Fixing to switch from Z10

[ralfyguy]

I'm thinking about switching to a G3 from a BlackBerry Z10. I always used the Remote File Access, where you can access your files on your home PC wirelessly not just via WiFi but also via MOBILE network. I know that you can use ES File Explorer to do that via WiFi network, but is there an app solution for Android where I can also do that on the mobile network when away from home?

 

[o4liberty]

I use Dropbox for all of my files I can access them from anywhere.


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[xocomaox]

Dropbox is pretty good. but have you checked out AirStream?

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ls?id=com.nityaalabs.airstream&token=6RjbMeTJ

 

[ralfyguy]

AirStream looks like what I need. But I could not find anywhere in the description if it is WiFi only.

 

[underway99]

Unfortunately there is no direct replacement for RFA. Nor does Blend work on the G3. For now, I use a cloud account for files that I could possibly need while away from home.

Remember that RFA connects to your Z10 with a small VPN hosted by BlackBerry and accessed through your BlackBerry ID. I suspect that a VPN client would allow you similar access. I regularly switch between a G3 and a Z30, and RFA and Blend are two of the things that I really miss (along with the Hub and the keyboard).

 

[xocomaox]

AirStream looks like what I need. But I could not find anywhere in the description if it is WiFi only.

It works with WiFi and internet.

 

[ralfyguy]

One other question: I googled it and it always mentions the download and streaming to mobile device capability. How about uploading files from mobile to PC? Does this work as well?

 

[xocomaox]

Allow me to research it more myself.

 

[ralfyguy]

Allow me to research it more myself.

Thanks for looking into this. I am completely new to Android and have been at the CB site for many years now.
I have googled this topic but I cannot ever find a definitive answer to it all. The AirStream I would use mainly for moving files back and forth. That is what is important to me.