Quick trick for Ubuntu Phone: how to turn your Ubuntu Phone into an ftp server

Did you know that Ubuntu Phone has a cool app that turns your phone into an ftp server ?

Well this app is called WifiTransfer, and it is easy to install.
You search for "Wifi transfer" in the Ubuntu Store

Select the app and click on install

 

Once installed  you will be able to transfer files to and from you Desktop PC and your Phone in a flash.

When you open the app click on "Turn on WifiTransfer"

and you will be able to transfer files to and from you Desktop PC and Phone browsing the network with Nautilus or using the "connect to server" function of File Manager:

Quick trick for Ubuntu Phone: how to turn on Hotspot feature

One of many Ubuntu Phone's cool features is the Hotspot one.
You can turn on this feature quickly and easily.

In system settings you tap on"Hotspot"

and enter the Hotspot feature settings:

You just have to tap on "change password/setup", enter a Hotspot name and a key that has to be at least 8 characters long and then tap on the save button.

After this, turning on and off the Hotspot feature is just a matter of swiping down from the network indicator and tapping on a checkbox :-).