Wireless File Browsing

[lyoung2010]

I'm looking for a way/app that allows me to access my files on my computer (Windows 7) and be able to upload/download them from my Droid X. I use Orb, but its complicated and doesnt allow me to download files such as a .pdf to my phone so are there alternatives? Thanks in advance

 

[jdbower]

I run Linux so this is easy, but you can install an SSH server under Windows as well. From there I use DroidSCP to browse the files on my home system. Depending on your technical prowess the initial setup may be a little rough, but once it's working transferring files is dead simple.

You can also use DropBox and store your files "in the cloud." I use Ubuntu One (a similar service) with AndroidU1. There is a Windows client, but to be honest you'd probably be happier with DropBox at this stage unless you want to learn more about Linux.

 

[SaltheTech]

Or you can use google docs to store your files and access them from anywhere.

 

[Ricky Babalu]

You can connect to your computer via the native file share server. Go to files> file manager> shared folders> add server. Once you add your computer you will have access to all your files. I copy pdf's to my X all the time. No need for an app.

 

[kemo46]

You can connect to your computer via the native file share server. Go to files> file manager> shared folders> add server. Once you add your computer you will have access to all your files. I copy pdf's to my X all the time. No need for an app.

I have a question, I can locate the server using your instructions but once the computer/ip address comes up and I click it, it says logon failure, re enter authentification info. I hit OK and it asks for user id and password. What is this? I have a secure wireless network but it is already logged on to that for the wifi connection. Any guidence would be appreciated.

 

[RTR13]

I am running w7 and have ALL my folders set to share. However, I get the error: Login failed- re enter password and uder name. Neither have ever been set up and I can still share all my folders over my network through other media sources (blu ray, Fusion HD Media Player). I can't get the DX to allow me to see/share my folders?

 

[Ricky Babalu]

I have a question, I can locate the server using your instructions but once the computer/ip address comes up and I click it, it says logon failure, re enter authentification info. I hit OK and it asks for user id and password. What is this? I have a secure wireless network but it is already logged on to that for the wifi connection. Any guidence would be appreciated.

You probably have a user name and password for your computer (Windows 7 or XP). I have one as well, that is the information it is asking for not the secure Wifi password. Let me know if that helps.

 

[scandluz22]

Anyway to do this stuff with Mac OS X?