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Access files on your Android via Wi-Fi with Samba Filesharing
Want a nice, simple way to access files on your Android smartphone over a wireless network? Check out Samba Filesharing, an easy-to-configure app which lets you browse your SD card contents in your favorite desktop file manager.After you install the app, launch it and create a password -- the default username is SDCARD, though you can change that if you wish. Once your changes have been made, tap your Back button to return to the main screen and then tap Menu to bring up the four action buttons. Disable and re-enable SMB services, and you'll receive a notification with the path to your device -- such as \\192.168.0.100 and \\ANDROID.
You can also configure the NetBIOS name (the ANDROID bit) if you want to use something a bit more personal. The app also features a 'wakelock' which keeps your Droid from dozing when you're trying to access files.
Root access is required, and you'll also need Superuser or Superuser Permissions installed (find one with a quick Market search).
Download Samba Filesharing for Android [AppBrain - QR code after the break]
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Subscribe to comments@davey_ladJan 31st 2011 2:33PM
SwiFTP is my app of choice to browse/manage my device wirelessy... no root required.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/swiftp-ftp-server/org.swiftp
DachJan 31st 2011 3:56PM
Very useful indeed. It means I will probably never again use bluetooth to transfer files. This method gives a lot more freedom as well.
arghshieldsFeb 10th 2011 11:36AM
This works great, but I placed a 3.9 GB file on my droid (via a card-reader) and while it's visible on the droid, Windows can't see it. When I navigate to the location of the folder on the droid on the network, it says "This folder is empty."
Any ideas why?
Thanks!