Can Raspberry Pi receive files from mobile phones using Bluetooth and/or WiFi (at the same time, from multiple phones) without needing too much configuring? Will it need Bluetooth and WiFi modules separately or will it come with these in built? I know that we can plug in an USB stick in few devices and turn it into a file server but I need a device to act as more of a receiver rather than server. Any suggestion or even a small discussion of what anyone knows related to this is most welcome. :-)
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1As rav_k's answer hints, you have misunderstood the role of a server in client-server software architecture. It is NOT called "sender-receiver" architecture. A server provides a service to a client. That service may be to receive files, or to send files, or both. The difference between server and client is that clients initiate contact with servers (to engage the service provided), whereas a server cannot initiate contact with a client. It is possible for the same application to play either role depending on context. – goldilocks♦ Oct 27 '15 at 2:05
If Raspberry Pi needs to receive files it have to be configured as a server.
One method is to use ftp server and client. RPi have to be connected (Ethernet or WiFi adapter) to the same network as mobile phones.
Raspberry Pi
To install ftp server, in Linux terminal type:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install proftpd
While installation you will be prompted to select mode, choose standalone
Server now works.
Without any changes, user pi (default password is raspberry) will have access to /home/pi.
If you want to change configuration file, you can do it using:
sudo nano /etc/proftpd/proftpd.conf
Android device
You can use any ftp client.
I personally use Total Commander with FTP Plugin.
Another good application is AndFTP
Other mobile devices
I don't know any ftp clients for other systems (iOS, BlackBerry...) but there should be plenty of them.
