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[Android Apps and Games] tylerdurden83:
As I've asked to and obtained from the Wifi Direct developer, can you add support to share Picasa pics?

I keep all my photos on Picasa in order to sync them between smartphones and tablets, so it's a pretty vital option to me, and I suspect to many others.

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Thank you for replying!

As I told you, SuperBeam is not optimized (yet) for lower-spec devices. I do plan to make a version that works with GingerBread and old devices, but it will have to wait until I stabilize this version for the current user base. Stay tuned!
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
I have this on my todo list since the very beginning. The problem with Picasa images is that they have to be copied first to a temporary directory before being transmitted (even worse, some images will have to be downloaded from the cloud first). This is easy in theory but the impact on user experience (waiting to copy/download files first) and the usual space checks and error messages will not make sense to many users. That's why I keep delaying this specific feature. But rest assured, you will get it in the near future :)
[Android Apps and Games] trillo69:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

I'm back to report. I had a issue with wifi direct between two Nexus 4, one with aokp another with cyanogen. I can confirm it works flawless with both having aokp.

Thanks for the app mate. I wouldn't mind to pay for donate version without ads.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
I'm glad it's working well :)

By the way, as of new version (2.1) you can fallback into using hotspot mode instead of WiFi direct, in case the latter is causing you trouble. Find it in Settings > Advanced settings > "Preferred direct mode"

Thank you for considering paying for SuperBeam. I can't sell paid apps in my country. Remember that you can always disable ads (read the store description ;))
[Android Apps and Games] budeone:
Looks like it going to make my must have apps.. Thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] starrwulfe:
Great app, and left 5 stars on the Play store for you.

If you need Japanese translation, let me know!

Can't wait to see more features from this app!

thanx!
[Android Apps and Games] Chad_Petree:
Thank you,will download it on my nexus 4 and try sending files with a galaxy nexus, ill report back!
[Android Apps and Games] nogo8888:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

I'd had file transfer twice and it happens all the time. Maybe you're right because note 2 is very much faster than gtab.

Another feature request, could it be possible to specify the target locations of the file being transferred ie to external sdcard?

Again great app, it does what it says, maybe just little fine tuning and features.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Thank you for reporting back. I'm looking into the issue right now.

I've created a page to suggest and vote for new features, please find it here:

http://superbeam.uservoice.com/
[Android Apps and Games] nogo8888:
Thanks sir. Done voting.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Just uploaded a new version with some bug fixes. It will be available within a couple of hours.
[Android Apps and Games] Neurotoxisch:
QR Code Scanner is working now on the Xperia P, just tested :good:
[Android Apps and Games] xbroadcaster1991:
Connection Fail Tf300tg vs N7000

Hi,

I really like this app but whenever I try to transfer files from my Tablet Asus Tf300tg to Galaxy Note I'm promted with "Connection Failure" message on the Galaxy note.:eek:

I was surprised when the reverse method works i.e send files from Galaxy note to the Tab but I wish I could Transfer files via both:confused:

Both the devices are on stock Rom.

Thanks please help.

p.s both the devices have wifi hotspot.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Which Android version is your TF300 running? If it's JellyBean, please try the following (on your TF300):

Open SuperBeam scanner.

Tap options menu > settings.

Tap Advanced settings > Preferred direct method.

Choose Hotspot.

Close SuperBeam and try sharing again.
[Android Apps and Games] xbroadcaster1991:
I've tried that many times. Both the devices have wifi hotspot as the chosen method as sharing over wifi can be done by stock apps.

Both the devices have Jellybean.

---------- Post added at 05:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 PM ----------

Just flashed an AOSP on my note and it made it work!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] kareemsamman:
Amazing app! Works perfectly on my HTC Sensation XE and my brother's Sony Xperia SL :D
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
I'm glad it worked :)

I noticed that CyanogenMod based ROM's have issues with WiFi direct and the camera (especially on SGS3). I'm afraid that there isn't much I can do for them, but I will try to provide more advanced options so that users can experiment with different workarounds/solutions.

Thank you for your feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] nogo8888:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

I think my issue as quoted was already solved with the latest release.

Thanks dev.

Now working without flaw on note 2 to gtab p1000.
[Android Apps and Games] Legacystar:
Has anyone been able to get direct mode working on the nexus 7? Ive tried both my 7s one with custom ROM and one stock . works between my s3 and galaxy nexus and Motorola RAZR m. Only device that won't work in direct mode is the nexus 7.
[Android Apps and Games] Aashuk Mehta:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

Best app ever for file sharing on the playstore

But one more thing can you enable sharing like fast file transfer because with that app i can send files to my laptop or any other wifi enabled device whether it is android or not

Just a thought so that i can keep only super beam rather than two apps for the same purpose of sharing files
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Wifi direct works flawlessly on my stock N7 (with JB 4.2.2), however, it doesn't play nice with custom ROMs.

Did you try sending/receiving from your stock N7 with different devices (other than the custom rom N7)? What type of error/behaviour do you get? What Android version is it running?
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Tell you a secret? I've finished coding this feature, now it's more of GUI polishing to make things look neat and SuperEasy (even on your browser!).

Remember that you can suggest and vote for new features to be included in the next version here:

https://superbeam.uservoice.com
[Android Apps and Games] Aashuk Mehta:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

You are so awesome!!!!:):beer::D:p:thumbup:
[Android Apps and Games] Drhedphuk:
Dogs Doo Dahs!!

Fantastic App, thank you very much. You know that thing you did as a kid when you had your first watch and you were always asking people to ask you the time?..............That's me with this app! I am constantly asking people if they want me to send them anything:D

I have told everyone about this amazing app and given 5 stars on the play store. Good job.
[Android Apps and Games] Legacystar:
Stock n7 is on 4.2.2 the error I get when trying to send to the n7 is "direct mode failed"

I also tried from n7 to gs3 and n7 to n7 and no go in any combo with the n7 involved.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Wow! Thank you sir! I literally printed this post and put it on my wall to keep me motivated!
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
I have another user who reported similar issue on N7. I use stock N7 (4.2.2) + GNexus as my development devices, and didn't have a single failure on WiFi direct. Do you use any security apps, firewall or antivirus on your N7? Did you try rebooting your device?

On the next update I will provide more detailed error reporting for WiFi direct related issues, so I can find the root cause of the issue. For now, you may use your connected WiFi network for transfer.
[Android Apps and Games] Aashuk Mehta:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

Do you know wi fi shoot is that kind of transfer is possible without scanning codes?
[Android Apps and Games] the ManaWhoney:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

Brilliant!
[Android Apps and Games] rani9990:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

A suggestion even though this was ten pages back; you could ask for a small PayPal donation in exchange for removing ads. I certainly would donate. If you're still having this problem, that is.
[Android Apps and Games] Legacystar:
No security software I can think of.
[Android Apps and Games] redheadplantguy:
router settings?

hi all. finally got a file transferred- and I'm impressed. problem is- my router firewall was causing problems. I disabled it. but- don't like having it disabled. how can I set router to allow devices to pass through?

got it. enabled pptp pass through.

well, that was only temporary. do I have to set up port forward or something?
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
You can easily disable ads (read the play store description ;))
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Then I'm afraid you will have to wait for the next update which will provide more detailed error checking and reporting.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
SuperBeam uses port 52042. I should have mentioned this in the store description. I'm surprised to see pptp pass through solving your issue, since it uses port 1723!

EDIT:

Sorry for the late update, I've just remembered that SuperBeam uses another port (52041) for barcode connection.
[Android Apps and Games] redheadplantguy:
haha, thank you very much. I found out that didn't work, actually. I will set up port tomorrow. thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] redheadplantguy:
sorry. I suck at networking. I can usually get it after a while, I just need a bit more info.

do I open a port, or forward it? my router is odd. there are port triggers and virtual servers.
[Android Apps and Games] senotrius:
used super beam to send file between Samsung galaxy s custom 4.2.2 rom and micromax canvas 2 on ICS .the app works .maybe z but slow on startup and initialization of the transfer.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
That makes two of us :D. Try opening the port and see what happens.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Thank you for your feedback. I didn't optimize SuperBeam for devices with slower CPU's or less RAM. I'm planning to make a newer release that will resolve slowness and work with Gingerbread :)
[Android Apps and Games] tkjeeper:
Re: [APP][4.0+] SuperBeam - Easy & fast file sharing using WiFi Direct (NFC/QR pairin

Love this app. Transferred 300 pics from my phone to my wife's, 20 minutes. Easiest system yet. I have a note 2, 4.1.2, custom rom, my wife's phone is my old s2 Skyrocket, cm 10.1, 4.2, daughters Galaxy nexus, 4.1.1, all transfers went smoothly and flawlessly. Only system I've found that works between the three phones, all different versions. Great work dev.
[Android Apps and Games] redheadplantguy:
I love this app, but one glitch is on my Asus transformer infinity tablet. it's Wi-Fi only, and hotspot mode won't transfer outbound. works fine on Wi-Fi. it runs jelly bean and CROMI Rom 3.4
[Android Apps and Games] nxt:
What about an option to make it send via WiFi direct ONLY and never ask again how to send?

I was on vacation and even though the hotel had WiFi it sucked so I had to keep saying No yo the pop-up asking if the phones are on same WiFi. And the current option to not ask WiFi prompt sets it to yes same WiFi network.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Glad you like it :)

I have a TF101 and I get similar behavior on some custom ROMs, but on stock everything works pretty well. Did you try both modes on Settings > Advanced > Preferred direct mode? (Please restart superbeam after changing the mode)
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
You can always force using direct mode by going to app Settings > Advanced then check "Disable connected WiFi prompt". I can't force using direct mode all the time, because it doesn't work for many custom ROMs users

I do believe it is one of the most annoying aspect of the app, and I'm already working on a better solution for this. It will be something like "Remember my answer on this WiFi network" (i.e. either always use this WiFi, or always switch to WiFi direct), and it will be manageable from settings in case the user changes his mind later.

Thank you for your feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] Markuzy:
I'll like to point out a possible issue with firewalls so that it may help others having trouble.

I'm using AFWall+ on my N7000, and I was having issues.

I realized that my firewall was on whitelist mode, and even if all applications are checked to be allowed, Superbeam originating from that phone will surely fail.

What helped fix it:

Disable firewall completely

or

Set firewall to blacklist mode

It seems that AFWall+ does not show some kind of prerequisite required for Superbeam to function, even if Superbeam and all other apps are explicitly enabled. Only switching it off or going to blacklist mode will fix it.
[Android Apps and Games] Stileth:
Hi mate,

any idea why I can't install it on my Archos 101G9 tablet?
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Thank you for the detailed feedback. I'll look into this and update you. Currently, SuperBeam uses two ports: 52041 and 52042.

The next update will use http connections on a single port (8080), which should be more friendly with firewalls.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Hi. Which Android version does it have? In case it was ICS or greater, what type of errors do you get?
[Android Apps and Games] Stileth:
Hm, let me check.. it seems its version 3.x, so no ICS and there was no error, I was just trying to install via Google Play where it was just info that this device is not compatible.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Currently, SuperBeam only works on Android 4.0+ devices. Support for older versions is planned for future releases, so stay tuned :)
[Android Apps and Games] Hyflex:
I can't get this working at all, I try to nfc connect but it does nothing and have no idea how to do qr code instead...
[Android Apps and Games] 47un:
After each transfer,I get this notification..:confused:

..Sent from my Nypon..

PS: Hit thanks if this was helpful:D
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Did you enable NFC and Android Beam in settings? In the other hand, you can see QR code sharing in action here:

[YOUTUBE]vBOaI9-zjls[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Hello :)

Does the transfer complete or fail? Does this happen on sender or receiver? Also, I'd appreciate if you could provide me with details about the devices and Android versions you use.
[Android Apps and Games] 47un:
My phone is Xperia P and this notification got displayed when I received 2 files from my friend's Xperia Sola...:(

..Sent from my Nypon..

PS: Hit thanks if this was helpful:D
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Ok, try turning on WiFi on your device before beginning to share (don't connect to a network, just enable wifi). If this didn't help, try rebooting your device.
[Android Apps and Games] tylerdurden83:
I'm able to send but unable to receive files using this app + Purity Rom v5.2.1 and AK Kernel. I've followed the instructions in the first post about changing the Preferred direct method to hotspot, but still nothing, can't receive files... Can you think of anything else I can do?
[Android Apps and Games] tylerdurden83:
Not that I disagree with your concerns, but it shouldn't confuse the average user too much, considering that Picasa sharing via nfc / android beam is possible with the default implementation (the only problem with it being that it uses the extremely slow bluetooth instead of wifi).
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Changing the direct mode has nothing to do with receiving, it is only used when device is sending files. In the other hand, could please give me more details on the error you received? What type of devices did you use for sending? Does SuperBeam fail both ways?
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Just to clarify, being a system app (i.e. having root access) means a lot in this case, since Android Beam doesn't have to copy images temporarily before sending. In SuperBeam's case, I can only touch these images in the first activity that receives these images (i.e. the QR code activity), but any underlying service or activity (like the background sending service) doesn't have access to these images, unless I copy them to an accessible directory in the first activity then pass their paths to the service.

I'll be working on this one during the weekend, and it will be implemented as mentioned earlier. Thank you for your feedback :)
[Android Apps and Games] tylerdurden83:
First of all, thank you for your answers to both my questions, very informative, I learned something new so I appreciate them a lot!

About this, I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro, android 4.2.2, Purity Rom v5.2.1, AK Kernel 044 diamond), I'll call this Nexus A, while my friend has a Galaxy Nexus (maguro, android 4.2.2, stock rom and stock kernel), which I'll call Nexus B.

Using direct mode to the default (auto) on both:

Nexus A -> Nexus B = OK

Nexus B -> Nexus A = KO

Using direct mode to hotspot on the Nexus A, and auto on Nexus B:

Nexus B -> Nexus A = KO

Now, I understand now that this was a useless test, as direct mode doesn't have anything to do with receiving files, but from the op:

From this I could't understand that it was a pointless test, actually I thought, ok, WIFI direct doesn't play well with custom roms, I'm running a custom rom, I might have to swap to it to receive files again.

Now this morning, after reading your comment, we tried:

Using direct mode to hotspot on both:

Nexus B -> Nexus A = OK

So, changing direct mode to hotspot on the stock rom to send a file to the custom rom made it work! The "problem" is that the change has to be applied to the stock end of the line, instead of the offending / custom end of the line, while it'd have been easier if it was like "ok, I flashed a custom rom, I'm the one that needs to change the direct mode".

Not blaming your coding obviously, I'm sure that it has nothing to do with it, it's just to recap what I discovered :cowboy:
[Android Apps and Games] BroadcastJunkie:
Just can't get this to work on my stock rooted gs3. Just says direct mode failed. I've tried auto and hotspot. Tried disable wifi thing as well, with no luck. Not sure what else to try. Tried searching the forum to see if anyone had any issues with the gs3 and it doesn't seem like it...

Also get this but it goes away pretty quickly

any thoughts on what to do would be great. looks like an awesome app to have, for the pirate in me :D
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Hey there thanks for the detailed testing! English is not my native language, hence I sometimes fail to deliver precise information. I'll update the OP accordingly.
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Your carrier is blocking hotspot/wifi-direct access point mode. Short answer: pay them for hotspot subscription $$$ :)

I'm afraid I can't help you with this. I have other users reporting similar issues with carrier-locked devices. You can still use SuperBeam through a connected WiFi network if available.
[Android Apps and Games] BroadcastJunkie:
haha, I hope thats a joke. Pay my carrier more haha your good :good:

I got tethering to work on this phone, I'm not going to quit so easily. If I come up with some kind of solution, I will let you know! Thanks for the response
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
LOL I am kidding, indeed. Actually, I never thought that there are carriers around the world who actually block such functionality and ask for money :eek:!

Could you please tell me how did you get tethering to work? I might try to include this in an update as an advanced option (if it was not risky/illegal for users).

Of course, you can always just install a stable custom ROM (read: stock-based), to get a real taste of SuperBeam and get rid of all carrier's nonsense!
[Android Apps and Games] Hyflex:
It was my dumb mistake, I was loading both apps like O_o wtf but I only needed to load the app on one, send file via superbeam using a file explorer ^_^
[Android Apps and Games] BroadcastJunkie:
I was hoping that it was a joke. It's messed up, they charge you for data, and then of course charge you again if you want it somewhere else.

Sure by all means, I'm using the wifi TrevE mod. The code is all available here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1988735

This may require root in the end, but I'm sure you could branch off another app in the store and make it a root one. Just a thought. Hope this helps in some way. It's the only way I got wifi tethering working on my stock gs3 rom. I would change the rom, but I sort of like some of the samsung features haha
[Android Apps and Games] ATMAtim:
Samsung Droid Charge

Hi,

I really like your SuperBeam app so far and it works very well on my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I wanted to install it on a second phone tonight and Play Store says it isn't compatible with that phone. It is a Samsung Droid Charge running 2.3.6 not rooted, running stock ROM.

Is this program really not compatible with this really nice phone?

I realize it does not have NFC but it does have a wonderful Wi-Fi, etc.

It would be wonderful to see it function on the Charge.

Any thoughts on making this work?

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
I'm glad you like it :)

Currently, SuperBeam supports devices running Android 4.0+. I'm working on getting a new version that will work on all devices running Android 2.3+, so stay tuned :D
[Android Apps and Games] 10507:
It would be great if we ciuld also use bluetooth to share and transfer file with your app.

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ATMAtim:
Follow Up

You have an exceptional program going so far and it would be over the top cool seeing it run on 2.3 versions.

Thanks for what you do.:)
[Android Apps and Games] PhaseBurn:
SuperBeam crashes repeatedly at startup on all devices that either have no camera (physically, or due to running an AOSP ROM with no proprietary drivers for the camera), or, the camera disabled using Android's security policies set by an administrator. While I understand the application makes use of QR codes to connect primarily, the fact is this isn't required on devices that support NFC. It would be awesome if rather than crashing on start, if a camera is not available/present, it would check if NFC was and fall back to that, and if nothing is available, allow manual connections by using the native WiFi direct connection manager in settings.
[Android Apps and Games] PhaseBurn:
Did I kill the thread?
[Android Apps and Games] trillo69:
Nah, is just that this app is working so good and flawless that nobody is posting about his problems. :p

I wish everyone knew about this app, is the best one for file sharing, speeds over wifi direct are insane.
[Android Apps and Games] PhaseBurn:
Yea, I wish I could use it!
[Android Apps and Games] majedev:
Hello, sorry for the late reply. Had a very busy week. I'm working on a new release (v3.0) that will bring new features, including checking for camera and uses sharing codes (these could be long codes, but at least, they do the work).

Also, please note that you do not have to open the scanner app when you want to receive using NFC. Just unlock the receiving device and bring it closer (checkout the video on first post).

I'm trying to cover all possible scenarios (hotspot, wifi direct, p2p wifi direct, sharing with PC, sharing with devices that do not have SuperBeam, sharing with iPhones and Windows phones, etc...). Writing code is not the issue here, but trying to make it seamless and dead simple to the users is very tricky.

Stay tuned for the upcoming update :)