is there a way to use the Desire to browse through shared folders on my other computers on the network?
Currently i only found some FTP based apps, though that wont work on "foreign" networks. mostly windows based.
ideally i would like to be able to browse a addresses like
\\PC_Stabby\D_drive\Awesomestuff\anotherapp.apk
\\PC_Stabby\E_drive\andyetitmoves\superawesomeanimation.mp4
\\PC_Stabby\C_drive\seriousbusiness\seriousdoc.doc
is there any app or method (that i might have overlooked) that can achieve this?
For Windows , the sharing protocol is Samba (SMB)
I use ES / EStrongs File Explorer, it's free and support SMB, it's developed by a Chinese guy.
For Apple Bonjour sharing protocol just look for "bonjour" on the market.
For Linux you should use SCP over SSH.
Yeah I alos use EStrongs File explorer.
Just make sure your folders are shared on your pc
Anyone managed to connect to a windows share IP\Sharename with Domain\Username login with EStrongs?
I just connect directly to the NAS (so to the root IP, not a specific share name) with domain/user with ES and access all the shares from there.
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I just connect directly to the NAS (so to the root IP, not a specific share name) with domain/user with ES and access all the shares from there.
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Doesn't solve the problem for me ==> estrongs keeps saying "share not found or it takes too long to get folder list" (my translation).
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Hey guys
i have been trying to fing a way to link my computer files or even a drive on my pc to htc hd2 where i can open from any where
and use its files like modefing it or attach any of them to a mail and send it through my mobile
so i will be so thankfull if someone can give me some advice about that
thank you
Resco explorer allows accessing and mapping network shares.
kilrah said:
Resco explorer allows accessing and mapping network shares.
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resco also allows FTP access, which is probably better, as the network share requires you to be on the same network (for example connected to your wireless network)
FTP can be accessed anywhere you have data connection but requires you to be running FTP software on your computer.
FTP is very easy to setup and use and will allow you to have access to any file folder that you choose on your PC (handy to have a choice of over 30gig of music to listen to )
Schaps Network plugin. Google it.
Ftp looks great
thank you
or use total commander it can browse your network share files...
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I have Resco Explorer 2010, paid for.
Also Total Commander CE, which someone mentioned.
GSFinder+ as well.
Yet, I cannot figure out how to do that.
Connected to my home network via wi-fi. The PC's hard drives are set up to be shared. One PC can access the files of another.
I can't figure out how the HD2 can see the PC's files. Can anyone give me exact directions, using any of the tools mentioned?
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Also, conversely, is there a way to set up the HD2 for file sharing, so that the PC can access it via the wi-fi network?
I have a home server (Windows Home Server) with tons of stuff on it. When I am traveling, I have tried to access and download epub format ebooks, and the browser gives me an error message that the download failed because that file type is not supported by my phone device. (Aldiko didn't help with this)
I have noticed this with other file types also.
Is there a way to download ANY file type from my home sever, even ones "not supported" by the phone? This would be very useful thing to be able to do.
The home server is accessed via a web browser (https).
stock Dell Streak Froyo.
setup ftp server on your home server
open a port on your router and do port forwarding to ftp port on your server
WAN port like 44444 -> serverip:21
then use a filemanger or FTP client (I use EStrongs file manager, but there are several others) to connect to the external IP of your router at port 44444 (or whatever port you chose above)
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setup ftp server on your home server
open a port on your router and do port forwarding to ftp port on your server
WAN port like 44444 -> serverip:21
then use a filemanger or FTP client (I use EStrongs file manager, but there are several others) to connect to the external IP of your router at port 44444 (or whatever port you chose above)
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I'll have to study up a bit to do something like that. I was hoping there was just some way to allow android to download any file type through the web (http).
The FTP server solution is one way to go. Have you tried a different browser??
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The FTP server solution is one way to go. Have you tried a different browser??
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I have tried different browsers and apps such as crutch and download buddy. Some of those do let me download the file, but when I try to open the file, it won't. Yet, if I transfer the file by USB or Dropbox, it works fine.
Very frustrating...
Don't know that I want to go through the trouble of setting up an ftp server for something that seems so obvious... can't believe it's not part of the android OS to allow such web based file transfers within the browser???
why not use dropbox? its free, and 2gig will store a lot of epub format ebooks
https://www.dropbox.com
I use Download all files.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/download-all-files/com.hwkrbbt.downloadall
I use a VPN setup. i think it's the most powerful, albeit a bit tricky to setup. should you need help configuring it dont hesitate to ask. however, whatever your solution, remember a couple of limitations:
- you can access mapped net shares (smb) using almost any file explorer (i use astro), you can copy your files to the sd, but you cannot run remote files. that's because generally no app is able to deal with the smb protocol.
- to circumvent this limitation, you must be root. i don't exactly know the passages but the general method is to create a mount point to your net share (something like \mnt\network1 or whatever), so the system (and most important the apps) will be tricked to think they are dealing with local files. if you are not root, upon reboot the mount point will be forgotten. I read about this somewhere around here.
@ stoney73: I do use Dropbox, but would like to be able to access anything on my server while I am traveling.
@tenorntex: I just ran across that app and will likely give it a try.
@crashDebug: sounds interesting. I would have to do a bit of research and educate myself before I could attempt what you're describing.
Thanks all. It will be solved eventually.
I have an old Maxtor Shared Storage II network drive. All PC access via "map network drive" in file explorer. No issues with WinXP, Win7, and Ubuntu.
Been trying to get my Acer A500 connected. Unable. Used ES File explorer, File Manager HD, Add SMB, and lots more. I can't get my acer to see the NAS.
A500 with HC3.2, not rooted.
Most apps say failed to login. Tried anonymous not working. I created an account on the maxtor. Still login failures.
Any thoughts ? Apps that will work ?
Just a guess but try taking browser to its IP address see if it prompt for log on.
Or maybe a FTP program like cute FTP.or something similar.you could share the drive thru your desktop.
Just a shot in the dark.
I can use the browser to access the admin page which 192.168.0.100. This uses port 80. I tried using the browser to access the public folder. Doesn't work.
When using a port scanner for 0.100, I see port 445 available. It won't allow me to login via tablet. All windows machines work fine.
So ES File Explorer is finding the drive, just failing login?
Also, are you sure it is directly finding the drive on the network by itself, or is it picking it up as a shared drive off of your PC or other computers that have it mapped?
I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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Thanks. Just tried it and it works great for me.
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I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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I loaded and tried File Expert. Same results. No connections.
Ran, Overlook Fing app, scanned for services. I see port 80, 139, 445, 631, 3689, and 8080.
I can login via browser and manage the Maxtor NAS. Again the address is 192.168.0.100. I named it "maxtor_nas". I believe port 445 is SMB connection. No matter what program\app I use to connect, it fails. Says can't load directory or invalid login\password. I tried the admin and anonymous login, no success.
I'm using a Dlink DIR-655 router. I still can't see the default "public" directory on this Maxtor Shared Storage II, NAS. I've tried entering IP address, Device name, etc. I can't connect.
THanks for the help !!
an update. I ran Ubuntu on one machine. I can mount the network drive. So the router and network setup, maxtor settings appear OK. Something with android connection.
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I had a very similar issue with a networked NAS, seemed like no program would see it. The only one I ever got to work is File Expert (free in the market)
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I did the same..
Tried File Expert on both Acer A500 and Nextbook Next8p. Still no connection. I've moved the NAS to the DMZ, no connection. I've added a new account name and password, no connection.
I can "map" network drives from other computers on my network. Both Win and Ubuntu. Android devices can not make the SMB, Port 445, connection.
My Maxtor Shared Storage II has the latest 3.1.28 firmware.
Any Ideas ??
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Tried File Expert on both Acer A500 and Nextbook Next8p. Still no connection. I've moved the NAS to the DMZ, no connection. I've added a new account name and password, no connection.
I can "map" network drives from other computers on my network. Both Win and Ubuntu. Android devices can not make the SMB, Port 445, connection.
My Maxtor Shared Storage II has the latest 3.1.28 firmware.
Any Ideas ??
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Using an HTC G2 (Desire z) I'm able to connect to SMB share on Ubuntu machine just fine with File Expert. Managing files (edit/delete/copy works great but can't stream video from Samba. Of course WI-FI needs to be on.
update. Tried my kids droidx and droidx2. Both fail to connect with file expert. Tried notebooks from friends. Windows and Linux "map network drive" work fine. There's something wrong with android connecting to port 445.
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update. Tried my kids droidx and droidx2. Both fail to connect with file expert. Tried notebooks from friends. Windows and Linux "map network drive" work fine. There's something wrong with android connecting to port 445.
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Most likely you need to change the security settings for the SMB share (I don't know if your nas supports such settings). I have the same issues with a win7 share that I could access with fileexpert until a certain update on the app. Now I can get it working only with file manager hd.
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nflaysm much
da_maxx said:
I have an old Maxtor Shared Storage II network drive. All PC access via "map network drive" in file explorer. No issues with WinXP, Win7, and Ubuntu.
Been trying to get my Acer A500 connected. Unable. Used ES File explorer, File Manager HD, Add SMB, and lots more. I can't get my acer to see the NAS.
A500 with HC3.2, not rooted.
Most apps say failed to login. Tried anonymous not working. I created an account on the maxtor. Still login failures.
Any thoughts ? Apps that will work ?
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Samba is poorly configured in the OEM firmware for Maxtor Shared Storage II NAS drives, which prevents Android from connecting.
To allow Android to connect, the Samba configuration file (smb.conf) must be modified so that the line "security =" becomes "security = share". Unfortunately this file is overwritten each time the drive is rebooted or setting are modified through web admin.
Here's my workaround:
Install custom firmware
- Can't post links, thanks XDA. Google: "Mod with SSH, Telnet, FTP and Optware (2008-04-24)"
Login to the drive with root permission
- Use putty.exe to SSH to the drive IP address - U:root P:root
Create a correctly configured Samba configuration file
- Change to the configuration file directory: cd /usr/lib
- Make a copy of smb.conf: cp smb.conf smb.conf.OK
- Modify smb.conf.OK: vi smb.conf.OK
- Change the line "security =" to "security = share"
- Save the file: <esc>:x
Copy our new configuration file over the default on each reboot
- Change to the init.d directory: cd /etc/init.d
- Modify rcS: vi rcS
- Add the following line above the final line "exit 0": cp /usr/lib/smb.conf.OK /usr/lib/smb.conf
- Save the file: <esc>:x
Reboot and enjoy!
This works for me, as your network and drive may be configured differently, your mileage may vary.
This may also apply to a similar problem with the Maxtor Central Axis NAS drives.
I did search "File Expert" as well as "SMB" along with several combinations of those words but there were no answers to my question on this forum. How do you connect the Elocity Android device to a PC on the host wifi network using "File Expert"s SMB protocol?
I tried the Geek Software (the app creators) website which was of no help. Other than a couple of youtube videos, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of instructions for this app.
I want to be able to access some video files that reside on my PC with my Elocity Tab over my Wifi network using a shared folder without having to transfer them. From what I've read this is possible using the SMB feature of the File Expert app.
My problem is that when I try to add a new SMB network through the File expert interface, I have very little understanding of what the File Expert app is asking for. The first box asks for "Server Domain(leave empty if N/A)", the 2nd asks for "Server IP Address or computer name" (which is the only box I think I know how to fill out), the 3rd asks for a "Nickname", the 4th asks for "User Name:", and the 5th asks for "Password".
None of my PCs on the wifi network have logon passwords. I would like to be able to access shared folders on 2 different PCs with my tablet, one running xp and the other running W7.
I would appreciate any help. Thanks.
wifi file explorer or wifi file transfer both are free in the market..
try ES Explorer from market ist free
ones you open you have to pres menu, show... tap lan and serch for servers
you should have an activated server in you lan to find it
Thanks for that tip about ES Explorer! It was exactly what I was looking for. After enabling the sharing of the correct folders on my PC, I was able to add it as a server by typing in the PC's IP address. After that the PC appeared in the ES File Explorer's interface. Clicking on the PC(server) showed me all the files in my computer's shared folder and I was able to open pictures, videos, and audio straight from my tablet. Awesome! Thanks again!
How would I share the contents read/write over my wifi network? Similar to a shared network drive?
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How would I share the contents read/write over my wifi network? Similar to a shared network drive?
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Hi my friends are using app Samba Filesharing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba), but I haven't tried it myself though. It starts SMB server on your phone, so you can connect from any PC to your phone.
To access SMB share on PC from a phone, I use ES File Explorer.
There is one important thing: All SMB servers (like Samba Filesharing) need root access to your phone.
I think Astro has a built in Windows file sharing feature.
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Hi my friends are using app Samba Filesharing (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyfresh.samba), but I haven't tried it myself though. It starts SMB server on your phone, so you can connect from any PC to your phone.
To access SMB share on PC from a phone, I use ES File Explorer.
There is one important thing: All SMB servers (like Samba Filesharing) need root access to your phone.
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that particular application randomly reboots my phone. Using Droid NAS for now, its basic but it works, any commandline solutions out there as well? Attempting to get smb/nas and tasker to work together
Have You tried any FTP server in phone, and connect by FTP client from PC?