ObexFTP is a really handy, free, and open-source command-line tool that lets you access the internal memory of your mobile device right from a GNU/Linux console. Pretty cool, right?
This software is based on the Object Exchange (OBEX) protocol, which is like a binary version of HTTP. It works with various mobile devices including popular brands like Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, Siemens, and Sony-Ericsson.
You can use ObexFTP to dive into your phone's memory to store or grab stuff like your phonebook, ringtones, logos, pictures, music, and more. Just keep in mind that it only works with GNU/Linux and UNIX-like systems. It runs smoothly on both 32-bit and 64-bit computers.
The program comes loaded with a bunch of command-line options. You can connect to your mobile device using IrDA transport or search for Bluetooth devices easily. If you want to use a specific Bluetooth channel or connect via USB, it’s got you covered! You can even list available USB interfaces or connect to a particular TTY using custom transport.
With ObexFTP, you can do all sorts of file management tasks! You can:
If you're ready to give it a shot on any GNU/Linux distribution, it's super easy! First off, download the latest source package from Softpedia. Save it on your PC and unpack it. Then open up a Terminal app and navigate to where you extracted those files (for example: cd /home/softpedia/obexftp-0.24-Source
).
To set things up just run these commands:
cmake .
make
sud make install
This will install it system-wide so everyone on your machine can use it.
Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!
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