If you have wanted access to a local P2P network via your Android device, this is your solution. Frostwire allows you to share media files with other nearby users via a Wi-Fi connection. In order to install the program, you will need to download it and install it to your Android phone.

  • Navigate to 'Settings > Applications' on your phone.

  • Check the 'Unknown Sources' box. This will allow you to install applications not available on the Android Market. Exit your settings.

  • Open your internet browser on your Android device and navigate to frostwire.com/android.

  • Select “Download” which will begin the application download.

  • Once downloaded, open the application. Congratulations! You did it!


Other Suggestions:

  • Navigate to 'Menu > Preferences' within the Frostwire application to choose a username or select which files you wish to share and which files are private.

  • The following file formats may be shared: WMA, OGG, MP3, PDF, DOC, TXT, AVI, MPG, GIF, PNG, JPG

  • You can chat with nearby users by selecting 'Chat'.

  • By selecting 'Search' from the top menu, you can easily find files being shared by local users.


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