File Transfer to/from Playbook

Hey guys,

I've had a Playbook for a few years now and have been happy with it overall. But a few months ago the USB stopped working. I bought a rapid charger (or w/e it's called) so I could continue charging/using it, but I find myself growing more and more frustrated without the USB to hook to my laptop.

I enjoyed transferring movies to the Playbook to watch on an airplane, true, but it was also VERY useful for work to be able to drop a few large PDF files onto the tablet to peruse as well.

I haven't been able to find a reliable method of file xfer other than the USB. Bluetooth apparently doesn't do it. Dropbox takes too long and is not reliable on my internet connection. E-mail can't handle the file sizes.

Any tips on how I might manage to move large files and regain some of the primary use of my tablet? Lately it's become something I only use rarely, to do a quick internet check before bed, etc.

You can do this with wireless file sharing. Here's a video that should cover it:

How to copy files to and from a BlackBerry PlayBook using Wi-Fi Sharing | Inside BlackBerry Help Blog

Looks good! Thanks, will give it a try.

I agree that sharing files via Wi-Fi is possible, and your best option at this point.

WiFi Trasfer? Provided your WiFi is really strong and fast...

Most cable/DSL connections with a decent WiFi router should be able to handle movie transfers. Slower WiFi will impact the speed/time, of course -- depending on the estimated transfer time reported in Windows/OSX, you can always grab a coffee. :)

Also, WiFi transfer from PB to PC or vice-versa is inTRAnet WiFi -- ie, based on your local network. Unless you have a really old router (802.11b or something), your file transfer should complete in a reasonable amount of time.

I've only ever used the wifi transfer on my 64gb pb. Mainly for 4-5 600mb movies/eps at a time and had no issues..

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Originally Posted by CheddarTrek

Hey guys,

I've had a Playbook for a few years now and have been happy with it overall. But a few months ago the USB stopped working. I bought a rapid charger (or w/e it's called) so I could continue charging/using it, but I find myself growing more and more frustrated without the USB to hook to my laptop.

I enjoyed transferring movies to the Playbook to watch on an airplane, true, but it was also VERY useful for work to be able to drop a few large PDF files onto the tablet to peruse as well.

I haven't been able to find a reliable method of file xfer other than the USB. Bluetooth apparently doesn't do it. Dropbox takes too long and is not reliable on my internet connection. E-mail can't handle the file sizes.

Any tips on how I might manage to move large files and regain some of the primary use of my tablet? Lately it's become something I only use rarely, to do a quick internet check before bed, etc.

I highly recommend netshare file explorer. Is an app. I find it to be fast and it allows you to bring files into the pb wirelessly.

I've always had issues transfering with usb. wirelss transfer is awesome.

Originally Posted by mh1983

You can do this with wireless file sharing. Here's a video that should cover it:

How to copy files to and from a BlackBerry PlayBook using Wi-Fi Sharing | Inside BlackBerry Help Blog

I use this all the time. another option is to download the video files straight to the playbook itself.