hunt4peasJul 16, 2024

Best way to transfer local files to my Android device.

https://lemmy.ml/post/18058829

Best way to transfer local files to my Android device. - Lemmy

I have a Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. It comes with the painfully slow USB 2.0. I wish to transfer local music files to it, but it’s taking a long time to get copied over USB connection as well as it fails in-between sometimes. Is there any way to transfer the files in a quick and reliable manner?

Show threadCnor_Siwas
Localsend works really well for me
Jul 16, 2024 at 5:28pmWeb
Show threadmkeJul 16, 2024

Very simple, “just works.” Great if you want to make a one-time transfer and don’t care about syncing files.

I love Syncthing, KDE Connect (why is it not Konnect?) and others, but they might be a bit “extra” for this case.

Show threadenkersJul 16, 2024
Alternatively, pairdrop.net is the same idea (I assume) but runs entirely in your browser which is kinda cool.
PairDrop

Instantly share images, videos, PDFs, and links with people nearby. Peer2Peer and Open Source. No Setup, No Signup.

Show threadpacjoJul 16, 2024

Pairdrop is probably a miracle tool for me. Just open the website and send files or text, no configuration, no fuss and it even works outside of the local network.

One day I’ll finally set up my own server, but that’s just for the fun of it. One hosted at pairdrop.net is super solid and I can’t remember it failing me.

PairDrop

Instantly share images, videos, PDFs, and links with people nearby. Peer2Peer and Open Source. No Setup, No Signup.

Show threadBuffaloxJul 16, 2024
Thanks just installed this on Linux and my phone and it works.
But it’s a bit slow, I only get 3.1 MB/s. USB transfer is way faster.
Show threadhunt4peasJul 17, 2024
I tried using it but for some unknown reason, it crashes on my PC right when I choose my music folder. Syncthing seems to be working great for me, though.
Show threadmkeJul 22, 2024
That’s a shame! Be good if someone could look into that later. Glad you found something that works, though.
Show threadhunt4peasJul 28, 2024
Yeah.