hl=en
try it
Dr Goodvibes said:
Good question.
WiFi is seen as off when WiFi tethering is enabled, so applications like Fing and WiFi Analyzer just see the WiFi interface as down.
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Interesting. How did you enable and view the tethered interface when Fing only monitors wlan0?
I didnt, i only search on google. Some guys were report they use this app for that action
I actually saw it on the Galaxy S3 which has tethering enabled and shows the connected devices. so i think it can be done if we port the tethering app from the galaxy s3 to the XS. after that it should work.. maybe.. =D
btw. i tested the app and it didn't work.. :/
Just curious, can you instal that app on second phone and conect to host, can you then look which devices are conected to it?
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electrash said:
Just curious, can you instal that app on second phone and conect to host, can you then look which devices are conected to it?
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i don't have a second phone :/ so i can't test it