FX Connect is used to transfer files between two devices running FX. Once connected, files can be copied/pasted between the devices using a "shared clipboard". FX Connect can optionally be configured to allow access to a device's guest folder, music, or even full administrative access.

Connecting NFC-enabled Devices

If both devices support NFC ("Near Field Communication") and have it turned on in their device settings, you can start an FX Connect session by simply touching the backs of the two devices together with FX open on both. Both devices will beep and display a screen with the message "Touch to Beam". Tap the screen of one device to initiate the connection. You can then move the devices away from one another.

Connecting Wirelessly

FX Connect can also be started by tapping the on-screen start button on both devices. A window will appear showing other available devices. On only one device, tap the device you would like to connect to.

Using FX Connect

Once the two devices are connected, the screen on each will update to show information about the other. By default only the clipboard content will be shared between devices. You can tap the "Clipboard Sharing" checkbox to enable/disable this feature. Tap the "Add/Remove Items" button to control the sharing of additional items, such as a guest folder, music access, or full administrative access.

Transferring Files using Clipboard Sharing

To transfer files using clipboard sharing, leave the FX Connect screen and navigate to the files you want to copy from one device to the other. Select the files and tap "Copy". The clipboard will then update on both devices. On the other device, navigate to the folder where you would like to place the files, open the clipboard, and tap "Paste".

Shared Folders and Media

You can also directly share a "guest folder" on your device, music, or grant full administrative access to the other device. To do this, first tap "Add/Remove Items" in the "Shared Items" section of the File Sharing screen. Tap on the available sharable items to move them between the "Not Shared" and "Shared" columns, and then tap "OK" to apply the changes.

Once applied, the shared items will appear on the File Sharing screen of the other device. Tap on them to explore their content.

Stopping

When you have finished using FX Connect, turn it off by tapping the stop button on the FX Connect screen on one device. It will automatically turn off on the other device when the connection is broken.