Many times, we have to send files that can otherwise not be sent through email because of their large file sizes. The alternatives are using online file sharing.
This software allows you to share files easily to others through the most popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp Messenger.
Note however that, this app has no affiliations to WhatsApp Inc and has been developed by an independent individualAfter installation, launch the app
there are two tabs, the
SEND and
RECEIVE tabs
to send a file, you should use the send tabs
the files you receive show up in the received tabs
SENDING A FILE1. Launch the app and swipe to the
SEND tab if it doesn't already open
2. Tap on the
SELECT button. This opens up a file browser from which you select the file you wish to send
3. Tap the
SEND button. WhatsApp is automatically launched
4. Select the contact or group you wish to send the file to and tap send
RECEIVING A FILE1. Launch the app and swipe to the
RECEIVED tab
2. The file shows there by its name. All files already extracted show up with a green tick, otherwise, it comes with a red cross
3. To recheck for new files, over-swipe down or click the
REFRESH icon on the action bar.
4. Tap on the file you wish to retrieve. A pop-up menu appears
5. Tap the
EXTRACT option.
6. The file is extracted into the folder you specified for extraction (The default extraction folder is your pictures folder/SWFS/extracted)
7. Open up your file manager and locate the file
CHANGING A SETTINGThere are some settings that can be changed. The folder into which extracted files will be stored, the text used to prompt the recipient that he has received an embedded file, and the image into which the file is to be embedded.
CHANGING THE EXTRACTION FOLDER1. Tap settings from within the app
2. Tap the
EXTRACTED FILES DIRECTORY setting (This opens up a file browser)
3. Select the folder you wish the extracted files are stored into and tap
SELECT button at the bottom
CHANGING THE PROMPT TEXT1. Tap settings from within the app
2. Tap the
DISPLAY TEXT setting
3. Enter the text you wish to be shown on the image to prompt the user
4. Tap
OKCHANGING THE IMAGE TO USE1. Tap settings from within the app
2. Tap on the IMAGE TO USE setting. This opens a document browser
3. Tap on the image you will like to use.
Other settings you can include the notification sound, vibration, and whether to allow notifications or not.
You can equally check the app version and check for updates there
by S####:
I'm glad I'm using a 25th century app in the 21st century. It couldn't have been better. Now I can share large files to my colleagues, irrespective of where they are, free of charge!