File Beam (Touch to Send)
Free AppAbout File Beam (Touch to Send)
Ever wanted to send someone a document, a song, a video, or just about any type of file*?
With File Beam, you can!
You only need Android 4.1 installed on both devices (Jelly Bean), and that both devices have NFC.
File Beam uses Android's built in Android Beam™, so the receiver doesn't need to have any app installed, it should even work with other phones running other OSs (works with some Nokia phones with NFC hardware).
(Please note, files are sent over Bluetooth, NFC is just used to do the initial pairing)
This application has no icon! Use it by tapping the share button in any of your favourite apps (OI File Manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.openintents.filemanager recommended for sending arbitrary files)
Tested on:
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)
- Samsung Galaxy SIII (GT-i9300)
- Nexus 7 (grouper)
- Nokia N9 (RM-696) (Only as a receiver)
Permissions:
- Internet: ads, they can be disabled in settings.
- Read contacts: sending contacts using the app causes a crash without this, rest assured, the app doesn't read contacts unless you share a contact using the app.
Old changelog:
[1.1]
* Support sending multiple files at once, receiver will put all files in one folder.
* Due to the above, support sending Titanium Backup files (only easy import for now!)
* UI can be set to dialog mode in settings, this means the app you shared from will stay visible.
* Ads can be disabled for free in settings.
* Bug fixes.
[1.0]
* Initial release
* Android seems to be refusing to send some file types (such as .tar.gz archives), looking into this.
With File Beam, you can!
You only need Android 4.1 installed on both devices (Jelly Bean), and that both devices have NFC.
File Beam uses Android's built in Android Beam™, so the receiver doesn't need to have any app installed, it should even work with other phones running other OSs (works with some Nokia phones with NFC hardware).
(Please note, files are sent over Bluetooth, NFC is just used to do the initial pairing)
This application has no icon! Use it by tapping the share button in any of your favourite apps (OI File Manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.openintents.filemanager recommended for sending arbitrary files)
Tested on:
- Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500)
- Samsung Galaxy Note II (GT-N7100)
- Samsung Galaxy SIII (GT-i9300)
- Nexus 7 (grouper)
- Nokia N9 (RM-696) (Only as a receiver)
Permissions:
- Internet: ads, they can be disabled in settings.
- Read contacts: sending contacts using the app causes a crash without this, rest assured, the app doesn't read contacts unless you share a contact using the app.
Old changelog:
[1.1]
* Support sending multiple files at once, receiver will put all files in one folder.
* Due to the above, support sending Titanium Backup files (only easy import for now!)
* UI can be set to dialog mode in settings, this means the app you shared from will stay visible.
* Ads can be disabled for free in settings.
* Bug fixes.
[1.0]
* Initial release
* Android seems to be refusing to send some file types (such as .tar.gz archives), looking into this.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
[1.3]
* Allow users without a hardware menu key to open the overflow menu.
* Use proguard to lower APK size (app is still open source).
[1.2]
* Fix crash when the app can't get the file name.
* Users sending contacts with the app caused a crash because we didn't have the permission to handle contacts, permission added.
[1.3]
* Allow users without a hardware menu key to open the overflow menu.
* Use proguard to lower APK size (app is still open source).
[1.2]
* Fix crash when the app can't get the file name.
* Users sending contacts with the app caused a crash because we didn't have the permission to handle contacts, permission added.
More downloads File Beam (Touch to Send) reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
What are users saying about File Beam (Touch to Send)
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It works as it say it does, brilliant as this one lets me use the NFC card to send
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Never used NFC beam since there's not been a "menu option" to click and send but this has essentially added that and allowed me to use NFC. - Using HTC ONEM7
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Garbage doesnt work just spams u
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Perfect app for beaming files, because it doesn't need to be installed on both devices and delivers all files unlike some other ones.
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It s#cks does nothing
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crashes every time I try sending something
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The app wouldn't open for my phone, please, if someone knows why tell me.
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I've always wanted a way to share my files using NFC, because it's so much faster and easier than Bluetooth. This app
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After following instructions and making sure device NFC settings are on, neither device sees the other. In the time I spent rechecking all the settings.
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I have a Sony XPERIA M2 Dual and there is no default option to share files with Android beam. But this app does the job with ease. No matter which app you are using just hit share and choose Beam file and it's done. There are many developers who actually understand android problems and very few who try to solve them.... Definitely this guy's one of them...
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Never used NFC beam since there's not been a "menu option" to click and send but this has essentially added that and allowed me to use NFC. - Using HTC ONEM7
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After following instructions and making sure device NFC settings are on, neither device sees the other. In the time I spent rechecking all the settings.
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On Android versions before 5.0. And guess what? Now I think they integrated it in. This app was ahead of its time.
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What a rocking app, I'd give 7 stars if possible
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Good integration but i cannot use on my s3 i9305.
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I m using Sony t2 ultra and other mobile blackberry z10, I m unable to transfer the files for both mobiles
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Between galaxy s3 and note 3, just heard the beeps, but would only send me to this app page.
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This little app is incredible. Now I can share whatever file I want. Thanks devs
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Was able to transfer all songs from my s4 to my s5 thanks
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App does not work
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Are you not able to beam music using the Google play app?
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NFC file transfer, works well most of the time
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Thanks a ton, Dev. No other app matches this, and thanks for keeping it free. Much appreciated.
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After following instructions and making sure device NFC settings are on, neither device sees the other. In the time I spent rechecking all the settings.
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This is awesome, the way I thought NFC was when I first heard about it. This has raised my hopes :-)
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Looks like this has finally been implemented in lollipop! Though this is a great solution for pre-5.0.
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At least be honest about your app
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Sucks
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Beam did not complete....
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I liked how simple and easy it is. Only problem is it uses bluetooth, WiFi Direct is so much faster and better in every way.
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Using nexus 7 2013 and HTC m7, nfc enabled on both devices, both rebooted after install, nothing happens.
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This app breaks Android Beam (NFC between two devices) out of its shell! Before, Android Beam was unnecessarily restricted to pics and the like
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Tested with one plus one beaming to nexus 9. Works without issues
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Found this app on drippler a few months ago. Never looked back ever. This is the best app for nfc ever created. It doesn't have ads doesn't crash what could a guy ask for more A must have app
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Very similar to the Android L implementation. Just what I needed to beam files to others. Works great with the CM File Manager app.
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Sucks
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Could not download in my Nexus 7
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Does exactly what I need it to. Just sent multiple files from a new Moto X to a Nexus 5 easily and quickly.
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Will be good if you also can incorporate WiFi direct while sending files
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Not sure why Android doesn't support this by default. Regardless, glad to now have the ability to send ANY file type via NFC, all with a simple app install. Yet another example of Android giving me total control of MY device. No more of them overpriced iGarbages.