• KptnAutismus@lemmy.world
      14·
      10 months ago

      still possible in android, you can permanently activate nearby share.

      i know it’s not the same. we need a universal standard for this shit already. sharing files between devices is a nightmare.

      • Kairos@lemmy.today
        6·
        10 months ago

        We need a WiFi standard that isn’t fucking bullshit (has cryptographic identity), and that can be expanded to devices too.

        • Another CatgirlEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          Using the local network for the connection is a garbage plan because Wi-Fi coverage and availability is not consistent enough to become mainstream. I am aware of two practical solutions for this: instant hotspot (assuming the sharing app can temporarily reconfigure the wifi settings, and wifi encryption keys can be transferred with a QR code) or OnionShare (uses TOR to make a sharable link using any firewall/NAT configuration, share the link with a QR code).

      • halva@discuss.tchncs.de
        2·
        10 months ago

        well, localshare works well if you don’t mind having to find a local network with multicast (or using tethering)

        • Another CatgirlEnglish
          2·
          10 months ago

          that requires every participant to reconfigure their Wi-Fi settings to connect to a participant’s hotspot. Not simple enough to substitute Air-drop unless there’s an app to do this automatically.