Thanks to JimmyChingala for creating the app.
Let me tell you why this useful. You can side load you ebook, apps etc. via wifi. I know we can do this with CIFS as well, but this is a small footprint app and can be easily enabled/disabled as well. I prefer this as pushing files to the NC is easier than trying to navigate via cifs IMHO.
Now gettin' down to business...
Step 1: Go HERE and download the SambaFilesharing3APK-b101226-2.zip file. This can change as and when Jimmy decides to make updates etc.
Step 2: Unzip the apk inside the zip file.
Step 3: Install using ADB or copy it over to NC/sdcard and install using Root Explorer/Astro type File Manager
Step 4: Run the app and DO NOT FORGET to ALLOW Superuser access. THIS WILL NOT WORK IF YOU DONT DO THIS
Step 5: Also, the first run will be a bit slow, the app has to unpack some additional binaries into its private data space.
Step 6: Please change "username" & "password" PROMPTLY and without FAIL.
Step 7: Go to Win/Mac and connect to the ip address displayed. Voila. You're in.
WARNING 1: FOR NOW ONLY THE SDCARD is visible. So dont post questions about why can't i see the NC Folders.
WARNING 2: Do copy a LARGE FILE over this as it is bound to fail. I have tried this with 2MB-4Mb files and not seen an issue so far & presumably 100Mb works as well . See this POST for more details. A fix is on the way.
FEEDBACK REQUESTED ON:
1. Battery Life - How does it affect if you leave it on all day. Please let me know so that i can compare it with mine & others
2. Speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Uninstall any previous (non-APK) version of SambaAndroid you have. As root on your device:
Code:
# /data/local/samba/bin/samba-rc stop
# rm -r /data/local/samba
# mount -o remount,rw /system
# rm /system/etc/dhcpcd/dhcpcd-hooks/96-restart-samba
# rm /system/bin/dhcprootshell
works great! thanks for sharing!
Could you elaborate more about Step 7 please? I've installed samba on my NC (enabled superuser, changed username and password etc). Now on NC screen its displaying "Enabled - Running \\ip address \\ANDROID.
How would I connect to the ip address displayed on my nook? Step by step instructions would be appreciated.
jay084 said:
Could you elaborate more about Step 7 please? I've installed samba on my NC (enabled superuser, changed username and password etc). Now on NC screen its displaying "Enabled - Running \\ip address \\ANDROID.
How would I connect to the ip address displayed on my nook? Step by step instructions would be appreciated.
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You must enable samba before u can connect to it. Hit the settings icon = in the bottom and touch enable. U r good to go then
madrascafe said:
You must enable samba before u can connect to it. Hit the settings icon = in the bottom and touch enable. U r good to go then
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Must Samba be installed on my desktop PC (maybe a server)? I have folders/files that are already being shared over my network through XBMC.
I have already enabled Samba on the nook. Is it supposed to "see" my existing files that are being shared on my network (i.e. movies)? How can I access the files being shared? Will my shared files be downloaded to the SDCard so I can view them?
Again please explain the process a little more.
What's the big deal?
Just get WiFi File Explorer in the Market - "no step" setup to see your Nook on your WiFi network!
docfreed said:
Just get WiFi File Explorer in the Market - "no step" setup to see your Nook on your WiFi network!
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Only the Pro version of wifi file explorer allows you to upload files. The free doesn't.
jay084 said:
Must Samba be installed on my desktop PC (maybe a server)? I have folders/files that are already being shared over my network through XBMC.
I have already enabled Samba on the nook. Is it supposed to "see" my existing files that are being shared on my network (i.e. movies)? How can I access the files being shared? Will my shared files be downloaded to the SDCard so I can view them?
Again please explain the process a little more.
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After installing the Samba server on the NookColor and opening the Samba menu (on the Nook) to fill in a new user/password you may want to also enter a workgroup name the corresponds to the workgroup on your local network.
Reinitialize the Samba server on the NC after entering this info, then on your PC open windows explorer and scan your Network. The SDcard on the NC should show as a 'PC' on your network with the ID 'ANDROID' (unless you changed the ID in the Samba menu). You can then move files to/from the SDcard. Unless you set up 'shared files' in some way there will be no shared files, but the ability to move files wirelessly and browse the SDcard from your PC; very helpful for most.
You do not need any software on the PC ... also this assumes your router assigns IPs using DHCP
howdy.
im on windows7 and trying to get this up and running but failing.
ive changed user/pass, disabled then enabled, click network (on pc) and it never finds the nook.. ive tried to scan for wireless devices with no luck.
there is probably and easy/obvious solution for this, but i do not know what it is
//i can ping the nook and it responds, but it just doesnt show up anywhere..
Open Windows Explorer, or just "Computer" from the start button (orb). There is an address bar at the top of the window, similar to Internet Explorer. In the address bar, type this (for example):
\\192.168.1.100
(in your situation, type whatever IP address appears on the NC itself once the Samba server is started, the IP address I showed here is an example only)
Then hit <Enter> on your keyboard.
You can also use:
\\android
thanks,, i knew there was an easy solution.
jewnersey said:
thanks,, i knew there was an easy solution.
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Well, the EASY solution is pony up $3 and buy Websharing off the market. I tested it last night and it was completely painless. It works somewhat like adb wireless, (in that you just press "start" on the NC then connect on PC) but instead of using a terminal to connect you just connect to an IP in a browser and drop files directly to the SD card or NC itself there. Super easy, works perfectly. I loaded multiple video files last night and it was great.
I'm not sure how you could make it any easier (or cheaper) than the Samba Server mentioned in this thread. Fire up a Windows Explorer window, type in \\android in the address bar, and drag and drop files.
After you do this once, the computer can even finish typing the path for you. If that's too much work, just create a shortcut on the desktop that takes you straight to it.
So I just tried to sideload a book through wireless and the file transfered fine but I had to restart the NC to get it to come up in my books section and able to have it in a shelft etc.
Bobb_o said:
So I just tried to sideload a book through wireless and the file transfered fine but I had to restart the NC to get it to come up in my books section and able to have it in a shelft etc.
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thats the draw-back for side-loaded book anyway.. A small price to pay
KryptoNyte39 said:
You can also use:
\\android
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This is the DEFAULT... You can change it to anything you want in "Settings"..
swapdotavi said:
Well, the EASY solution is pony up $3 and buy Websharing off the market. I tested it last night and it was completely painless. It works somewhat like adb wireless, (in that you just press "start" on the NC then connect on PC) but instead of using a terminal to connect you just connect to an IP in a browser and drop files directly to the SD card or NC itself there. Super easy, works perfectly. I loaded multiple video files last night and it was great.
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Why do u have to spend $3 when this is FREE!. Might as well spend it on something else IMHO.
madrascafe said:
Why do u have to spend $3 when this is FREE!. Might as well spend it on something else IMHO.
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Well, for the reason I stated; it's easier. I'm not saying this method is really hard, or that it's not worthwhile. I'm just saying if a really easy to use app with a good UI that basically does exactly this in a browser instead of a terminal is worth $3 to you then there is an option available
The transfer rate is quite quick and the UI is pretty awesome. I got it yesterday based on someone's recommendation in the sideloaded apps thread and it's pretty good. For my the ease of use is a nice feature because my girlfriend uses my nook as well, so not having her call me every time she wants to load a new movie or PDF is easily worth $3. YMMV.
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thats the draw-back for side-loaded book anyway.. A small price to pay
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Wouldn't using the "Media Scanner" utility that's in Development.apk (pulled from an Eclair emulator) prevent the need for a reboot?
Found a nifty tool on the Market called Browsix
After install point your browser to
Code:
http://ipaddress:portnumber
that comes up in the bottom of your screen.
Its a bit rough around the edges but works..
Webshare lite is another market app that has this functionallity. The paid version allows you to mount your Nook color as a hardrive on your PC. Then you can move directories or multiple files by cut and pasting 'till your hearts content. No wires needed. I often use it to paste audio book folders to my phone and it has been really helpful turning my NC into a true tablet.
I was using something like this, until someone pointed me towards the Samba Server. So now when I fire up the PC, I just browse to a network share on the NC and move files wirelessly.
EDIT: Well, I see you were the guy that pointed some to Samba. How is this better/different?
I tried browsix too - works great. One caveat: you don't even need to enter the IP address: just go to browsix.com on your desktop on the same wifi network as your nook, and you'll have access.
KryptoNyte39 said:
I was using something like this, until someone pointed me towards the Samba Server. So now when I fire up the PC, I just browse to a network share on the NC and move files wirelessly.
EDIT: Well, I see you were the guy that pointed some to Samba. How is this better/different?
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No difference. If u have samba setup then u don't need this. This is just another option
So, I was thinking (famous last words)... would it be possible for my nook color to completely duplicate my evo 4g's display and touchscreen (basically an android device with a vnc connection to another android device)?
I'd envision the network connection would be via wifi, most likely with the wireless tether feature on the evo. The purpose would be to use the nook color's larger display as a more car accessible way to access the phones apps, music, dial pad, etc.
It will work, but not without some issues. You can find Droid VNC Server on the market (free) and use any of the available clients. I use Wyse Pocket Cloud Pro, it's not cheap at $15, but honestly, it's worth the money if you need to VNC often. But the free version will certainly work too.
Run the server, and connect with the client. The main issue you'll run into is replicating the soft buttons for navigation. You'd need something similar to what he have on the nook with soft buttons on the status bar. Otherwise it seem to work fine.
This is what I do to connect my android from any other device that can run a VNC viewer/server and vice versa:
1. You need to have root access on your host device (if its android).
2. Get "droid VNC server" for free from market and run this on your evo.
3. There are a lot of VNC viewers but one I find that works well is "androidVNC" from market (free of course) which you install on your NOOK.
4. Profit.
Thanks! I'll have to try these out to see how usable they are.
Hmm is there no new client app to have the Android buttons (home, back...) from the android server device on my client ?
Is there an app that you would install on Tablet to run as service (and so small footprint), then you access a web page from PC or other device over internet, click a button and that takes screenshot of whatever there is on the Tablet with the server installed, downloads it and displays in a window in the browser?
So it doesn't need to stream or allow for remote control, only take screenshot of remote tablet and view it locally.
Since ICS has screenshot feature built in, maybe it wouldn't even require root?
PicMe seems to be the app you're asking for.
Other way can be use ADB and take the screenshot using ddms (a tool of the Android SDK). There are several apps to use ADB without cable, such ADB Wifi, ADBWireless, ADB over WiFi...
I think you can use our VMLite VNC Server to do that, although it probably does more than what you wanted. It does NOT require root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver&hl=en
(we will add a button to click to take a screenshot remotely, for now, you can just take it from Browser screen)
Hi, I'm looking for an Android application to be able to browse my NAS and edit files with the SCP protocol.
I do not want to use a terminal to avoid typing long paths, I'm searching for a file browser that uses SCP (and not Samba or FTP/SFTP).
Have you got any suggestions?
I'm not able to find any useful and working app on the Play Store (DroidSCP connects but doesn't show any file/folder and I cannot try AndFTP because the free version doesn't allow SCP).