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lapa321:
I actually made this as a demonstration for someone. May as well spread it around. The thing to note is that i'm not into rooting nor jailbreaking, but am continiously updating files on my devices so i keep looking for ways to do things easier and simpler.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flOB5rk_5yY

This is how i transfer files between my Computer and Android. I would still recommend using the data cable for transferring really large files (ex: Movies), but for small things like MP3's, CBR's, PDF's, ebooks, assorted project files from work, etc. I find this method more convenient. Especially since moving files to the Transformer involves me reaching behind the desk to unplug it, plugging it into the PC, and then crawling under the desk again to re-attach the cable to the adapter.

This will work on any PC. No need to install any program. Just access it from Windows Explorer, manage the files from there (delete old files, add new ones, etc.).


BTW, i'm still looking for a way to do this on my iPod. The apps i found that lets me upload to the iPod keeps it isolated from other programs so even tho i can upload an MP3, i can't actually add it to the iPods playlist. Nor can i access the iPods media files to replace them. If anybody knows an App that can do this, please let me know. And no, iTunes means i will spend half an hour installing it on a friends computer just to copy a few files (Not to mention i don't have iTunes on any of my PC's to begin with), so anything that will require an install is a no-no.

costi:
Nothing new, really, any decent file manager will allow you to do that (I use ES File Explorer myself).
AirDroid is also good for transferring files, though it works on a slightly different principle (app in browser window).

FlyinPenguin:
Yeah, ES File manager and File Expert both work just fine and are a lot less effort than messing with FTP. As long as your PC is properly configured to share files over your network then you just do everything right from Android.

lapa321:
The thing about ftp tho is that you can change the files from your desktop. Managing files from a touch interface is a major pain, it's much easier doing it remotely especially if you need to update your tablet all the time. Dragging files into the the tablet from the desktop is much easier than navigating the directory tree from the tablet.

It's an old trick, but the friends that saw the video were still updating their phones via cable. Figured thee are others our there that could use the tip.

The video was originally made when I was looking for an app that let's you access the ipod files from your desktop. Unfortunately, it seems no such app exists based on the replies i got.. So much for the phrase "there's an app for that".


--- Quote from: FlyinPenguin on April 19, 2012, 11:13:49 PM ---Yeah, ES File manager and File Expert both work just fine and are a lot less effort than messing with FTP. As long as your PC is properly configured to share files over your network then you just do everything right from Android.

--- End quote ---

I do use EStrong to access shared folders remotely, and i'll have to disagree that ES is less hassle than FTP. I do use the tablet a lot, like anyone from BakaBT, i go through a lot of media files and they go through my PC like a production line. The same applies to my tablet and phone. Manga, anime episodes and ebooks constantly cycling through my tablet (It's not just for browsing, i really am using it for media consumption... a lot!) and navigating through the network on ES each time is a big hassle. Especially if you're moving  a lot of files through multiple folder trees.

Between tablet browsing (Network browsers like ES Filebrowser), http hosting (I don't have AirDroid but i did the http method a LOT on my iPod), and FTP. FTP is just the most practical. To illustrate, this is on my Computer.



Nothing easier than simply drag and dropping on another computer.

costi:
Isn't ES capable of setting up a Samba share?

Anyway, IMHO for moving a lot of stuff this way and back nothing beats a cable ;)

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