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[Captivate Themes and Apps] CuriousTech:
I used to use ES File Explorer but now use File Expert. It's all in one and has a few nice features, but the server scan is much slower which I don't use anyway.

You need to know a bit about Windows Printer & File Sharing and have at least 1 folder shared on your PC first.

In ES File Explorer, switch to the Network tab, then Menu -> New, and either scan or add a server. If you scan you'll see your PC's IP address, which can make it easier if you don't know it. Select that and you'll see all the shares. Select the one you want and then you'll need to enter the username and password of your Windows account the first time.

File Expert is a little better because it can remember the user account for that PC for all shares.

Anyway, after that you can copy and paste files back and forth and even play media over wifi, or copy tibu and nandroid backups to the PC just like you would between folders on the phone.

I'd love it if it was the other way around. CIFS share the android root or even sdcard on the PC!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] redeuxx:
I use Awesome Drop for quick small transfers, otherwise I use the SwiFTP server. FTP just seems like tried and true technology to me.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jimbizzle:
awesome find..works great
[Captivate Themes and Apps] KonaZXIII:
WiFi File Explorer Pro works fine for me (I don't need root access)-

1. Open App

2. Type provided address into browser

3. Upload/download/zip/extract the SD and Ext SD using the browser

4. Profit
[Captivate Themes and Apps] hashish16:
WiFi Direct

I am hoping we get WiFi direct here pretty soon. But seeing Samsungs update record I won't be holding my breath.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] SeanHacker:
thanks for sharing this. i use it all day long. way easier than hooking up to my usb.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] mod777:
Very cool +1 thanks for the find.

Can even edit the system folder, but unfortunetly not the data folder. Still, will make life much easier - no more plugging in.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
This is exactly what i have been wanting!! and it has global proxy routing to access anywhere! thats great. better than dropbox or any browser enabled method.

true drag n drop, cut n paste windows access/ usefulness,

finally using my built in N network speed.

drop box.

look i use dropbox. its great. it has its uses, for getting files that you store in a specific folder. but now you dont have to go to your dropbox folder move the file, ect.

and not everyone is running an SMB server.

if you are rooted and enable RW in Root explorer you can drop files right into system areas and delete / rename ect.

if you dont see how much better this is than the other methods, you dont need it
[Captivate Themes and Apps] tsquire99:
Wifi file explorer. This one is the best!

bionix v 1.2 / tapatalk
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
wifi file explorer still requires a browser to manage. the network location is so much better
[Captivate Themes and Apps] ma_roon:
Thanhs so much, it is a nice app
[Captivate Themes and Apps] CuriousTech:
I agree. SwiFTP is really nice plus the ftp mount on Windows. It allows the use of a lot of Windows apps that can synchronize files like mp3s.

I tried copying the entire phone but got a lot of permission errors on some of the root folders, but a while ago I accidentally selected "fix permissions" in CWM so that might have caused some of them. Never do that.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Cosanostra_OG:
ES File Explorer

Thanks, I wasn't previously aware of ES File Explorer but find it to be quite easy to use. Now, if they'd just make it easier to have non snow-cap themed "normal" looking folders.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] stangman:
Thanks for sharing this, works great.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] xreflection:
Thanks, this is awesome.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] DanteGR:
Thanks for this!

Really useful!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Espaa Valorum:
Been using this for a while. Makes it easy to quickly transfer wallpapers I find while surfing on my laptop :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] rayburne:
Whats everyones thoughts on Samba (requires root)?

I've been using it for a while now and seems to work fine for transferring files from my PCs/home networks to my Cappy wirelessly.

I do typically turn it off when not in use, so not sure if it's a battery drain if left on.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] swam1231:
Have been using File Expert for quite a while and is good. Its free and doesnt require root.

https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert
[Captivate Themes and Apps] dizx:
Not sure what you mean by easier, but it's easy enough to go into settings to set it to others...?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] dizx:
This is a great app, but when I try to reorganize files on my external SD card, it won't do it.

Am I missing a setting somewhere? I've already got r/w set on the external SD.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] tkjeeper:
Got this all set up, only thing is, I get it all set up and click "finish" I can see the files but after that I double click my computer and it's not there.Gotta go through set up again and log back in. No big deal just curious. Awesome app, thanks!

Sent from my igloo, with my seal skin mitts removed, in the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdamOutler:
This method is obsolete for the following reasons:

1. No security.

2. Passwords and data are transferred in plain text

3. You must start apps on your phone.

4. You can achieve the same effect by using a terminal and typing "tcpsvd -vE 0.0.0.0 21 ftpd -w /&" and let Android run it's native ftp client

5. You're still locked down to certain folders.

Check this thread for SFTP and SSH access. The method in this thread will also give you "root explorer" capabilities.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1030107
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
re swiftp...

#1/2 security - im really not worried about the old asian dude or the indian families next door hacking into my phone and seeing the pictures of my junk. id post em if i could... (i live in the 'burbs houses, lawns, distance.... theres maybe 2 houses that can pickup my wifi and IT is encrypted)

#3/4 starting an app / or running a command... still gotta do/run something... not easier/harder

#5 yup you got us there...

meh ... your instructions are great for linux users... and with this method on windows i need software added and run. i was using the built in part of my OS.. (sound familiar?)

Great info though! but its things i have considered, weighed the pros and cons and made a decision that works for me. to each their own! :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdamOutler:
Your wireless network may be encrypted, but FTP is NOT encrypted. FTP cannot handle encryption. Anyone who gains access to your wireless network can access your data. Also, if you leave the FTP server running and disconnect from your network... you're basically out there flappin' with shields down.

You shouldn't have to worry about your neighbors. It's the guy with a laptop who war-drives with a few terrabytes of rainbow tables that you need to worry about. http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-howto/30278-how-to-crack-wpa--wpa2?start=1

I believe the reason Windows does not support strong encryption methods out-of-box is because there are US laws about exportation on encryption methods. Like when the guy who made PGP for email took his code open source.. He was then prosecuted by the US government for export of sensitive technology. SSH is an open source technology which would take millions of years to decrypt by looking at the transmissions. The weakest point is the user's selection of password.

FTP has been superseded by SFTP which is FTP riding in SSH Tunneling protocol. The additional benefit is that you end up with full control over the device rather then just being able to transfer files to the SDCard.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] razvanadrian:
wifi URL: unknown

i would like to use it but after ppressing the star button i get no wifi url...it says

wifi URL: unknown

any ideas how to fix this?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
wow nice info there. i was looking into that a while ago and couldnt find info that good. gotta know the right words first though. yeah it would be really easy to do that here in edmonton. a good 50 % of the internet users here are on telus. telus automatically gives you a wifi router/dsl modem combo. they also set up your password to your phone #. and 80% of those people dont know to change it to something better. so a good 40% of all residential wifi signals start with 780 and 7 more NUMBERS. that would be easy pickings with a table built on number only passwords.

once again they wouldnt bother with me... just move on down the street to an easier target... probably. i would.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
is your wifi turned on and connected to your router in your house?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] tkjeeper:
I agree, my router is secured via mac#'s,they're going next door or down the street and not bothering with the hassle. And if you leave swiftp on all the time you're asking for it anyways

Sent from my igloo, with my seal skin mitts removed, in the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdamOutler:
A MAC address authentication is not security. I could kick you off your network and authenticate with your MAC with a copy-n-paste and 2 button presses. That's the easy part. The hard part is waiting for the computer to come up with the right key to get on to your network. Once the key has been obtained, everything on the network is open. Check out BackTrack4 if you don't believe me.

Again.. Use this method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1030107

it's far more secure and empowering then using ftp. FTP is a security hole, especially on a mobile device which will be on several networks.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
and i just got a guy to make me a desktop on/off widget for swifTP. ...

and he is trying to contact the original designer to take over and fix/update it.

if not he might "re-write" it and rebrand..

might be able to get it updated to SFTP
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
but screw it ill try your way!

i *got* QuickSSHd to try out

and im going with WINscp. putty 's website with all text not one screenshot is a turn off and tells me that the program is all technical and does way more than what i need for the phone. WINscp saw the screenshot, said ok i could use this....

ill try it out..
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
more info on step 4...

(didnt need the "sftp://" in its setup)

EDIT: i think i under stand now, its a OR b... and Step 4 isnt a necessary step. its a "you can also do this neat thing now too"
[Captivate Themes and Apps] tkjeeper:
Really? Shows how much I know! Guess I better google a better security set up for my router eh?

Sent from my igloo, with my seal skin mitts removed, in the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
why? are the seals and polar bears trying to steal your wifi? or is it those dirty penguins? WPA2 and MAC are acceptable. except for the paranoid and the linux guys with too much time! lol
[Captivate Themes and Apps] tkjeeper:
Well, I've always used JUST mac security, maybe thats not enough? WTF do I care, I can't get a wifi signal a room away, I guess I'm not worried about a hacker out on the street. I just set up the wpa2 password also, cant remember why I got rid of it, something was hassling me. I guess I'll find out again.

Ha, ya, didn't you see those ninja penguins from madagascar??? Wicked hackers!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] momulah:
Isn't dropbox better than this?

XDA presents....Captivate S4G
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdamOutler:
Dropbox is for transferring files to and from a cloud. It's entirely different.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Espaa Valorum:
For the somewhat security conscious: Just don't have this running for hours. Only start it when you need to transfer a few files, then shut it down again when you're done. Not having the app running (and that goes for ANY app that allows in / out traffic over a network) is the best security, as there is nothing to possibly hack into in the first place.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] CuriousTech:
+1

SwiFTP is very easy to set up and even easier to turn on and off. If it wasn't a simple one click, I think users would be more inclined to leave it on and leave that door open.

Eventually there will be something better though, and probably quite soon with the speed of development on this great platform.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] AdamOutler:
^^ There already is.. SSHDroid. It's got actual encrypted and password protected security You can just leave it running all the time.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
did you read what i added to your other thread on QuickSSHd and WinSCP?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1030107
[Captivate Themes and Apps] CuriousTech:
It's still not as easy since Windows doesn't have sftp integrated. No mounting it as a drive so it requires client file managing software. Secure VNC is actually easier than this.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] CuriousTech:
I just tried Samba and like it. It's /sdcard level but works well and only runs when WiFi is enabled, but disable it when when away from home. Navigation is faster than ftp, most file operations work as well as any network drive (drag/drop, rename, delete, etc.) and file properties are supported (date, size, attributes) but file transfers are about half that of ftp. I used to write NT filesystems for a living, so I prefer native functionality.

Anyway, map it as a drive just like any other network drive: In Windows 7Explorer hit ALT, go to Tools, Map Network Drive..., set a drive letter, name "\\Android\sdcard" or whatever you named it, uncheck "Reconnect at logon" so it's not annoying on reboot.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
WinSCP adds Sftp function to windows... read my setup instructions

use Root Explorer to mount system (or other method)

turn on QuickSSHd

and WinSCP does the rest!

WinSCP even INTEGRATES into windows to handle all Sftp and SCP addresses automatically!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] CuriousTech:
Not exactly what I meant by integrating. You can type sftp://x.x.x.x:22 in Explorer but it will open a WinSCP client session instead of an Explorer ftp session. It won't map either, but maybe a shortcut could be made or just save the address in WinSCP. Still not as seamless as the other methods, but I guess if you want security...
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
and folder syncing and root access and a bunch of other stuff i dont even understand....

but i felt the same way at first... still have swiftp though... havent made up my mind.

YAY!!! 1100 POSTS!!!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] elwilson4:
I think I'll give this a try. Thank you for posting this.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] mbtt:
I use adb_wireless or ES File Explorer.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] 13_:
Dropbox is painless and syncs among all devices.

Buy I am old school and prefer using andFTP client with my server. Far more control and retarded fast across local network.

Sent from a Captivate on Bluedipity 6.4, Onix 2.0.5, JQ1 with Xda App
[Android Software Development] kevenqc:
Hi all

i got a SGS captivate from rogers on froyo 2.2 rooted

and i was thinking about to change my battery icon in the right corner for a percentage level

but i didnt find any app or way to change the stock icon

so any of you know how can i make this?

help will apreciate!
[Android Software Development] strickyy:
I need the same, saw it in the speedmod tutorial and couldnt find it :S
[Android Software Development] kevenqc:
BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaannRoz:
After installing Leedroid 2.3d with A2SD+ i have some issues with putting data on my SD card. When I connect the phone to the PC using USB, use it as a diskdrive and copy some data on it, the data sometimes disappear from the SD card.

It happened to me with the titanium backup folder, maps for sygic and .APK's.

I have partitioned my 8gb class 4 kingston SD card as following:

1gb ext3

fat32 for the rest of the space left (as first partition as recommended).

Does anyone have any idea how to fix this? Or is this a common A2SD+ issue?

It's rather annoying to need 5 tries before i can have the data on my SD.

THNX
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Givaro:
Hello,

I have searched but found no answer.

After trying several NAND builds i have noticed that I have some horizontal sections (stripes) on my screen. (see picture)

They move up and down and sometimes seem to flicker.

When I change to an other screen the stripes are gone or moved.

Never seen this before.

What could this be ?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] lukey-windy:
I am having this issue also. I flashed back to Win mo to see whether it was a Android related issue but I experience it in Win mo too. So I will have to contact HTC warrenty.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] abmantis:
We are starting to see a lot of problems from people that flash NAND ROMs :confused:
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Archer:
People don't start threads to say "My phone is working fine", so it just sounds like that.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] abmantis:
True :) Should I start one to say "My phone is working fine :D" ?

It just looks like there are more people reporting problems...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Archer:
It just looks like EVERYONE has problems when the forums are full of people talking about it, but hey, what can you do? I guess Q&A is what it is.

I'm gonna start a thread with a poll so that we can try and get some balanced view. You've inspired me mate. Thanks :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] lukey-windy:
My problems are getting progressively worse now. Images are looked drained and distorted. One thing I noticed is that if wi-fi is deactivated its fine. Sometimes though the colour in the screen is blurred no matter what. I'm thinking a faulty digitizer could be to blame
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] StephanV:
The digitizer is the touch sensitive part and probably unrelated to your issues, but still it's very likely a hardware issue. Flash back to WinMo, check if problem persists and return for warranty.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] lukey-windy:
I have flashed back and problems exist. Intermittently may I add. How long does HTC take to repair handset?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
Just want to know where the .apk files are kept on the phone because I want to manually back up so I don't need to download everytime I do a reset. I also want to keep them on my PC.

I've searched all the folders but could not find them. Are they hidden?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olivierlee:
Try using a file manager such as Astro or ES file explorer. They have the ability to save an app to an apk.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nm8:
I've got both but couldn't find any by using search function.

How do I do it ?

cheers
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dxdestiny:
Just go astro, press menu button, choose tools then backup option.

Then select the app that you want to back up.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] niels150:
Hi to all,

Since i donated for a full version from FPSecE i tried to connect my Wiimote to my HD2, that wasn't a problem, it conected and worked.

i tried to connect a ps3 controller but for some reason is does not connect whit the phone.. i have .net framework 3.5 installed

thanks!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] Blacked Out:
Guys, I just want to make this thread so that people can post any issues they have after activating their phone from Microsoft.

The three things I want to find out are:

How many uses of the activation code are permitted before it doesn't work

What happens upon release of the first update

Will our phones stay permanantly activated, after OS updates and such

If you do have any issues prior activation with Microsoft please post it here so the word can get out and people can be warned in advance.
[HD2 General] StarScreamx:
Hi there,

Im very new here. I have a T-Mobile HTC HD2. Both HTC and WinMO are something new for me, as previously im iPhone user. Any guide/help is very appreciate. The phone keep hanging during boot. Usually its hang during the pink box and when htc sense finish load. How do I fix this?

I would like to install android on this phone. Is it possible for me to install after I update to latest OS(WinMo 6.xxx).

Update:

My HTC HD2 keep freeze during boot. Now I want back to normal, whatever ROM is it.:confused::confused::confused:
[HD2 General] STHNS:
Welcome to XDA and whole real world :P as I am sure iPanzy kept you down but thats another matter for another day. Now I am not sure what pink box you are talking about you mean the splash boot? What are you using WM6.5? In that case look below.

Now you have few choice as HD2 is true multi platform device, as we are belessed with superior dev team and support many OS. You can use dual boot WM(NAND) and AOSP(mSD) or you can use NANDROID. If you pick dual boot I say use WM6.5.X as base 29XXX is by far the most superior stable then if you want to use AOSP then download and install Android on SDCard or skip all of that and use NANDROID as native.
[HD2 General] StarScreamx:
Pink box I mean is probably shows "Stick Together" words

Now even worse, after few second the phone boot it freeze. I`ve tried factory reset, the same thing keep happening. What should I do now? Should I flash to new offical ROM/OS?

FYI in using T-Mobile HTC HD2 with 1024MB ROM.

For now let forget installing android on but focus on the freeze.

Thanks for the help STHNS
[HD2 General] STHNS:
I know you are using Leo1024 as its TMobile also I had feeling it would be that ugly logo thats why I said splash boot. Which was the first thing I got rid of when I got HD2 and put custom splashscreen.

Now it would be unwise to jump in to Android as you might want to check if your HD2 is functioning properly so later if something does go wrong you can send it back for warranty without issue. So lets be clear what are you saying? You can't load in to your WM6.5? SenseUI never loads? or your stuck at bootscreen? Is it used/new? Where did you get this device?
[HD2 General] StarScreamx:
My phone stuck on 3 difference places. I keep reset so the phone can be use normally. Indeed very few time its successfully boot.

1. Stuck on Pink box logo"Stick Together "

2. Stuck on loading Sense UI

3. Stuck after finish loading Sense UI.

Most of it stuck on 2 or 3.
[HD2 General] STHNS:
Well no problem first where did you get this device? I have a feeling its used and you got it though some type of shady deal where original owner gave you talk about blah blah lol thats why he sold it, I could be wrong :P

But serious matter here shut the HD2 down completely and power it back on. Then report what you see the in steps. Hopefully you got it new if something is wrong due to faulty hardware you can send it for repair or warranty. But I have a feeling you don't thats why you came here :O again I could be wrong I am just always suspicious :P
[HD2 General] StarScreamx:
Its used and i bought it on eBay.
[HD2 General] StarScreamx:
Btw how could flash to offical ROM?
[HD2 General] STHNS:
What rom is on it? And why would you want official rom? If you want WM based rom go use EnergyROM WM6.5.X 29XXX base as its far more stable.
[HD2 General] StarScreamx:
EnergyROM WM6.5

Does the installation is same as official ROM?
[HD2 General] fred_up:
To test the phone, I advice to go to the HTC Website and download a ROM (you have to use your phone's serial number to guarantee to get one suitable for your phone). If I remember correctly there are 3 variations: 2.08, 2.10 and 3.14. - go for the 2.10 (just to keep away from the 3.14 version as you want to move onto Android). Flash the ROM.

After a hard reset there should be no problems, if there is then your phone has hardware issues.