FYI and Heads-Up: "Air Sharing"

[eudell]

Just added to the App Store, and IMO this one looks promising.

Free for a limited time, too (regularly priced $7).

Despite having to restore my iPhone once every 3 app installations, I'm about to try this out now. Wondering if anyone else has yet taken the plunge?

/e.

iTunes Link: Air Sharing

[cheapa55]

I was just about to post it. Won't try it until I get home from work. I hope this is the one that will do the trick well and for free.

[Espo]

Does this require a wire to transfer files? it says mount your iphone as a wireless device, meaning?

[reliantj]

wow great find and THANKS for sharing.
an $8 app for free, sweet.

keep em coming.:)

[psywzrd]

Good find - thanks for posting!

[gillybean]

Offering it for free for the first 2 weeks is an interesting strategy.

[ayasin]

Lots of devs are doing it to get into the "Top Paid Apps " list once the promotion ends.

[Jeremy1026]

Lots of devs are doing it to get into the "Top Paid Apps " list once the promotion ends.

Apple fixed that, free downloads count don't carry over to the paid downloads count.

[psywzrd]

This app is awesome!!! Works exactly like it should so far - no problems whatsoever. Transferring files is so quick it's unbelievable!

[CADer]

So I purchased FOLDERS a week ago and was disappointed - buggy and just not what I expected so I was about to buy FILES but this came to my attention in my RSS feeds and I got it and love it! It is almost like for every crappy app I buy I get one to replace it for free and that really works!

I like to ability to pinch on the files list and make it smaller and showing less details - works great for a large list of files.
Also to browse to previous folders with the drop down!!! NICE

If the Developer happens to come across the forum the only thing I would add is the ability to password protect certain Folders, not just the whole app.
Or, to be able to intentionally hide Folders with a password (ultimately the same as password protecting individual Folders).

I would even donate it those features came along!!e

[saxman]

Thanks for the heads up. I already purchased and use Datacase and it works well, although it's a bit ugly. I'll give this app a try since it's free

[bndoarn]

thanks for posting this. i was gonna buy mobile finder until i saw this. thanks for saving me some money.

[ayasin]

Apple fixed that, free downloads count don't carry over to the paid downloads count.

Well if that's correct then it's great news. They didn't correct it retroactively though...a quick glance at top paid shows several apps that used to be free.

[aawil]

I haven't had the real need for datacase yet but I'll pick this up and have a look. Thanks for the heads up.

[Espo]

I dont know which IP address to put or where to get the IP address.. Any help please?

[saxman]

I dont know which IP address to put or where to get the IP address.. Any help please?

If you click the ? in the lower left in Air Sharing it has some pretty good documentation. It also shows your phone's IP on the bottom part of the main screen. You will need to put the port number 8080 after the address like

http://192.168.0.10:8080 via finder (Go -> connect to server) or safari to browse

You do need a wireless network. I don't think Apple allows any access to the USB connection when the iPhone is connected to your computer

[Espo]

If you click the ? in the lower left in Air Sharing it has some pretty good documentation. It also shows your phone's IP on the bottom part of the main screen. You will need to put the port number 8080 after the address like

http://192.168.0.10:8080 via finder (Go -> connect to server) or safari to browse

You do need a wireless network. I don't think Apple allows any access to the USB connection when the iPhone is connected to your computer

i didnt even notice the IP there. Thanks..

I am also running Vista with an ethernet broadband internet connection. No wifi, so will i still be able to use this app?

[jamesarm97]

Nevermind, finally added the http:// to the front and it worked.

[saxman]

i didnt even notice the IP there. Thanks..

I am also running Vista with an ethernet broadband internet connection. No wifi, so will i still be able to use this app?

Do you have a wireless card in your computer? If you do, you might be able to create an Ad-hoc wireless network that the phone could connect to. I've never done that on Vista, so I'm not much help there.

I'm fairly sure you need wireless to transfer anything to the iPhone unless it's through iTunes

[iVoid]

Crashes the app when I try to copy files from my Mac. Or just disconnects the connection. Or The Mac gives a copy error. Or...

Deleted.

[eudell]

Anyone know how to connect using Bonjour?

I can connect using the IP address, but can't seem to figure out the Bonjour option.

When I type in the .local address, my Mac indicates its unreachable. Do I have to somehow "enable" Bonjour?

Help would be appreciated!

Thanks, and glad to see that this heads-up was worth it for most.

/e.

[saxman]

This "two week trial" might just be an expansive beta program if it keeps crashing. I haven't copied anything yet myself

[spyker3292]

Ohh, been looking for one of these (and don't really feel like buying one now).

Downloading!

[QuarterSwede]

This app works great for me! I would like to know how to use the Bonjour option as well because I can't seem to figure it out either.

[saxman]

This app works great for me! I would like to know how to use the Bonjour option as well because I can't seem to figure it out either.

As far as I can tell, Air Sharing is a WebDAV server - so you have to connect to it anytime you want to copy/read files. The Bonjour option just gives the device name instead of the IP address. To contrast with Datacase, it supports an AFP connection, so if you are on your Mac and open Datacase on the iPhone (on the same wireless network) the iPhone shows up in the finder automatically.

I don't know how other file-copying iPhone apps work, but I don't immediately see a way for Air Sharing to automatically mount. I don't work for Datacase, I've only used it

[saxman]

Sorry, I misunderstood some of the Bonjour questions. You do need to connect via http:// even in the finder. It's just http://iPhone-name.local:8080 and that will work. The good thing is you can make an alias for the bonjour name, since that won't change unless you change the name of the iphone. The IP address could change if you use DHCP on your network

[QuarterSwede]

Sorry, I misunderstood some of the Bonjour questions. You do need to connect via http:// even in the finder. It's just http://iPhone-name.local:8080 and that will work. The good thing is you can make an alias for the bonjour name, since that won't change unless you change the name of the iphone. The IP address could change if you use DHCP on your network
That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks!

[Edit]If there's a space in the name of the device what charcters do you use?

Ex: QuarterSwede's iPhone

[DenNukem]

The app just hung when trying to display a big picture, and then phone rebooted. You got some memory leaks there, buddy. :mad:

[saxman]

That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks!

[Edit]If there's a space in the name of the device what charcters do you use?

Ex: QuarterSwede's iPhone

Hmmm... Maybe try putting it in quotes? Or try %20 in place of the space? I don't know on that one

Edit: try a hyphen in place of the space

[cheapa55]

Can't seem to be able to connect. I can go in safari and type in IP and I see the folders. However, how do I drop files in there? How do I use bonjour or finder to connect? When I type in IP to connect to server, it gives me an error???

[saxman]

Hmmm... Maybe try putting it in quotes? Or try %20 in place of the space? I don't know on that one

Don't mean to quote myself, but I try replacing the space with a hyphen - and try that

[saxman]

Can't seem to be able to connect. I can go in safari and type in IP and I see the folders. However, how do I drop files in there? How do I use bonjour or finder to connect? When I type in IP to connect to server, it gives me an error???

If you browse to your iPhone's Air Sharing folders in Safari, you can only read the files, you cannot copy. In order to copy files to your iPhone, you have to use finder, windows explorer or another WebDAV client.

In Finder, use Go -> Connect to Server or use :apple:-K in a finder window

the address will be "http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080" (the IP address given in Air Sharing) or "http://iPhone-name.local:8080. (the bonjour name of your Iphone) You need the http:// in front and :8080 at the end.

Hope that helps

[cheapa55]

Thanks, but it's still not working and it's weird. check out the pic.

[QuarterSwede]

Don't mean to quote myself, but I try replacing the space with a hyphen - and try that
I tried that but it didn't work. The app actually shows you the name of your Bonjour address but for me it says "unknown."

[alchemistmuffin]

This is great software, but let's hope 2.1 doesn't kill the app with the Apple's KILL SWITCH since using iPod touch or iPhone as storage device is not allowed by Apple, or at&t (if you have the iPhone)

[saxman]

Thanks, but it's still not working and it's weird. check out the pic.

That is weird. Maybe try rebooting? Seems to be a finder problem? I dunno

[saxman]

I tried that but it didn't work. The app actually shows you the name of your Bonjour address but for me it says "unknown."

Mine showed that once. For me, if the iPhone's screen turned off, and I unlocked it and went into Air Sharing quickly, it seems to not pick up the wireless settings properly. If I exit out of Air Sharing, wait a few seconds, and then open it back up, it shows the correct IP and Bonjour address. But my iPhone doesn't have any spaces - maybe that could be it?

[saxman]

This is great software, but let's hope 2.1 doesn't kill the app with the Apple's KILL SWITCH since using iPod touch or iPhone as storage device is not allowed by Apple, or at&t (if you have the iPhone)

There are several apps that do this same thing. Datacase, Folders, Files, TouchFS. Most run a WebDAV server on the iPhone that you can connect to via a wireless connection. Some, like Datacase, can also use AFP and FTP. The trick is it must be done wirelessly - Apple doesn't currently allow for file access via the USB connection. Everything there has to go through iTunes. If they kill this one, they'd have to kill at least four other apps that have been out a while

[cheapa55]

Thanks Saxman. A reboot didn't work, however, I did a little searching on apple's support. Here's the link for anyone who gets the same error I got.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1736

Apparently I had to delete a folder called "URLMount (from old Mac)" for it to work. Voila!

[vega07]

I was browsing the settings and there's a setting for invisible files on/off. what is this? and I didn't know files can be invisible in mac.

[bigrobb]

Just added to the App Store, and IMO this one looks promising.

Free for a limited time, too (regularly priced $7).

Despite having to restore my iPhone once every 3 app installations, I'm about to try this out now. Wondering if anyone else has yet taken the plunge?

/e.
I have also had to restore several times i got lucky on this one and didnt have to restore so probably what ever app i download next i will have to restore

[maiden16tiger]

I Need Help Setting Up!!!!
So, I Managed To Make The Network On Windows Xp

But When I Click On The App, It Only Shows Me Samples And Public Folders.. And Thats It.

I Cant Seem To Find Any Of These Usernames And Passwords Stuff =\

[rockinrocker]

This is great software, but let's hope 2.1 doesn't kill the app with the Apple's KILL SWITCH since using iPod touch or iPhone as storage device is not allowed by Apple, or at&t (if you have the iPhone)

what the heazey are you talking about?

btw, worked fine for me. delighted to see there's a free alternative for this type of app.

[saxman]

Thanks Saxman. A reboot didn't work, however, I did a little searching on apple's support. Here's the link for anyone who gets the same error I got.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1736

Apparently I had to delete a folder called "URLMount (from old Mac)" for it to work. Voila!

Glad you got it working. I had never seen that error message before. Makes sense now though

[saxman]

I was browsing the settings and there's a setting for invisible files on/off. what is this? and I didn't know files can be invisible in mac.

Any file with a period in front of it are hidden from normal view in the Finder. If you ever connect to a Mac share from a PC you will see all these .DS_STORE files in directories. They are there in the finder on Mac too, but hidden unless you know how to look for them. I'm not sure why you would want to view them in normal circumstances on the iPhone, but I'm sure there is some reason since they have that option

[macrockbuddy]

i need to open xls docs multiple times a day, it would b awesome if i could do it w/ cell. hope this works

[shaivure]

Any idea where on the iPhone file system the files are saved? I use DiskAid (http://www.digidna.net/diskaid/) to transfer files using the USB cable (no wireless at work), but it doesn't have a viewer like this. If I could find the Public folder on the file system then maybe I could transfer with USB?

[saxman]

i need to open xls docs multiple times a day, it would b awesome if i could do it w/ cell. hope this works

I have opened xls, doc, rtf, txt and pdf without problems. Zooming works fine. I did load up a 50MB pdf to see if it would read it, but it crashed on me. I haven't tried any docx or iWork files though

[saxman]

Any idea where on the iPhone file system the files are saved? I use DiskAid (http://www.digidna.net/diskaid/) to transfer files using the USB cable (no wireless at work), but it doesn't have a viewer like this. If I could find the Public folder on the file system then maybe I could transfer with USB?

I didn't know there was an application like that. I'm going to check that out when I have access to my USB cable. Thanks for posting the link

[shaivure]

Yeah, DiskAid (http://www.digidna.net/diskaid/) works like a dream. no need to Jailbreak or anything. And its free...

[cazlar]

Any idea where on the iPhone file system the files are saved?
Not sure where diskaid lets you read/write from, but I'd assume (haven't checked though) that you'd be looking in:
/var/mobile/Applications/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/Documents/
where xxxxxxx is your unique ID for the AirSharing app (you'll have to search through them all to find it I guess.

[yoAlex]

Has anyone figured out how to add folders? rename folders? I'm used to DataCase where you can add folders directly on the iPhone within the app - can't seem to find the same functionality in Air Sharing ... perhaps the folders must be created on your mac/pc and then "transfered" to the phone??? Hmmm .... :confused::confused::confused:

[JamboUK]

Loving this App. I can connect via the IP address by going to Finder -->Go --> Connect To Server and it works perfectly.

But I cannot figure out what to do to use Bonjour name? Do I go to Finder --Go --> Connect To Sercer and use Bonjour name instead? When I do I get an error. Is there something on my Macbook I need to enable?

I understand the Bonjour service is supposed to be running as default?

Can anyone help?

Thanks.

[infamous]

I dont get the part where it says to connect with the PC to type Air Sharing's IP... what's the IP? where can i find it?.. I dont have bonjour so I need "air sharing's ip"

[yoAlex]

I dont get the part where it says to connect with the PC to type Air Sharing's IP... what's the IP? where can i find it?.. I dont have bonjour so I need "air sharing's ip"

Click the "?" ... select Connecting from the top nav ... slect Windows from the top nav ... so under Windows, you must first estabish a new My New Network Places on your pc .... you should see the ip address on the bottom of the opening screen ... or touch the "gear" icon on the bottom right and get the ip address from there ... you'll use this ip address when setting up the My NEw Network Places

[infamous]

when I click the gear link it just takes me to settings, no IP in sight

[yoAlex]

when I click the gear link it just takes me to settings, no IP in sight

did u establish the network in the my network settings area? Also, r u on vista? You might need to install a patch from microsoft ... Go to the developers web site, they have a help discusiion forum

[numediaman]

Gotta say this is one great app. Creating folders is easy (just manage it through your computer).

This is perfect for me: I have two Macs I use almost every day -- my desktop and the laptop I take to work. For small files like e-mail attachments this is a great substitute for either a flash drive or bluetoothing the files.

Shows how lazy we all have become. Ten years ago I would have died for something like bluetooth or flash drives. Now, I'm think they can sometimes be inconvenient.

[yoAlex]

Creating folders is easy (just manage it through your computer).




Thank you!

[diamondjimbo]

Please help. I'm doing exactly as everyone says: wireless is on on ipod touch (2.02), have opened Airsharing, go to finder/connect to server, and enter the IP address as shown, incl. the http:// before and the ":8080" after...

continue to get "can't connect cause it can't be found."

Again: please help. Thanks!

[rgal1984]

I can connect without difficulty using the IP, but Bonjour is not working. The address is displays in Air Sharing is http://Bonjour.local:8080. "iPhone" is not my phones name. Any suggestions on guessing what mine is based on my phone's name (essentially "John Doe's iPhone").

[yoAlex]

I can connect without difficulty using the IP, but Bonjour is not working. The address is displays in Air Sharing is http://Bonjour.local:8080. "iPhone" is not my phones name. Any suggestions on guessing what mine is based on my phone's name (essentially "John Doe's iPhone").

Same problem ... IP is fine, but Bonjour does not connect ... and I also am not using my "identifier name" = Alex ... its simply telling my to insert "iPhone"

[slapppy]

Please help. I'm doing exactly as everyone says: wireless is on on ipod touch (2.02), have opened Airsharing, go to finder/connect to server, and enter the IP address as shown, incl. the http:// before and the ":8080" after...

continue to get "can't connect cause it can't be found."

Again: please help. Thanks!

Strange, me too. I usually have no problems connecting to servers that way. This one just gets me that error your posting.

MBP 10.5.4

[hnn]

I have previously used Files, but there I had some problems with initial connection. I had to switch Regional Settings from Swedish to English(UK) for them to communicate.

With Air Sharing I do not have that problem, so I think I will continue with AS instaed. It works very smoothly.

(On the negative side: With AS, I managed to transer a 350MB pdf file (which has not succeeded with any other application, but when I tried to open it in AS, the iPhone just locked up and had to be rebooted. I guess that was just what I deserved... With 128 MB of RAM, the iPhone cant handle a file that big)

[alxreys]

I was finally able to connect using Bonjour by typing:

http://iphone.local.:8080/

I was able to get that address by enabling "Bonjour" in Safari and getting the address from there. For some reason it needed the "." after "local".

[heyp]

I was finally able to connect using Bonjour by typing:

http://iphone.local.:8080/

I was able to get that address by enabling "Bonjour" in Safari and getting the address from there. For some reason it needed the "." after "local".

how do you enable Bonjour?

[jwflutterby]

Anybody have any trouble getting this to work with WinXP? I can view the files ok with FireFox (I set a pw and IE wouldn't connect since it doesn't handle prompting for username/pw very well) but I really want to be able to create folders and copy files over from my work PC... I was able to create a new folder and move a couple things over from my MBA last night without any trouble...

I tried creating a site under the My Network Places but when I enter the address http://###.###.##.##:8080 it just times out trying to connect... I was thinking it was maybe related to having the pw set so I took that off in the app on my iPhone but I still could not get it to connect... I should also mention that the wireless connection between my work PC and the iPhone consists of a USB wireless adapter plugged into the PC and an Ad Hoc network between the two rather than a formal network... I wouldn't think that should make any difference and like I said, I can see files ok in FF... Any ideas??? TIA

[alxreys]

how do you enable Bonjour?

In Safari: Preferences, Bookmarks and check "Include Bonjour".

[PCuserHere]

i didnt even notice the IP there. Thanks..

I am also running Vista with an ethernet broadband internet connection. No wifi, so will i still be able to use this app?

:D Wireless router is Needed :D

Basically, this AirSharing installed a sharing server on your Ipod/Iphone and answer to http://192.168.X.X:8080 address. (192.168.X.X is the IP address of your Ipod/Iphone obtained from the wirless router.)

This sharing is protected by the strength of the username and password you set up during installation of this AirSharing. Example, if your computer has 192.168.1.100 and your IPhone has 192.168.1.102, this is the same network on the same Wirless router, you can connect to your Ipod/Iphone and copy or delete file just like a wireless drive!!! The copy speed is fast since I have a 54Mb router. This is good. You don't have to depend on the sync only when you want to copy a movie right a way from another computer on the same router as your IPod/IPhone connected to, so you can watch immediately.:eek:

[BirdmanUTULSA]

im using winXP and when i go to add network place wizard i enter http:// then the ip then :8080 after it and click next and it says the folder i entered does not appear to be valid what am i doing wrong? help

[mac-I-bear]

Thanks Saxman. A reboot didn't work, however, I did a little searching on apple's support. Here's the link for anyone who gets the same error I got.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1736

Apparently I had to delete a folder called "URLMount (from old Mac)" for it to work. Voila!

it is frustrating i got air sharing working perfect with my XP at work (no bonjour though) but i cannot at home with my mbp. it just cannnot connect and as soon as i deleted the URLMount folder i started getting the error you show on your pic !!!!. what else did you do to get it working ?

[BirdmanUTULSA]

how did u get it to work at your work

[Slip Jigs]

I previoulsy purchaes "Files" and this works exactly the same way, even uses the same IP address as the server. So, I wonder if they will work together, but I don't see how - your computer will connect to the same server port, but not both applications! (guessing, haven't tested it yet)

For those with connection issues on Windows - Firewall settings! I use trend at home and had to set it to a different profile which I guess unblocks the port.

Edit: so it looks like whichever one was running when the computer is set up is the one the computer will see. I think this is a great free app, but when it goes on sales, I think Files is the better app. Shows the real icons PDF, Word etc and has more viewing options such as placing a bookmark in a large document.

[mac-I-bear]

how did u get it to work at your work

couple of issues. i have the firewall off. before doing anything i was able to access it via firefox3 - then disconnect ff3 and follow the instructions under the add network place wizard - tried using the air sharing ip for the phone
http://10.1.10.2:8080 and did not work - then added period before :
http://10.1.10.2.:8080 - it took like 40 sec to connect and have the wizard set it up.

here at home after two hours i just gave up and say i am glad is FREE i already spent enough in datacase else it gives me just half of what i need

[BirdmanUTULSA]

should i create a port through the firewall or how do u suggest i deal with the firewall

[slapppy]

Ehh forget it. Good experiment in frustration. Good thing I have DataCase which actually WORKS. :)

[wackymacky]

:D Wireless router is Needed :D




No, a wireless router is not needed if your Mac (Or PC) has a built in Airport.

You can just create a wireless ad-hoc network (1: from network preferences say you want to share your computer via the airport, 2: turn Airport on airport and 3:,turn on file haring +/- internet sharing) and you can then mount the iPhone and a external drive just following the instructions included with the App.

I am using it like this until I get around to retting a proper router.

The App is great though it did crash when I tried to copy a 100 MB file, though a 30MB seemed to copy OK.

[wackymacky]

Ehh forget it. Good experiment in frustration. Good thing I have DataCase which actually WORKS. :)

Umm. I'm not sure why people are having trouble. I down loaded the App, and mounted it via finder>go>external disks, the disk appeared on my desk top.

(I then made an alias which I left on the desk top, now as long as the phone is on and in range click on it and works great.)

[yoAlex]

FYI - the developer's web site has a VERY GOOD support forum where he, Dave, actively is giving advice and troubleshooting ... highly recommend checking it out, especially for Bonjour probs since Apple is buggy with phone names like Alex's iPhone ... the apostrophe throws the Bonjour address off ... anyways, check it out at >>> http://www.avatron.com/support/list.php?3

[nivam]

for windows xp users:

opens windows explorer. Select from menu Tools-> Map Network Drive...

Now on the new window select the drive letter you want to assign to the new (network) mapped drive and in the "Folder:" field type:

http://192.168.x.x:8080/Public

you have to replace the 192.168.x.x address with your own.

Thats it. Select "Reconnect at logon" so you dont have to do that every time your power on your pc, and then press Finish.

now you will have the share folder appear in windows explorer as a common drive

Regards
Nikos

[mac-I-bear]

should i create a port through the firewall or how do u suggest i deal with the firewall

just got to work and air sharing cannot find the network !!
as my boss says "all of you that embrace bleeding edge technology... bleed" - it looked GREAT yesterday - it does not today - no i understand why is free for the first TWO weeks - but in general, i usually do not have the windows fire wall ON, it causes more problems than help - sorry for not being helpful :-(


Well, after spending a couple of hours, i think i got something going - STEP ZERO turn off windows firewall under control panel - STEP ONE power off (and wait a couple of min) and then power on the iphone, launch air sharing, if you do not get network connection repeate step one if you do get connectivity air sharing goes into the screen where it displays the folders in the iphone ( Public and Samples) - STEP TWO leave the iphone alone on the folders screen and log into your router, i use firefox3, routers have a screen where all the clients logged into the router are listed, the list shows the assigned IP addresses and the name of the device among some other info, well the name of my phone is "iphone-4". when i am in itunes that name of my phone is my name which happens to have FOUR letters could be a coincidens but the fact here is that the router identifies my iphone as "iphone-4" - log off the router - STEP THREE follow the procedure for "add a network place" and in the address window I used "http://iphone-4.local:8080" and after about 30 seconds the wizard found the iphone and was able to finish the procedure and the icon for the iphone appeared on the network places.
i think the critical part is to find out how the router sees your phone so you can use the bonjour syntax because every single day the iphone will be assigned a different IP address by the router, i assume that different router mfgs and their firmwares handle device naming in different ways

i still cannot get it talk to my macbook pro though

[Bear Hunter]

Ehh forget it. Good experiment in frustration. Good thing I have DataCase which actually WORKS. :)

Until your documents disappear for no reason

[Slip Jigs]

When I installed Files, I used this link from their install instructions to update Windows WebDav, which was important to get it to work. Since Air Share works the same, I would guess that it applies as well.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=17C36612-632E-4C04-9382-987622ED1D64&displaylang=en

[yoAlex]

When I installed Files, I used this link from their install instructions to update Windows WebDav, which was important to get it to work. Since Air Share works the same, I would guess that it applies as well.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=17C36612-632E-4C04-9382-987622ED1D64&displaylang=en

Yes - this is true and exactly the WebDAV update I installed.

[mark34]

Air Sharing works nicely. Which one of these programs allows you to lock certain folders? With Air Sharing you can't lock anything on your iphone, but you can add an overall password for all folders for access on the computer..right?

[iVoid]

FYI, Air Sharing now works for me with 2.1, so if you were having trouble before, might want to try it again.

[pito189]

(On the negative side: With AS, I managed to transer a 350MB pdf file (which has not succeeded with any other application, but when I tried to open it in AS, the iPhone just locked up and had to be rebooted. I guess that was just what I deserved... With 128 MB of RAM, the iPhone cant handle a file that big)

Yeah I have run into it having trouble with big files. My phone freezes and requires a manual reboot on a 42.5 MB pdf.

Still it's perfect for me to always have my portfolio with me!:D

[starflyer]

Mod note: threads merged.

This is freakin' sweet! :eek:

http://www.avatron.com/products

From DaringFireball.net

Air Sharing is a terrific utility for the iPhone. It uses Bonjour networking to run a WebDAV file server. You mount the server as a volume in the Finder (or on Windows or Linux), and you can send files back and forth to your iPhone. On the iPhone, it provides file viewers/players for a slew of common formats, such as iWork, Safari web archives, PDF, RTF, movies, audio, and images.

The regular price is $7, but the introductory price is free. (Via Michael Tsai.)

[bboucher790]

This is freakin' sweet! :eek:

http://www.avatron.com/products

From DaringFireball.net

Air Sharing is a terrific utility for the iPhone. It uses Bonjour networking to run a WebDAV file server. You mount the server as a volume in the Finder (or on Windows or Linux), and you can send files back and forth to your iPhone. On the iPhone, it provides file viewers/players for a slew of common formats, such as iWork, Safari web archives, PDF, RTF, movies, audio, and images.

The regular price is $7, but the introductory price is free. (Via Michael Tsai.)

Late reaction boy strikes again.

[starflyer]

Late reaction boy strikes again.

Well, I just found out about it. So for those who have not seen this, here you go. :D

[bboucher790]

Well, I just found out about it. I did a search on here and didn't find anything. So for those who have not seen this, here you go. :D

Hehe, I've been there too.

I got it earlier this week. Very nice app for sure. I made sure to get it while it was free.

[kornyboy]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 2_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/525.18.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.1.1 Mobile/5F136 Safari/525.20)

I've been toying with this since yesterday and It is a great App. I highly reccommend it, get it fast since the introductory rate (free) ends 2 weeks from September 9th.

[yoAlex]

This is freakin' sweet! :eek:

http://www.avatron.com/products

From DaringFireball.net

Air Sharing is a terrific utility for the iPhone. It uses Bonjour networking to run a WebDAV file server. You mount the server as a volume in the Finder (or on Windows or Linux), and you can send files back and forth to your iPhone. On the iPhone, it provides file viewers/players for a slew of common formats, such as iWork, Safari web archives, PDF, RTF, movies, audio, and images.

The regular price is $7, but the introductory price is free. (Via Michael Tsai.)

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=558868

[angels lust]

Do you have to pay for it in order to get the updates in the future?

[rsk137]

Do you have to pay for it in order to get the updates in the future?

Whether you buy the app for $6.99 or pick it up for free, the updates will be free.

Hit the link to bring up the app description. They say that the update is going to be free so we can only assume that future ones will be also. :)

Link (opens iTunes) (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=289943355&mt=8)

[ASchul89]

Is there any way to set it to sync with a particular folder on your HD? I tried automator but it doesn't seem to work.

[angels lust]

Thanks, wasn't sure if it was more of a trial but I guess that wouldn't make sense.

[rsk137]

No problem. :)

[mikeymike88]

Loving this App. I can connect via the IP address by going to Finder -->Go --> Connect To Server and it works perfectly.

But I cannot figure out what to do to use Bonjour name? Do I go to Finder --Go --> Connect To Sercer and use Bonjour name instead? When I do I get an error. Is there something on my Macbook I need to enable?

I understand the Bonjour service is supposed to be running as default?

Can anyone help?

Thanks.

If the name of your iphone has an apostrophe in it, it will not work. Rename it so that it doesn't have an apostrophe. You can do this by clicking on the name of your iphone in itunes when it is docked. So let's say the name was "John Doe's iPhone", rename it to something like "Johns iPhone". The enter in http://johns-iphone.local:8080 under "Connect to Server". That should make it work. I was having the same problem and that fixed it. Hope I could help.

[emt1]

This program is fantastic. Get it while its free!

[nimda0]

so can you wirelessly put ANY kind of file on here, even if I just want it on the phone for storage purposes?

If so, thats pretty cool that you can finally use the iphone as a portable hard drive.

[pwn247]

Great app, well worth the download. :D

[Megalobyte]

OK, a few questions for the experts. :)

1) I have a bunch of jpg's in my public folder, it looks like it should have thumbnails to the left, but they're not images, just icons, can you set the folders to show actual TN's of the pictures?

2) When I open up a file to let's say view a jpg, and I see the up and down arrows, it sure seems like I should be able to use them to scroll to another picture/file in that folder, but when I hit them, no response. Can those arrows be used, or set, to index/scroll through the pictures/files in that folder?

3) Somewhat related to the above, is there a way to scroll through the pictures in a folder much like you do with normal iphone picture scrolling, using the touch screen to scroll/wipe to the next or previous picture?

4) Is there a way to lets say, take a picture from the airshare folder on my phone and get it into my iphone photo library, either the camera roll or other photo folder, or can that only be done via itunes?

Thanks for any help you all can offer.

[yoAlex]

OK, a few questions for the experts. :)

1) I have a bunch of jpg's in my public folder, it looks like it should have thumbnails to the left, but they're not images, just icons, can you set the folders to show actual TN's of the pictures?

2) When I open up a file to let's say view a jpg, and I see the up and down arrows, it sure seems like I should be able to use them to scroll to another picture/file in that folder, but when I hit them, no response. Can those arrows be used, or set, to index/scroll through the pictures/files in that folder?

3) Somewhat related to the above, is there a way to scroll through the pictures in a folder much like you do with normal iphone picture scrolling, using the touch screen to scroll/wipe to the next or previous picture?

4) Is there a way to lets say, take a picture from the airshare folder on my phone and get it into my iphone photo library, either the camera roll or other photo folder, or can that only be done via itunes?

Thanks for any help you all can offer.

1) Just and idea - you should redo your folders into something more "logical" like PHOTOS, MUSIC, DOCUMENTS, etc ... instead of the default Public folder. You create folders on your computer, within the Air Sharing "frame/window" when connected.

Yes - they are just icons, not a thumbnail image of the actual jpeg

2) Yeah, arrows don't do much of anything ... it sort of shifts the image up and down ... imo, no biggie

3) I haven't found a scroll feature ... not sure if this is feasible since this is a data storage app and not an image viewer ... but maybe in a possible update?

4) Yeah, I think you can only work with the Camera Roll folder through iTunes ... seems Apple keeps a lot of their folders and such off limits to developes

[apockalipse]

If you are having issues connecting Air Share with Windows, try installing the windows web folder update. The url is listed in the Air Sharing connection directions under the windows section. Prior to the update I was getting the "invalid folder" error on 2 different computers when I tried to connect via IP Address. I installed the web folder updates from MS, closed out and restarted windows explorer and it connected right away.

The iPhone shows up like an additional drive in explorer but you can only connect to it when Air Sharing is running on the iPhone. You manage/edit files and folders via explorer on your PC like any other drive/folder.

[diesel]

If you are having issues connecting Air Share with Windows, try installing the windows web folder update. The url is listed in the Air Sharing connection directions under the windows section. Prior to the update I was getting the "invalid folder" error on 2 different computers when I tried to connect via IP Address. I installed the web folder updates from MS, closed out and restarted windows explorer and it connected right away.

The iPhone shows up like an additional drive in explorer but you can only connect to it when Air Sharing is running on the iPhone. You manage/edit files and folders via explorer on your PC like any other drive/folder.


why is it that datacase users do not need the windows web folder update?

[akm3]

Is there a way to password protect the files so they can't even be viewed both on the Mac *AND* on the the device without entering a password?

[apockalipse]

why is it that datacase users do not need the windows web folder update?

I haven't used data case, but my guess is that it is not turning the iPhone into a webDAV server.

Looks like data case on PC uses FTP thru your browser to manage files. The iPhone does not actually show up as a drive within explorer. Like I said, I could be off as I have never used it, but this is what I gather from a quick read.

[apockalipse]

Is there a way to password protect the files so they can't even be viewed both on the Mac *AND* on the the device without entering a password?

I think password protecting the whole iPhone is the only way to secure them on the device.

[dranakin]

Great app, but some questions:

1. What does 'free space' mean? The amount the app lists isn't the free space on my iPhone or computer.

2. Related question, once you upload your files to the Air Sharing folder, where are the files stored? Is 'free space' an individual server amount hosted by the Air Sharing app?

EDIT: Figured out that the files are stored on my phone, but I still confused about the 'free space' amount.

EDIT 2: Actually, never mind about that. I'm not sure if files are stored directly on the iPhone.

3. No one can access your Air Sharing folder without your individual IP address right?

Thanks.

[apockalipse]

Great app, but some questions:

1. What does 'free space' mean? The amount the app lists isn't the free space on my iPhone or computer.

2. Related question, once you upload your files to the Air Sharing folder, where are the files stored? Is 'free space' an individual server amount hosted by the Air Sharing app?

EDIT: Figured out that the files are stored on my phone, but I still confused about the 'free space' amount.

EDIT 2: Actually, never mind about that. I'm not sure if files are stored directly on the iPhone.

3. No one can access your Air Sharing folder without your individual IP address right?

Thanks.

Free space should be the amount of empty room left on your iPhone. It is on mine.

The files you add to air sharing are stored directly on the phone, they can be viewed (and only viewed) anytime on the phone itself or by activating air sharing on the phone and putting the IP Address into a computer's browser that is on the same wifi network.

They would need the IP Address to view the files, but if they are sensitive personal files I would use the Air Sharing password protect. Also keep in mind even using Air Sharing password protect the files could still be directly viewed on the phone if the phone itself is not password protected and someone got a hold of it.

[diesel]

I was able to connect my iphone 3g to my vista pc using their instructions (which was to map a network drive). However, after only a few minutes of being connected or when switch air sharing directories via windows explorer on my pc, windows explorer would completely lock up. Once locked up, i could not bring up task manager or anything. i've been using vista for almost a year, and i've never ever had an app or process dork my pc so much that i couldn't access task manager. In any case, the only way to fix the issue was to reboot the pc. I tried over 10 times, and each time i got the same result, a forced reboot. In short, air sharing was un-useable for me. this was with the current 1.0.1 version of air sharing in which they claim improved connectivity with vista. If this is their idea of "improved" i would have hated to see/experience the 1.0 version of connecting to vista.

it's a shame because i really preferred air sharings UI over datacase, but looks like i will have to stick with datacase.

in any case, i would interested to hear if any other vista ultimate users had the same issues with air sharing as i did

[thisisricardo]

Please help me I am so frustrated trying to make this thing work. after i choose the drive letter and i put the http:// and the ip address in "Folder:" when i press enter or finish, it says windows cannot access the thing. im using windows vista, i downloaded the patch that you all were talking about, and both my iphone and my computer are connected to the same wireless connection. any suggestions will be appreciated.

[hellomoto4]

Please help me I am so frustrated trying to make this thing work. after i choose the drive letter and i put the http:// and the ip address in "Folder:" when i press enter or finish, it says windows cannot access the thing. im using windows vista, i downloaded the patch that you all were talking about, and both my iphone and my computer are connected to the same wireless connection. any suggestions will be appreciated.

do this:

http://ip.address.goes.here:8080/

note the last "/"

[dranakin]

I was able to connect my iphone 3g to my vista pc using their instructions (which was to map a network drive). However, after only a few minutes of being connected or when switch air sharing directories via windows explorer on my pc, windows explorer would completely lock up. Once locked up, i could not bring up task manager or anything. i've been using vista for almost a year, and i've never ever had an app or process dork my pc so much that i couldn't access task manager. In any case, the only way to fix the issue was to reboot the pc. I tried over 10 times, and each time i got the same result, a forced reboot. In short, air sharing was un-useable for me. this was with the current 1.0.1 version of air sharing in which they claim improved connectivity with vista. If this is their idea of "improved" i would have hated to see/experience the 1.0 version of connecting to vista.

it's a shame because i really preferred air sharings UI over datacase, but looks like i will have to stick with datacase.

in any case, i would interested to hear if any other vista ultimate users had the same issues with air sharing as i did

Looks like the new release fixes support for Vista.

[DS28]

I installed this last night, and about an hour later the dreaded "self-assigned IP address" issue began with AirPort. (Never happened to me before). I've been unable to connect to my router since then and am still browsing through various fixes.

Is there a chance this is somehow related, or just a bad coincidence?


13" 2.4ghz macbook, 10.5.5

[diesel]

Looks like the new release fixes support for Vista.


If you read my post, you will see that i was using the latest version of air sharing, the one where they claim improved connectivity with vista. that is not the case. as i mentioned i can connect but for a short period of time before the connection locks up windows explorer on my pc and forces me to reboot the pc.

they need to implement ftp connectivity like datacase offers, and then air sharing would no doubt be the top file transfer program of the bunch out there

[thisisricardo]

do this:

http://ip.address.goes.here:8080/

note the last "/"

thanks for the reply, but it gives me the exact same error.

[dranakin]

Free space should be the amount of empty room left on your iPhone. It is on mine.

Yeah, looks like there's something wrong with my phone then. HAd to make a new thread about it: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=569646

[PDACPA]

I just set up my Air Share (had downloaded it but not used it). I think it does exactly what it is supposed to and so far have been able to set it up as a mapped drive in Windows XP, locate via a web browser, and it appears under the harddrive on my Mac Mini.

I set my folder up on the Mac, but also changed some on my PC. I configured them as Work, Home, 2, 3, 4, etc. Basically each is a global category. Under each one I have sub categories and then I put the necessary files in there.

My son's folder has his game schedule, volunteer schedule, some home work items, and some pictures. I can quickly access the files at a moments notice.

The files can only be accessed on the phone if the phone has the app running.

I would think they would make a way to email the files as that would be helpful if you wanted to share or give someone say a copy of the game schedule etc.