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

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?