Root How to share files wirelessly between V and computer?

[a5pe4]

I was wondering what ways I could share files wirelessly between the V and the computer. Is there some app to use? Does ES File Explorer support this? Breaking out the usb cable gets a bit bothersome.

 

[Thewraith420]

I use es file explorer to browse a shared folder on one of my network pc's all the time

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[cdunkle584]

I was wondering what ways I could share files wirelessly between the V and the computer. Is there some app to use? Does ES File Explorer support this? Breaking out the usb cable gets a bit bothersome.

MyPhoneExplorer works very well (free) as does WiFi File Explorer (Pro version free on GetJar). I prefer MyPhoneExplorer, as it does have nice features other than file transfer.

 

[brotherswing]

ES File Explorer does it wonderfully. From the main ES screen swipe right. You are now browsing network shares.

 

[a5pe4]

ES File Explorer does it wonderfully. From the main ES screen swipe right. You are now browsing network shares.

How would you set up the network shares?

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[a5pe4]

MyPhoneExplorer works very well (free) as does WiFi File Explorer (Pro version free on GetJar). I prefer MyPhoneExplorer, as it does have nice features other than file transfer.

Couldn't find wifi file explorer pro on get jar

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[brotherswing]

How would you set up the network shares?

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Menu-new-scan

 

[cdunkle584]

Couldn't find wifi file explorer pro on get jar

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Sorry about that! I couldn't find it either, even though that is where I got it. Try this link: GetJar | Mobile | Search Google Nexus One Apps
Seems they only allow certain phones to see some apps...
You should be able to put it in the Quick Download and then use GetJar on your phone and get it that way.
[edit] OK, I tried it, GetJar still won't let me download it. I still prefer MyPhoneExplorer, much nicer app, free on Play Store

 

[JerryScript]

Just FYI- If you are running BACKside, you have CIFS support. This means you can mount a CIFS shared folder located on your PC, and treat it as if it were on your phone. Thanks to BobZhome for including the CIFS module in his awesome kernel! CIFS also allows you to treat the file as if it were actually on the phone, meaning if you watch a video from your PC, you don't have to transfer it to the phone first, it will stream seemlessly.

There is also the adb over network function, this enables you to use your home WiFi network to transfer files via adb between your PC and phone.

No need for third party apps with BACKside.

 

[Phil42]

I like Samba File Sharing (requires root). Once you install it on your phone any device on your network (Windows, Linux, Mac with suitable drivers) can access your phone's SD card.

With my previous Android it worked as soon as I activated WiFi on my phone, but with the Optimus apparently when the phone goes to sleep it deactivates the WiFi.

 

[nijel]

You can change the WiFi sleep policy in WiFi advanced settings.

 

[benslgdroid]

Just FYI- If you are running BACKside, you have CIFS support. This means you can mount a CIFS shared folder located on your PC, and treat it as if it were on your phone. Thanks to BobZhome for including the CIFS module in his awesome kernel! CIFS also allows you to treat the file as if it were actually on the phone, meaning if you watch a video from your PC, you don't have to transfer it to the phone first, it will stream seemlessly.

There is also the adb over network function, this enables you to use your home WiFi network to transfer files via adb between your PC and phone.

No need for third party apps with BACKside.

Would like to know how to do that

 

[a5pe4]

Just FYI- If you are running BACKside, you have CIFS support. This means you can mount a CIFS shared folder located on your PC, and treat it as if it were on your phone. Thanks to BobZhome for including the CIFS module in his awesome kernel! CIFS also allows you to treat the file as if it were actually on the phone, meaning if you watch a video from your PC, you don't have to transfer it to the phone first, it will stream seemlessly.

There is also the adb over network function, this enables you to use your home WiFi network to transfer files via adb between your PC and phone.

No need for third party apps with BACKside.

This sounds fantastic but I'm not sure how to implement this CIFS shared folder. I googled and it looks like I might have to use terminal editor but I'm not sure what I'd have to type.

 

[JerryScript]

I like Samba File Sharing (requires root). Once you install it on your phone any device on your network (Windows, Linux, Mac with suitable drivers) can access your phone's SD card.

With my previous Android it worked as soon as I activated WiFi on my phone, but with the Optimus apparently when the phone goes to sleep it deactivates the WiFi.

Samba = CIFS, and you don't have to install anything on BACKside.

 

[JerryScript]

The easiest way is to use CIFS Manager from the Play store, but that's not necessary, just easier.

 

[AndyOpie150]

JerryScript.
Looks like you might have to work up another video tutorial.

 

[brotherswing]

No kidding! I myself would be very interested. Network share access is the primary reason I have ES to begin with.

 

[nijel]

Quick google, looks pretty strait forward to me:

su
chmod 0777 /data
mkdir /data/portal
busybox insmod cifs
mount -t cifs //<IPa.ddr.ess>/<share_name>$ /data/portal -o
username=<user>,password=<password>

Not sure why should be better than ES...

 

[brotherswing]

ES is still the most user-friendly method I've found, but it's sweet having the functionality built in.

 

[nijel]

Actually with cifs apps can access files on PC which might be useful for some people.

 

[brotherswing]

Actually with cifs apps can access files on PC which might be useful for some people.

Such as myself.

 

[benslgdroid]

Es is just scan and click no variables to input which I'm kinda lazy to do.

 

[a5pe4]

I can't figure out how to move files from a shared folder on my computer to my sd card on the phone using ES. I tried copying but it keeps saying copy failed. I can install files directly but not move them where I want.

 

[brotherswing]

Weird, I do that all the time. What kind of security are you using? I use WPA2.

 

[a5pe4]

Weird, I do that all the time. What kind of security are you using? I use WPA2.

Same. You are able to move it into a folder rather than just install it?