iPhone as a Flash Drive? Is it possible?

[DUMBDOG]

Is there an app out that would allow the iPhone to be used as a flash drive? So basically to be able to use the usb cord to plug into a computer, and be able to drag and drop files to and from the HD on the phone? I would not need access to the whole HD but maybe just to a specific directory on the HD. Is this possible?

[zap2]

There is a way to do it through Wi-Fi


Check the App Store for Mobile Finder and Air Transfer.

[Four20]

I believe you can do this with DataCase (http://www.appstoreapps.com/2008/10/16/datacase/) too. . .

[jlake02]

Air Sharing is real easy and solid.

[DUMBDOG]

yea Ive heard that there are apps out there to do that over WiFi but is there anything to do it through the usb cable? WiFi wont really work for me because the only time I would need to use it is when im not at my house (I can just use SSH when Im home). So when I would need to use it, I do not have wifi. Any example of this is when im using the computer lap at school, or doing a presentation for one of my classes (using the professors laptop). at these times, I cannot set up the phone and wifi connection to do this. I would need a simple usb solution, to plug it in and have drag and drop access without setting anything up (just as a flash drive works). It doesnt sound like there is anything out there to help me out?

[TheConfuzed1]

...WiFi wont really work for me because the only time I would need to use it is when im not at my house...

Wi-Fi will work for you just fine. Just create an ad-hoc wireless network, and connect to that with your device.

[analytical44]

Wi-Fi will work for you just fine. Just create an ad-hoc wireless network, and connect to that with your device.

So this means that the iphone and the computer can transmit information wirelessly without having an actual wireless connection (i.e. using the same router)?

[sjorge]

So this means that the iphone and the computer can transmit information wirelessly without having an actual wireless connection (i.e. using the same router)?

Yep, one of the two (laptop in this case) is the accesspoint the other (iphone) the client.

[analytical44]

Yep, one of the two (laptop in this case) is the accesspoint the other (iphone) the client.

Very interesting, thanks for the information

[TheConfuzed1]

Yep, one of the two (laptop in this case) is the accesspoint the other (iphone) the client.

Very well put. :)

[dukebound85]

Wi-Fi will work for you just fine. Just create an ad-hoc wireless network, and connect to that with your device.

what if my computer doesnt have wifi...

[TheConfuzed1]

what if my computer doesnt have wifi...

Well, obviously... In that case, this isn't a solution for you.

[jlake02]

what if my computer doesnt have wifi...

Then you need a new computer! :) :p

[speedracer3000]

you can try Briefcase as well, there is a free version

[iMoose]

Yes you can.

You need either PhoneView (MAC) or TouchCopy (PC).

This allows you to see your iphone in disk mode, and copy and paste files to/from it.

It works fine through usb. no wifi needed. only you need to install phoneview/touchcopy on the computer

[465]

Is there any software that doesn't require installation? I need this the most because I can't install anything on a campus macs, also no wi-fi either.

[stevoh11182]

If you are jailbroken you can download USB drive from cydia it allows you to partition your hard drive say a gig and save and transfer via your iphone usb cable.

[dhlizard]

Then you need a new computer! :) :p

Agreed, what kind of computer or home network doesn't have Wifi ?

Get a wireless router or wireless card and welcome to the 21st century !

[FastangV6]

Agreed, what kind of computer or home network doesn't have Wifi ?

Evidently the computers at his university's computer lab... ;) :D

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You can also use File Aid/Disk Aid, if you haven't updated File Aid.