The act of moving a file or a set of files from one device to another through the use of common techniques such as USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.
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Problem connecting Galaxy Note 10.1 to Mac OS X Mountain Lion
I'm trying to connect my Galaxy Note 10.1 (running Android 4.2.2) to my Mac OS 10.8 machine via USB. I used Android File Transfer, but it gives me an error that says:
Could not connect to device. ...
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2answers
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Android GTalk, Chromium Gtalk, Gmail Gtalk - how can i send files such as image, music, video clips like whatsApp?
I am using on my Android Gtalk where i can only do chat text send and receive. But how can i do all the features of WhatsAPP from Gtalk?
Features like:
file transfer (image pictures, music, video ...
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1answer
9k views
How to transfer file to internal usb storage on Samsung Note?
I am trying to install a p12 certificate on my Samsung Note. From what I've read, this can be accomplished with: menu->settings->Location and Security->Install from USB Storage (or SDCard storage, ...
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What is the easiest way to transfer large files beween Android device and an Ipad?
I have An Ipad mini and Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet.
What is the easiest way to transfer several large files between android device and an Ipad device? Which application should I use?
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Unable to transfer file over WiFi Direct
Devices used:
Device 1: Android Version 4.0.4
Device 2: Android Version 4.1.1
Setting >> Wifi > >Wi-Fi Direct Sending request from Device 1 to Device 2. Invitation for the same is ...
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4answers
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How can I send a file wirelessly without bluetooth or a Wi-Fi network in ICS?
I know that one of the new features is WiFi-direct for ICS (noted at the very bottom of the page in the link). Is there a way to leverage this new feature to transmit files from one ICS device to ...
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1answer
40 views
Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone
I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile.
However transfer speed goes as ...
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3answers
7k views
How to transfer files over wifi without a hotspot?
I'm looking for a way to transfer files between an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2, rooted) and any computer system I may need to interact with (this means preinstalled software on the computer, ...
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1answer
40 views
can I transfer a game app from galaxy s3 to galaxy tab 2
just got a galaxy tab 2 today and I would like to transfer the fashion story game my daughter plays on my galaxy s3 phone to it so she doesn't have to start from scratch... she's 8 and found it sooo ...
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1answer
123 views
How to disable file extension check during incoming file transfers?
I'm running CyanogenMod 10 on my Nexus 7. As with all other Android devices, for some reason Google thought it cute to check file extensions of incoming Bluetooth file transfers and reject them if ...
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1answer
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Cannot access all my folders from my SDCard via USB
I plug in the USB cable to my computer. I click on Open Device to view files, I get to the root of my SDCard. The problem is that there is a directory missing.
I can see it with my file manager on ...
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5answers
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Is there a way to copy files directly between two Android devices on the same wifi network?
I now have a Samsung Galaxy S Android phone running Froyo 2.2.1 and an Archos 101 Android tablet - also running Froyo.
Both are 'connected' to the same home network via wifi.
Is there a method by ...
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1answer
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How do I transfer music files to Nexus 4
I plugged in Nexus 4 to my windows machine(XP Service Pack 2) and it didnt recognise or install any software automatically. I downloaded Google USB Driver from SDK Kit and installed it and now it ...
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2answers
2k views
What is the fastest way to transfer huge files beween two android powered devices?
What is the fastest way to transfer huge files (e.g. 500MB) between two android powered devices? Bluetooth? WiFi direct? Beam? or maybe USB on-the-go?
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Computer folder keeps closing when I try to open the camera folder to download all my photos
When I connect my samsung galaxy s2 to the computer and click through to the folder which contains all the photos from my phone's camera the phone keeps disconnecting and everything closes. How do I ...
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1answer
91 views
Stop Android File Transfer Popping Up
Bit annoying that Android File Transfer pops up whenever I connect my Nexus 7 to the Macbook. Is there any way to keep it active but hidden initially?
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Android File Transfer does not refresh
Android File Transfer usually works between my phone and MacBook Air. Sometimes it does not refresh the file content of my Android phone, no matter I unplug and replug the USB cable, or restart the ...
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3answers
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Issues transfering .apk files from PC to phone using the cable. Sony Xperia Neo
I want to transfer some .apk files to my phone to install the applications on it.
I've tried many ways of downloading and installing applications on the smartphone but to no avail, so I think this ...
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5answers
2k views
Fast, easy, reliable way to transfer large files between Android devices? (aka. WiFi Direct stories from the field)
I'd like to be able to easily transfer large files wirelessly, fast, between Android devices - preferably without requiring root.
As a secondary objetive, it wouldn't hurt if the same solution could ...
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2answers
2k views
How do I transfer from HTC SENSE to the computer?
I want to transfer contacts, photos and videos from my HTC SENSE to my computer. Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks
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1answer
162 views
Is there an FTP server which supports resuming failed downloads?
I am looking for an FTP server for my android phone which will allow me to resume a download that has failed. In other words it has to support the REST command. Currently I am using (the otherwise ...
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3answers
3k views
Transfer many files from android to pc, without usb and wifi
How can I quickly transfer many files from my Android device to the PC,
without USB cable or WiFi?
Regular bluetooth would require to transfer every single file manually.
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1answer
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Alternative file transfer clients
I think most people will agree that the official file transfer client for OS X is painful to use. It seems to stagnate at version 1.0 and only offers the bare minimum.
Since my camera connection ...
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USB file transfer only works when HTC One X is connected in internet pass-through mode
When I connect my HTC One X via USB to my PC, I can see my Android storage only when my phone is connected in internet pass-through mode. I set the mode by Settings > More > Mobile network ...
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2answers
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How to download pictures from Google Nexus?
With T-Mobile myTouch 4G and T-Mobile's default Android 2.2, I can download the camera photos by pairing the phone with a computer through Bluetooth, and using an integrated file browser functionality ...
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1answer
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How to transfer text message backup file to my Samsung Galaxy S III?
I used "SMS Backup & Restore" to create an sms.xml file with all my text messages from my old phone. My new phone, Samsung Galaxy S III, can't mount as USB mass storage, so I can't figure out how ...
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2answers
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Moving from one droid to another
I have a Motorola droid with issues (but it still turns on) and I'm exchanging it for another. How can I move contacts, mail settings, etc. to the SD card so I can transfer them to the replacement ...
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2answers
2k views
How to copy a file into Micro SD via USB in Android?
How can I copy a file into micro SD of an Android phone connected via USB to a PC with Windows?
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2answers
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How can I copy files onto an SD card with a Honeycomb tablet?
It seems like copying a file onto the SD card ought to be easy, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to do it. I have an (International) Motorola Xoom Wifi running stock Moto Android 3.2.
If ...
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1answer
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How can I change the default location for bluetooth file transfers?
I have an Android 2.3 device (Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, S6102) and want all files that I receive via bluetooth to save to my SD card.
How can I do that?
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5answers
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How can I transfer photos to my Android Jelly Bean device while preserving the original timestamp?
I recently bought a Nexus 4 and I would like to transfer my photos of my previous device to it. My previous Android phone used the standard USB mass storage which gave 0 problems to copy back and ...
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2answers
605 views
Why can't I transfer data from my tablet with OTG support to my phone with USB?
Problem
I want to copy music from my tablet to my phone with USB.
My tablet can't see the phone when connected which is somewhat strange because the phone sees that it is connected and the tablet ...
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Connection between Ubuntu and Nexus 7 does not work well
Following the instruction in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004182
(I also see many other similar guides online)
The above method, shortly, is editing the file
(Do not follow the ...
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1answer
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Unable to open copied files from computer to device (mount as disk drive) - HTC Desire S
I connected my phone as a disk drive and put some files ( .png ,.jpg ,.swf ) in the sdcard.
I am unable to open those files on the phone. I am unable to find those files in the gallery of the device, ...
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1answer
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Downloaded music plays on PC and transfers to phone, but some files don't show up in phone library after transfer
My music - which is in MP3 format - plays normally on my PC. When I transfer some of my music to my device, my computer says the transfer was complete, however I cannot see some of the music on my ...
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1answer
559 views
Sync music folders between phone and tablet
I want to use a DJ returnable app on both devices, send want a fast way (WiFi) to keep the music folders sync'd. I always buy from my phone so just need to transfer existing music and new downloads ...
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2answers
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android video transfer crash
I'm trying to transfer video files to my phone, HTC Google Nexus One (Android 2.3.6), but with this strange behaviour:
After I copy file to the phone, when I'm opening it with computer it works ok.
...
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3answers
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Linux program to transfer file from/to an android device?
Do you know if there is a linux program (possibly nautilus plugin) to transfer file from/to an android device? What is in my mind is a program which does "adb push", "adb pull", and "adb shell ls" in ...
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Better way to connect Galaxy Nexus (ICS) to Linux
I can connect my Galaxy Nexus to my Kubuntu machine using the PTP protocol, but it's really slow. I've read this interview about why Galaxy Nexus doesn't support USB Mass storage, and I've gone to ...
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There is inconsistency in connection from Android phone to Windows 7 64 bit PC
There are problems transferring files between my laptop and my phone. The symptoms I encountered are strange and I hope for a comprehensive explanation and solution to the problem
Background:
...
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0answers
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How to transfer files using WiFi Direct between 2 ICS devices? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it possible to send a file wirelessly without bluetooth or a wifi network in ICS?
I recently asked the question whether it was possible to transfer 2 files between ...
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0answers
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Transferring Gallery pictures on my LGL5G to its SD card
I have an LGL35G phone. How can I move pictures from Gallery to its SD card?
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3answers
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How can I directly, wirelessly copy files between Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu?
I would like to copy files between Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu
without giving away too many privileges - just copying said file
without any rooty system modifications (I want to keep the carrier-warranty ...
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1answer
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Transfer .VCF Contacts
Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I have Nokia .vcf Files of Contacts
to be transfferd to S3.
Transfer more than 4000 contacts with
pictures, each & every detail without any loss.
My ...
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votes
3answers
5k views
Dropbox export folder to SD card?
Is it possible to download a folder (or at least download multiple files at once) from Dropbox to SD card?
I do not seem to have the export option when selecting folders
Note the "Share" option ...
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2answers
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File Transfer on LAN using wifi
User 'Logos' stated the following in another question's response:
If you just want to transfer files while on your LAN and you're using wifi, Samba Filesharing works super well. You can just ...
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1answer
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How do I transfer files in ClockworkMod between my phone and my computer if my phone doesn't have an SD card slot?
So the phone can only boot to "ClockworkMod Recovery" due to unknown reason.
Is there a way to transfer files between my phone's internal memory and my computer? There is no SD card slot on the ...
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6answers
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Sync arbitrary files with a server
I'm looking for a way to keep a file (keepass .kdb) on my Droid2 in sync with one on a server.
This is just a file on the filesystem - not contacts, calendar, etc.
I need bidirectional, not just ...
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2answers
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How can I send large files from my device to my computer, without using a cable?
I have a Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) with 500MB worth of videos on it (2 in total).
I want to transfer those files to my computer. The catch, I have no cable.
How can I transfer those files as quickly and ...
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4answers
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Why do I get “not enough space” when I copy an APK file to /system/app?
I recently rooted my HTC Desire Bravo because I needed read/write access to /system/app in order to be able to copy an APK file there.
I wrote here on stackexchange on the best solution to root the ...
