Im having a hard time finding a app that will allow me to connect to the ouya from my pc over network to access the ouya and any harddrive I have connected to it. I tried a few like file expert but it insisted I use wifi instead of ethernet, ftpdroid but I was unable to transfer anything to my external harddrive and the ip address was always changing so I would get disconnects often not to mention the transfering speeds are pretty weak.
adb pull works well for me, but it's not as user friendly as a GUI file manager.
If you continue to use an ftp server, use adb shell to create a symbolic link on your sdcard that links to the folder that the USB hard drive mounts to. Look up the syntax for "ln -s". Better yet, create the link to /mnt/ so you could get to any mounted storage device.
To set a static IP for your OUYA, you can go into your router settings and set your Ouya's MAC address to one specific IP.
Can't do much about the transfer speeds and disconnects. Might be due to the fact that the Ouya is nearly a Faraday cage with all that metal surrounding it.
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mybook4 said:
adb pull works well for me, but it's not as user friendly as a GUI file manager.
If you continue to use an ftp server, use adb shell to create a symbolic link on your sdcard that links to the folder that the USB hard drive mounts to. Look up the syntax for "ln -s". Better yet, create the link to /mnt/ so you could get to any mounted storage device.
To set a static IP for your OUYA, you can go into your router settings and set your Ouya's MAC address to one specific IP.
Can't do much about the transfer speeds and disconnects. Might be due to the fact that the Ouya is nearly a Faraday cage with all that metal surrounding it.
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thanks for the reply but im not that used to android. How do I use adb pull
The easiest way to get what you want would be to get anew ftp server app that supports reading from the external HD. If you want to do it the adb way, you could do the following (just one time only, don't need to repeat this every time).
To get adb working, follow this thread up to the side loading section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4124792
I recommend getting used to using adb. You are probably just better off creating the symbolic link with something like the following.
To control the Ouya:
adb shell
To find out what directory your external hard drive is
ls /mnt/
Check the contents of a subdirectory with
ls /mnt/usbdisk/ (or whatever your drive mounted as)
Create the link
ln -s /mnt/usbdisk /mnt/sdcard/myHardDrive
Exit the Ouya shell
exit
If it mounts to something other than usbdisk, then substitute the right name. You should now be able to see a folder on your sdcard that, when opened, goes to your external hard drive. This is off the top of my head, so there might be a few bugs to shake out.
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ES file explorer will do exactly what you are looking for.
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TadeoNYC said:
ES file explorer will do exactly what you are looking for.
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Thanks, but I keep getting disconnects and transfer speeds of 1mb. An I doing something wrong?
Sounds like weak Wi-Fi. Try Ethernet cable or moving the OUYA.
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Sounds like weak Wi-Fi. Try Ethernet cable or moving the OUYA.
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This.
The WiFi range is terrible
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It is a bit of a pain, but I've sideloaded the Dropbox app and upload whatever I need from my PC to the Dropbox folder and then download it from there to the Ouya.
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Sounds like weak Wi-Fi. Try Ethernet cable or moving the OUYA.
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Ethernet is what I'm using. Maybe I'll try a different cable.
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Ethernet is what I'm using. Maybe I'll try a different cable.
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The latest update was supposed to resolve some sort of issue with Ethernet being connected after boot. Try disconnecting, rebooting with no Ethernet, then shut down, connect the Ethernet and boot up again. It is with a shot, and make sure you have the newest update.
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Dropbox works great. My Ouya is in the same room as the PC, but on the other side. I don't want to fiddle with unplugging it, and hooking it to the PC for adb file transfer. I just go through the cloud.
I downloaded the apk for this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0.
It works pretty nicely for me, although you need to be rooted for it to work.
I am using an apk called "WiFi File Explorer". This allows to, whenever ouya are in your own lan, transfer files to its memory directly using wifi.
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I downloaded the apk for this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mdW5reWZyZXNoLnNhbWJhIl0.
It works pretty nicely for me, although you need to be rooted for it to work.
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does this program work in the background and what are your transfer speeds?
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does this program work in the background and what are your transfer speeds?
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ES file explorer will do everything that app does plus more.
From what I've seen the ouya kills downloads being run as background processes from 3rd party apps.
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ES file explorer will do everything that app does plus more.
From what I've seen the ouya kills downloads being run as background processes from 3rd party apps.
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that sucks, my plan is to connect a harddrive to the ouya for media playback through xbmc and be able to add new video files to it over network instead of draging the harddrive back and forth from the ouya to my pc. Hope ouya makes its own filesharing server.
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ES file explorer will do everything that app does plus more.
From what I've seen the ouya kills downloads being run as background processes from 3rd party apps.
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I believe there is a setting in the developer settings to enable background apps. Towards the bottom.
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So tomorrow my phone arrives! Yay! I read some things about how the nexus doesn't support mass storage. Is this true? Sorry if this topic has been made a thousand times already but I'm on my phone so I can't do a forms search.
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It is my understanding that the GNex uses MTP which is another transfer protocol.
Essentially, instead of having activate mass storage mode, like with UMS (USB Mass Storage Mode) your GNex will already be in "mass storage mode" and anything you load on the phone should automatically propogate to the phone in real time.
Hope that helps,
Dan
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It does a little. So can I copy files from my Mac to my nexus or not? I am confused.
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You should be able to transfer from any computer (including your Mac) to/ from your Gnex.
Essentially, it uses a different protocol to communicate, but to you it should work about the same.
Dan
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The Galaxy nexus doesn't support USB mass storage.
Android File Transfer is what google suggests that you use.I find it to be a bit buggy on OSx, but it may be fine on other platforms.
Alt Mounter mounts your sdcard similar to what USB Mass storage did on other devices.
They both have their quirks. If you are familiar with using adb through a terminal, that might be the most reliable method.
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It does a little. So can I copy files from my Mac to my nexus or not? I am confused.
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Android File Transfer app works just fine on OSX. Connect the phone and drag/drop to or from. No mounting or ejecting. Just use it.
The GNex can't do UMS because there's no separate SDcard or partition. Its all one solid storage. Its a much better implementation.
I am very comfortable with adb and osx makes it easy. What commands do I use. I'm guessing something like "adb mtp (file name)"
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Amphibliam said:
I am very comfortable with adb and osx makes it easy. What commands do I use. I'm guessing something like "adb mtp (file name)"
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Uhh. You can just use ./adb push and ./adb pull if you want, but just use the Android File Transfer app. It works just fine.
OK. Cool
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I know how to send files to my PC from my phone. But I would like access wirelessly to my PC do I can take files from my PC whenever I want. Thanks in advance
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Webkey app
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Thanks, but that didn't help me much
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Dubez said:
I know how to send files to my PC from my phone. But I would like access wirelessly to my PC do I can take files from my PC whenever I want. Thanks in advance
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Setup a dropbox account. Install it on the pc and the app on the phone. The pc will always stay synched and you can get to your files from anywhere.
There are many options to do what I think it is you want. You could set up an SSH server on your system, create a rule through your router/firewall and if you don't have a static IP use something like OpenDNS; then use a VPN client to connect (VPNRoot in Play Store works).
You could also use DropBox, Box.net, SkyDrive, Google Drive or any other 'cloud' sync service for specific files too.
Or more simply you can use something like LogMeIn or TeamViewer. Both are dead simple and if you really do need access to your system while your away (or do remote tech support) these are well worth the price(s).
Are you looking for something like Samba for android?
Not sure if you are looking for something that will allow you to do this when you aren't near your PC, or if you are looking at something so you don' have to hook up your phone to your computer.
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Thanks, but that didn't help me much
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It allows you to copy files to and from your phone via Wi-Fi... maybe you just didn't rtfm. Also wireless adb will too
Edit: maybe I don't know what you want.. Webkey answers question in the subject but the post is not really in English..
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Wifi Transfer Pro from the Market.
Couldn't be easier.
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I know how to send files to my PC from my phone. But I would like access wirelessly to my PC do I can take files from my PC whenever I want. Thanks in advance
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Airdroid
Thanks guys, not sure which route I'm going to go with but I'm glad I got a variety if responses
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i recommend dropbox as it works best for me
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I've got a Sprint Galaxy SIII, SPH-L710 16GB, no SD Card. When I connect the device to my computer (WinXP, latest Samsung Drivers Installed) I'm able to see files I have downloaded to the storage via the device itself, as well as an .apk that I moved over from my computer, but I'm not able to see the various folders (DCIM, Foursquare, Music, Goomanager, Etc...) Is there something I'm missing here? Phone is running CM10.1 JellyBro.
**In the attached screenshot you can see the various files and folders, when I try to access the storage on my desktop, all I can see are the GAPPS.zip file, and the WhatsApp.apk
I know when I connect mine (vistax64) it pulls it up as a media device should be able to see it under my computer. If not I would look under your media player settings. Or you may wanna check to see if USB debugging is checked on your phone
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I know when I connect mine (vistax64) it pulls it up as a media device should be able to see it under my computer. If not I would look under your media player settings. Or you may wanna check to see if USB debugging is checked on your phone
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Thanks. I actually tried that. USB debugging changed nothing. When I threw an SD Card in though, it suddenly was able to see SOME of my folders... I'm gonna do a clean wipe and start fresh, using the CM10.1 Official Nightly. I really need to get this remedied. I'll circle back once I have some results.
Should be studying for my MA Life Insurance license, and not buggering with my phone... oh well.
Try a different USB port on the computer
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Try a different USB port on the computer
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Thanks. Unfortunately, that didn't work for me. I'm trying to make sense of the file system on this device, Emulated, Vs SDcard and ExtSDcard...
So I recently rooted my SGS3, then I tried connecting to Samsung Keis and can't seem to connect. The Kies action bar tries to connect but doesn't seem to be able to finish the process. Anyone else have this issue or a fix?? Thanks
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Problem not worth fixing. Uninstall Kies.
My kies from laptop never worked. So I remove it from pho ne too.
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Problem not worth fixing. Uninstall Kies.
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Okay, what do you recommend I use that is similar to Keis with drag and drop feature??
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Tell me what you need Kies for and I will suggest something.
Drag and drop what? Files? Use Windows Exploiter for that.
I'm trying to move large torrent files from my phone into my Mac. And Airdroid takes way too long
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Playlist
I am having this same problem. I don't like using kies I usually use Monkey Media but could not get playlist to import with it. I am a huge playlist guy buy like to change them regularly on my PC. I find it a pain to make playlist directly on Note 2. Any suggestions?
Mac does not allow you to copy the contents of a micro SD to the hard drive?
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Mac does not allow you to copy the contents of a micro SD to the hard drive?
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I was able to prior to rooting my phone. I'm only using my Mac as a bridge so that I can move large files onto my 1terabyte Seagate external hard drive which is connected to my Mac...
This is so frustrating:banghead:
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I am having trouble transferring files from the computer to my Nexus 7. Root and flashing ROM went fine everything else works flawless just can't load pictures or music onto the tablet. I am currently running android 4.3 and cleanROM 1.3 on new nexus 7. It must be something simple that I am overlooking sorry if this is a stupid question I did try to research it and came up with nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Settings-storage-click menu and enable MTP
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If you want to do it remotely (way more annoying than with a cable, but once you get use to it, it can get handy)
Transfer rates can be relatively speaking, slow, but doesn't become a huge issue unless you're moving a lot of large sized files (i.e., high quality movies, a library of music etc.)
I use SSHDroid with WinSCP (For windows).
If you run Linux you don't really need WinSCP.
Using this method requires a little know-how with SSH / SCP to get optimal use out of this method.
Also, as a side note, your files are transmitted relatively safely (i.e., it's encrypted).
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Settings-storage-click menu and enable MTP
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I tried that it didn't work. It is only showing up in device manager under USB camera
I use AirDroid and it works fine for me.
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Yep Airdroid is the way to go
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I tried that it didn't work. It is only showing up in device manager under USB camera
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Sure you didn't hit PTP.
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Use ADB if all else fails
i have created theme for u
install samba server and it start with one click
and you can acces file - in you Win,linux,Mac like any other folders via WIFI