Android upload an file from Desktop PC to Android device

Issue

I want my Android device to act as a HTTP server. When I start my server on my device it should show an IP address. When I access this device's IP address through my desktop PC (same network), I should be able to upload files from my desktop to the Android device.

I've tried NanoHttpd.java but it's hard to use and I want to use the same for downloading files as well. Is there any better solution to achieve these?

Solution

NanoHTTPD is good for handling file uploads and downloads. If you want to download files use the serveFile method by extending and overriding the serve method. In order to handle uploads, check for a POST request and get the file from files parameter. You'll get a temporary path where the uploaded file is placed. Use a FileInputStream to read the file and do whatever you want. Hope that answers your question.

Answered By - Ragunath Jawahar