[NFC UPDATE] [App] Fast File Transfer - The WiFi Direct For The Rest Of Us

FD_ · Oct 17, 2012

Fast File Transfer is a free Android app that uses WiFi tethering for file transfers between two devices.
This technology allows for speeds of more than 32 Mbit/s, which means e.g. 1 Gigabyte in under 5 minutes.

NEW VERSION 2.0 12/12/2014
I'm proud to announce the release of Version 2.0, a complete rewrite with tons of new features.
I've opened a new thread specifically dealing with the new version here.

NEW VERSION 1.2 03/02/2013
Finally, the app allows pairing via NFC and more:

NFC (Beta)
NFC can now be used for connecting to the WiFi and opening FFT'S web address
You will have to install an app like WiFiTap on the receipient's device for connecting to the WiFi via NFC.
Please note that WiFiTap only connects to a WiFi that not already known.
NFC pairing is in BETA state currently. Send me an email if you experience problems.
New notifications that display progress, file size, current transfer speed and estimated transfer time
Hints for QR code and NFC
Added support for Android 2.2 (Tested on ZTE Blade)
Now continues sending when device's screen is turned off or the app is closed to background
Loads of bug fixes:
- Error message on devices where the app could not get an IP
- Multiple files should now work
- Should now correctly restore WiFi Tethering
- Menu works for devices without HW menu button
- Progress correctly shown for files bigger than 4GB

Features:

Up to 20x speed of bluetooth
The receiver is device-independent
No need for a common Wi-Fi connection
No data usage for file transfers
The receiver does not have to have the app installed
Send single or multiple files
Easy to setup:
Use QR codes to allow the receiver to easily connect to the wifi and open the receiving URL

Facts:

Fast File Transfer
Developer: Florian Draschbacher
Price: Free
Platform: Android 2.2 and higher

Play Store Link:
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floriandraschbacher.fastfiletransfer

PLEASE NOTE:
The app does not work on:
Motorola Razr devices (Restarts phone; Problem in Motorola's Android implementation)
Most HTC One devices
HTC EVO devices
Some Galaxy Y devices
Devices that don't have a WiFi Tethering setting, such as the Nexus 7

These problems on specific devices are caused by restrictions and changes of manufacturers or carriers that make it impossible for the app to access WiFi tethering.

Please don't write bad reviews mentioning the app does not work on a device listed above.

Please feel free to ask questions or make suggestions for future updates!

theronkinator · Nov 17, 2012

Great App, is there any way to use it without it messing up my wifi hotspot settings (the restore option doesn't work).

hhp_211 · Dec 16, 2012

Thankes , plan to give her a whirl moving some files around

Sent from my SCH-I500 using xda premium

FD_ · Dec 31, 2012

theronkinator said:
Great App, is there any way to use it without it messing up my wifi hotspot settings (the restore option doesn't work).

Sorry for this late response and for the bug, but there's good news:
This will be fixed in the next update I'm currently working on.:laugh:

meethere · Dec 31, 2012

have been using it since few days
good one

thesoupthief · Jan 8, 2013

Lovely App! Particularly useful for Nexus 4 owners!

Hi Florian,
Really like your app - it has a particular attraction to owners of the Nexus 4 (with it's somewhat limited storage capacity)
I've just posted about it over at modaco though unfortunately I can't post the link here due to XDA's posting restrictions.
Hopefully this will spark a bit more (much deserved) interest
Great work!

devasenan200 · Jan 14, 2013

FD_ said:
Fast File Transfer is a free Android app that uses WiFi tethering for file transfers between two devices.
This technology allows for speeds of more than 32 Mbit/s, which means e.g. 1 Gigabyte in under 5 minutes.
The app has received an update recently and now allows to display QR codes for easier setting up the receiving device.

Features:

Up to 20x speed of bluetooth

The receiver is device-independent

No need for a common Wi-Fi connection

No data usage for file transfers

The receiver does not have to have the app installed

Send single or multiple files

Easy to setup:

Use QR codes to allow the receiver to easily connect to the wifi and open the receiving URL

Facts:

Fast File Transfer
Developer: Florian Draschbacher
Price: Free
Platform: Android 2.3 and higher

Play Store Link:
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floriandraschbacher.fastfiletransfer

Please feel free to ask questions or make suggestions for future updates!

Tried on galaxy sl I9003...working awesome...no words to say..using 2.3.6 DDLF2 stock rom...

zoot600 · Jan 14, 2013

Graet app working fine on my DesireHD
recived file on galaxy

thesoupthief · Jan 14, 2013

devasenan200 said:
Tried on galaxy sl I9003...it is not working....

If your (sending) device doesn't allow tethering it won't work. If it does, then this is likely Pilot Error...

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

suku_patel_22 · Jan 15, 2013

Working great on Desire S, transferred to Galaxy S3 and Ace.

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus

devasenan200 · Jan 27, 2013

thesoupthief said:
If your (sending) device doesn't allow tethering it won't work. If it does, then this is likely Pilot Error...

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

Its working in gingerbread ROM in my phone...

MIB Software · Jan 27, 2013

Cool app

great app, thanks gusy

mattkilla420 · Jan 27, 2013

not working

MIB Software said:
great app, thanks gusy

i followed directions went into gallery and tried sharing a few pics with the APP and sent me for an Immediate boot loop. Boot img displayed and rom reloaded. Cant get it to work thus far.. on my Motorola XT912

Porobu · Jan 27, 2013

Re: [App] Fast File Transfer - The WiFi Direct For The Rest Of Us

Works great on my galaxy mini 2, i use it to transfer things to my tablet that doesnt have wifi direct

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FD_ · Jan 27, 2013

mattkilla420 said:
i followed directions went into gallery and tried sharing a few pics with the APP and sent me for an Immediate boot loop. Boot img displayed and rom reloaded. Cant get it to work thus far.. on my Motorola XT912

As mentioned in the app description on Google Play, the app does not work on Motorola's Razr devices. Sorry for that. It seems Motorola have a major bug somewhere in their WiFiManager implementation.

kbar1 · Jan 28, 2013

Excellent app

Works fine on Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) running stock 2.3.6 GB. Getting speeds in excess of 1600 kbyte/s.

Requests to dev:

1. Show file size, speed, estimated time remaining during transfer.

2. Include a "cancel" button.

3. Enable batch transfers (queuing multiple file transfers).

4. Include a notification in the pull down menu with details of the transfer.

5. Consider implementing it like Bluetooth file transfer. The app must be installed on both devices. Pair/authenticate the devices, then select the file and the receiver device. Transfer will start immediately. The app running in background in the receiver device will detect the incoming file(s) and transfer them, without user intervention. Of course, include an option to "ask always". For non-Android devices, there's web based transfer/QR code.

Thanks a lot!

FD_ · Jan 28, 2013

kbar1 said:
Works fine on Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-I9003) running stock 2.3.6 GB. Getting speeds in excess of 1600 kbyte/s.

Great ! :victory:

kbar1 said:
1. Show file size, speed, estimated time remaining during transfer.
2. Include a "cancel" button.
4. Include a notification in the pull down menu with details of the transfer.

Will add this in one of the next updates.

kbar1 said:
3. Enable batch transfers (queuing multiple file transfers).

You can already send multiple files:
Just select multiple files in your file explorer before sending them.

kbar1 said:
5. Consider implementing it like Bluetooth file transfer. The app must be installed on both devices. Pair/authenticate the devices, then select the file and the receiver device. Transfer will start immediately. The app running in background in the receiver device will detect the incoming file(s) and transfer them, without user intervention. Of course, include an option to "ask always". For non-Android devices, there's web based transfer/QR code.

I'm planning to include a receiving part right within the app, where you would only have to enter Name and PW of the sender once and can receive with one click later.

Aashuk Mehta · Jan 28, 2013

Re: [App] Fast File Transfer - The WiFi Direct For The Rest Of Us

I think you should not enable it like Bluetooth because I can send files to my laptop

Having app installed on both devices is not possible on laptop

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FD_ · Jan 28, 2013

aashukmehta said:
I think you should not enable it like Bluetooth because I can send files to my laptop
Having app installed on both devices is not possible on laptop

Developing an app that allows transfers to any WiFi device was one of my original goals, so of course I will always keep a way to receive without any special app. The receiving part I mentioned would just connect to the WiFi for you and open the web browser automatically.

BTW, some One V users report that the app does not work for them. Does it work on your One V? If so, which ROM are you running?

jophil2412 · Jan 28, 2013

AW: [App] Fast File Transfer - The WiFi Direct For The Rest Of Us

Just discovered your app and have to say it's brilliant. I've always been searching for an app allowing me to send files via wifi between to devices using the Hotspot functionality. You just made my day

the only thing that could improve your app is a holo design and the already mentioned nfc feature

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