How to transfer files from e-reader to computer without cable?

xxtraloud · 12-28-2020, 01:30 PM

I have a Max 3 and I find the "Transfer books" app quite handy, but it only works FROM computer TO e-reader.

I know I can use app to sync with Gdrive or dropbox but I'd rather transfer directly e-reader to PC.

What's the easiest/quickest way to do this without using a cable?

I have tried with bluetooth but I am not able to send files from the Max. I really don't understand why the Transfer books app does not allow two-way transfer, is the e-reader some sort of black hole?

Any suggestion is appreciated

ottischwenk · 12-28-2020, 02:10 PM

WiFi File Transfer Pro

xxtraloud · 12-28-2020, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ottischwenk

WiFi File Transfer Pro

Thanks, but is there anything free or open-source?

Jayjee · 12-28-2020, 05:58 PM

Total Commander.
There is an app for android -install it and the LAN plugin for the app, then set up your computer via network (it works for windows at least windows, uses SMB) and access the shared folders there. If you set the share on windows up as being able to read and write, you can copy from the boox to the computer and vice versa. (you need to include login and password in your setup of the lan plugin, but can protect it with a master password - or you just use your public windows share folders).
It works fine for me for quick transfers. The speed is slower than via cable, though (at least with the Boox Max 2 - the newer models might have faster WLAN)

Question Mark · 12-28-2020, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xxtraloud

... is there anything free or open-source?

If you go to the Goggle Play Store, you will also see that they have a free version of their app. Apparently, with the free app you are limited to file sizes of no more than 5 MB.

With the free version, you can check to see how well the app works. If you then need to transfer files greater than 5 MB in size, $1.38 does not seem like an unreasonable price for supporting a developer for their work.

ottischwenk · 12-29-2020, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Question Mark

With the free version, you can check to see how well the app works. If you then need to transfer files greater than 5 MB in size, $1.38 does not seem like an unreasonable price for supporting a developer for their work.

I had no problem with up to 40 GB files (Kiwix Wikipedia)

xxtraloud · 12-29-2020, 05:12 AM

So from what I understand the best solution is transfer over LAN, thanks folks!

I still don't understand why the stock transfer app works only in one direction.

JurriaanK · 12-29-2020, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xxtraloud

Thanks, but is there anything free or open-source?

install termux, open a unix-window and install/use rsync. It doesn't get much more free than that....

Hrafn · 12-30-2020, 09:41 PM

This recent tweet from Onyx-Boox might (or then again might not) be relevant.

12-28-2020, 01:30 PM	#1
xxtraloud Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: DX	How to transfer files from e-reader to computer without cable? I have a Max 3 and I find the "Transfer books" app quite handy, but it only works FROM computer TO e-reader. I know I can use app to sync with Gdrive or dropbox but I'd rather transfer directly e-reader to PC. What's the easiest/quickest way to do this without using a cable? I have tried with bluetooth but I am not able to send files from the Max. I really don't understand why the Transfer books app does not allow two-way transfer, is the e-reader some sort of black hole? Any suggestion is appreciated

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12-28-2020, 02:10 PM	#2
ottischwenk Wizard Posts: 2,879 Karma: 3933245 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salzburg AT Device: Boox 4/14, Like-/Meebook 1/8, Tolino 1/10, Kobo 0/5, Kindle 0/3	WiFi File Transfer Pro

12-28-2020, 05:58 PM	#4
Jayjee Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 32278 Join Date: May 2016 Device: Onyx Boox Max 2	Total Commander. There is an app for android -install it and the LAN plugin for the app, then set up your computer via network (it works for windows at least windows, uses SMB) and access the shared folders there. If you set the share on windows up as being able to read and write, you can copy from the boox to the computer and vice versa. (you need to include login and password in your setup of the lan plugin, but can protect it with a master password - or you just use your public windows share folders). It works fine for me for quick transfers. The speed is slower than via cable, though (at least with the Boox Max 2 - the newer models might have faster WLAN)

12-29-2020, 05:12 AM	#7
xxtraloud Connoisseur Posts: 95 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: DX	So from what I understand the best solution is transfer over LAN, thanks folks! I still don't understand why the stock transfer app works only in one direction.

12-30-2020, 09:41 PM	#9
Hrafn Fanatic Posts: 520 Karma: 846170 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Zealand Device: Onyx Boox Poke 5, Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e 10.5	This recent tweet from Onyx-Boox might (or then again might not) be relevant.

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