• Re: How to copy a photo from Windows to iOS without needing Internet se

    From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Marion on Sun Apr 6 05:50:04 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 05:30 this Sunday (GMT):
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.

    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots
    to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs. <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>
    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila" <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>
    Android "Voila" <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe" <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751 Android "ToonMe" <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab" <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724>
    Android "Photo Lab" <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?


    You theoretically can with ifuse if you set up WSL.
    --
    user <candycane> is generated from /dev/urandom

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  • From Your Name@21:1/5 to All on Sun Apr 6 19:54:36 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-06 05:50:04 +0000, candycanearter07 said:

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 05:30 this Sunday (GMT):
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.

    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots
    to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs.
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>

    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>

    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751
    Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724>
    Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?


    You theoretically can with ifuse if you set up WSL.

    Please do not respond to the know-nothing trolls. Just let them remain
    ignorant idiots.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to All on Sun Apr 6 07:16:30 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Sun, 6 Apr 2025 05:50:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    You theoretically can with ifuse if you set up WSL.

    First off, thank you very much for understanding the problem-set issues.
    Apple has made something trivial, like copying photos, almost impossible.

    What's refreshing is you seem to understand that something that simple,
    isn't simple, simply because the Apple ecosystem is like a deep cave.

    You can easily travel inside the cave, but you can't easily interact with
    the real world outside of that deep subterranean cave that Apple built.

    Hence, I thank you for that iFuse within the Windows Subsystem for Linux, suggestion, where I wrote a tutorial long ago how to set up WSL on Windows.

    But currently, on this Windows 10 desktop, WSL is not set up.

    Even so, I'm well aware that iFuse on Linux works great, and, in fact, I've published tutorials for how to turn any iOS device into a dumb USB stick.

    Here are screenshots I made for one tutorial, which proves iFuse works.
    <https://i.postimg.cc/NFkXsJ0X/files01.jpg> iOS/Win is 1-way & DCIM only
    <https://i.postimg.cc/L8b18Zmx/files02.jpg> iOS "Files" is nothing useful
    <https://i.postimg.cc/d3SGkdgr/files03.jpg> Android is two way, everything
    <https://i.postimg.cc/QMk7tvZW/files04.jpg> Ubuntu is two way, everything
    <https://i.postimg.cc/qqg61Rh8/files05.jpg> Ubuntu, movies _to_ iOS on USB
    <https://i.postimg.cc/Jhmy9KH7/files06.jpg> Ubuntu iFuse is just magical
    <https://i.postimg.cc/KjK4nHwf/files07.jpg> Ubuntu is two-way, everything
    <https://i.postimg.cc/3xcCBngd/files08.jpg> iOS is a dumb brick on Windows
    <https://i.postimg.cc/mDx3xkp4/files09.jpg> iOS is only DCIM & only 1-way
    <https://i.postimg.cc/9MGdc2s7/files10.jpg> Android is 2-way fast over USB
    <https://i.postimg.cc/cChf8mx1/files11.jpg> iOS requires hacks to copy
    <https://i.postimg.cc/pVJf72fN/files12.jpg> iOS hacks very often will fail
    <https://i.postimg.cc/g269S8rT/files13.jpg> How does macOS work with iOS?
    <https://i.postimg.cc/s2x0f9Js/files14.jpg> Linux, win10 & iOS together

    Here are screenshots from an even older tutorial using iFuse with iOS
    where you can actually write to iOS' protected file system if you know how.
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios180.jpg> Read & write all!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios170.jpg> Anywhere you want
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios160.jpg> Any file you want
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios150.jpg> Copy Win10 to iOS
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios140.jpg> read & write iOS
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios130.jpg> iFuse mounts all!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios120.jpg> iFuse mounts iOS
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios110.jpg> iFuse Windows mnt
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios100.jpg> iFuse is native
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios090.jpg> Nobody knows this
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios080.jpg> The trick!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios070.jpg> Look closely
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios060.jpg> Both read & write
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios050.jpg> Including DCIM
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios040.jpg> View iOS filesys
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios030.jpg> iOS mounts
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios020.jpg> Allow access?
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios010.jpg> Trust Computer?
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios000.jpg> Ubuntu before iOS

    The problem, of course, with iFuse, is then I have to set up either WSL on
    the PC, or even harder, I have to set up a dual-boot GRUB menu on my PC.

    I am hoping to find some kind of software that allows easier transfer.

    But, I'm pretty sure a simpler way exists, as I can't be the first person
    in the world who wants to copy a photo from Windows to the iOS device
    without needing the Internet (or insecure iTunes bloatware on the PC).

    In summary, your idea of using iFuse inside of WSL on the PC would work.
    But I'm hoping to find a simpler solution using a local Wi-Fi server app.

    Has anyone ever copied a photo from Windows to the iOS device w/o the net?
    (and w/o the itunes abomination, or net servers, or having to use Linux)

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Your Name on Sun Apr 6 08:50:20 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Sun, 6 Apr 2025 19:54:36 +1200, Your Name wrote :


    You theoretically can with ifuse if you set up WSL.

    Just let them remain ignorant idiots.

    It's interesting Apple trolls hate tech questions, even as simple as how to copy a photo from Windows to the iOS device without the Internet involved.

    The Apple trolls can't do it.
    So they are desperate to shut down the question.
    For fear of what the answer may reveal about how crippled iOS truly is.

    On the normal adult operating system newsgroups, we're working the problem where they've first suggested fsquirt bluetooth file transfer to iOS.
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86069&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86069>

    Unfortunately, fsquirt won't work as Apple has purposefully disabled
    bluetooth file transfers, apparently, in an attempt to limit user choices.

    It's doubtful anyone on the child-like Apple newsgroups has ever done
    something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to the iOS device
    without using the Internet (given iOS devices are just dumb terminals).

    But this thread was opened in the hope that at least one Apple user on the Apple newsgroups has copied a photo from Windows to iOS on their own LAN.

    One option, of course, is to use Apple's trojan bloatware replacement for
    the deprecated and inscurely defunct iTunes abomination, which is here:
    *Install the Apple Devices app on Windows*
    <https://support.apple.com/guide/devices-windows/install-the-apple-devices-app-mchl5ded2763/windows>

    Since every thread should add value, here's more information about the
    Apple Devices for Windows" program, which maybe replaces iTunes.
    <https://apple-devices.en.uptodown.com/windows>
    "This program is designed to allow you to use Apple devices
    on Windows without having to rely on iTunes as before.
    Apple Devices's interface is very simple and minimalistic;
    all you have to do is connect your Apple device to your PC
    with a USB cable. Once connected, Apple Devices will recognize
    the Apple device, and you'll be able to manage all its content
    and functions from Windows."

    Since we're actually trying to solve the problem of how to copy a photo
    from Windows to an iOS device, it behooves us to find a working solution.

    Apparently "Documents by Readdle" has a free tier that I will try.
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/documents-file-manager-docs/id364901807>

    Also, SMB Manager - CIFS Client seems like it might copy a photo over.
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smb-manager-cifs-client/id1141340577>

    Likewise, "LAN drive SAMBA Server Client" might copy a photo to the iPad.
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lan-drive-samba-server-client/id1317727404>

    With respect to SMB servers versus SMB clients, note this distinction.
    For iOS to receive a file from a Windows PC, you need an iOS SMB server.
    For iOS to retrieve a file from a Windows PC, you need an SMB client.

    If SMB doesn't work, another option is to turn the Windows PC into a
    temporary local HTTPS/WEBDAV web server to host the photo for iOS.

    One such local web server is "HFS HTTP File Server" which is found here.
    <https://sourceforge.net/projects/hfs/>

    In summary, I'll solve this problem, but it would be nice if someone else
    on this newsgroup has copied a photo from Windows to the iPad before.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Sun Apr 6 11:20:26 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Sun, 6 Apr 2025 10:45:21 -0000 (UTC), badgolferman wrote :


    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?


    Email it to yourself.

    Hi badgolferman,

    Thanks for trying to help out, where the whole point of having a local
    network is to be able to transfer files across your own private LAN.

    Keep in mind this problem only happens with iOS.
    No other operating system prevents something this simple but iOS.

    Anyway, after a few hours of testing software, I was able to copy a photo
    from Windows to the iPad without needing to use the Internet at all.

    As I am want to do, I added more value in this post than all the Apple
    trolls have added, combined, to this newsgroup, in their entire lives.
    *Tutorial: How to copy a photo from Window to iOS without Apple restrictions*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=19950&group=misc.phone.mobile.iphone#19950>

    The beauty of that method is that billions of Windows & iOS users can now transfer any file from Windows to the iOS device using only their Wi-Fi.

    Everything stays on their LAN, which is how file transfer should be.
    (Only Apple forces people to live in a cave just to transfer files.)

    I found a whole bunch of other horrid things about iOS in that process.
    For example, you can't possibly get the version of the Vysor software!

    That's absurdly ridiculous that Apple won't tell you the Vysor version.
    <https://i.postimg.cc/7LssFdjb/vysor-ios.jpg>

    I tried tapping on the "Vysor" entry in the Settings.
    I tried looking at Vyso in my App Store profile "Purchased" list.
    I tried the app settings itself...

    All to no avail.
    Only Apple can make something so simple as getting the version, impossible.

    What's worse, I found out that Steve was wrong, unfortunately, when he said that iOS doesn't have the capability to restrict screenshots in apps.

    This is the link to what Steve said recently:
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>
    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    I was wrong also, so I'm not blaming Steve for being wrong.
    But he was wrong nonetheless.

    He needs to update his Word document on iOS versus Android differences. Protecting from screenshots is no longer only on Android. It's on iOS too.

    Since he filters me most likely (which means he remains ignorant), maybe
    you can gently ask him to update his document to include that new datum.
    --
    Only Apple would make something this trivial so difficult to do.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Sun Apr 6 11:59:03 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Sun, 6 Apr 2025 11:40:32 -0000 (UTC), badgolferman wrote :


    Looks like your method requires a server be installed on Windows.

    Well, it's not "my" method so much as the first method that worked. :)
    If you know of a better method, then I'm willing to try that out.

    That might work for you but most people won't want that.

    Well, let's be clear what you mean by "install" a server on Windows.
    You don't actually "install" anything, per se. There is no setup.

    All you do is doubleclick on the hfs.exe executable & the GUI pops up.
    On Windows, you slide the file(s) to be copied into that GUI.
    Then you go onto iOS to get it.

    No matter what method you use, you're gonna have to deal with a GUI.

    My work iPhone 14 which is controlled by the company won't even allow cut
    and paste of text from Outlook to any other app, including Notes.

    I ran into that in my research. I think maybe they are using "Intune"?
    <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/mem/intune/app-protection-policies/troubleshoot-cut-copy-paste>

    Does your IT department use those Intune App Protection Policies (APP)?
    <https://microsoft.github.io/ztlabguide/intappprot/>

    I can't
    copy a video meeting code from Outlook to Google Meet to join a meeting.

    Yeah. They're restricting a lot I guess. Maybe they're using this?
    <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/intune-service/fundamentals/deployment-guide-platform-ios-ipados>

    If I click on the code it won't allow automatic transfer of the code to the external app.

    They have a LOT of control with that intune stuff.
    <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune-service/configuration/ios-device-features-settings>

    It will only allow codes to be automatically transferred to
    Microsoft Teams.

    Does any of this sound like what words your IT guys are using?
    <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune-service/protect/software-updates-ios>

    So there are obviously ways to restrict pasting from one
    app to another in iOS.

    Well, when I worked in the Silicon Valley, I circumvented every protection method the company ever tried on me - where - funny story - one day they
    got frustrated with me and replaced my motherboard without telling me.

    I knew, of course, as the password had to be changed. Plus the tape I put
    on the frame was broken. But the point is you can defeat IT if you try. :)

    Always try to be smarter than your IT guy is. :)

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  • From Rick@21:1/5 to Marion on Sun Apr 6 08:43:49 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 4/6/2025 1:30 AM, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.

    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots
    to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs.
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>
    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>
    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751 Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724> Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    I use EaseUS MobiMover, the free version. It uses home network but
    doesn't need internet.

    https://mobi.easeus.com/phone-transfer/mobimover-free.html

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  • From Rick@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Sun Apr 6 10:19:13 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 4/6/2025 9:02 AM, badgolferman wrote:
    Rick <rick@nospam.com> wrote:
    On 4/6/2025 1:30 AM, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >>>
    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots >>> to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs. >>> <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>
    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>
    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751 >>> Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724>
    Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    I use EaseUS MobiMover, the free version. It uses home network but
    doesn't need internet.

    https://mobi.easeus.com/phone-transfer/mobimover-free.html


    Do you pay for this or does the trial version continue working?


    Keeps working. There are probably some limits like number of files per
    day or size, but I have never run into it for the volume I use.

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  • From bp@www.zefox.net@21:1/5 to Marion on Sun Apr 6 15:50:40 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    In comp.mobile.ipad Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    Have you looked into gtkpod? It's intended to move files from
    (and maybe to) ipods. It works on Linux, don't know about Windows.

    It's able to explore the filesystem on an iPhone and I was able to
    copy move files _to_ (didn't try _from_) Linux via USB.

    hth,

    bob prohaska

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  • From Zaidy036@21:1/5 to Marion on Sun Apr 6 11:54:40 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 4/6/2025 1:30 AM, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.

    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots
    to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs.
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>
    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>
    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751 Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724> Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    Why didn't you use your phone instead of the Windows camera?

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Marion on Sun Apr 6 16:30:45 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 6, 2025 at 1:30:05 AM EDT, "Marion" <marion@facts.com> wrote:

    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.

    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots
    to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs.

    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>
    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila"

    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>
    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe" <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751> Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724>
    Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    As you have been told before, use the Files app to connect to the Windows drive, assuming the drive in question is shared. Copy and paste whatever you want. In both directions. All you need is the IP address of the Windows box.

    Don't reply saying its impossible. I do it all the time. That you claim this trivial task can't be done is not surprising.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Rick on Sun Apr 6 20:09:49 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Sun, 6 Apr 2025 10:19:13 -0400, Rick wrote :


    Do you pay for this or does the trial version continue working?


    Keeps working. There are probably some limits like number of files per
    day or size, but I have never run into it for the volume I use.

    I appreciate that Rick provided a solution that is working well for him.
    *A Quick Guide for EaseUS MobiMover for Windows*
    <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DEuhdWXLlo>

    Instead of doing what the Apple trolls did, which was that the Apple trolls
    are desperate to shut down any conversation discussing Apple limitations.

    Speaking of limitations, when I looked at Rick's solution, I agreed it
    could work, but I see all the "free trial" words, so I didn't test it as
    by then I was deeply involved in the HFS solution (which worked for me).
    <https://mobi.easeus.com/phone-transfer/mobimover-free.html>

    What's *better* about the solution that Rick proposed is that it's bidirectional, and it's designed to work en masse with file types.
    *How to Easily Transfer Photos using EaseUS MobiMover*
    <https://www.thetechblock.com/phone/how-to-easily-transfer-photos-using-easeus-mobimover/>
    <https://www.freetrials.com/easeus-mobimover-free-trial>
    <https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/easeus-mobimover-review-r-m-kupaf>

    But some of the articles said there are unexpected limitations too.
    *A Simple‌ ‌Guide‌ ‌to‌ ‌Transfer‌ ‌Photos‌ ‌Using‌ EaseUS‌ ‌MobiMover*
    <https://www.trendingus.com/transfer-photos-using-easeus-mobimover/>
    "You cannot transfer photos to your other devices like iPad,
    work phone, etc. Similarly, You cannot transfer a lot of photos.
    And this is a huge problem for many people."

    The good news is that every one of the billions of iOS owners can now
    easily transfer *any* file (it doesn't have to be a photo) to Windows.
    *Tutorial: How to copy a photo from Window to iOS without Apple restrictions*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=19950&group=misc.phone.mobile.iphone#19950>

    There are no limitations (that I am aware of) in the HFS open-source tool!
    <https://sourceforge.net/projects/hfs/>
    Although, it's apparently aimed for small sets of files, as compared to MobiMover which appears to be aimed at much larger sets of files.

    People can now finally copy their personal files the two feet from their PC
    to their iOS device over their own private LAN without needing the Apple clusterfuck insecure untested Apple Mobile Devices or the iTunes bloatware abomination & specifically without needing to use the Internet (e.g., email
    or the cloud) just to get a file two feet from the PC to the iOS device.
    <https://a.fsdn.com/con/app/proj/hfs/screenshots/97759.jpg>

    1. On Windows, they doubleclick on hfs.exe & up pops a GUI.
    2. On Windows, they slide their files over onto that hfs GUI.
    3. On any iOS browser, they download the file using a local URL.

    I don't think we'll find anything better than HFS for transferring small
    sets of files (which was what I was trying to do) but if anyone has a
    better solution, I'm willing to test it out as long as it's free & ad free.

    Bear in mind that HFS isn't intended for the same tasks as MobiMover is.
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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Your Name on Mon Apr 7 04:30:05 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote at 07:54 this Sunday (GMT):
    On 2025-04-06 05:50:04 +0000, candycanearter07 said:

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 05:30 this Sunday (GMT):
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >>>
    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots >>> to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs. >>> <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>

    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning.

    iOS "Voila"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>

    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751 >>> Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724>
    Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?


    You theoretically can with ifuse if you set up WSL.

    Please do not respond to the know-nothing trolls. Just let them remain ignorant idiots.


    What? I think it was a pretty reasonable question.
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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Marion on Mon Apr 7 04:30:04 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 07:16 this Sunday (GMT):
    [snip]
    I am hoping to find some kind of software that allows easier transfer.

    But, I'm pretty sure a simpler way exists, as I can't be the first person
    in the world who wants to copy a photo from Windows to the iOS device
    without needing the Internet (or insecure iTunes bloatware on the PC).

    In summary, your idea of using iFuse inside of WSL on the PC would work.
    But I'm hoping to find a simpler solution using a local Wi-Fi server app.

    Has anyone ever copied a photo from Windows to the iOS device w/o the net? (and w/o the itunes abomination, or net servers, or having to use Linux)


    Ah, sorry. I have no idea then. I use Linux myself.
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  • From Your Name@21:1/5 to All on Mon Apr 7 19:25:06 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-07 04:30:05 +0000, candycanearter07 said:

    Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote at 07:54 this Sunday (GMT):
    On 2025-04-06 05:50:04 +0000, candycanearter07 said:

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 05:30 this Sunday (GMT):
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as >>>> copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >>>>
    In a Windows/Android thread, we've been discussing how to use screenshots >>>> to get past Android security, when Steve Sharf noted that iOS lacks
    Android's security so we can successfully screenshot iOS on Windows PCs. >>>> <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=58173&group=comp.mobile.android#58173>


    "Ironically, iOS doesn't have the capability for apps to restrict
    screenshots. I've used an iPhone, on at least two occasions, to do a
    screenshot of a virtual ID card that I wanted to add to my Google
    Wallet. Transferred the image from the iPhone to my Android phone."

    So the plan is to install these apps on iOS & Android to do cartooning. >>>>
    iOS "Voila"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voil%C3%A0-ai-artist-cartoon-ghibli/id1558421405>


    Android "Voila"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wemagineai.voila>

    iOS "ToonMe"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toonme-ai-cartoon-face-maker/id1508120751 >>>> Android "ToonMe"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vicman.toonmeapp>

    iOS "Photo Lab"
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photo-lab-playground-ai/id6443653724>
    Android "Photo Lab"
    <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vsin.t16_funny_photo>

    The main problem now is how to perform the trivial task of copying
    a photo from the Windows PC to the iOS device without using Apple's
    iTunes abomination bloatware (& insecureware), or Internet servers.

    Has anyone on this newsgroup ever copied a photo from Windows to iOS
    without having to create an account on someone's server on the net?

    You theoretically can with ifuse if you set up WSL.

    Please do not respond to the know-nothing trolls. Just let them remain
    ignorant idiots.

    What? I think it was a pretty reasonable question.

    Re-read the first sentence complaining about Apple devices not working
    in the real world. Not only that, but the moron then goes on to whine
    about how the Android device (supposedly) can't do what they want,
    while the Apple device can actually do it (so much for "not working").

    It's just a typical idiot troll post best ignored. :-\

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to All on Mon Apr 7 10:54:17 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you!
    Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS.

    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and
    receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms.

    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes.
    As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Mon Apr 7 11:00:03 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:30:45 +0000, Tyrone wrote :


    As you have been told before, use the Files app to connect to the Windows drive, assuming the drive in question is shared. Copy and paste whatever you want. In both directions. All you need is the IP address of the Windows box.

    Don't reply saying its impossible. I do it all the time. That you claim this trivial task can't be done is not surprising.

    It's good to see that nospam is back, and since he's no longer in the
    employ of Apple, he's not defending everything Apple to the death anymore.

    The problem with the "Files" app is it acts like an SMB client, and that in
    and of itself is an atrocious mechanism, especially in light of the fact
    we've found on the Windows newsgroups a far better solution with LocalSend.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between any OS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Your Name on Mon Apr 7 10:47:44 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:25:06 +1200, Your Name wrote :


    It's just a typical idiot troll post best ignored


    And yet, we solved the problem, which enables billions of people to copy
    files & folders bidirectionally between any common OS, including iOS.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    The reason all the Apple trolls are ignorant is they don't understand that there are people who live in the real world using normal operating systems.

    The Apple trolls live in the Platonic subterranean world discussed by
    Socrates & Glaucon where they don't know that the real world even exists.

    This discussion started when we were trying to screenshot on Windows the mirrored Android screen, when Steve mentioned iOS could screenshot them.

    So we had to copy a single photo from Android to Windows (which was
    trivial) and then to iOS (which was impossible by normal means).

    In solving that problem (which Apple created) we first came up with the HFS solution, and then we hit upon the LocalSend solution, which "just works".

    Notice the team worked together to come up with the perfect solution.
    Working together is not a concept known to the Apple trolls who posted.]

    What did the child-like Apple trolls do in response?
    They counted the punctuation!

    Seriously. They counted the punctuation in the tutorials.
    That's all the Apple trolls "can" do.

    The Apple trolls only want to defend Apple's deficiencies, to the death.
    Moving forward, the great news is we have a fantastic new solution:

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>
    --
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    subterranean cavern with passageways to itself but none to the real world.

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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Marion on Tue Apr 8 19:30:04 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you!
    Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS.

    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions: <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA: <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms.

    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes.
    As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts.


    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.
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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Marion on Wed Apr 9 10:11:30 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.
    Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

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  • From TheCivvie@21:1/5 to Marion on Wed Apr 9 18:40:45 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 07/04/2025 12:00, Marion wrote:
    On Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:30:45 +0000, Tyrone wrote :


    As you have been told before, use the Files app to connect to the Windows
    drive, assuming the drive in question is shared. Copy and paste whatever you
    want. In both directions. All you need is the IP address of the Windows box.

    Don't reply saying its impossible. I do it all the time. That you claim this
    trivial task can't be done is not surprising.

    It's good to see that nospam is back, and since he's no longer in the
    employ of Apple, he's not defending everything Apple to the death anymore.

    The problem with the "Files" app is it acts like an SMB client, and that in and of itself is an atrocious mechanism, especially in light of the fact we've found on the Windows newsgroups a far better solution with LocalSend.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between any OS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    Thanks for that. I have an android phone, yeah I know, and 2 MacBook
    Air's. I was using WhatsApp send to self to do it. Now this is much easier.

    TC

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Alan on Wed Apr 9 18:39:38 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 9, 2025 at 1:11:30 PM EDT, "Alan" <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net.
    Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    I said the same thing. Multiple times. But the trolls are not interested in
    the easy, native, SECURE solution. They insist on using the most difficult, obscure, 22 step method.

    Because they have to maintain the lie that "iOS does not do something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS".

    And notice that ALL of the "problems" with this method are on the Windows
    side. SMB networking is standard. That is how Windows talks to Windows, Linux and Unix. Of COURSE it can be done on iOS because iOS is Unix.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to TheCivvie on Thu Apr 10 19:34:23 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Wed, 9 Apr 2025 18:40:45 +0100, TheCivvie wrote :


    *Tutorial: How to send files between any OS over the LAN using LocalSend* >> <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    Thanks for that. I have an android phone, yeah I know, and 2 MacBook
    Air's. I was using WhatsApp send to self to do it. Now this is much easier.

    That makes me feel fantastic that it worked for you too! I love that!

    Thank you (and wasbit & Elijah and others) for acknowledging that Paul's
    kind and rather astutely helpful suggestion of LocalSend is a "GodSend".

    Now all of us, on any platform, can easily transfer any number of files or folders between all our devices as long as they're on the same network.
    <https://localsend.org/download>

    We should thank Paul for suggesting we test LocalSend - which solved the problem billions around the world have - but don't (yet) know how to do it.

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  • From Ivano Rossi@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Thu Apr 10 22:28:26 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:39:38 +0000, Tyrone wrote:

    On Apr 9, 2025 at 1:11:30 PM EDT, "Alan" <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >> Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    I said the same thing. Multiple times. But the trolls are not interested in the easy, native, SECURE solution. They insist on using the most difficult, obscure, 22 step method.

    Because they have to maintain the lie that "iOS does not do something as trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS".

    And notice that ALL of the "problems" with this method are on the Windows side. SMB networking is standard. That is how Windows talks to Windows, Linux
    and Unix. Of COURSE it can be done on iOS because iOS is Unix.

    It does no matter you say you did it right on macos when more than a few
    others said it doesn't work for them on Windows.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Ivano Rossi on Thu Apr 10 13:42:52 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-10 13:28, Ivano Rossi wrote:
    On Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:39:38 +0000, Tyrone wrote:

    On Apr 9, 2025 at 1:11:30 PM EDT, "Alan" <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as >>>> copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >>> Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    I said the same thing. Multiple times. But the trolls are not interested in >> the easy, native, SECURE solution. They insist on using the most difficult, >> obscure, 22 step method.

    Because they have to maintain the lie that "iOS does not do something as
    trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS".

    And notice that ALL of the "problems" with this method are on the Windows
    side. SMB networking is standard. That is how Windows talks to Windows, Linux
    and Unix. Of COURSE it can be done on iOS because iOS is Unix.

    It does no matter you say you did it right on macos when more than a few others said it doesn't work for them on Windows.

    I DID do it on Windows.

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to All on Thu Apr 10 23:44:17 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 10, 2025 at 4:28:26 PM EDT, "Ivano Rossi" <Ivano.Rossi@nospam.tin.it> wrote:

    On Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:39:38 +0000, Tyrone wrote:

    On Apr 9, 2025 at 1:11:30 PM EDT, "Alan" <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as >>>> copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >>> Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    I said the same thing. Multiple times. But the trolls are not interested in >> the easy, native, SECURE solution. They insist on using the most difficult, >> obscure, 22 step method.

    Because they have to maintain the lie that "iOS does not do something as
    trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS".

    And notice that ALL of the "problems" with this method are on the Windows
    side. SMB networking is standard. That is how Windows talks to Windows, Linux
    and Unix. Of COURSE it can be done on iOS because iOS is Unix.

    It does no matter you say you did it right on macos when more than a few others said it doesn't work for them on Windows.

    This is so easy, I can't believe people are STILL claiming "it can't be done".
    If it "does not work" then clearly some people are doing something wrong.

    You can copy any file you want, back and forth between iOS/iPadOS/MacOS and Windows. I have done this a thousand times.

    Stop arguing and just do it. Yes, you have to give read/write permission on
    the Windows shared folder/drive/whatever, if you want to copy/edit files TO Windows. You have to do the same thing if you are sharing Windows to Windows.


    That's how networking works. You control the level of access you want to
    grant, on the server. People connecting then have those access rights. The default is Read Only, which is fine if all you want to do is grab files FROM Windows.

    That's called "security".

    Me, I just grant full access to the entire C drive. And my data drives D, E and F. Because no one else is doing this in my house but me. You could just share your Users folder in Windows. That gives you access to all of YOUR current data - music, pictures, documents, downloads etc. But I also have decades of stuff on the data drives that I like to have access to from
    whatever device I am using at the moment.

    AGAIN, this is simple to do. You can copy any file - or entire folders - back and forth. Yes, it is all done on the iPhone/iPad. That's how client/server works. Network servers don't push things to you. You have to fetch them using the client device.

    If you connect to MacOS from Windows, then everything is done on Windows. Client/server.

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Chris on Sat Apr 12 21:31:20 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 12, 2025 at 3:22:37 AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote: >>> Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you! >>>> Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using
    LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS.

    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and >>>> receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms.

    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes.
    As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts.


    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.

    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via
    the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple >> and new apps required.


    *no* new apps required.

    You clearly do not understand. THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE!

    Why? Because the one person here who has never even TRIED to do it (Marion
    The Apple Troll), says THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE! It is quote "Imaginary Functionality".

    Nevermind that several people have explained how to do it. Marion claims that "Many people say it does not work". Which really means that "Many people are doing something wrong". Probably not enabling sharing on Windows first.

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com on Sat Apr 12 22:20:57 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 12, 2025 at 5:55:21 PM EDT, "badgolferman" <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:

    Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
    On Apr 12, 2025 at 3:22:37 AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote: >>>>> Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you! >>>>>> Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using >>>>>> LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS. >>>>>>
    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and >>>>>> receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms. >>>>>>
    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes. >>>>>> As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts. >>>>>

    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.

    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via >>>> the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple >>>> and new apps required.


    *no* new apps required.

    You clearly do not understand. THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE!

    Why? Because the one person here who has never even TRIED to do it (Marion >> The Apple Troll), says THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE! It is quote "Imaginary
    Functionality".

    Nevermind that several people have explained how to do it. Marion claims that
    "Many people say it does not work". Which really means that "Many people are >> doing something wrong". Probably not enabling sharing on Windows first.


    I fail to understand why you guys are so against someone using a different method to transfer files between a PC and iPhone.

    Yes, the iOS native method is good enough for some people, but others want
    to do it a different way. The more choices, the better.

    Local Send and Phone Link both work by allowing files to be sent or
    retrieved from the PC to the iPhone. The iOS Files app only allows files to be sent or retrieved from the phone.

    There is no disputing any of this. Why keep fighting about it?

    No one is "against" anything.

    The problem is that Arlen is STILL claiming that it can't be done without installing something on both sides. NOTHING needs to be installed. It CAN be done, but he is too much of a child to admit he is wrong.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Sat Apr 12 15:21:17 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-12 14:55, badgolferman wrote:
    Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
    On Apr 12, 2025 at 3:22:37 AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:

    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote: >>>>> Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you! >>>>>> Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using >>>>>> LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS. >>>>>>
    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and >>>>>> receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms. >>>>>>
    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes. >>>>>> As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts. >>>>>

    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.

    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via >>>> the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple >>>> and new apps required.


    *no* new apps required.

    You clearly do not understand. THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE!

    Why? Because the one person here who has never even TRIED to do it (Marion >> The Apple Troll), says THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE! It is quote "Imaginary
    Functionality".

    Nevermind that several people have explained how to do it. Marion claims that
    "Many people say it does not work". Which really means that "Many people are >> doing something wrong". Probably not enabling sharing on Windows first.


    I fail to understand why you guys are so against someone using a different method to transfer files between a PC and iPhone.

    Where has anyone said anything remotely like that?

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Alan on Sun Apr 13 00:25:41 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 12, 2025 at 6:21:17 PM EDT, "Alan" <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-12 14:55, badgolferman wrote:
    Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
    On Apr 12, 2025 at 3:22:37 AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote: >>>
    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote: >>>>>> Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote : >>>>>>>

    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you! >>>>>>> Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux. >>>>>>>
    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using >>>>>>> LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS. >>>>>>>
    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and >>>>>>> receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms. >>>>>>>
    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes. >>>>>>> As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts. >>>>>>

    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.

    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via >>>>> the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple
    and new apps required.


    *no* new apps required.

    You clearly do not understand. THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE!

    Why? Because the one person here who has never even TRIED to do it (Marion >>> The Apple Troll), says THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE! It is quote "Imaginary
    Functionality".

    Nevermind that several people have explained how to do it. Marion claims that
    "Many people say it does not work". Which really means that "Many people are
    doing something wrong". Probably not enabling sharing on Windows first. >>>

    I fail to understand why you guys are so against someone using a different >> method to transfer files between a PC and iPhone.

    Where has anyone said anything remotely like that?

    Nowhere. Ever.

    BTW, Marion has accused all of us of creating "Imaginary Functionality".

    I don't give a damn what anyone else uses. But SMB - the standard way that Windows, Unix and Linux network to each other - works fine on iOS. Because iOS is Unix.

    And this functionality has existed for 6 years on iOS:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/ios/comments/d82piq/pro_tip_sharing_between_pc_and_ios_using_smb_and/?rdt=53352

    Here is another, with screen shots:

    https://osxdaily.com/2021/02/24/how-access-windows-shared-folder-iphone-ipad/

    And another:

    https://www.anyviewer.com/how-to/access-windows-server-from-ipad-2578.html

    Seems like LOTS of people are using "Imaginary Functionality".

    Give it up, Marion. This is real and works just fine. That you don't know about it does not mean it does not exist.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Sun Apr 13 02:42:53 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:25:41 +0000, Tyrone wrote :


    That you don't know about it does not mean it does not exist.

    It's clear you've never read any of your outdated, ancient shill links.

    You are well aware I own plenty of Windows, Android & iOS devices, so I
    know that Apple locks its owners into their deep subterranean ecosystem.

    You Apple trolls, in general, have never used Android so you have no idea
    how trivial it is with adult operating systems to copy files onto them.

    I'm well aware this copy (which is trivial on every adult platform), is
    made miserable as Apple designed the toy iOS operating system that way.

    Unfortunately, the only way to tunnel out of the dark dank subterranean
    tunnels that are the Apple ecosystem, is by some kind of clusterfuck.

    Most of the time, people resort to 3rd-party clusterfucks, such as iMazing, DearMob iPhone Manager, Send Anywhere, AnyTrans, FE File Explorer, etc.,
    each of which has its own issues, mot the least of which is cost.

    Even you just now listed a 3rd-party clusterfuck that requires the Internet
    in order to copy a file from the PC on the desk to the iOS device on it.
    <https://www.anyviewer.com/ss/download/AnyViewerSetup.exe>
    Although they do have a local version but it requires login/password
    because it's actually using the Internet, much like iOS does every day.

    The fact you listed that clusterfuck as a *solution* shows not only that
    you don't understand the problem set, but you don't read your own links.

    You never do. For years, all you do to "support" your lies is find a link
    with the keywords - but you *never* read those links because your own link proves that you're trying to supply us with clusterfucks worse than SMB!

    As further proof you don't even read your own links, nospam, is your
    suggestion of Windows Remote Desktop is absurd, given iOS devices do not
    have a built-in Remote Desktop server that a standard Windows Remote
    Desktop client can connect to.

    For iOS, you would need to install a Remote Desktop client app (e.g.,
    Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk) which is a clusterfuck.

    To use your SMB server model, you'll have to install something like "LAN
    drive SAMBA Server/Client" which is yet another clusterfuck you proposed. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lan-drive-samba-server-client/id1317727404

    Of course, there's always the iTunes bloatware abomination clusterfuck.
    But nobody other than an Apple troll would contemplate that disaster.

    There is also Documents by Readdle (not really free) clusterfucks, and the
    Send Anywhere clusterfuck (which has a free tier).

    Then there's that ancient outdated Reddit thread you referenced because you can't find anything within iOS 17 or iOS 18 that works. Classic nospam.

    There is Vysor, which will allow you, from Windows, to operate the iOS
    device, but it costs money for the drag-and-drop of files to iOS' filesys.

    In summary, what "just works" on all other operating systems, is a
    clusterfuck on iOS - no matter which clusterfuck you choose to employ.
    --
    The reason it's a clusterfuck is that Apple designed their subterranean ecosystem to only work when you're inside their caverns; not outside them.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Sat Apr 12 23:13:39 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-12 18:59, badgolferman wrote:
    Tyrone wrote:

    The problem is that Arlen is STILL claiming that it can't be done
    without installing something on both sides. NOTHING needs to be
    installed. It CAN be done, but he is too much of a child to admit he
    is wrong.

    Arlen accepted when I told him I could transfer using the Files app.
    He has also admitted to being wrong numerous times and apologized for
    it.

    Has he, though?

    I call bullshit.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Marion on Sun Apr 13 00:46:20 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-12 19:42, Marion wrote:
    On Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:25:41 +0000, Tyrone wrote :


    That you don't know about it does not mean it does not exist.

    It's clear you've never read any of your outdated, ancient shill links.

    You are well aware I own plenty of Windows, Android & iOS devices, so I
    know that Apple locks its owners into their deep subterranean ecosystem.

    You Apple trolls, in general, have never used Android so you have no idea
    how trivial it is with adult operating systems to copy files onto them.

    I'm well aware this copy (which is trivial on every adult platform), is
    made miserable as Apple designed the toy iOS operating system that way.

    Unfortunately, the only way to tunnel out of the dark dank subterranean tunnels that are the Apple ecosystem, is by some kind of clusterfuck.

    Most of the time, people resort to 3rd-party clusterfucks, such as iMazing, DearMob iPhone Manager, Send Anywhere, AnyTrans, FE File Explorer, etc.,
    each of which has its own issues, mot the least of which is cost.

    Even you just now listed a 3rd-party clusterfuck that requires the Internet in order to copy a file from the PC on the desk to the iOS device on it.
    <https://www.anyviewer.com/ss/download/AnyViewerSetup.exe>
    Although they do have a local version but it requires login/password
    because it's actually using the Internet, much like iOS does every day.

    The fact you listed that clusterfuck as a *solution* shows not only that
    you don't understand the problem set, but you don't read your own links.

    You never do. For years, all you do to "support" your lies is find a link with the keywords - but you *never* read those links because your own link proves that you're trying to supply us with clusterfucks worse than SMB!

    As further proof you don't even read your own links, nospam, is your suggestion of Windows Remote Desktop is absurd, given iOS devices do not
    have a built-in Remote Desktop server that a standard Windows Remote
    Desktop client can connect to.

    For iOS, you would need to install a Remote Desktop client app (e.g., Microsoft Remote Desktop, TeamViewer, AnyDesk) which is a clusterfuck.

    To use your SMB server model, you'll have to install something like "LAN drive SAMBA Server/Client" which is yet another clusterfuck you proposed. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lan-drive-samba-server-client/id1317727404

    Of course, there's always the iTunes bloatware abomination clusterfuck.
    But nobody other than an Apple troll would contemplate that disaster.

    There is also Documents by Readdle (not really free) clusterfucks, and the Send Anywhere clusterfuck (which has a free tier).

    Then there's that ancient outdated Reddit thread you referenced because you can't find anything within iOS 17 or iOS 18 that works. Classic nospam.

    There is Vysor, which will allow you, from Windows, to operate the iOS device, but it costs money for the drag-and-drop of files to iOS' filesys.

    In summary, what "just works" on all other operating systems, is a clusterfuck on iOS - no matter which clusterfuck you choose to employ.

    <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xDHFCEJvL9LMM42wWxJGx89nmyH4cFL/view?usp=share_link>

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Sun Apr 13 09:27:13 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-13 05:46, badgolferman wrote:
    Chris wrote:

    badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:

    Yes, we use Microsoft Intune. They switched over from MaaS360
    which was a royal pain in the ass. They are also heavily
    encouraging us to store ALL our documents on OneDrive and
    Sharepoint rather than locally on the PC. So far I’ve resisted
    doing that, but I do keep critical copies on Sharepoint for my
    colleagues to use in case I get hit by a bus.

    Why not just use sharepoint? It's so much easier for everyone.
    The bus factor is an important consideration for an
    organisation.
    I have ALL my work files on Sharepoint which makes life easier
    for me and my colleagues. I encourage my team to do the same.


    I often work offline from home or the road and am not always on
    the company LAN. I also don’t want my files to get lost or locked
    up by some technical glitch or hack job. Does that make sense?

    Not really.

    I too am often away from the office. SharePoint/OneDrive works fine.
    You're more likely to irrecoverably lose local files - to hardware
    loss or failure - than using cloud resources.

    Very occasionally there is a sync issue with oneDrive but you can
    always go back to a working version due to the in-built history.

    Well, I disagree with you. Most of my work documents are Excel files
    and they just don't translate well to Sharepoint when you want to work
    on them. Keeping backup copies on Sharepoint is one thing, but leaving
    my working versions there is something I'm unwilling to do.

    I'm using Excel with online files all the time and never have a problem.


    This issue is much like the one being argued to death right now. You
    prefer the cloud method of working documents and I prefer the local
    method of working copies. Both have their pros and cons, but at least
    we have a choice on how we want to implement it. The same goes for transferring files between iOS devices and PCs. Some people prefer initiating the transfer from the iPhone side and some people prefer initiating the transfer from the PC side. Both methods work but the
    pros of one method outweigh the pros of the other method for each
    person.

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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Chris on Sun Apr 13 18:50:04 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote at 21:56 this Friday (GMT):
    candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote:
    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you!
    Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS.

    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and
    receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms.

    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes.
    As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts.


    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.

    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via
    the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple and new apps required.


    Thanks, but I use Linux, and I already stated I'm fine with just using
    ifuse and a usb cable. Or KDE Connect.
    --
    user <candycane> is generated from /dev/urandom

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Tom Elam on Mon Apr 14 18:20:24 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 14, 2025 at 2:05:31 PM EDT, "Tom Elam" <thomas.e.elam@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 4/9/2025 1:11 PM, Alan wrote:
    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >> Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to Windows, unless there is a setting I'm missing. The iPhone drive appears to be read-only to Windows File Manager.

    The transfer is both ways.

    In the Files app, you connect to the Windows shared drive/folder. Again, in
    the Files app, you then copy to/from Windows. The controls are on the Windows side. The share needs read and write permissions to copy TO Windows. Copying FROM Windows to iOS needs only read permission on the Windows share.

    Since it works, it is indeed OK.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Mon Apr 14 12:08:27 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-14 03:27, badgolferman wrote:
    Alan wrote:

    On 2025-04-13 05:46, badgolferman wrote:
    Chris wrote:

    badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
    Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:

    Yes, we use Microsoft Intune. They switched over from
    MaaS360 which was a royal pain in the ass. They are also
    heavily encouraging us to store ALL our documents on
    OneDrive and Sharepoint rather than locally on the PC. So
    far I’ve resisted doing that, but I do keep critical copies
    on Sharepoint for my colleagues to use in case I get hit
    by a bus.

    Why not just use sharepoint? It's so much easier for everyone.
    The bus factor is an important consideration for an
    organisation.
    I have ALL my work files on Sharepoint which makes life easier
    for me and my colleagues. I encourage my team to do the same.


    I often work offline from home or the road and am not always on
    the company LAN. I also don’t want my files to get lost or
    locked up by some technical glitch or hack job. Does that make
    sense?

    Not really.

    I too am often away from the office. SharePoint/OneDrive works
    fine. You're more likely to irrecoverably lose local files - to
    hardware loss or failure - than using cloud resources.

    Very occasionally there is a sync issue with oneDrive but you can
    always go back to a working version due to the in-built history.

    Well, I disagree with you. Most of my work documents are Excel
    files and they just don't translate well to Sharepoint when you
    want to work on them. Keeping backup copies on Sharepoint is one
    thing, but leaving my working versions there is something I'm
    unwilling to do.

    I'm using Excel with online files all the time and never have a
    problem.

    Using a PC bring up an Excel file in Sharepoint. Select a cell with
    text in it. Press F2 on your keyboard to enable editing within the
    cell. Press Insert on your keyboard to enable typeover of the
    characters. That won't work on Sharepoint, but it works on the PC application. I typeover individual characters in cells all the time
    and want the original number visible while I'm editing that cell. It's cumbersome to use Delete and Backspace keys when the Insert key does
    exactly what I want.

    When you say "bring up an Excel file in Sharepoint", I think you mean,
    "open an Excel file on a SharePoint site with the web version of Excel"...

    ...which isn't what you said you were doing:

    "they [Excel files] just don't translate well to Sharepoint when you
    want to work on them."


    Another annoying thing is text size of the whole file. It defaults to
    100% when I want it at 80%.

    I also have 3-4 spreadsheets open while copying and pasting data back
    and forth between them. I can arrange these windows on my PC where
    they are all visible at once and easily Tab from one to another.
    Keyboard shortcuts don't work elegantly through a web browser.

    These are just some of the issues with working on Excel files on
    Sharepoint. There are several more and that's why I prefer using the
    local version of Microsoft apps rather than the web version.

    The only problem is that you aren't "working on [] SharePoint".

    Those are all problems using the web version of Excel, which I would
    happily acknowledge is vastly inferior to the desktop version.

    Only you can "work[] on Excel files" that are located on a SharePoint
    site using the desktop version of the software. No need to "Check out" a
    file, and then check it back in when you're done, and multiple people
    can work on a file simultaneously.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Tom Elam on Mon Apr 14 12:13:21 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-14 11:05, Tom Elam wrote:
    On 4/9/2025 1:11 PM, Alan wrote:
    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as
    copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the
    net.
    Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to Windows, unless there is a setting I'm missing. The iPhone drive appears to be read-only to Windows File Manager.

    As always, you're missing something. At this point, the superficial
    nature of your investigations is a given

    1. The transfer is BOTH ways if you have a Windows folder shared with read/write permissions.

    2. You never even SEE the iPhone drive in Windows Explorer (if you use
    capital letters, that indicates a proper name, and the file manager for
    Windows is called "Explorer")

    It works. Perfectly.

    <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xDHFCEJvL9LMM42wWxJGx89nmyH4cFL/view?usp=share_link>

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Mon Apr 14 12:13:58 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-14 11:20, Tyrone wrote:
    On Apr 14, 2025 at 2:05:31 PM EDT, "Tom Elam" <thomas.e.elam@gmail.com> wrote:

    On 4/9/2025 1:11 PM, Alan wrote:
    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial as >>>> copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without the net. >>> Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to Windows,
    unless there is a setting I'm missing. The iPhone drive appears to be
    read-only to Windows File Manager.

    The transfer is both ways.

    In the Files app, you connect to the Windows shared drive/folder. Again, in the Files app, you then copy to/from Windows. The controls are on the Windows side. The share needs read and write permissions to copy TO Windows. Copying FROM Windows to iOS needs only read permission on the Windows share.

    Since it works, it is indeed OK.

    In a week, Liarboy Tom will be back to tell you this information as if
    he knew it all along.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Chris on Mon Apr 14 14:58:37 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-14 12:38, Chris wrote:
    badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:

    I also have 3-4 spreadsheets open while copying and pasting data back
    and forth between them. I can arrange these windows on my PC where
    they are all visible at once and easily Tab from one to another.
    Keyboard shortcuts don't work elegantly through a web browser.

    Ah. That wasn't what I was suggesting.

    These are just some of the issues with working on Excel files on
    Sharepoint. There are several more and that's why I prefer using the
    local version of Microsoft apps rather than the web version.

    Local MS apps and sharepoint files aren't either/or. You can use your local apps with files synced dynamically on sharepoint.

    Exactly.


    I always do this, as I agree with you the webapps are not fully functional. I've set the default to open all files using my local apps.

    Same.


    I even have my sharepoint files synced locally on my machine for working on when I'm remote or have no network (i.e. on a plane).
    Same.

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Alan on Tue Apr 15 16:14:39 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-14, Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
    On 2025-04-14 11:20, Tyrone wrote:
    On Apr 14, 2025 at 2:05:31 PM EDT, "Tom Elam" <thomas.e.elam@gmail.com> wrote:
    On 4/9/2025 1:11 PM, Alan wrote:
    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as
    trivial as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost
    impossible without the net.
    Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows, unless there is a setting I'm missing. The iPhone drive
    appears to be read-only to Windows File Manager.

    The transfer is both ways.

    In the Files app, you connect to the Windows shared drive/folder.
    Again, in the Files app, you then copy to/from Windows. The controls
    are on the Windows side. The share needs read and write permissions
    to copy TO Windows. Copying FROM Windows to iOS needs only read
    permission on the Windows share.

    Since it works, it is indeed OK.

    In a week, Liarboy Tom will be back to tell you this information as if
    he knew it all along.

    The fact that these trolls *don't* know such a basic fact it says
    everything you need to know about their ignorance about all things
    Apple.

    --
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    JR

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Tom Elam on Tue Apr 15 16:13:38 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-14, Tom Elam <thomas.e.elam@gmail.com> wrote:
    On 4/9/2025 1:11 PM, Alan wrote:
    On 2025-04-05 22:30, Marion wrote:
    Apple products don't work in the real world so something as trivial
    as copying a photo from Windows to iOS is almost impossible without
    the net.
    Connect to your Windows machine using the Files app on iOS.

    Done.

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit
    files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    --
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    I often ignore posts from Google. Use a real news client instead.

    JR

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to All on Tue Apr 15 18:11:49 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:50:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via
    the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple >> and new apps required.

    Thanks, but I use Linux, and I already stated I'm fine with just using
    ifuse and a usb cable. Or KDE Connect.

    I will agree with anyone who says something sensible that is logically defensible, where I agree with candycane that Linux iFuse is the way to go.

    What AFC/iFuse allows on Linux is bidirectional iOS transfers over USB!
    a. Note it's over USB (not over Wi-Fi or the cloud)
    b. Note you can WRITE to iOS over USB!

    When I used to dual boot my Windows desktop to Ubuntu, I was initially
    shocked at how *easy* it was to attain USB read access to iOS' file system!
    <https://i.postimg.cc/s2x0f9Js/files14.jpg> Linux, win10 & iOS together
    <https://i.postimg.cc/g269S8rT/files13.jpg> How does macOS work with iOS?
    <https://i.postimg.cc/pVJf72fN/files12.jpg> iOS hacks very often will fail
    <https://i.postimg.cc/cChf8mx1/files11.jpg> iOS requires hacks to copy
    <https://i.postimg.cc/9MGdc2s7/files10.jpg> Android is 2-way fast over USB
    <https://i.postimg.cc/mDx3xkp4/files09.jpg> iOS is only DCIM & only 1-way
    <https://i.postimg.cc/3xcCBngd/files08.jpg> iOS is a dumb brick on Windows
    <https://i.postimg.cc/KjK4nHwf/files07.jpg> Ubuntu is two-way, everything
    <https://i.postimg.cc/Jhmy9KH7/files06.jpg> Ubuntu iFuse is just magical
    <https://i.postimg.cc/qqg61Rh8/files05.jpg> Ubuntu, movies _to_ iOS on USB
    <https://i.postimg.cc/QMk7tvZW/files04.jpg> Ubuntu is two way, everything
    <https://i.postimg.cc/d3SGkdgr/files03.jpg> Android is two way, everything
    <https://i.postimg.cc/L8b18Zmx/files02.jpg> iOS "Files" is nothing useful
    <https://i.postimg.cc/NFkXsJ0X/files01.jpg> iOS/Win is 1-way & DCIM only

    That's USB. Not SMB. Not anything else. It's USB file transfers with iOS!

    Since all that USB magic was done by iFuse, I desperately searched for a Windows implementation of iFuse - but alas - it doesn't appear to exist.

    That's sad because with tricks using Apple File Conduit (AFC) over USB that only one in a million people are aware of, you can write to iOS' filesys.

    Yes. Write. To much of the iOS filesys. Not just to DCIM!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios180.jpg> Read & write all!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios170.jpg> Anywhere you want
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios160.jpg> Any file you want
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios150.jpg> Copy Win10 to iOS
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios140.jpg> read & write iOS
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios130.jpg> iFuse mounts all!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios120.jpg> iFuse mounts iOS
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios110.jpg> iFuse Windows mnt
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios100.jpg> iFuse is native
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios090.jpg> Nobody knows this
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios080.jpg> The trick!
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios070.jpg> Look closely
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios060.jpg> Both read & write
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios050.jpg> Including DCIM
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios040.jpg> View iOS filesys
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios030.jpg> iOS mounts
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios020.jpg> Allow access?
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios010.jpg> Trust Computer?
    <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios000.jpg> Ubuntu before iOS

    Notice I copied huge feature-length films from Ubuntu to iOS sandboxes!
    Alas, iFuse & AFC do not exist (AFAIK) on either Windows and Android.
    --
    KDEConnect isn't bad though.

    If anyone knows of an AFC/iFuse implementation on Android/Windows, please
    let me know as being able to do USB bidirectional file xfer is fantastic!

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Tue Apr 15 18:25:12 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 15 Apr 2025 16:14:39 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :


    The fact that these trolls *don't* know such a basic fact it says
    everything you need to know about their ignorance about all things
    Apple.

    Heh heh heh... is this the same Jolly Roger who vehemently (and viciously!) repeatedly admonished the Windows, Android and Linux newsgroups that he personally and easily copies files bidirectionally all day with iTunes?

    And, specifically, that he backs up his IPAs all the time with iTunes.

    Yes. iTunes.
    Hmmm...

    Since we are "ignorant" about "all things Apple", let's ask JR a question.

    Q: How does Jolly Roger back up his iOS IPAs using Windows iTunes?
    A: Answer: He doesn't. He lied.

    Sure, iTunes of yesteryear used to download a *current* IPA from the App
    Store onto the desktop PC, but even then, that IPA is not likely to be the version of the app that was on Jolly Roger's iOS device. That app might not even exist anymore on hte Apple App Store. Yet, Jolly Roger says he backs
    it up nonetheless. How could that be? Hmmm... maybe Jolly Roger is a liar?

    Big deal.
    A well-known Apple troll turns out to be... of all things... a liar.

    But worse...
    Much worse...
    Much much worse... in fact...

    That iTunes of yesteryear is known to be chock full of zero-day exploits.
    Fancy that.

    Yet, we don't know anything about "all things apple" Jolly Roger claims.
    --
    Don't even get me started on Jolly Roger's claims he uses Files:SMB to copy files bidirectionally between Linux & Android (which are in the real
    world).

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Tue Apr 15 18:32:06 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 15 Apr 2025 16:13:38 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :


    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit
    files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    While the Files app eventually added an SMB client, the real problem to
    solve if we ever want Apple devices to work in the real world is to be able
    to transfer files bidirectionally between iOS & Android/Linux.

    While setting up an SMB server on Linux isn't all that difficult, since
    most Linux desktop owners will also have root access, it won't be that
    simple to set up an SMB server on Android (since most are not rooted).

    Hence, the real problem with Files:SMB is that it doesn't work in the real world, whereas, the suggestion of using LocalSend does work in the real
    world.

    That, in a nutshell, is the fundamental difference between the subterranean caverns of the underground Apple "ecosystem" and the real world above it.

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  • From Alan@21:1/5 to Marion on Tue Apr 15 11:56:48 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-15 11:32, Marion wrote:
    On 15 Apr 2025 16:13:38 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :


    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit
    files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    While the Files app eventually added an SMB client, the real problem to
    solve if we ever want Apple devices to work in the real world is to be able to transfer files bidirectionally between iOS & Android/Linux.

    Funny... ...this is your thread and the subject is:

    "How to copy a photo from Windows to iOS without needing Internet servers"


    While setting up an SMB server on Linux isn't all that difficult, since
    most Linux desktop owners will also have root access, it won't be that
    simple to set up an SMB server on Android (since most are not rooted).

    Hence, the real problem with Files:SMB is that it doesn't work in the real world, whereas, the suggestion of using LocalSend does work in the real world.

    That, in a nutshell, is the fundamental difference between the subterranean caverns of the underground Apple "ecosystem" and the real world above it.

    How much do you want to be that Files in iOS will accept the standard
    URL scheme of appending a port number to an IP address with a colon?

    :-)

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Marion on Tue Apr 15 21:50:33 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-15, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On 15 Apr 2025 16:13:38 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit
    files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    While the Files app eventually added an SMB client, the real problem to
    solve if we ever want Apple devices to work in the real world is to be able to transfer files bidirectionally between iOS & Android/Linux.

    SMB connections are bi-directional. If you knew anything about
    networking, you'd know that.

    While setting up an SMB server on Linux isn't all that difficult, since
    most Linux desktop owners will also have root access, it won't be that
    simple to set up an SMB server on Android (since most are not rooted).

    Where the server resides is irrelevant since SMB connections are bi-directional.

    Hence, the real problem with Files:SMB is that it doesn't work

    Several people have told you it works, yet you continue to push this
    lie. You only come off looking like the foolish troll you are. And
    badgolferman with you for siding with your lies over reality.

    --
    E-mail sent to this address may be devoured by my ravenous SPAM filter.
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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Wed Apr 16 00:55:50 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 15, 2025 at 5:50:33 PM EDT, "Jolly Roger" <jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-15, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On 15 Apr 2025 16:13:38 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit
    files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    While the Files app eventually added an SMB client, the real problem to
    solve if we ever want Apple devices to work in the real world is to be able >> to transfer files bidirectionally between iOS & Android/Linux.

    SMB connections are bi-directional. If you knew anything about
    networking, you'd know that.

    Only if the SERVER being connected to by the CLIENT allows it.

    While setting up an SMB server on Linux isn't all that difficult, since
    most Linux desktop owners will also have root access, it won't be that
    simple to set up an SMB server on Android (since most are not rooted).

    Where the server resides is irrelevant since SMB connections are bi-directional.

    Only if the SERVER being connected to by the CLIENT allows it.

    Hence, the real problem with Files:SMB is that it doesn't work

    Several people have told you it works, yet you continue to push this
    lie. You only come off looking like the foolish troll you are. And badgolferman with you for siding with your lies over reality.

    It works when connecting to a SMB SERVER. Since phones don't typically have a built-in SMB SERVER, there is nothing for an SMB CLIENT to connect to.

    So iOS <> Android using SMB is not going to work (either direction) until one or the other has an SMB SERVER installed. Both are CLIENTS.

    Thus, connecting the Files app (SMB CLIENT) to a Windows SMB SERVER or a MacOS SMB SERVER or a Linux SMB SERVER works fine.

    But you can't connect Windows or MacOS or Linux to a phone. The Client
    contacts the Server. The Server authenticates the Client. The Client then
    has whatever access permissions the Server grants.

    Client/Server. Networking 101, folks. Think of extension power cords and male/female connectors. If you have 2 male (or 2 female) connectors, no connection can be made. 2 clients can't connect and neither can 2 servers.

    But Windows and Unix and Linux are both Clients AND Servers. You can connect
    to other servers with Windows/Linux/Unix AND you can receive Client connections.

    I assume that no one ever considered a phone needing to be a server. As long
    as it can connect TO servers, there is no need for an SMB server on a phone.

    Thus, the bottom line is simple. The Files app on iOS works fine. It is VERY EASY to "Copy a photo from Windows to iOS without needing Internet servers".

    And 2 phone users are not going worry about any of this. One will simply text the photo to the other. Without needing to be on the same wifi network.
    Without needing to be in the same country.

    That's Networking 201.

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com on Wed Apr 16 01:29:19 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 15, 2025 at 9:21:59 PM EDT, ""badgolferman"" <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:

    Tyrone wrote:

    If you have 2 male (or 2 female) connectors, no
    connection can be made.

    I don't know.... that seems to be a common thing these days and being
    taught in elementary schools.

    LOL, nice. Good one.

    But seriously. I was thinking of an ELECTRICAL connection!

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Marion on Wed Apr 16 01:43:37 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-15, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On 15 Apr 2025 16:14:39 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :


    The fact that these trolls *don't* know such a basic fact it says
    everything you need to know about their ignorance about all things
    Apple.

    Heh heh heh... is this the same Jolly Roger who vehemently (and viciously!) repeatedly admonished the Windows, Android and Linux newsgroups that he personally and easily copies files bidirectionally all day with iTunes?

    Nope, never said that. You're lying.

    And, specifically, that he backs up his IPAs all the time with iTunes.

    Liar. I've posted instructions in the Apple newsgroups.

    Yet, we don't know anything

    That much is crystal clear.

    --
    E-mail sent to this address may be devoured by my ravenous SPAM filter.
    I often ignore posts from Google. Use a real news client instead.

    JR

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  • From Tyrone@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Wed Apr 16 01:24:29 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Apr 15, 2025 at 8:55:50 PM EDT, "Tyrone" <none@none.none> wrote:

    On Apr 15, 2025 at 5:50:33 PM EDT, "Jolly Roger" <jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:

    On 2025-04-15, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On 15 Apr 2025 16:13:38 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit >>>> files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    While the Files app eventually added an SMB client, the real problem to
    solve if we ever want Apple devices to work in the real world is to be able >>> to transfer files bidirectionally between iOS & Android/Linux.

    SMB connections are bi-directional. If you knew anything about
    networking, you'd know that.

    Only if the SERVER being connected to by the CLIENT allows it.

    While setting up an SMB server on Linux isn't all that difficult, since
    most Linux desktop owners will also have root access, it won't be that
    simple to set up an SMB server on Android (since most are not rooted).

    Where the server resides is irrelevant since SMB connections are
    bi-directional.

    Only if the SERVER being connected to by the CLIENT allows it.

    Hence, the real problem with Files:SMB is that it doesn't work

    Several people have told you it works, yet you continue to push this
    lie. You only come off looking like the foolish troll you are. And
    badgolferman with you for siding with your lies over reality.

    It works when connecting to a SMB SERVER. Since phones don't typically have a built-in SMB SERVER, there is nothing for an SMB CLIENT to connect to.

    So iOS <> Android using SMB is not going to work (either direction) until one or the other has an SMB SERVER installed. Both are CLIENTS.

    Thus, connecting the Files app (SMB CLIENT) to a Windows SMB SERVER or a MacOS
    SMB SERVER or a Linux SMB SERVER works fine.

    But you can't connect Windows or MacOS or Linux to a phone. The Client contacts the Server. The Server authenticates the Client. The Client then has whatever access permissions the Server grants.

    Client/Server. Networking 101, folks. Think of extension power cords and male/female connectors. If you have 2 male (or 2 female) connectors, no connection can be made. 2 clients can't connect and neither can 2 servers.

    But Windows and Unix and Linux are both Clients AND Servers. You can connect to other servers with Windows/Linux/Unix AND you can receive Client connections.

    I assume that no one ever considered a phone needing to be a server. As long as it can connect TO servers, there is no need for an SMB server on a phone.

    Thus, the bottom line is simple. The Files app on iOS works fine. It is VERY EASY to "Copy a photo from Windows to iOS without needing Internet servers".

    And 2 phone users are not going worry about any of this. One will simply text the photo to the other. Without needing to be on the same wifi network. Without needing to be in the same country.

    That's Networking 201.

    Addendum.

    SMB Server apps exist on the Apple app store. I assume they must also exist for Android.

    Issue solved.

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Wed Apr 16 06:07:37 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:24:29 +0000, Tyrone wrote :


    SMB Server apps exist on the Apple app store. I assume they must also exist for Android.

    Issue solved.

    Frank Slootweg and I discussed this years ago and the problem with Android running an SMB server is the ports are 139 (SMB over NetBIOS) and 445 (SMB directly over TCP/IP) both of which are below 1024 and hence impossible on
    a non-rooted Android. Since 139 is deprecated, let's just talk about 445.

    It's my understanding non jailbroken iOS has the exact same restrictions. Windows expects SMB to be on port 445.

    Yet, you are correct that "SMB Server" apps are advertised on both the
    Android & iOS App Stores... so it behooves us to understand how they work.

    Android:
    "File Manager +": This app, among its many file management features,
    advertises the ability to create an SMB server.

    "Cx File Explorer": Similar to "File Manager +", this app also offers SMB server functionality.

    "FileBrowser Professional": This app is often mentioned for its file
    sharing capabilities, including SMB. It's a paid app, and its developers
    claim it offers robust SMB support.

    "FE File Explorer": This app also advertises SMB server capabilities.

    Hence the paradox:
    A. Neither iOS nor Android can run a server on port 445.
    B. Yet, these apps "advertise" SMB-server functionality.

    Hmmm... what port do they run on?

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  • From Marion@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Wed Apr 16 05:55:26 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 16 Apr 2025 01:43:37 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :


    And, specifically, that he backs up his IPAs all the time with iTunes.

    Liar. I've posted instructions in the Apple newsgroups.

    Look Jolly Roger, you can get away with your Apple trolling crap only on
    Apple newsgroups where people don't know how Apple devices work, but not
    here. We know exactly how Apple does things, Jolly Roger. You do not.

    The fact is... you lied.

    It's easy to prove you lied. David Empson, many years ago told you that the
    old (now deprecated) Windows iTunes version 12.6.3 (the last iTunes before iTunes version 12.7) *restored* IPA files through the synchronization
    process with iOS devices but it could NEVER *obtain* that IPA off the iOS device. Not for the factory apps. And not for the user-installed apps.

    The reason is the same reason it would be for Windows if you deleted your installer. The installer is no longer on the device. It's in the App Store.

    When you download an app off the App Store, the app's IPA is deleted after
    the installation process completes. There's no reason for iOS to save it.

    Hence, it's obvious you lied, Jolly Roger.
    There's no IPA on the iOS device to back up.

    Even that old deprecated iTunes got the IPA off the App Store, Jolly Roger.
    Not off the iOS device.

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  • From candycanearter07@21:1/5 to Marion on Wed Apr 16 14:00:04 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 18:11 this Tuesday (GMT):
    On Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:50:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :


    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via >>> the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple >>> and new apps required.

    Thanks, but I use Linux, and I already stated I'm fine with just using
    ifuse and a usb cable. Or KDE Connect.

    I will agree with anyone who says something sensible that is logically defensible, where I agree with candycane that Linux iFuse is the way to go.

    What AFC/iFuse allows on Linux is bidirectional iOS transfers over USB!
    a. Note it's over USB (not over Wi-Fi or the cloud)
    b. Note you can WRITE to iOS over USB!

    You are still somewhat limited to only the photo album and app-specific folders. Still works well for my usecase, since I only really use it to
    copy files into VLC.

    When I used to dual boot my Windows desktop to Ubuntu, I was initially shocked at how *easy* it was to attain USB read access to iOS' file system! <https://i.postimg.cc/s2x0f9Js/files14.jpg> Linux, win10 & iOS together <https://i.postimg.cc/g269S8rT/files13.jpg> How does macOS work with iOS? <https://i.postimg.cc/pVJf72fN/files12.jpg> iOS hacks very often will fail <https://i.postimg.cc/cChf8mx1/files11.jpg> iOS requires hacks to copy <https://i.postimg.cc/9MGdc2s7/files10.jpg> Android is 2-way fast over USB <https://i.postimg.cc/mDx3xkp4/files09.jpg> iOS is only DCIM & only 1-way <https://i.postimg.cc/3xcCBngd/files08.jpg> iOS is a dumb brick on Windows <https://i.postimg.cc/KjK4nHwf/files07.jpg> Ubuntu is two-way, everything <https://i.postimg.cc/Jhmy9KH7/files06.jpg> Ubuntu iFuse is just magical <https://i.postimg.cc/qqg61Rh8/files05.jpg> Ubuntu, movies _to_ iOS on USB <https://i.postimg.cc/QMk7tvZW/files04.jpg> Ubuntu is two way, everything <https://i.postimg.cc/d3SGkdgr/files03.jpg> Android is two way, everything <https://i.postimg.cc/L8b18Zmx/files02.jpg> iOS "Files" is nothing useful <https://i.postimg.cc/NFkXsJ0X/files01.jpg> iOS/Win is 1-way & DCIM only

    That's USB. Not SMB. Not anything else. It's USB file transfers with iOS!

    Since all that USB magic was done by iFuse, I desperately searched for a Windows implementation of iFuse - but alas - it doesn't appear to exist.

    That's sad because with tricks using Apple File Conduit (AFC) over USB that only one in a million people are aware of, you can write to iOS' filesys.

    Yes. Write. To much of the iOS filesys. Not just to DCIM! <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios180.jpg> Read & write all! <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios170.jpg> Anywhere you want <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios160.jpg> Any file you want <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios150.jpg> Copy Win10 to iOS <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios140.jpg> read & write iOS <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios130.jpg> iFuse mounts all! <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios120.jpg> iFuse mounts iOS <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios110.jpg> iFuse Windows mnt <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios100.jpg> iFuse is native <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios090.jpg> Nobody knows this <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios080.jpg> The trick! <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios070.jpg> Look closely <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios060.jpg> Both read & write <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios050.jpg> Including DCIM <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios040.jpg> View iOS filesys <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios030.jpg> iOS mounts <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios020.jpg> Allow access? <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios010.jpg> Trust Computer? <http://img4.imagetitan.com/img.php?image=18_ios000.jpg> Ubuntu before iOS

    Notice I copied huge feature-length films from Ubuntu to iOS sandboxes!
    Alas, iFuse & AFC do not exist (AFAIK) on either Windows and Android.


    I think some people have tried porting it, but because Windows doesn't
    have FUSE, it's more difficult.
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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Marion on Wed Apr 16 18:43:47 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-16, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:24:29 +0000, Tyrone wrote :

    SMB Server apps exist on the Apple app store. I assume they must also exist >> for Android.

    Issue solved.

    Frank Slootweg and I discussed this years ago and the problem with Android running an SMB server is the ports are 139 (SMB over NetBIOS) and 445 (SMB directly over TCP/IP) both of which are below 1024 and hence impossible on
    a non-rooted Android. Since 139 is deprecated, let's just talk about 445.

    It's my understanding non jailbroken iOS has the exact same restrictions.

    Little Arlen is dead wrong, as usual:

    # nc -z rogersiphone 1-65535
    Connection to rogersiphone port 445 [tcp/microsoft-ds] succeeded!

    Arlen is a fucking clown. 🤣

    Hence the paradox:

    The only paradox here is your constant claim that you supposedly know
    more than the rest of us about all things Apple, when the glaring truth
    is you actually know very little.

    A. Neither iOS nor Android can run a server on port 445.

    Wrong. iOS can do this all day.

    B. Yet, these apps "advertise" SMB-server functionality.

    Hmmm... what port do they run on?

    Here's the real question: What does your brain run on (beside irrational
    hatred of Apple)? You got a hamster wheel jammed up in there or something?

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Marion on Wed Apr 16 18:47:10 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-16, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On 16 Apr 2025 01:43:37 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :

    And, specifically, that he backs up his IPAs all the time with iTunes.

    Liar. I've posted instructions in the Apple newsgroups.

    Look Jolly Roger, you can get away with your Apple trolling crap only on Apple newsgroups where people don't know how Apple devices work, but not here. We know exactly how Apple does things, Jolly Roger. You do not.

    This, from the dipshit who claims iOS devices can't run SMB servers, and
    that file transfers on iOS devices aren't bi-directional. 🤣

    The fact is... you lied.

    Point out the lie then. Should be *very* easy for you to do. But you
    won't. Because you can't. Because I didn't lie.

    It's easy to prove you lied. David Empson, many years ago told you that the old (now deprecated) Windows iTunes blah blah blah

    The instructions I posted did no use iTunes, nor have I claimed that
    iTunes was capable of that in this thread. You've confused yourself with
    all of your trolling, little Arlen. 🤣

    There's no IPA on the iOS device to back up.

    Never made that claim. Stay confused, trollboi!

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Tyrone on Wed Apr 16 18:36:27 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-16, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
    On Apr 15, 2025 at 5:50:33 PM EDT, "Jolly Roger" <jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:
    On 2025-04-15, Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote:
    On 15 Apr 2025 16:13:38 GMT, Jolly Roger wrote :

    That would be OK if it worked. The transfer is one-way, iOS to
    Windows,

    Bullshit. It's a standard SMB connection where either side can add/edit >>>> files to the share. How in the world do you people not know this?

    While the Files app eventually added an SMB client, the real problem to
    solve if we ever want Apple devices to work in the real world is to be able >>> to transfer files bidirectionally between iOS & Android/Linux.

    SMB connections are bi-directional. If you knew anything about
    networking, you'd know that.

    Only if the SERVER being connected to by the CLIENT allows it.

    That's not an iOS limitation, though. 😉 iOS SMB transfers are indeed bi-directional by nature. If someone misconfigures their file sharing
    service, they don't get to blame iOS for it.

    While setting up an SMB server on Linux isn't all that difficult, since
    most Linux desktop owners will also have root access, it won't be that
    simple to set up an SMB server on Android (since most are not rooted).

    Where the server resides is irrelevant since SMB connections are
    bi-directional.

    Only if the SERVER being connected to by the CLIENT allows it.

    Again, not an iOS limitation. 😉

    Hence, the real problem with Files:SMB is that it doesn't work

    Several people have told you it works, yet you continue to push this
    lie. You only come off looking like the foolish troll you are. And
    badgolferman with you for siding with your lies over reality.

    It works when connecting to a SMB SERVER. Since phones don't typically have a built-in SMB SERVER, there is nothing for an SMB CLIENT to connect to.

    As is sooooo often the case, There's an App for That™. And with such an
    app, iOS does indeed have a SMB service to which clients can connect.
    One such app, LAN drive SAMBA Server Client, has already been mentioned
    here. It was originally released seven years ago. And there are others.

    So iOS <> Android using SMB is not going to work (either direction) until one or the other has an SMB SERVER installed. Both are CLIENTS.

    Actually, iOS has been able to do exactly this for many years.

    Thus, connecting the Files app (SMB CLIENT) to a Windows SMB SERVER or a MacOS
    SMB SERVER or a Linux SMB SERVER works fine.

    Yep. And contrary to the trolls claims, transfers are bi-directional
    with the Files app connecting to SMB services.

    But you can't connect Windows or MacOS or Linux to a phone.

    Yes, of course you can.

    The Client contacts the Server.

    An app starts the SMB service on the device. Clients can connect to it
    using standard methods.

    Client/Server. Networking 101, folks.

    Tell that to the trolls claiming what we've been doing for ages with iOS devices is supposedly impossible. 😉

    I assume that no one ever considered a phone needing to be a server.

    Someone should probably tell the app developers who though of that ages
    ago! 🤪

    Thus, the bottom line is simple. The Files app on iOS works fine. It is VERY EASY to "Copy a photo from Windows to iOS without needing Internet servers".

    And 2 phone users are not going worry about any of this. One will simply text the photo to the other. Without needing to be on the same wifi network. Without needing to be in the same country.

    That's Networking 201.

    Yes, generally there are faster and better methods to transfer files.
    The Apple trolls are using this method as a way to try to claim Apple
    devices can't do simple file sharing. And they've been proven wrong once
    again by those of us who know better.

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Wed Apr 16 19:24:06 2025
    XPost: comp.sys.mac.advocacy, misc.phone.mobile.iphone

    On 2025-04-13, badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
    Tyrone wrote:

    The problem is that Arlen is STILL claiming that it can't be done
    without installing something on both sides. NOTHING needs to be
    installed. It CAN be done, but he is too much of a child to admit he
    is wrong.

    Arlen accepted when I told him I could transfer using the Files app.

    LOL... You so desperately want us all to ignore the fact that Arlen has
    been calling everyone who told him he was wrong "liars", claimed that
    this is "imaginary technology" for iOS devices, and claims Apple devices
    are "dumb terminals".

    He has also admitted to being wrong numerous times and apologized for
    it.

    Yes, and you are so eager to accept his empty apologies, aren't you?

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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to badgolferman on Wed Apr 16 19:21:39 2025
    XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone, comp.sys.mac.advocacy

    On 2025-04-12, badgolferman <REMOVETHISbadgolferman@gmail.com> wrote:
    Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
    On Apr 12, 2025 at 3:22:37 AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote: >>> Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
    candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote: >>>>> Marion <marion@facts.com> wrote at 10:54 this Monday (GMT):
    On Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:30:04 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07 wrote :

    I use Linux myself.

    Well then, the universal solution we came up with is good news for you! >>>>>> Our solution works for *every* operating system. Including Linux.

    *Tutorial: How to send files between Windows & iOS over the LAN using >>>>>> LocalSend*
    <https://www.novabbs.com/computers/article-flat.php?id=86116&group=alt.comp.os.windows-10#86116>

    I only tested PC to/from iOS so it'd be great if you test Linux/iOS. >>>>>>
    Here's the Linux LocalSend installation instructions:
    <https://localsend.org/download?os=linux>

    And here's the LocalSend iOS IPA:
    <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/localsend/id1661733229>

    All you do is run LocalSend on both platforms and you can then send and >>>>>> receive files and folders bidirectionally between all the platforms. >>>>>>
    If you do test Linux/iOS file transfer, let us know how well it goes. >>>>>> As the whole point of Usenet is to learn from each others' efforts. >>>>>

    Ah, thanks, but I currently can't install new apps.

    Then use the far simpler method of connecting to your Windows machine via >>>> the Files app. Make sure you have Sharing enabled in Windows first. Simple >>>> and new apps required.

    *no* new apps required.

    You clearly do not understand. THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE!

    Why? Because the one person here who has never even TRIED to do it (Marion >> The Apple Troll), says THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE! It is quote "Imaginary
    Functionality".

    Nevermind that several people have explained how to do it. Marion claims that
    "Many people say it does not work". Which really means that "Many people are >> doing something wrong". Probably not enabling sharing on Windows first.

    I fail to understand why you guys are so against someone using a different method to transfer files between a PC and iPhone.

    LOL.. in steps badgolferman to pretend Arlen's claims that iOS can't do
    what the rest of us do with ease, calling it "imaginary technology",
    claiming Apple devices are supposedly just "dumb terminals", and calling
    those of us who proved him wrong yet again "liars" didn't actually
    happen and this is really just someone using a different method... So
    fucking predictable. Just admit it: you like the taste of Arlen's ass.

    Yes, the iOS native method is good enough for some people

    Is it good enough for you and little Arlen, who repeatedly claim iOS is
    a dumb terminal for lemmings who can't think for themselves, and this is "imaginary technology" and definitely not bi-directional? Arlen started
    this whole thread as a troll and your cheerleading and pretending that's
    not what this is won't change it.

    There is no disputing any of this. Why keep fighting about it?

    Says Arlen's cheerleader...

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