Oct222012

How can I move files between my iPad and Mac using an FTP?

Aldi Daldi asks:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/configure-ipad-ftp-server-cydia/

I managed to install and connect to my iPad, but now I wonder where to put my files, film etc etc so I can access them on my iPad ??

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Dino Pearsons

October 23, 2012

The problem is, your apps don’t have access to iPad’s filesystem. So even if you uploaded your films via FTP, your iPad won’t be able to read them.

The same works for your files. That’s why viewing your files is best done through an app like Air Sharing or Readdle which will open your documents or suggest apps for opening them.

Aldi Daldi

Ok, then I don´t se why I should install this Open SSH, prob for more advanced users then me

October 23, 2012

Boni Oloff

Open SSH is used to transfer files using SSH Interface. I think it is different from FTP. You can use SSH client for Mac OSX. You should try to read more specific in the help in cydia. You can do all mentioned there. It is the perfect help, i use OpenSSH in Windows.

But to use it, both MAC and IPad/IPHone must be connected to same network.

October 23, 2012

Boni Oloff

Try to connect both device to the same wifi network.

October 23, 2012

Dino Pearsons

Yeah, installing Open SSH on iOS devices is something you’d do if you want to tinker with the workings of the device.

For home users, it’s not really recommended.

October 23, 2012

Harshit Jain

I have tried open ssh but could not make it to work.

October 23, 2012

Boni Oloff

I have try it, you just need to connect the devices to same wifi network, and read all the rest in Cydia. They make a clear instruction there.

October 24, 2012

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Minh Tuan Do

October 23, 2012

The issue is iDevice store media files in random generated directory name so theorically you can copy and paste to those folder if you know the exact path. But it will take long time and sometimes those files cant be read due to wrong random path. So the best and easiest way is to sync them.