Hey there!
So I usually use the magnetic charger I have on my desk. Because of this I've found wireless media transfer to be very convenient.
However, its performance is rather poor and very inconsistent:
- Creating new folders makes it crash.
- Random dropouts.
- stuck in "Awaiting connection"
- The fact that you need to scroll like 3 menus to get there.
So I was wondering if anyone knows about a reliable app that does wireless file transferring (for both internal memory and SD card)?
Airdroid.
i use MiXplorer as my file manager. it allows setting up of your phone as an FTP server, which appears on my pc as a folder, from which i can drag/drop/copy files just like any other pc folder
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danibus said:
Airdroid.
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Tried it, too funky, lots of bugs and files over 10mb require premium.
wyt18 said:
i use MiXplorer as my file manager. it allows setting up of your phone as an FTP server, which appears on my pc as a folder, from which i can drag/drop/copy files just like any other pc folder
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How do you configure it? I was unable to use it as an FTP server?
I use for every transfer from/to Phone WLAN FTP -> I use FileZilla! Fast an stable.
To build the FTP server on Phone I use Solid Explorer (old version - not 2.x) - Same File Mananger I use anyway.
fluffi444 said:
I use for every transfer from/to Phone WLAN FTP -> I use FileZilla! Fast an stable.
To build the FTP server on Phone I use Solid Explorer (old version - not 2.x) - Same File Mananger I use anyway.
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does it allow SD card access?
Sydrox said:
does it allow SD card access?
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Sure! Internal and external.
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I just tried this MiXplorer - And it seams that it has some problems with FTP, indeed.
In my short test I didn't make to show files which are in folders. So browsing through folders and file was not possible correctly. Don't know why.
I'll stay with Solid Explorer. Even if the UI (of 1.x version) is not looking very up-to-date. But there is also an 2.x with Material design.
WiFi File Transfer - using it for 2 years, works Always
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smarterdroid.wififiletransfer&hl=en
Photosync, free on Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchbyte.photosync&hl=en
Bought iOS app when I had the iPhone, then kept using it, it syncs new media with a touch of a button, makes new folders etc.
with xender you can transfer anything you want between phones, or computer.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.xender
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Also sshdroid for access to everything, even root
I'm using an old version of ES file explorer, back when it didn't have all that crap. Transfer is easy as a breeze between devices.
Sydrox said:
Hey there!
So I usually use the magnetic charger I have on my desk. Because of this I've found wireless media transfer to be very convenient.
However, its performance is rather poor and very inconsistent:
- Creating new folders makes it crash.
- Random dropouts.
- stuck in "Awaiting connection"
- The fact that you need to scroll like 3 menus to get there.
So I was wondering if anyone knows about a reliable app that does wireless file transferring (for both internal memory and SD card)?
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Hi, lately ive been trying out a few apps from this website's forums and I want to transfer them to my friend's phones but I can't...
I have been using astro file manager + the bluetooth plug in to try and browse, copy/paste them, but this doesnt work most of the time
By using astro and then bluetooth file transfer, it says transfer complete after a few seconds and nothing happens on the other device
What is the best way to do this quick and fast?
I usually use the "bluetooth file manager" app...never failed me yet.
sent from my uncyanogen modded epic 4g. with the key skips.
How do you do it? Do you use the bluetooth file transfer app from selecting and sending the files?
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ugothakd said:
I usually use the "bluetooth file manager" app...never failed me yet.
sent from my uncyanogen modded epic 4g. with the key skips.
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"Bluetooth File Manager" app transfers data very solwly than the default android app. Pair your device with your friends properly .( I think its the problem of pairing the devices)
There are only a few brands of devices that are capable of sending and receiving *.apk files without problems.
I've tested Samsung, HTC, and Sony and they can transfer installers without problems. Others confirmed to be not working are custom ROMs, Asus, and Huawei.
It seems that Bluetooth APK transfer is blocked by default as an anti-piracy measure, even if you check "Unknown Sources". It seems that these 3 companies intentionally disabled it to allow their own app store to run.
I don't know if those who make custom roms are aware of it but it will be a nice feature if you could enable *.APK transfers so we can run custom ROMs without issues.
If it gives you such a headache, then why not sending it over mail, it won't take long though
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If it gives you such a headache, then why not sending it over mail, it won't take long though
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a stock rom would never allow apks to be downloaded via the device plus it requires the user to use their data network (or internet capable WiFi) There are a lot of APKs that exceed the allowable size limit (+25MB).
The only way to do that for now is to download a free bluetooth file transfer app to bypass the restriction. You would also want to download a file explorer also if you don't have one. I was able to send APKs to my co-worker's Cyanogenmod HTC HD2 but I forgot the exact program she used that worked.
If you want to transfer apks via bluetooth, simply rename its extension from .apk to .zip/.mp3/.mp4/(whatever you want)...after you receive the file, just rename its extension back...
Transferring files using USB is too slow. Even on a 3mb mp3 it asks if I want to copy it because it might not be usable. I press ok and it takes another 20 seconds to copy. So I copied 3gb (took about 15 minutes) of music over to the internal hd and then I get a strange error. I close the window and reopen the drive and see that all the music I just transferred is completely gone. WTF IS GOING ON?!?!
I'm getting so many errors accessing the internal drive, creating folders, and copying files. It's almost as if the internal 32gb is useless... I can't use it unless I want to wait 27 minutes to transfer a 1.5gb movie...
Someone reported the same with accessing microSD from USB connection.
Do you get any pop ups on the computer saying that "This device can perform faster if plugged into a USB 2.0 port"?
Also, can I suggest doing a local file transfer over the WiFi?
it's all due to MTP. it is the transfer protocol of the devil.
why google decided this is what their devices should use from 3.x onwards is beyond me.
google's company motto should really be "one step forward, fifteen steps back."
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why google decided this is what their devices should use from 3.x onwards is beyond me.
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It's so they can unify app storage with data, apparently:
With the unified storage model we introduced in Honeycomb, we share your full 32GB (or 16GB or whatever) between app data and media data. That is, no more staring sadly at your 5GB free on Nexus S when your internal app data partition has filled up -- it's all one big happy volume.
However the cost is that Android can no longer ever yield up the storage for the host PC to molest directly over USB. Instead we use MTP. On Windows (which the majority of users use), it has built-in MTP support in Explorer that makes it look exactly like a disk. On Linux and Mac it's sadly not as easy, but I have confidence that we'll see some work to make this better.
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http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/mg14z/whoa_whoa_ics_doesnt_support_usb_mass_storage/
Although I suppose there's no reason they couldn't offer a special Mass Storage mode that locks out running programs. The link also suggests that the external microSDHC card should support mass storage? I don't have a HC/ICS device to know yet, though.
This whole storage "issu" is so not a big deal at all.
It's that way on every honeycomb tablet and it works okay overall.
Sure maybe it's gonna take a while the first time to transfere all your content to your empty device but once all your **** is inside, you don't use it that much and never for such a big amount of data.
The thing with Android is that you can actually directly download the stuff you want on your tablet, no need to plug it into your computer 95% of the time.
^^
which begs the next question,
How easy is it to set up file transfer over the network between Prime and a Windows PC?
Setting up a network with a windows PC is hard, whatever the other device is.
But aside that I'm pretty sure it's fairly easy. And I think Asus software (myNet) can help you do this (never tried)
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^^
which begs the next question,
How easy is it to set up file transfer over the network between Prime and a Windows PC?
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I used file expert.
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On my desktop PC I have a directory browser setup on my PC that I use any device that accepts IPs as input.
It's a Window's feature that has to be installed separately.
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I use ES file explorer on N1. I connected it to my Windows PC over wi-fi once and it remembers it. I usually copy files back and forth using my phone only. It is pretty handy.
On prime, I have just installed it but not used it to transfer files, so cant comment on the speed.
DropBox if you're using Windows, SparkleShare if you're not.
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I use ES file explorer on N1. I connected it to my Windows PC over wi-fi once and it remembers it. I usually copy files back and forth using my phone only. It is pretty handy.
On prime, I have just installed it but not used it to transfer files, so cant comment on the speed.
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+1. After my Prime charging cable fell apart when i tried to unplug it, I had to resort to network transfers and ES file explorer did the job rather painlessly. The only little hurdle I had to jump over, and this might have been user-error on my part, but it asked for a username and password to the machine I was trying to connect to. So I had to add a password to my user account which previously did not have one to get it to connect.
Same here. ES file explorer is great stuff. Just put in the needed IP address for your PC + username/password for the user account, and it gets you in and loads directories pain-free.
I don't intend on connecting my Prime to my PC until a one-click root is in the works =)
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I don't intend on connecting my Prime to my PC until a one-click root is in the works =)
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?... Why is that?
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?... Why is that?
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Because transfer over WiFi + ES has been significantly faster with every Android device I've ever connected to my laptop.
Besides, I kinda get bored of tired-ole drag n' drop.
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Setting up a network with a windows PC is hard, whatever the other device is.
But aside that I'm pretty sure it's fairly easy. And I think Asus software (myNet) can help you do this (never tried)
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swift ftp server on the prime and filezilla client on the pc is fast and straightforward
slow as hell
Loading music is a pain but I can deal with it. I dont have internet I tether everything with my 4LTE verizon at 18MB a sec which Iam loving so much I turned off my home internet just use laptops and this now.
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swift ftp server on the prime and filezilla client on the pc is fast and straightforward
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NICE! Using SwiFTP now and it transfers a lot faster than before. Thanks
Easiest way I found was, pop the MicroSD in my PC load it up. Pop it in the prime, use a file explorer and move it over fast and easy.
Is anyone else getting really slow transfer speeds when transfering files from the PC to the Prime via USB cable? It was going to take at least 15 minutes to transfer ~125MB worth of files before. Am I doing it wrong or is this a common thing?
it's due to MTP that HC/ICS uses for syncing data, alternatives that speed things up are apps like wifi file explorer, dropbox, box or if you have a microsd card, put that in an adapter, copy files to it and then put it in the tablet and copy to main memory if you want.
I had the same issue..
I was having the same issue with slow speeds, but another thread pointed me to using the airdroid app on the market. Download the app, it then gives you an http address to type into your pc browser and once that is open enter the password they give you and then click the file icon. Once that is open you can see the file structure of the ATP, select which folder you would like to put your files in. In the upper right corner you will see an import icon, click that then in the dialog box click select files, choose which files you want to add and boom they transfer. Much faster. Sorry my directions may be a little confusing, but i think the thread about MKV files is the one that has the detailed info in it. Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot for the replys, I'll give these methods a go now.
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I was having the same issue with slow speeds, but another thread pointed me to using the airdroid app on the market. Download the app, it then gives you an http address to type into your pc browser and once that is open enter the password they give you and then click the file icon. Once that is open you can see the file structure of the ATP, select which folder you would like to put your files in. In the upper right corner you will see an import icon, click that then in the dialog box click select files, choose which files you want to add and boom they transfer. Much faster. Sorry my directions may be a little confusing, but i think the thread about MKV files is the one that has the detailed info in it. Hope this helps.
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Thanks for that. I was getting pretty fed up, I'm not even able to dl'd with my usb cable to the tablet. MTP driver (no many how many times I try to update it) errors out and it can't see my tablet. I'm sure theres a post out there somewhere to fix it but I just don't have much time to dig. BTW, ES Strong File manager lets you access your LAN files also. (assuming you have your network set up properly)
I have the App Wifi Explorer Pro which turns my Prime into a Server and then I can go to my PC and Wifi connect to this Prime server and do file transfer. Now this is just being Lazy but is there a way to do this in "reverse". Can I be on my Prime and access my PC via WiFi Network without have to go to my PC to Transfer Files? I have my PC as a Server and when I go to the App MyNet I see my Network and I can Play music Files and view Pictures off my PC though my Prime but I don't see a way I can transfer files off my PC to my Prime with this App. Is there an App for this or is it even possible? Like I said I know this is just being Lazy but would like to know if I could do this.
Thanks
ES file explorer can browse network shares. I use it for my NAS and transfer files to my prime from the luxury of my couch. Don't have my pc setup like yours but if you can access through lan I see no reason it wouldn't work.
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ES file explorer can browse network shares. I use it for my NAS and transfer files to my prime from the luxury of my couch. Don't have my pc setup like yours but if you can access through lan I see no reason it wouldn't work.
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Thanks for reply and info. I got the App and it found my PC upon scan but something is Blocking my access. It probably Firewall or something I just need to dig round and see if I can figure out how to set up.
I got ES explorer finally going so it accesses my Network and it transfers files between my Prime and Home Network. The key to making it work if anyone else tries this App is that your PC has to have a User ID with a Password. Since I am the only one using my Home PC I had never created a Log in Password for my User name I had just left it Blank. You have to a Password to make this work.
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I got ES explorer finally going so it accesses my Network and it transfers files between my Prime and Home Network. The key to making it work if anyone else tries this App is that your PC has to have a User ID with a Password. Since I am the only one using my Home PC I had never created a Log in Password for my User name I had just left it Blank. You have to a Password to make this work.
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Wrong
It works perfectly without requiring userid's or passwords. just go to your (assuming ur using w7) W7 computer, go to your network preferences, DISABLE password protected sharing AND let windows manage homegroup settings.
ES file explorer works like a charm BUT it has a big downside, the average throughput is rly disapointing.
Thanks. I am using Win and I didn't know about PW setting.
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Try this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobileaction.AmAgent&feature=search_result
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Try this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobileaction.AmAgent&feature=search_result
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Market says it's not compatible.
unh1nged said:
Try this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobileaction.AmAgent&feature=search_result
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Surely there must be a way to simply use ES on it's own, I am sharing D: drives on both computers and ES shows a D: as NOT having a $, and it also shows C$, ADMIN$, and strangely a D$. I can open Users and see all those folders, but I have no useful data there, nor do I want to put any there. Could someone pretty please revisit this and give really detailed instructions? ES error message says:
LOGIN FAILURE
This may be caused by:
- The account has no permissions
I'm so close, I just need one more branch down in the tree and I'm there....argh
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Surely there must be a way to simply use ES on it's own, I am sharing D: drives on both computers and ES shows a D: as NOT having a $, and it also shows C$, ADMIN$, and strangely a D$. I can open Users and see all those folders, but I have no useful data there, nor do I want to put any there. Could someone pretty please revisit this and give really detailed instructions? ES error message says:
LOGIN FAILURE
This may be caused by:
- The account has no permissions
I'm so close, I just need one more branch down in the tree and I'm there....argh
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Use file expert, works all the time...
You should have a look at AirDroid it's free and simple to use I use it all the time to transfer files and entire folders over my wifi.
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I got ES explorer finally going so it accesses my Network and it transfers files between my Prime and Home Network. The key to making it work if anyone else tries this App is that your PC has to have a User ID with a Password. Since I am the only one using my Home PC I had never created a Log in Password for my User name I had just left it Blank. You have to a Password to make this work.
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Believe me. I have tried all file explorers that support shared network drivers (file expert, es file explorer, honeycomb HD file explorer.) All are very slow, although I prefer honeycomb HD fe for its intuitive interface on tablets. But the absolute best in terms of file transfer speed is by far Solid Explorer. Give it a try. I use a Cisco Linksys wireless router.
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Hey Guys,
So I guess it is a known issue with AOSP/AOKP Roms that MTP file transfer is not working and you have to use USB Storage mode to transfer files from your PC to your Note --- unless I'm doing something wrong.
Unfortunately, File Transfer is just too slow. I only hit 1.86MB-2.00MB/sec (according to Windows 7). I've tried so many ROMs like AoSPxxx, KingKang, SeraSlim and they display the same issue.
I tried Non-AOSP Roms, which of course, uses MTP - file transfer is so much different. probably 20x faster.
To the Guys who are using AOSP/AOKP ROMS, what method do you use to transfer files to your Note? Do you use a third party app to have a faster file transfer?
I tried wirelessly using File Expert's FTP and it is actually a little bit faster compared to the USB storage mode, but not by much (Wireless FTP transfer is about 3MB/sec)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Keis Air
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Remove sd card, put it in an adaptor, and move the files within your pc file manager. Its way faster for moving lots of files at once, including time to shut down and reboot phone.
You said any suggestion welcomed.
Lol ... yup i forgot to mention in my original post ... of course except that
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Hmm I tried kies. I think it also uses FTP since the same file I copied using File Expert and FTPServer finished at the exact same time as Kies Air. So it is also around 3.0MB/sec
Is there an app that can utilize file transfers using the USB cable connection instead of wireless?
I guess I must be easy to please. 3mb per second is more than enough for me. That being said, I get approx 5mb through es file explorer ftp
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I guess I must be easy to please. 3mb per second is more than enough for me. That being said, I get approx 5mb through es file explorer ftp
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I'll give file explorer a try.
I have been using AirDroid for awhile and like it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en