Anyway to beam content via WiFi directly from Windows to Android and vice versa?

[fuzzybabybunny]

I can beam content from Android to Android with SuperBeam.

But the only method I know from Android to Windows is by running WiFi Tether and FTP server on the Android, and then using an FTP client on Windows to connect to the Android FTP server.

Very roundabout way of doing things, and doesn't work on my Nexus 7 tablet because WiFi Tether doesn't work. Maybe it has to do with the fact that my Nexus 7 doesn't actually have a connection to share ie. it's not connected to a WiFi or cellular network.

I'm not doing Bluetooth.

 

[Jodell88]

I'm sure this question was asked about two weeks ago. :hmm:

 

[poofyhairguy]

I use this almost every day, works great over Wifi:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dooblou.WiFiFileExplorer&hl=en

Works with any web browser.

 

[poofyhairguy]

Oh and I transfered HUGE files with it.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

I'm sure this question was asked about two weeks ago. :hmm:

thought so too

 

[IeraseU]

I use an app called Airdroid.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

No, this question was not asked.

I want a way to beam file directly between android and windows.

Android Device <-> Windows

NOT

Android Device <-> Router <-> Windows

I figured out a way to do Android <-> Android using SuperBeam but Android Device <-> Windows requires that weird FTP Server and WiFi Tether combo which doesn't always work.

 

[Fardringle]

Your question WAS answered. To do this, you either need to use a wireless router, or set up an Ad Hoc wireless network on the PC and connect to that Ad Hoc network with your android device.

Once the devices are connected, there are many different ways to transfer the files.

I use ES File Explorer to browse to the shared folders on my PC. I can directly copy files to and from the PC/tablet the same as I would with any two computers on a normal network.

 

[SKORPI0]

Wi-fi File Explorer Pro

oh posted already at 6:18 pm.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Is there any way to transfer devices via WiFi directly without having to get kicked off the existing internet network?

Say that I'm at Starbucks and I'm using the internet. I don't have a USB cable but I need to transfer lots of files between the computer and the Android device.

If I set up an Ad Hoc network on Windows, that also means that the laptop will no longer be connected to the internet, right? So I can only either transfer files via WiFi or browse the internet, but not both at the same time.

I have tried using AirDroid while on a Starbucks network. Doesn't work.

 

[Fardringle]

You can only do that if the laptop computer has another connection device (second WIFI adapter, bluetooth adapter, etc) since a wifi adapter cannot connect to multiple sources at the same time.

 

[s44]

Say that I'm at Starbucks and I'm using the internet. I don't have a USB cable

Always have a USB cable (when you have a laptop, anyway - this means you have a bag). In fact, your portable charger should be a two-piece so you can either use the cable separately to connect or attached to the wall to charge.

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Always have a USB cable (when you have a laptop, anyway - this means you have a bag). In fact, your portable charger should be a two-piece so you can either use the cable separately to connect or attached to the wall to charge.

There are moments when the use of a cable isn't possible.

The cable you have is broken.

The jack on your phone is worn out.

The connection is really fragile - you bump the phone or cable and the thing momentarily disconnects, affecting file transfers.

Drivers just aren't f*cking working for some reason. You plug in the phone and nothing happens. I think we've all experienced this.

And this can all happen while the phone is hooked up and charging.