How to exchange files to the desktop via WIFI?

[Guest zigzagindex]

Hi all,

Could anybody kindly tell me how to exchange files between the Streak and my desktop computer using WIFI only? I am fed up with using the cable...

Thanks in advance.

[Guest Ellis Grouse]

Hello there!

I've done this using a few different methods, previously. If you already have your Streak & desktop on a WiFi network, it should be pretty simple.

Using an Android FTP server (I've used swiFTP previously - worked alright), you will be able to setup a local server that can be accessed via an FTP/web browser on your computer.

Alternatively, if you're not already on a WiFi network, you can use Wireless Tether on your Streak in order to set up an AdHoc network, then connect to that using your PC and continue as above.

Hope that should help - if you need some more detail, let me know :D

[Guest Paul]

Check out 'Awesome Drop'.

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[Guest miker71]

"On Air" is another good one for two-way exchange.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.bw.onair

Just be sure to hit the "back" button when you're done else it continues running. Also I think you need to keep the screen on to stop the app from sleeping and disconnecting. (Okay, it is a beta ....)

[Guest Loconinja]

Another way is to use a file explorer that supports SMB shares (e.g. Astro plus SMB module). Then you can map a drive on your PC from your Streak.

[Guest GriZlore]

Check out 'Awesome Drop'.

P

Yep, Awesome Drop works very well. Although not for 'sensitive stuff'

I would assume it would work just as well sending files to anyone, or anyone sending files to you, no?

[Guest element332]

how about dropbox....i love that...

[Guest ponyman]

I use aFile - www.mappn.com - which I find easy to use and can transfer directly over your local WiFi network without needing an internet connection

[Guest Ellis Grouse]

how about dropbox....i love that...

Forgot about that one... it has a LAN sync mode built in, so if you're on a local WiFi net then I expect it would use that to transfer rather quickly as opposed to doing it online.

[Guest bostonguy]

I use "Web Sharing" ($3 I think) which lets you connect to your phone from any browser and has PW protection. It's a "run when you need it - shut down when done" kind of app, but it's pretty fast (to launch, shutdown, and copy/delete/rename files) and keeps the screen on while you work.

It "can" let you connect via 3G but I haven't found a port that AT&T isn't blocking, which the app warns might be true depending on telco.

[Guest zigzagindex]

many thanks for your advice. Have a nice weekend!

[Guest fards]

theres a new one on marketplace that looks neat..

adbwireless

http://www.appbrain.com/app/siir.es.adbWireless