Sync Files from HTC Magic (Android) to Ubuntu over WiFi

[abhiroopb]

I was wondering if anyone had found an app that could sync files wirelessly from the HTC Magic to a folder on my Ubuntu installation.

I would like this to be automatic (kind of like dropbox).

Any suggestions?

[pwnst*r]

in before "OMG, write your own!!111"

but no sir, i've not found anything of the sort. was looking for a friend's HTC also.

[abhiroopb]

Wish I was that talented.

I did find this (http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-pclin-afilesync-qExD.aspx) but not sure what to do with it!

[steev182]

Could a terminal/ssh app and scp work for it? I just want a dropbox application to be written for Android :(

[abhiroopb]

I know dropbox would be very very useful.

[pwnst*r]

indeed it would

[treesurf]

This works well for my HTC Hero. Doesn't do automatic sync, but it does allow wifi transferring of files/media/etc. Give it a shot and see if it works on your Magic:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=574677

[abhiroopb]

Yes does work. The app is really cool. Very useful, thanks!

[abhiroopb]

Is there anyway to add/remove files or browse the SDCard?

This seems more of a "media" app, as in to manage photos and music.

I am mainly looking for something with which I can send files to my phone with.

[treesurf]

You're right it does not appear to do that. Sorry to lead you astray. I hadn't played with the app very much yet and assumed that it would do what it claims to do. Unfortunately, it doesn't.

If you find a better solution please let us know!

[treesurf]

OK, I found an app in the Market called aFile. I tried the free version. It can transfer files to and from the SD card over wifi. It's not a great UI, and uploading is a pain, but it works. Give it a shot and let us know what you think.

[sim-value]

You might want to try ES file Explorer

Its supports SAMBA file sharing you can copy/move and folder or files to/from your PC with it ...

[treesurf]

That sounds much better. I'll give it a try. Thanks!

[abhiroopb]

Yes I actually have afile. Unfortunately, I couldn't figure out how to use it. It appears to be written by someone from Taiwan and much of the help files are in Chinese. If you could explain to me how to use it that would be great.

As for ES...how do I set up a samba share? Could you please point me to a good guide?

Thanks!

[mainerror]

Nice revive- However Dropbox is available for Android too nowadays.

[pwnst*r]

Nice revive- However Dropbox is available for Android too nowadays.

Too bad it only syncs one way.

[piquat]

Samba!

It's an app in the market. Given the forum I'd have assumed it would be the first thing people would look for. It's the first thing I thought of.

It will share your SDcard with a user/pass. You enter a netbios name and it will appear in a network browser using that name as would any computer on a home network.

At that point it's just a matter of whatever sync program you'd like to use.

I think it may have been mentioned but I believe wifiexplorer will let you browse the SDcard from within an internet browser window.

There are others but I perfer Samba.

[riffey#4]

I just found SMB plugin for Ghost Commander.
I was already using Ghost Commander, and now I can browse my network shares.