Slow long downloads/fail - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

Is it my brand spanking new S4 or what? But every rom I try to download takes forever and for the most part end up failing.
So far I have tried jedi, darkstar, and several others.
The only rom I have managed to get it the stock rom to odin back too incase of emergencies.

Does ES File Explorer's built in download manager work?
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Shortbus-Driver said:
Is it my brand spanking new S4 or what? But every rom I try to download takes forever and for the most part end up failing.
So far I have tried jedi, darkstar, and several others.
The only rom I have managed to get it the stock rom to odin back too incase of emergencies.
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Use Opera Classic. It's the only browser I use for downloading large files. It's also the only browser that doesn't have problems on file hosting sites like rapidgator/ul.to with captcha.
To make sure my dls of large files are uninterrupted, I lock Opera in memory using Memory Locker.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartprojects.MemoryLocker

Thanks for the responces, ive managed to download a rom I really like and im happy with it...im a reformed flashaholic so no more large roms needed lol.

reformed flashaholic, i like that. I'm proud of you lol

A lot of the ROMs are 1 or 1.5 gbs.
I've found it's easier to download via CPU and transfer the file to the phone.
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dynospectrum said:
Use Opera Classic. It's the only browser I use for downloading large files. It's also the only browser that doesn't have problems on file hosting sites like rapidgator/ul.to with captcha.
To make sure my dls of large files are uninterrupted, I lock Opera in memory using Memory Locker.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartprojects.MemoryLocker
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Hmmm. My issues were related to the device sleeping while a download exists. If something creates an ongoing notification, it is already locked by the system to stay alive. So that app really isn't needed unless no notification is created when downloading.
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elesbb said:
Hmmm. My issues were related to the device sleeping while a download exists. If something creates an ongoing notification, it is already locked by the system to stay alive. So that app really isn't needed unless no notification is created when downloading.
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Opera doesn't make any notification during download.

dynospectrum said:
Opera doesn't make any notification during download.
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Ahh. I use dolphin. Seems to work great!
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I noticed the same problem when I had a 64gb sd card.
It kept downloading slowly and failing on flashes.
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I think my problem was I was still stock with bloat lol....now im custom and debloated and all is faaaassst.

I have this problem. It almost seams if there is a slight hiccup in service it fails.
But it is weird that min we typacaky fail around 1.53-1.61 gb.
since you read my post, I now own your soul.

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Downloading a zip...

Is there a way to download a zip file from the internet on the phone?
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phatryan69 said:
Is there a way to download a zip file from the internet on the phone?
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Just click on it and it starts the download.
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I don't know if the stock android browser supports it, but in Dolphin Browser or Opera you can download any type of file. You can use something like file expert to open the zip file.
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SirLeto said:
I don't know if the stock android browser supports it, but in Dolphin Browser or Opera you can download any type of file. You can use something like file expert to open the zip file.
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OP just stated downloading. Stock browser on EI22 works fine for that. Miren stopped working for some reason though.
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i'm with the OP.. i've never had good luck consistently getting .zip files to download. Most the time they'll go to start, hang for a min, then fail. tried stock browser, and a couple others. doesn't seem to matter what rom I'm using either.
pvtjoker42 said:
i'm with the OP.. i've never had good luck consistently getting .zip files to download. Most the time they'll go to start, hang for a min, then fail. tried stock browser, and a couple others. doesn't seem to matter what rom I'm using either.
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This has been working fine for me since EH17 when it got fixed. I download full ROMs with no problem.
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I've never experienced any issues downloading any files, let alone zip files, using multiple browsers. I'm currently using a blacked out version of Dolphin mini (ty Starsky's rom) and have yet to have an issue still. I usually use Root Explorer to move the file to the folder of my choice, and I guess roms take a bit longer than most files (size) but never any issues. Good luck!
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kennyglass123 said:
OP just stated downloading. Stock browser on EI22 works fine for that. Miren stopped working for some reason though.
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I'm not having any probs with miren. Download a rom and two themes today.
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I use "download all files" from the Android market.
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havnt tried using a diff. browser guess ill have to do that just kind of annoying when u wanna download something and it wont download to my phone so i have to be around a cpu everytime i wanna flash something new... but thanks for the inputs everyone
phatryan69 said:
havnt tried using a diff. browser guess ill have to do that just kind of annoying when u wanna download something and it wont download to my phone so i have to be around a cpu everytime i wanna flash something new... but thanks for the inputs everyone
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What ROM are you on?
I think it's the file host some of the rom devs use, or possibly his router. For certain roms, downloading over wifi fails no matter what I do, and I end up using 3G.(unlimited plan, 150mb is nothing)
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[ROM][T889UVALJ1]The Tether Edition [20 Nov]

This is a modded stock firmware that enables native tethering. Just use the controls in Settings like normal. No toggles, No BS
Features
Deodexed
Rooted
Init.d support
unsecure kernel
Carrier IQ free
Editable TMO APN Settings
Full Stock Bloat
This is based on stock firmware so WiFi calling works. MultiWindow however doesn't. Yet...
Download
T889UVALJ1_Deodexed_Tether_Edition_v1.zip
MD5: 6011fa3748bafb707f85edf821319c46
Instructions
Download
Flash in custom recovery
Enjoy
Other ROM devs
Please give credit if you're going to use this ROM as your next base or any piece of it your ROM. I don't mind sharing, so let's all be respectful of each other's time and effort.
Credits
teshxx - for the deodexed base :good:
Thanks you
Alllllll right you... you're the hero! Now all we need is multi window but id glady drop the thought for classical tethering
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you people should be asking to donate to this developer He has been the one to do way more for our device. than any other begging developers On here
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ssCISengineer said:
you people should be asking to donate to this developer He has been the one to do way more for our device. than any other begging developers On here
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+1.
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Anybody download and try this yet?
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I downloaded it, but there was a problem with the file. a lot of files I get from the goo.im servers seem to have the same problem. they appear corrupted and won't flash. on another thread someone mentioned that that server adds a .html extension to the file and that removing that so that it ends in .zip should fix it, but all the files i have already end in .zip and before anybody suggests otherwise, yes I've adjusted the settings on my windows computer to not hide file extensions.
Downloaded it, but couldn't get it to install. I haven't had issues with any other roms. Tried wiping the device, and the cache. Put the zip initially on the internal memory then the external sd, but just get an invalid zip error from recovery, with the image of the android on his back with a door to his stomach open and red ball figure above it. A little traumatizing really, but when I get a little more time I will flash a different recovery. Heard in the past that has cured some flashing issues. That is unless someone else has some other suggestions.
This rom doesnt flash either
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Having the same issues everybody else is having...
tried downloading several times and flashing... keep getting installation aborted
Will tethering work even if on unlimited 4g plan?
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Pulled the link do to a bad zip file again. I'll get another uploaded this evening.
cmenard said:
Pulled the link do to a bad zip file again. I'll get another uploaded this evening.
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Man thank u! u r doing a wonderful job here..I have an innocent question can u do the same u did with the ROM from 7105 but with the new 4.1.2 update..
Edit: is fine, I just notice it was for the n7100 only, and the mod u did was for n7105..thanks anyway
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OK people I download and rezipped it on my pc, i have a lil tiny piece of experience with these un installabe cwm zips i learn that they are easy to mess for flashing when modifying them on the pc, im not a expert but it seem that they have be packed a certian way, i learned this doing my own winzipdev thing. Lol there is one file that corrupted from what it seems after repacking it myself ivevgotten it to install however people here's the bad news there is another block tmo has put up, and I did try changing the agent string like before and fail, I keep getting rerouted to that gay tether plan page...
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Will this work on the truly unlimited data plan.
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twolfekc said:
Will this work on the truly unlimited data plan.
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I would imagine, it does.
Sorry for the wait. OP updated with new download link.
Mizanari_Kae said:
OK people I download and rezipped it on my pc, i have a lil tiny piece of experience with these un installabe cwm zips i learn that they are easy to mess for flashing when modifying them on the pc, im not a expert but it seem that they have be packed a certian way, i learned this doing my own winzipdev thing. Lol there is one file that corrupted from what it seems after repacking it myself ivevgotten it to install however people here's the bad news there is another block tmo has put up, and I did try changing the agent string like before and fail, I keep getting rerouted to that gay tether plan page...
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Try the real build... posted from my Galaxy Tab 2 tethered to my Note 2
Do we need to do a full wipe if coming from the stock RoM???

Download stops at 99% and fails!!

Is anyone having issues downloading files on your device? This is a first one for me. I have more than enough memory on both sd cards but my downloads fail at 99%. I've tried different roms to see if maybe it was just the one I was running but they all seem to have the same results. I've been trying to download Jovys Stockorama v2 but it keeps failing. Anyone have an idea of what could be causing this to happen? Thanks in advance guys!
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I've had issues in the past downloading large files over mobile connection. With a solid 5-15mbit downstream. Just times out for no reason. One day I can download my CM update, the next day I can't.
Use computer or wifi.
Yeah this is the 1st time is happened to me. Unfortunately my WiFi is down at the moment and I won't get another modem till the end of the week.
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mrzhadow said:
Yeah this is the 1st time is happened to me. Unfortunately my WiFi is down at the moment and I won't get another modem till the end of the week.
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Have you tried downloading it with Download Manager? I have had that issue using the stock download app before but it works fine with the Download Manager app.
I didn't even think to do that! I'm going to try it right now and see if it works for me. Will update shortly
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I've had this problem when I'd use boat browser, it would always fail at 99%. Wouldn't matter what I'd be downloading. The way i got past it was by installing dolphin browser and use that.
I actually used dolphin too and I had the same errors. I am using download manager right now to see if it works. I had a hard time connecting to the server I think they were having issues. I'm at 50% at the moment. I hope it works!!
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Aerowinder said:
I've had issues in the past downloading large files over mobile connection. With a solid 5-15mbit downstream. Just times out for no reason. One day I can download my CM update, the next day I can't.
Use computer or wifi.
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I am having the same issue with larger files, usually I just try a different browser until one finally works (ie Chrome, Dolphin, xScope, Next Browser, Lightning, Boat Browser, Firefox, Opera, etc. - Usually one out of two or three will work.)
Question for Aerowinder AND anyone reading this running CM10.1, are you getting hotboots (random reboots without the SGS3 boot logo) on CM10.1? --- I've had this happen a lot when I'm taking the time to download these files on WiFi... I read somewhere that the d2mo CM Team is working on a new kernal to solve such issues, but its a pain when doing such tasks on WiFi...
I tried download manager but it downloaded with errors. It also took twice as long to download. Which app are you using?
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Is it just the one file it's doing this on? Or all large files?
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I was able to download detmobilized on their dev-host mirror link. I tried other files but was unable to download all the way. Maybe it also depends on the server. This is the 1st time I've had issues.
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On stockorama download page, scroll down a little and you can choose a different mirror/server to download from.
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I tried all of the mirrors and they're all a no go. I'm going to try the other browsers. I just want to figure it out so it won't happen again
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If the Download Manager didn't work try Opera... It's useless for most things but when I wanted to download something and nothing else was doing it, opera never failed.
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[ROM] T-Mobile 4.3 LEAK [WiFi calling|Apps2SD]

Here is the 4.3 system dump that was given to us awhile ago. I put everything into a flashable zip.
So far everything is working with the exception of the data/cell network dropping when on 4G (2G and LTE do not have this issue) i am thinking its a radio issue seeing as we don't have the latest radio.
There really isn't anything special about this so don't ask for anything. It is NOT DEBLOATED so grab yourself a root explorer and start deleting
I am simply sharing this for the whole. I posted it in the General forum under the system dump 4.3 thread but figured many people don't see that. We hopefully will have the official release in one week. So once Sammobile gets the odin flashable file posted i will extract that and make a much nicer ROM (Titled warpdrive of course )
So until then, have fun playing with 4.3 TW Tmo (Nothing really special though)
Oh also wanted to mention, any multi window mod is not working. Haven't really tinkered yet as to why. Other wise, xposed modules are working (with the exception of some)
Download here:
TouchWiz 4.3 T-Mobile
In an effort to fix the loss of network when screen is off, i added the Toggle2G app to allow you to toggle 2G data in sleep mode. (Thank you @TheMasterBaron Original Thread)
YOU WILL REQUIRE A FULL WIPE!!! (use 2 ply for best results...)
sweet thx bro first
I was watching it in the general forum wondering when it would come over here
Another note: it does not contain newer firmware. I was most interested in the firmware
Thanks for putting the rom together though
faiyo said:
I was watching it in the general forum wondering when it would come over here
Another note: it does not contain newer firmware. I was most interested in the firmware
Thanks for putting the rom together though
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Newer firmware as in what exactly? When I launched the camera for the first time it updated that firmware.
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Does the data issue occur in 3G too?
kevin95 said:
Does the data issue occur in 3G too?
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Didn't know 3g still existed lol
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elesbb said:
Newer firmware as in what exactly? When I launched the camera for the first time it updated that firmware.
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I was wanting the firmware to fix the sound crackling which was fixed by samsung months ago.
faiyo said:
I was wanting the firmware to fix the sound crackling which was fixed by samsung months ago.
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Sure that's not a kernel thing? Not sure how you are gonna update just the firmware without flashing the stock Odin file.
Omg I love you man. Ive been waiting for 4.3 I even flashed the international one but I needed wifi calling so I had to go back. I tried to make a flashable zip out of the leak but it wouldnt boot so i gave up
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Is it not possible to pull the updated radio image from the device that got the update?
faiyo said:
I was wanting the firmware to fix the sound crackling which was fixed by samsung months ago.
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I have the same issue while using the stock kernel, if i flash the faux kernel or katoonzes kernel the issue dissapear.
cosine83 said:
Is it not possible to pull the updated radio image from the device that got the update?
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The person with the phone had to return it to tmobile so he didn't want to root as it would have trigger Knox. Without root he could not get a full dump.
☞ Sent from here☜???
Ugh no offense but mega sucks for downloading on mobile, I downloaded like 40% and it just quit. And it wants me to use the app but its jot working
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OreBoySwaggin said:
Ugh no offense but mega sucks for downloading on mobile, I downloaded like 40% and it just quit. And it wants me to use the app but its jot working
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I downloaded the app, then opened this thread in my browser and clicked the link. It takes you to the same mega page, but I copied the page address, went into the mega app, and clicked on the chain icon on the bottom right. Paste the copied page adress into the search bar and the download will show up.
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Do u need torrent?
elesbb said:
here is the 4.3 system dump that was given to us awhile ago. I put everything into a flashable zip.
So far everything is working with the exception of the data/cell network dropping when on 4g (2g and lte do not have this issue) i am thinking its a radio issue seeing as we don't have the latest radio.
There really isn't anything special about this so don't ask for anything. It is not debloated so grab yourself a root explorer and start deleting
i am simply sharing this for the whole. I posted it in the general forum under the system dump 4.3 thread but figured many people don't see that. We hopefully will have the official release in one week. So once sammobile gets the odin flashable file posted i will extract that and make a much nicer rom (titled warpdrive of course )
so until then, have fun playing with 4.3 tw tmo (nothing really special though)
oh also wanted to mention, any multi window mod is not working. Haven't really tinkered yet as to why. Other wise, xposed modules are working (with the exception of some)
download here:
touchwiz 4.3 t-mobile
in an effort to fix the loss of network when screen is off, i added the toggle2g app to allow you to toggle 2g data in sleep mode. (thank you @themasterbaron original thread)
you will require a full wipe!!! (use 2 ply for best results...)
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do you need torrent as i have fios with good speeds? 10.6mb down 4-5mb up as most people cant really get good speeds from mega
@elesbb do you have an md5? I'm trying to download and got it once but wasn't to verify it
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style154 said:
@elesbb do you have an md5? I'm trying to download and got it once but wasn't to verify it
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Had to think for a sec what the heck you were talking about xD (Thought you were talking about a baseband version at frist xD)
And no i do not. Will get one asap (Working on school work atm)
elesbb said:
Had to think for a sec what the heck you were talking about xD (Thought you were talking about a baseband version at frist xD)
And no i do not. Will get one asap (Working on school work atm)
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Lol ok no problem gonna keep trying to download :/
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Nice to see someone else share their working version. Nice work.
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Awesome.
Thanks for the hard work man.
Gotta say, boot up was rocky as f#[email protected], but after getting settled in and overclocking, rebooting a few times, etc, working real smooth now.
It took a real long time for wifi to turn on the first couple times.
2g-3g app is working awesomely.
Tested phone while it was locked and got texts and phone calls (a small delay in both, but bearable.)
Sir, I thank you for being able to make this a daily driver.
Hats off to you.
Much appreciated!
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[Q] File Transfer Apps

Hey everyone,
Just wondering if I could get some suggestions on good wifi file transfer apps - like my last Samsung I can't for the life of me get this phone to be recognized by Windows. I am rooting and running the awesome Kang AOKP ROM.
WiFi File Explorer is having trouble moving files around - I keep getting network errors on my failed downloads in Chrome on my PC.
Any other more stable app suggestions?
I still can't connect mine either haha
I use Air droid from the market..free and works awesome
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I find ES explorer to do pretty much anything I need. Wifi, samba, bluetooth, wifi direct. Also free in the market, and allows root access (su permitting)
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Tips for a pleasant XDA:
Search before asking. Someone has likely already asked.
Spell your words completely, and use punctuation. It confuses people when you use "u" and "ur" and "dat", or when you wrongly use "there/their/they're/your/you're".
Be nice. Don't be rude, just move on to another post without leaving a comment. We are not 7 years old.
And PLEASE, do not ask for the "best" anything. We all have our preferences.
Thanks for the suggestions I will check them both out... I already have ES but didn't configure any servers on it. I am having luck with WiFiDroid- another freebee
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yeah they are all similar. I find airdroid very fast.. i transfer a 1.4 gig file in about 5 min.
PScales17 said:
Hey everyone,
Just wondering if I could get some suggestions on good wifi file transfer apps - like my last Samsung I can't for the life of me get this phone to be recognized by Windows. I am rooting and running the awesome Kang AOKP ROM.
WiFi File Explorer is having trouble moving files around - I keep getting network errors on my failed downloads in Chrome on my PC.
Any other more stable app suggestions?
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ES Filexplorer is the best.
GUI gets a little wierd at times but it has so many features it can do what your asking.
I actually just discovered pushbullet today it allows for file, picture, text, etc to be pushed from Chrome, or any Android device to another. It even lets you push them to friends phones who have the app as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android
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ShrekOpher said:
I actually just discovered pushbullet today it allows for file, picture, text, etc to be pushed from Chrome, or any Android device to another. It even lets you push them to friends phones who have the app as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android
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Nice. I use Air droid for huge files.like moving my ROMs to my phone etc..
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