Explore and copy/move files from your Android Mobile to your Laptop/PC via WiFi

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8 Parts: In this wiki you will learn how to: Instructions Can you transfer from mobile to mobile without Laptop/PC? Can you transfer from Laptop/PC to mobile and instructions Pairing your Macbook to a mobile device Tips and Warnings
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If you want to move or copy files from your Android mobile to your Laptop or PC, you can use an FTP program to connect to your mobile SD card and internal memory to copy, move, and/or delete files and folders.

How many times have you had the need to copy, transfer, move, files and folders from your Android Mobile? Using Bluetooth is a long process and does not work on folders, not to mention that not all laptops have Bluetooth capability, and that Bluetooth transferred files need to be moved and sorted out of the location of transfer folder.

In this wiki you will learn how to:

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    Make use of the fact that your Laptop and Android mobile are connected to same WiFi network.
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    Copy, move, and/or delete files and even whole folders in both directions, from Laptop to mobile, and from mobile to Laptop.
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    Ensure a secure connection via username and password.
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    Operate easily, without need of USB cable to connect by simply connecting your Laptop and mobile to the same WiFi network.
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Instructions

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    Download an ES file manager
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    Most Android users have "ES File Manager" as a file explorer application, using it to maneuver files in their SD card and Mobile internal memory. If you don't have ES File manager, you can download it from your application market or use this link: http://www.1mobile.com/es-file-explorer--file-manager-70957.html
    2- Remote Control Main Panel.jpg
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    ES File Manager V.3 has implemented a new tool in their application called "Remote Manager" that you can find by pressing the menu soft-key and then tapping on "Tools." This Tool is great, it enables you to link to your Mobile SD card over WiFi and manage files and whole folders through FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
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    So once linked with any FTP file manager or program like "FileZilla" you can access the assigned path and maneuver files.
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    From "Settings," you can change the connection port via "Set port (1025-65534)".
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    You can also set the "Root Directory" to which you are logged in automatically once you are connected
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    In "Set Manage Account," you can also set your user name and password to verify and authenticate the FTP connection, which will help prevent unauthorized connection.
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    "Create Shortcut" will create a shortcut on your Android mobile desktop to run the control manager without first going into ES file manager
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    Now you can use any FTP program
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    Several free FTP programs are available on the web, like "FileZilla." This wiki details use of a free program called "Core FTP LE." That program uses a commander style, which is very useful in copying, moving, etc.
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Can you transfer from mobile to mobile without Laptop/PC?

Files can easily be transferred from mobile to mobile without having to use a Laptop or your personal computer. You can transfer your files directly from Android to iPhone, for instance, by using AirBlue. AirBlue is one kind of technology that uses Bluetooth connectivity on the iOS and Android OS to make file transfers fast, easy, convenient and effective. Just follow these guidelines step by step to transfer the files effectively from mobile to mobile without the use of a Laptop.

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    From the home screen of the devices, tap on "Apps."
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    From the apps folder, tap on the Bluetooth on each device.
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    Activate AirBlue on the device to which you want to transfer the files.
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    Go to the menu on the device with the files to be transferred.
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    Tap on "Files" from the device.
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    Tap on the file that you want to transfer.
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    Select "Transfer file via AirBlue" and tap the OK button, then wait a moment.
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    The device that should be receiving the file will ask for verification to receive the file.
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    Accept the files and wait for them to load, which should only take a few seconds.
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    You will have the file in the other device, and you can use it as desired.
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    • Can you transfer from Laptop/PC to mobile and instructions

    With today's technology you can also copy and transfer files from your Laptop to a mobile device. It is possible to connect your Laptop to a Bluetooth enabled mobile device by following the instructions below. These basic steps may vary slightly for certain mobile devices. You must first connect to your Bluetooth so that it is recognized by the Laptop. The setup takes about 15 minutes or less. It depends on whether you have a built-in or external Bluetooth adapter. By connecting, or "pairing," a Laptop with your mobile device by Bluetooth, you can not only go online using it, but you can transfer files, music, photos and videos from your Laptop to your mobile device.

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      Ensure that your Laptop has Bluetooth capability
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      If it is not built in, you can acquire an external Bluetooth. It's easy to figure out if you have it built in. You can just check for a Bluetooth icon on your taskbar, or click on Start > Control Panel > Programs, and see if Bluetooth is listed in the folder.
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      Activate the Bluetooth on your mobile device from the "Settings" menu
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      You then have an option for setting it to be "visible."
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      On the Laptop, right-click the Bluetooth icon
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      Select "Add a new connection or device." It will promptly search for pairing with another device.
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      Your mobile device will appear shortly
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      Select it for pairing with the Laptop.
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      Next it may request a PIN code
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      Create a four-digit matching code for both devices when prompted.
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      Wait a few moments until paired
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      Now you can transfer files from your Laptop to your mobile device. You have two ways to transfer the files: 1) At "Applications," go to "Context Menus," or 2) Right-click a file, and look for "Send to Bluetooth."
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    Pairing your Macbook to a mobile device

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      Setup the Bluetooth connection on your mobile device
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      Go to the "Applications" folder.
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      Click "Utilities."
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      Click "Bluetooth Setup Assistant."
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      Instructions will appear on your Laptop screen to now pair your two devices.
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      You will be ready to transfer files from your Macbook to a mobile device
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    Tips and Warnings

    • If you are unable to begin the connection procedure from your Laptop, you can begin the setup from the mobile device.
    • If you need more specific steps for transferring files from your Laptop to your mobile device, consult the Gadget Guide at the Bluetooth website.
    • Be sure to only have the Bluetooth turned on when it's in use to save your battery life.

    Questions and Answers

    Unlock my phone, I have forgot reset password for my Android 4.2 mobile?

    Unlock my phone, I have forgot reset password for my Android 4.2 mobile

    Unless you can recover the password through a registered email address, then your only option is to Factory Reset the device.

    1. First power the phone off

    2. Press either the Volume Up + Home + Power,

    Volume Down + Power, Home + Power. If the phone doesn't boot with these combinations then you should do a search for the exact phone model's Factory Reset combination.

    3. Once phone boots up, use the volume keys to move through the menu and find Factory Reset

    4. Once you have located Factory Reset option, use the power button to select it, then just wait for phone to reset itself.

    See more questions like this: Is there any software like Flash Transfer for laptops

    I have a local home network but I have no FTP server. What can I do?

    If you have a local network at home already. You can simply install a Filezilla on your computer as your FTP server, this is for you to transfer files from one device to the other. Either by using Wireless connection or wired connection. You can go to this link to download the FileZilla Client for PC: https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

    If you do not know how to set a server using File Zilla, you may refer to the steps below on how you can set an FTP server:

    1. Download the client from the given link above then install it after. During the installation, make sure that you select "Install as service, started with Windows (default)" then the port number should be on "14147". If in case those we different, just change them as mentioned.

    2. After the Installation, look for the Filezilla program on your computer and run it. You will see there a Server IP address and port IP, you can specify the Server Address there that is in range of the IP address of your DHCP server at home or leave it as 127.0.0.1 and leave the port as 14147 (Although you can change it to your preferred port number but it is best to leave it as it is). Make your own password and make sure that you remember what password you have typed in in case you forgot it.

    3. Once you have the server up on screen, click the "Edit" on you the client and hit on Groups. Now, click on the Add button for you to create a group and name it to the name you wanted. You need also to specify which folder you wanted to be shared or accessible to all users within the group that you made. Simply click on OK

    once you are done configuring your group. To create user, do the same thing on how you created a group. Click the "Edit" still then select "Users" this time and make a name and so on. Normally, it generates its own user name and a blank password, so you can rename the name you wanted and create a password.

    4. After the configuration of your group nor to the users. For you transfer files from one device to another, like Android to computer or computer to Android. You need to know the IPv4 address of the device you wished to receive the file and be sent there. Just like in computers or Windows based, you can do an IPCONFIG on a command prompt or check the Network and Sharing center properties of the WLAN or LAN adapter to know what is the IP address.

    Using this FileZilla client, you can simply make an FTP server to upload or download some data. On your client, just click the "Site Manager" open from the Menu tab. If it ask for some information then enter them, if for local only you need to use the IP address of the device in the host field under the general tab. On the logon type, make sure that you have it on Normal then enter the user name and password (If there is any) to the user then hit on connect. The FileZilla records all action that you made on your computer host when transferring and receiving from. It will record the User Name, IP address and the speed of the transfer.

    The FileZilla is just a simple program that you can install and have an FTP server within your local network or even outside your own local network.

    FTP Access via FileZilla and ES Explorer?

    I can connect to my device, but I can not change to my external SD card. I tried it with firefox and it worked.

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    Got the program "core FTP LE" but can't connect to phone by entering "ftp//:192.168.1.1103:2121?

    I have got the program "core FTP LE" running on my PC but can't connect to phone by entering "ftp//:192.168.1.1103:2121". I have tried: Entering ftp ref as above not recognized but if remove ":2121" is recognized but it says some details incorrect!. I think it was caused by: Not entering all info?

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    How to create matching code to copy from laptop to mobile?

    Bluetooth is available on both laptop and mobile, but can not copy from laptop to mobile. code is not matching. How to create matching code. I have tried: Activated Bluetooth on mobile and laptop

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    How to copy and paste I have started a link with the device?

    I have started the ftp but can't paste. I have tried: Everything. I think it was caused by: No idea

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    If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.

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