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Help! Exchange connection only through office WiFi!

Anybody could please give me an advice about this strange issue we have with Android in our company recently?
Our configuration for Exchange worked for months perfectly on our Galaxy Tab and then on Galaxy Note with the new Exchange 2010 server and very recently probably the company IT installed a service pack or restricted the security policies.
The crazy result is that the standard mail client for Exchange on Galaxy Note (the same on the Tab) can connect and sync only if connected with the company WiFi
When connected through 3G or public WiFi they cannot connect to the Exchange server anymore! "Impossible to connect to the server" is the temporary message displayed by the device.
I tryed using the Aventail Connect client for Android (trying to simulate to be connected to the company network) but it doesn't work anyway
Connecting in the office makes the Exchange connection and sync (mail, calendar, contacts) working again!
I cannot ask our IT Department because in our company Android is not yet officially accepted neither supported and being a large company they could not make any exception and they would not listen to me, worst would claim to HR I'm not compliant with the company policies!!!!
Any advice?? Many thanks!

Best way is to befriend an IT person at your company & bribe them. That's what I tell to new hires when I'm introduced as their local IT support. While this doesn't fix your issue but it will be very helpful down the road.

RMXO said:
Best way is to befriend an IT person at your company & bribe them. That's what I tell to new hires when I'm introduced as their local IT support. While this doesn't fix your issue but it will be very helpful down the road.
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My friend, these are wise words!
At the same time the HQ of our company is in the U.S. (with very rigid policies) and I am in Italy with difficulties in dealing in person with them... so I'm afraid that without a good hint from some guys here I cannot sort out my issue!

I can't search xda just now but in the SGSII forum there is an email app with exchange security disabled
You could try installing it. Hopefully it will display correctly on the Note.
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I have try it it works good, only some box and txt a little smaller on some place and not the "extended" landscape view that the note has, but works good. (also with the email widget)
the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
have try the apk itself not yet try to apply the patch to our apk

jayGGjay said:
I have try it it works good, only some box and txt a little smaller on some place and not the "extended" landscape view that the note has, but works good. (also with the email widget)
the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
have try the apk itself not yet try to apply the patch to our apk
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Thanks nobnut and jayGGjay for your advice.
I don't think this could be my solution, simply because
1) to me is the access to the Exchange server that is not working, instead the modified client has "simply" the ability to skip the pin request, a typical client implication, not server wise
2) calendar and contacts are impacted by the same issue: they are not synchronized if I'm not on the local company WiFi! So even if I would sort out the mail, I would not be in sync with the rest of the Exchange resources
Basically the fact that all the Exchange/Outlook suite does not work makes me understand that this is not a matter of the mail.apk! Under the company WiFi all the suite is working perfectly, so I guess it's something related to the Exchange common access.
If it would be simple to try the alternative mail.apk I would give anyway a try, but it's complex and I'm not sure it's clear to me how to revert the patch if it is not working at 90% probabilities, ad I described above
Nobody knows Aventail Connect or NextExtender? I guess my solution would be there, having the stock mail.apk (and the rest of the suite) working under a VPN, so that Exchange server feels as it is working under the company WiFi
But, as I sayed, I cannot have NetExtender connected nor having mail.apk working through Aventail Connect (that works, "per se")

jayGGjay said:
I have try it it works good, only some box and txt a little smaller on some place and not the "extended" landscape view that the note has, but works good. (also with the email widget)
the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
have try the apk itself not yet try to apply the patch to our apk
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I have read and read again the thread and apparently it says this patch override all the security limitations vs Exchange, so it might make sense having a check, even if unfortunately the application seems to not become identical in terms of user interface....
anyway, if I would like to check it, does it mean that:
1) the patch has to be executed on a windows pc having the rooted Galaxy Note connected to it?
2) I guess the "restore.backup.cmd" should be one to revert the patch if not working, correct?
3) what the "QR Code" function is? Is that for a sort of signature to be created? If so, how should I apply that?
Sorry for the trivial questions, but I have not experiences in applying patches!

OK, some feedback
The patch itself did not work on my pc ( I am root and the patch give error "whoami suid 0") or somethings, so I have done it by hands (smali,Notepad++ basmali, and replace de classes.dex file) BUT IT DOES NOT WORKS with the note apk for some reason (have apply the 2 methods of security patch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14577188#post14577188
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185749
The only time it has been working was if I replace my email.apk with this one from SGSII:
"Email.apk-SGS2-v2.3.5.exchange-policy-patch.zip"
Have a look for it.
But I seems that with the standard apk:
- even when configure in IMAP some policies still apply so no GO with some exchange server
- Your company (if no other imap client like thunderbird), has closed outside access to IMAP (only when you are connacted in the LAN or WIFI, it could works).
So 1st things is to know if imap works outside with some IMAP client wihout VPN, else no way it will works for your note wihout a VPN.
BTW: QR code is just a code that our phone can "capture/read" with info inside (a url or some contacts infos or such) in this case probably a DL link , You can read it with barcode scanner or shopsavvy or such free from market, so once you have one QR code reader in your phone you can just point it to the QRCode (your screen) and dl/open the link directly in your mobile (no need to send or connect a cable to transfert the apk in your phone)
EDIT: The patch 1.1 is workings but the is still missing stuff because even if it apply correctly now I still does not have my exchange server serving any email even in IMAP so .... The only way for now is to use the "Email.apk-SGS2-v2.3.5.exchange-policy-patch.zip"

jayGGjay said:
EDIT: The patch 1.1 is workings but the is still missing stuff because even if it apply correctly now I still does not have my exchange server serving any email even in IMAP so .... The only way for now is to use the "Email.apk-SGS2-v2.3.5.exchange-policy-patch.zip"
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Thanks a lot for tests and your feedbacks!
Should I have a try with this version of the apk on my Note, what would be the process to install it? Should I use CWM? I have not yet installed it but I might do that, having rooted the phone and installed Mobile Odin, so I may have CWM
But sorry, I never used CWM to flash an apk part of the system!
And what about the reverse to the stock version if this doesn't work? Should I flash again all the stock firmware to get back a "clean" installation or could I back-up the official mail.apk and re-install it if this doesn't work in my case?
Last but not least, if you have tryed it on a Galaxy Note: how different is in terms of graphics and user interface this SGS2 version of the mail apk?
MANY THANKS!!

In addition to the tests on the the mail.apk, is anybody here expert about VPN in order to try with Aventail Connect or NetExtender to bypass the problem and so simulate the office WiFi environment?
As I said Aventail client connects with my company server but the mail doesn't pass thorugh it (how to correlate the two applications??) and NetExtender cannot connect
Any experience here?? Many thanks!

So 1st things is to know is, if IMAP clients (like Tunderbird or Outlook or such from your computer at home for ex.) works outside without VPN, else no way it will works for your note without a VPN once you are outside your Office WIFI. (Your office have probably block outside access to the server)
For the SGS II email.apk, not sure which thread it was ... Find it a few weeks ago here on xda.
But I have attach it here some you and other can use it/have a look if needed.
To install, here are just 2 ways to do it :
A) use a soft like RootExplorer or Root Browser (free and from an xda user) to:
1. go to /system/app/ and mount r/w
2. Backup Email.apk - Rename it to Email.apkBAK
3. Copy the Email.apk attached to the /system/app
4. VERIFY PERMISSIONS (DUPLICATE THE SAME AS ORIGINAL)
5. Mount system r/o
OPTIONNAL DEPEND ON WICH KIND OF APK REPLACE
6. Reboot and clear cache
7. Clear Dalvik-cache in case 6. was not enough
If any thing happens or you want to you can rename to SGS Email.apk to Email.apkSGS and put back your original Email.apkBak to Email.apk
B) with adb through a shell with command line and usb mode debug enable from your computer .... But if you have to ask your are better with A)
Good luck

jayGGjay said:
So 1st things is to know is, if IMAP clients (like Tunderbird or Outlook or such from your computer at home for ex.) works outside without VPN, else no way it will works for your note without a VPN once you are outside your Office WIFI. (Your office have probably block outside access to the server)
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Well the strange thing is that using an i-Phone/i-Pad or my old Windows Mobile 6.5 we can still access the Exchange Server outside the office net! Both of them use the Activesync protocol.
I don't understand why you talk of IMAP client, because Outlook does not use IMAP with Exchange, as far as I know, and instead uses a Microsoft proprietary protocol.
From a mobile device, the protocol used is Activesync, quite different by IMAP and strange thing is that, I repeat, the i-OS and Windows Mobile versions are working perfectly also outside the office WiFi.
So apparently Android does not implement the same type of Activesync security profile that i-OS implements. My bypass (to avoid to change the mail.apk) was to use a VPN, but I couldn't take to work properly the ones I tested, mentioned above (Aventail Connect and NetExtender). Don't you know how to configure those? If we knew, I guess I could avoid changing the mail.apk

OK, you can connect to exchange server a few different ways, ActiveSync or IMAP ... , here the issue, with exchange with both IMAP or ActiveSync, exchange enforce security policies from your devices. Android has been at first a bite behind with those proprietary things of MS (that why IT did not "support" officially android for email at first). In recent device/android wanting to be able to say they are corporate phone, they have enforce and verify if your devices comply (for ex.: it will only works outside if your device as a PIN/Password unlock compliant with your password security from what they have enforce, and/or if they can remotly wipe the device or such).
And if Win Mobile and I-OS (works now, at one time it wasn't), if for Win it is a windows product so if their proprietary Win could not handle their proprietary exchange protocole and things .... Anyway try the SGS II apk posted and see if it works first. My old exchange 2003 server that is only open for outside access without VPN for IMAP is also enforcing thoses security (with my other/old android Motora Milestone is was OK with Note stock KO)
BTW: Outlook can connect to email server through Exchange, IMAP or POP - just like our phone (depending what have been enable/open in the server side)

I need a new app!

I am hoping someone can help me, since I am having a problem. The problem is that I am bored with the current "regular" section of apps on the market. I want to find something that is useful (even revolutionary!) but I cant find anything. I dont care about games, photo editing apps, music apps, "juice savers", or any of the other crap available on the market. I am looking for a really cool developer type app that typical users dont care about. My phone is rooted so basically the sky is the limit. Does anyone have any suggestions for me??

Hmmm.. maybe make your own I'll test out for you.. I'm is same boat bored with all the apps. I have all the required software to make apps just not sure where to begin..

I wouldnt be opposed to writing my own, but I am looking for inspiration first. Thats why I want to see some of the innovative apps out there. The problem is there is nothing particularly exciting, from what I can find at least. I am sure there are people who have developed something cool I just need to find it!

Im currently doing some learning ARM/x86 assembly for embedded stuff. Im also currently working with the android kernel. Sometimes i like to sit with my phone instead of a laptop here is a list of apps and stuff i use on the phone to make things go smooth.
(market) droidedit pro - this is the best easiest code editor ive used so far, its light it supports a ton of languages and has sftp and ssh command support. The ssh makes it easy to build stuff on your main remote machine.
(market)x-plore - pretty sweet file manager. it is a double tree view that can connect to the lan ftp and picassa. It also has total root access. I can basically work with any files even on typically read only directorys.
(market)ideterminal - basically the android sdk on your phone along with java compilers and ton of command line goodies.
Add a debian chroot to your phone this opens up so many possibilitys like to vnc into an x server on the phone and compile natively without the hassle of small screen no keyboard.
ssh combined with dropbox is also your friend.
Sent from my LG-VM670 using XDA App

I also mess around with embedded ARM devices for fun. My current project is FreePBX (Asterisk VoIP system) that I installed on a SheevaPlug "plug computer". At the moment I am trying to figure out the best way for me to incorporate my Android devices with that platform. The two apps I like am currently using a lot are:
1) FING. Its basically a network analyzing program that tells you about all devices attached to a network. If you are familiar with the older PC program called [email protected] this is essentially the Android version of that.
2) ConnectBot. A fairly straight forward SSH/Telnet client with a few extras.
I am really on the lookout for these kinds of apps. If you can think of others that might be interesting I would love to know. We have someone similar interests so I am curious what else you like.
If you are at all interested in my PlugPBX deployment you can check it out at the following thread.
http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/r24405430-Asterisk-PlugPBX-system-unboxing-and-updates-

I actually had downloaded fing but it wont work on my phone i have no idea what the deal is when i from command line or any program need to ping i get an error like ICMP operation failed, i dont have a problem with any networking software i.e ssh, VNC, remote web desktop (this is a cool toy, makes sms on pc simple also).
Oh ya there is also a dynamic DNS app to so you can use something like no-ip.com and to get a static host name for your phone, for free. Like mike.no-ip.com would connect you to your phone from anywhere, the client program on the phone updates the DNS server that provides your dynamic DNS name. I guess the app is generic and works with most if not all dynamic dns hosts!
Im not really into voip, i just havent ever done anything with it. although i only have 300 minutes and unlimited data so voip may be a good idea, i just dont know any free service.

rwgast said:
I actually had downloaded fing but it wont work on my phone i have no idea what the deal is when i from command line or any program need to ping i get an error like ICMP operation failed, i dont have a problem with any networking software i.e ssh, VNC, remote web desktop (this is a cool toy, makes sms on pc simple also).
Oh ya there is also a dynamic DNS app to so you can use something like no-ip.com and to get a static host name for your phone, for free. Like mike.no-ip.com would connect you to your phone from anywhere, the client program on the phone updates the DNS server that provides your dynamic DNS name. I guess the app is generic and works with most if not all dynamic dns hosts!
Im not really into voip, i just havent ever done anything with it. although i only have 300 minutes and unlimited data so voip may be a good idea, i just dont know any free service.
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That Dynamic DNS app seems interesting, thanks for sharing!

rwgast said:
I actually had downloaded fing but it wont work on my phone i have no idea what the deal is when i from command line or any program need to ping i get an error like ICMP operation failed, i dont have a problem with any networking software i.e ssh, VNC, remote web desktop (this is a cool toy, makes sms on pc simple also).
Oh ya there is also a dynamic DNS app to so you can use something like no-ip.com and to get a static host name for your phone, for free. Like mike.no-ip.com would connect you to your phone from anywhere, the client program on the phone updates the DNS server that provides your dynamic DNS name. I guess the app is generic and works with most if not all dynamic dns hosts!
Im not really into voip, i just havent ever done anything with it. although i only have 300 minutes and unlimited data so voip may be a good idea, i just dont know any free service.
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Which DYDNS app are you using? I have tried a few and none work. Which carrier do you have?

there are many apps being added to the market everday.. u might want to explore them keenly..

[APP] ClipSync: easiest way to copy paste text between devices.

I noticed there are some questions on this forum that relate to copying text between phones and PC's.
I'm an independent developer and have written a free app that does just that. It runs as a service on both windows and android. It works over LAN. And it allows you to do 2 things:
1. You can copy text from android to your PC by simply copying some text in android (Long press -> copy) and then pasting it in Windows (CTRL+V or right click -> paste)
2. You can copy text from PC to android by simply copying some text in Windows (CTRL+C or right click -> copy) and then pasting it in Android (long press -> paste)
It's really that simple. Here's a quick demonstration of me showing you how it works:
Wondering why you would need this?
Have you ever wanted to copy paste a URL from your android device to your PC to look at it on a bigger screen? Ever wanted to send a text message by typing it on your PC? Ever looked up a route description on your computer and realize you had to type in the exact same address in your GPS client? Did you ever e-mail yourself because you needed some text on another device?
No? Well then you probably don't need it at all. Sorry to have wasted your time
If you do think the app is useful you can get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.bdwm.clipsync
The Windows server is available at http://bdwm.be/cs
Hope you like it.
- Jules

Like what I'm searching for a long a long time
Thank you so so much

Mutiple network addresses
Works a treat! Very simple to set up and use.
One wee problem I encountered though: where I'm at just now my PC has multiple network connections open: LAN and VPN. When the ClipSync server started up it was listening to the VPN address which ison an entirely different subnet to the LAN connection. So my Nexus, which was connected on the LAN subnet, couldn't find the server. When I disabled the VPN connection the server switched over automagically to listen on the LAN address and was found straight away by the Android app. A way to specify which IP address the server listens on would be great in this instance.
Another concern is using this in a multi-android environment e.g. at work the standard issue phone is a Galaxy Nexus so there's quite a few conected to the LAN at any one time. What's to stop someone installing the app and connecting to another users ClipSync server and getting / setting the contents of their clipboard? I'm being picky I know, but it's something I had to work around when writing a webOS app many moons ago that would use mDNS to broadcast stuff across a network. Setting a PIN on each client and using that to encrypt / decrypt broadcasts was where I ended up for that FWIW.
Also, if the server restarts, clients don't reconnect until you go into the app and manually reconnect.
I've just tried copying something on my Nexus 7 and it synced, not only to the server, but to my GNex as well Shutting down the server, unsurprisingly, stopped that particular magic from happening *sadpanda*. A feature request would most certainly be to allow clients to sync with each other without the need for a server to be running at all. You hate me, I know I've no idea what the mDNS capabilities of Android are but that would be one way of doing it.
All that said, this is a fantastic start to something extremely useful! So thank you very much for making the magic happen :good: and apologies for the rather rambling post

Northernmost, thank you for this post. Seems like you have really thoroughly tested the app. I really appreciate that. I'm aware of most of the issues you mentioned and I have just moved them up in my TODO list. Will be working on it this weekend and next week.
One thing I wasn't aware of yet was the problem that your PC can indeed have multiple IP-addresses.
This will be solved in the next version of ClipSync Server. Thanks again for your great feedback and your support

I wouldn't say I've thoroughly tested it... but I have been playing with it some more. Namely, I've been aiming at having the server program running on my home server (with a static IP so it's easy to find) and the clients connecting to it. Then having assorted desktops and servers sync their clipboards to the ClipSync server. The aim is to have all my devices keeping their clipboards in sync.
After forwarding the right port I could connect and sync clipboards between Android devices over any net connection rather than just a LAN one But the connection gets lost quite often (which is probably down to connectivity issues rather than the app itself) and you have to reconnect each device manually... which will get old real quick. Again, not the fault of ClipSync!
Then, using a program called Copycat to sync clipboards between various PCs (including the master ClipSync server) you end up with everything sharing the same clipboard automatically! Huzzah. Or that's what should be happening... but it looks like Copycat can get itself in a muddle and play clipboard changing loop-de-loop. There's a few other network clipboard syncing programs out there to try yet so hopefully I'll get that all ticking along nicely. Anyway, I'm rambling (again) :silly: but looking forward to where this all goes!

GREAT!!!
Just some days ago, i thought, that it would be a great feature, if i could copy and paste between my PC and my Phone.

Brilliant!

pwkip said:
I noticed there are some questions on this forum that relate to copying text between phones and PC's.
I'm an independent developer and have written a free app that does just that. It runs as a service on both windows and android. It works over LAN. And it allows you to do 2 things:
1. You can copy text from android to your PC by simply copying some text in android (Long press -> copy) and then pasting it in Windows (CTRL+V or right click -> paste)
2. You can copy text from PC to android by simply copying some text in Windows (CTRL+C or right click -> copy) and then pasting it in Android (long press -> paste)
It's really that simple. Here's a quick demonstration of me showing you how it works:
Wondering why you would need this?
Have you ever wanted to copy paste a URL from your android device to your PC to look at it on a bigger screen? Ever wanted to send a text message by typing it on your PC? Ever looked up a route description on your computer and realize you had to type in the exact same address in your GPS client? Did you ever e-mail yourself because you needed some text on another device?
No? Well then you probably don't need it at all. Sorry to have wasted your time
If you do think the app is useful you can get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.bdwm.clipsync
The Windows server is available at http://bdwm.be/cs
Hope you like it.
- Jules
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I Used evernot to create a note to send it to my computers web browser this should make life soo much easier

Hello,
I'd like to report a problem.
On my Win8 Enterprise RTM OS the desktop application crashes as soon as I connect.
If you need more information or debug data, I'd be glad to provide you as much as I'd be able to collect.

Hey well done. This is a simple and handy app that should have been integrated in Android frol the begining. Of you can patent the technology vecause I'm sure Apple will include this feature in a future release of iOS and call it revolutionary
Microsoft should at least have done this in Wubdows Phone since it runs on the same kernel.
Btw mooi dat iemand van Gent in het nieuws komt haha !

Jackos said:
Hello,
I'd like to report a problem.
On my Win8 Enterprise RTM OS the desktop application crashes as soon as I connect.
If you need more information or debug data, I'd be glad to provide you as much as I'd be able to collect.
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Same on Windows 8 Professional RTM!
The application crashes and the phone application can't find it.

any plans for a linux or osx version?

Jackos said:
Hello,
I'd like to report a problem.
On my Win8 Enterprise RTM OS the desktop application crashes as soon as I connect.
If you need more information or debug data, I'd be glad to provide you as much as I'd be able to collect.
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Thanks for reporting this. I have installed windows 8 RP today and had the same problem. I think it's solved now. I've updated ClipSync Server on website. Go and get it

pwkip said:
Thanks for reporting this. I have installed windows 8 RP today and had the same problem. I think it's solved now. I've updated ClipSync Server on website. Go and get it
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Not sure if you noticed, but you got coverage on the portal
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/copy-and-paste-text-between-devices-with-clipsync/

cian hackett said:
any plans for a linux or osx version?
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There's a Java version coming up. I might need some Mac and Linux testers cause both my netbook and laptop have 3 different versions of windows running for the moment, and no way I'm going to buy me a Mac
If you are interested in testing a beta jar on Linux or OSX, please e-mail me and I will send it to you.

the_scotsman said:
Not sure if you noticed, but you got coverage on the portal
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Yeah, just noticed!
Didn't expect such a warm welcome to the community :victory:
Edit: Oops. Just noticed you are the author. Thank you so much!

Some more feedback:
The app could use a tray icon on the Android
Missing security settings, how can I know that another computer/phone doesn't use ClipSync in my network?

That seems like a very nice tool. Some nice features would be:
A manual sync mode. You (double/right/don't know) click on the tray icon and you send or receive the clipboard. The same on the phone, maybe the actionable notifications on jb also works with tray icons.
A keyboard extension. You open a tool and use your computer keyboard to type on your phone, like a bt keyboard.

Amazing!
The best app on the planet period!:good::laugh: exactly what i was looking for but never thought it could be that easy or even possible.. cheers!

congrats!
Great app! I was searching a lot for a such solution and I have found it in Airdroid and get used to it. Will see if ClipSync could convert me.

[APP][2.1+] FTP Server Ultimate - FTP, SFTP, FTPS server with multi-user, no-root

Unlike other FTP Server apps we have released an FTP Server with almost all the features you can think of. Some features FTP Server Ultimate has and most other apps don't have:
- Add multiple users: and give every user their own root, allow write access and force stay in given root directory
- Run FTP server over SSL (FTPS Implicit) to have a secure connection
- Or run FTP server over SSH (SFTP) to be even more secure! With even support for Secure Copy (SCP) and public key authentication.
- Run multiple servers at the same time!
- Extensive logging!
- No root needed!
And more features:
- Start/Stop a FTP server automatically when connected/disconnected from a specified WIFI network, or on boot
- Optionally only allow specified IP addresses to access a FTP Server
- Add a Dynamic DNS Updater using the local or public IP of your device
- UTF-8 support
- Optional anonymous access
- The FTP Server can be accessed from the web (for example through your 3G connection) if supported by your mobile network
- No more need for an USB cable
- Share files with other devices
You can download it for free from Google Play (see the link below). I would appreciate it if you could leave a message stating what you think of the app, whether it works ok and whether you are missing anything. Quite some time has been put into it.
FTP Server Ultimate on Google Play
Video review by JIMMYMCGEE:
XDA TV
FAQ
How come I can't run a server on a port below 1024?
That is a limitation of Android. However, you can try out our app Port Forwarder Ultimate which allows you to access the server on a port below 1024! So you can for example run it on port 21.
All feedback is welcome!

No feedback yet? I would really appreciate it if someone could try it out and let me know what you think of it. I really have put some time into it
Thanks

Did anyone try the app yet?

I tried it just now!
I dig it!
A suggestion if I may:
Add a little more dummy-proofing like tell them their connect string is "ftp://192.168.0.7:41839/" or whatever... and for both public and local URLs. Instead of just letting them know their current port number and IP addresses, etc. People familiar with FTP and FTPS will get it but n00bs will get lost.
In all I dig it tho! I'll use it!
Thanks man!
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Vibrate on Connect (with my Galaxy Note SC-05D) isn't working.
And a status window with connected users (IP and/or login_name) and current operation (sending, receiving, CD folder name, etc) would be really nice - and in the basic version - it's kind of a safety thing IMO. Then press-holding on a user name should bring up an option panel menu: Kick, Kick-ban IP, Kick-Ban UserName, (and in the pay version: Send message).
Here's a little treat for ya... Opened into PhotoShop directly from my SC-05D phone:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/Temporary/FTP_Grab.png
Now all I need is a gopher server and I'll be in retro-la-la-land! (j/k of course)

Bifurcator said:
I tried it just now!
I dig it!
A suggestion if I may:
Add a little more dummy-proofing like tell them their connect string is "ftp://192.168.0.7:41839/" or whatever... and for both public and local URLs. Instead of just letting them know their current port number and IP addresses, etc. People familiar with FTP and FTPS will get it but n00bs will get lost.
In all I dig it tho! I'll use it!
Thanks man!
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Vibrate on Connect (with my Galaxy Note SC-05D) isn't working.
And a status window with connected users (IP and/or login_name) and current operation (sending, receiving, CD folder name, etc) would be really nice - and in the basic version - it's kind of a safety thing IMO. Then press-holding on a user name should bring up an option panel menu: Kick, Kick-ban IP, Kick-Ban UserName, (and in the pay version: Send message).
Here's a little treat for ya... Opened into PhotoShop directly from my SC-05D phone:
http://tesselator.gpmod.com/Images/Temporary/FTP_Grab.png
Now all I need is a gopher server and I'll be in retro-la-la-land! (j/k of course)
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Great to hear it's all working ok! Did you also try the sftp or ftps server? Thanks for the feedback!
Would you also be able to leave a review on Play? I would really appreciate that!
Did anyone else try the app??

Themuzz said:
Great to hear it's all working ok! Did you also try the sftp or ftps server? Thanks for the feedback!
Would you also be able to leave a review on Play? I would really appreciate that!
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I did all those things yesterday!

Themuzz said:
Unlike other FTP Server apps we have released an FTP Server with almost all the features you can think of. Some features FTP Server Ultimate has and most other apps don't have:
- Add multiple users: and give every user their own root, allow write access and force stay in given root directory
- Run FTP server over SSL (FTPS Implicit) to have a secure connection
- Or run FTP server over SSH (SFTP) to be even more secure! With even support for Secure Copy (SCP) and public key authentication.
- Run multiple servers at the same time!
- Extensive logging!
- No root needed!
And more features:
- Start/Stop a FTP server automatically when connected/disconnected from a specified WIFI network, or on boot
- Optionally only allow specified IP addresses to access a FTP Server
- Add a Dynamic DNS Updater using the local or public IP of your device
- UTF-8 support
- Optional anonymous access
- The FTP Server can be accessed from the web (for example through your 3G connection) if supported by your mobile network
- No more need for an USB cable
- Share files with other devices
You can download it for free from Google Play (see the link below). I would appreciate it if you could leave a message stating what you think of the app, whether it works ok and whether you are missing anything. Quite some time has been put into it.
FTP Server Ultimate on Google Play
FAQ
How come I can't run a server on a port below 1024?
That is a limitation of Android. However, you can try out our app Port Forwarder Ultimate which allows you to access the server on a port below 1024! So you can for example run it on port 21.
All feedback is welcome!
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How to access from the web?
I'm using it and it works great!

Are all of the same features present in your "servers ultimate " app?
Sent from my M886 using Tapatalk 2

Great APP! Thanks!

This got featured on the XDA portal!
Downloading and reviewing just for the sake of the hard work you put.

I'm having problems (Can't connect) using this with my Samsung GT-7100 Galaxy Note II.
I think is not an App problem but from the device. Every time i try to connect I'm getting this message : "ECONNREFUSED - Connection refused by server"
Using other FTP Server and same result.
Never had this issue with my other device Galaxy S III.
Any ideas how to solve this problem?
Thanks

rickyx said:
How to access from the web?
I'm using it and it works great!
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Good to hear it works. About accessing from the web, you will need to use the public IP (visible under the info button on the start screen of the app). However, depending on your internet provider it might not work (some internet providers block it). If you use it through wifi you would need to enable port forwarding.
jbrt said:
Are all of the same features present in your "servers ultimate " app?
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Yes, however, this app will be updated faster and is way less intensive to run on your device, since it's focused on FTP.
rind said:
Great APP! Thanks!
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You're welcome
theDroidfanatic said:
This got featured on the XDA portal!
Downloading and reviewing just for the sake of the hard work you put.
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I just read it on XDA, great article! And thanks for the reviewing, really appreciate it.
M3xital said:
I'm having problems (Can't connect) using this with my Samsung GT-7100 Galaxy Note II.
I think is not an App problem but from the device. Every time i try to connect I'm getting this message : "ECONNREFUSED - Connection refused by server"
Using other FTP Server and same result.
Never had this issue with my other device Galaxy S III.
Any ideas how to solve this problem?
Thanks
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That sounds like a port forwarding problem. Do you try to access it through WIFI and are you with the client on the same WIFI network? Could you elaborate a bit?
It would be great if everyone who tries it let's me know whether it works ok and whether you are missing anything. Also, reviews on Android Play are of course welcome
Thanks!

Themuzz said:
Good to hear it works. About accessing from the web, you will need to use the public IP (visible under the info button on the start screen of the app). However, depending on your internet provider it might not work (some internet providers block it). If you use it through wifi you would need to enable port forwarding.
Yes, however, this app will be updated faster and is way less intensive to run on your device, since it's focused on FTP.
You're welcome
I just read it on XDA, great article! And thanks for the reviewing, really appreciate it.
That sounds like a port forwarding problem. Do you try to access it through WIFI and are you with the client on the same WIFI network? Could you elaborate a bit?
It would be great if everyone who tries it let's me know whether it works ok and whether you are missing anything. Also, reviews on Android Play are of course welcome
Thanks!
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Hello I'm a bit of a noob at the whole FTP thing. I downloaded the app, set up the server, and enabled port forwarding on my router. How do I gain access to the server? When I type my public ip into the url bar it just goes to my router login. I'm confused...
Thanks for any help!
Edit: I tried switching to 3G. I got a different public IP but I still got a "could not connect" error in the browser.
Sidenote-When I slide up the log menu it shows the different servers underneath, like there's no background in the log menu.

Themuzz said:
That sounds like a port forwarding problem. Do you try to access it through WIFI and are you with the client on the same WIFI network? Could you elaborate a bit?
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I'm trying to access through WiFi and yes client is on the same WiFi.

Server SSID Behaviour
Hi and thanks for putting this out. I've added, run and connected to a SFTP server with no problems But here's my problem - I'd like the same server to run on multiple SSIDs (e.g. my home and work ones).
When I tick the "start server when connected to selected wifi network" box I can only enter a single SSID and have the server start automatically when a connection comes up. I took a long shot and tried entering my two SSIDs with common delimiters (comma, semi-colon, backslash etc.) but no dice - the server wouldn't start automatically when connecting to either SSID (which wasn't unexpected as it's worded in the app to indicate whatever is entered is meant to be a single SSID). In the log I could see the server stop when wifi went down, log when wifi was connected to any SSID and when a server started and stopped.
I then tried creating an exact copy of the first server but with a different SSID set. Upon trying to save the second new server the app warned about two servers using duplicate ports and wouldn't let me save it. Fair enough but, with the particular settings, neither server should be running at the same time i.e. they are both set to only run when connected to different SSIDs. Picky picky I know
I also tried leaving the SSID field blank.The thinking here was that, when left blank, it would try and start the server when any SSID was connected.
To summarise... the ability to start a server on: any wifi connection, multiple named SSIDs or a single SSID would be great.

not conecting
hi:
I set up the sftp server without problem, but when i tried to access i got an error.
I tried to connect with:
ssh -p serverport [email protected]
sftp [email protected]
sftp serverip
But i get,
for ssh:
ssh: connect to host serverip port sererport: Connection refused
for sftp:
Connecting to serverip
ssh: connect to host serverip port 22: Connection refused
Connection closed
However, i connected with winscp without problem.
So, do you have any idea of why i can't connect with ssh and sftp?
And if i could solve the problem, can i use scp?
BR

Really cool, worked good, f*** MTP

deaver_92 said:
Hello I'm a bit of a noob at the whole FTP thing. I downloaded the app, set up the server, and enabled port forwarding on my router. How do I gain access to the server? When I type my public ip into the url bar it just goes to my router login. I'm confused...
Thanks for any help!
Edit: I tried switching to 3G. I got a different public IP but I still got a "could not connect" error in the browser.
Sidenote-When I slide up the log menu it shows the different servers underneath, like there's no background in the log menu.
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Ah, it sounds like you forget using the port number. For example, you have an FTP server running on port 2121 with internal IP 192.168.1.54 and enabled port forwarding on your router to forward outside port 2121 to inside IP 192.168.1.54 and port 2121. Now you can access the FTP server using your public IP, for example 123.123.123.123
However, you need to specify the port number when using the IP. If you use a browser, type: ftp://123.123.123.123:2121/ That should work.
Let me know!
M3xital said:
I'm trying to access through WiFi and yes client is on the same WiFi.
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Ok, so client and server are on the same wifi. The server is, for example, running on 192.168.1.54 and port 2121, now on the client (probably a computer) use the browser and type in ftp://192.168.1.54:2121/
Let me know whether it worked!
Northernmost said:
Hi and thanks for putting this out. I've added, run and connected to a SFTP server with no problems But here's my problem - I'd like the same server to run on multiple SSIDs (e.g. my home and work ones).
When I tick the "start server when connected to selected wifi network" box I can only enter a single SSID and have the server start automatically when a connection comes up. I took a long shot and tried entering my two SSIDs with common delimiters (comma, semi-colon, backslash etc.) but no dice - the server wouldn't start automatically when connecting to either SSID (which wasn't unexpected as it's worded in the app to indicate whatever is entered is meant to be a single SSID). In the log I could see the server stop when wifi went down, log when wifi was connected to any SSID and when a server started and stopped.
I then tried creating an exact copy of the first server but with a different SSID set. Upon trying to save the second new server the app warned about two servers using duplicate ports and wouldn't let me save it. Fair enough but, with the particular settings, neither server should be running at the same time i.e. they are both set to only run when connected to different SSIDs. Picky picky I know
I also tried leaving the SSID field blank.The thinking here was that, when left blank, it would try and start the server when any SSID was connected.
To summarise... the ability to start a server on: any wifi connection, multiple named SSIDs or a single SSID would be great.
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Good idea! Great to hear you tried all those options but unfortunately at this moment only one SSID can be specified. However, as soon as we thought of 2-3 more servers to add for the update we will also include the ability to select multiple SSID's
kurokirasama said:
hi:
I set up the sftp server without problem, but when i tried to access i got an error.
I tried to connect with:
ssh -p serverport [email protected]
sftp [email protected]
sftp serverip
But i get,
for ssh:
ssh: connect to host serverip port sererport: Connection refused
for sftp:
Connecting to serverip
ssh: connect to host serverip port 22: Connection refused
Connection closed
However, i connected with winscp without problem.
So, do you have any idea of why i can't connect with ssh and sftp?
And if i could solve the problem, can i use scp?
BR
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Good point, the SFTP server only supports SFTP commands and will work great with all SFTP clients, however, SSH commands are not all supported. You can try the linux sftp command.
However, we also released an SSH Server (on Play) which also supports SFTP and SCP. So if you try that app you can connect through SSH commands from the command line.
Let me know whether it worked.
Mach3.2 said:
Really cool, worked good, f*** MTP
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You're right, way easier and can be used wireless!
I would appreciate if if everyone could leave a review on Play. Thanks for the feedback, more comments are of course welcome!

Hi:
I tried your ssh server and with winscp i had no problems. I could also connect without problem trough ssh command. But when I tried scp, the server disconnect the command and some times the app closed itself.
I don't know why this happens, I hope you can help me. I could let it like this because with ssh command it is enough for me but it bothers me xd.

kurokirasama said:
Hi:
I tried your ssh server and with winscp i had no problems. I could also connect without problem trough ssh command. But when I tried scp, the server disconnect the command and some times the app closed itself.
I don't know why this happens, I hope you can help me. I could let it like this because with ssh command it is enough for me but it bothers me xd.
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Could you send me the steps you took? So what client are you using and what command did you send that produced an error?

[APP][2.1+] SSH Server - SFTP, SCP, multiple users, per user public key auth, no root

To start, this is not yet another SSH Server, it is more complete compared to other SSH daemons available. But of course that's up to you to decide.
Run multiple SSH Servers at the same time and have multiple users with public key authentication! No root is needed!
Here some cool features:
- Multiple users support
- Every user can have a password and/or public key for authentication
- For every user you can set a root directory, allow write access and force stay in the root directory for use in SFTP
- Optionally only allow access from certain IP's
- For every user (dis)allow X11, agent forwarding, inbound connections, outbound connections
- Run multiple SSH and/or telnet servers at the same time
- If you add a telnet server you can even optionally run it over SSL/TLS
- Support for Dynamic DNS so you can always access your server
- Set authorization timeout, idle timeout, maximum authorization requests, maximum concurrent sessions per user
And some more general features:
- Free
- Extensive logging
- Start on boot
- Start/stop on connect/disconnect WIFI network
- The servers can be accessed from the web (for example through your 3G connection) if supported by your mobile network
Notes:
- The Shell access only works on ARM devices, however, SFTP and SCP access works on all devices.
- When you type exit the users session shell will stop but the connection will stay open, untill you close it. That's a little bug we are working on, scroll down if you want to help Normally you wouldn't notice this small problem.
SSH Server can be found on Google Play:
SSH Server on Play
FAQ
How can I get a public key?
Use puttygen to generate a public and private key. Import the public key in SSH Server and use the private key on your side (for example with putty). For more help just ask here.
How come I can't run a server on a port below 1024?
That is a limitation of Android. However, you can try out our app Port Forwarder Ultimate which allows you to access the server on a port below 1024! So you can for example run it on port 22.
If you want to help fix the last bug in the app please continue reading:
The problem:
Typing exit in the shell doesn't close the connection but only the shell. If you close the shell connection everything will be stopped, so it's not a big bug since the app works just fine with it.
How come we can't fix it:
We can detect when the connection is closed, and when that happens we close the sessions shell (if it's still open) using the PID of the process. However, we cannot check whether the process is still running from java android code using the PID. We don't want to run a linux command, we want to check whether the process is still running from pure java (using the PID) since everything works from java. So if you know how to accomplish this please post a reply.
Feedback and questions are welcome so we can improve the app! If you need help, also just post a reply
Thanks.

Looks awesome! Much nicer feature set than other available SSH servers I've used. I know it's a feature to not need root, but would you consider adding in a root option to use port 22? Makes SSH and SCP much easier to use when you don't need to specify the port on the command-line or in a configuration file.

Se7enLC said:
Looks awesome! Much nicer feature set than other available SSH servers I've used. I know it's a feature to not need root, but would you consider adding in a root option to use port 22? Makes SSH and SCP much easier to use when you don't need to specify the port on the command-line or in a configuration file.
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Ah, good questions, I forgot to add it to the description. The SSH server is fully functioning from java so it works on almost all devices but as you know it also has the limitation that only ports above 1024 can be used. However, I have also released a separate app called Ports Forwarder Ultimate which allows you to forward port 22 to for example 2222 internally. It uses iptables to do so and need a rooted phone.
Port Forwarder Ultimate on Play
Let me know whether that works. I would also appreciate it if you could leave a review on Play or maybe let me know what you are still missing

Hi! Thanks for this great app. I was looking for a multi-user SSH server and I think I got it!
I would like to use your "Force stay in document root" functionality but when I log in with the user I created it does not put me in the right directory (it keeps me in / instead of say /data/local/tmp/user1) and of course I can browse everywhere.
It may be because the app does not have the right to go there? I may try on the sdcard as well?
Thanks.

saidelike said:
Hi! Thanks for this great app. I was looking for a multi-user SSH server and I think I got it!
I would like to use your "Force stay in document root" functionality but when I log in with the user I created it does not put me in the right directory (it keeps me in / instead of say /data/local/tmp/user1) and of course I can browse everywhere.
It may be because the app does not have the right to go there? I may try on the sdcard as well?
Thanks.
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That's weird, could you try the sdcard as root directory? Let me know whether that does work.

Themuzz said:
That's weird, could you try the sdcard as root directory? Let me know whether that does work.
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And did that work?

Themuzz said:
And did that work?
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To be honest, I finally chose to use the dropbear ssh server that gave me everything I needed from the command line (not an app), but I need root access...

saidelike said:
To be honest, I finally chose to use the dropbear ssh server that gave me everything I needed from the command line (not an app), but I need root access...
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SSH Server also supports root, just change the custom shell start command to /system/bin/su and the app will request root for the shell. Or type su during a session and the shell session will get root.
And if the problem is using a port below 1024 just try Port Forwarder Ultimate (a free app) which can link port 22 to a port above 1024 (which the server is running on).
Are you missing other features as well?

Is anyone else using the app? Does it work ok?

No feedback?

I used your app on a MINIX Neo X5, but it had problems with the auto start (even after changing the auto start options)... Any ideas?

.acy said:
I used your app on a MINIX Neo X5, but it had problems with the auto start (even after changing the auto start options)... Any ideas?
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You mean with the start on boot? Or what option are you talking about? Let me know!

yes the "start on boot" option

very nice app!
Hi,
I've been using this app recently and like it a lot. I especially like the fact you allow to start the app even if our networking is turned off.
Most other server apps refuse to start when wifi is off, but in my case I often do bluetooth tethering between my laptop and my phone, with all networks off, and this app works! Or I sometimes test by ssh to localhost while in airplane mode. So thank you for allowing the server to start without insisting that network is on, so we have a choice to do what we want to do!
The info button is also fantastic, since tells me all IP addresses on the phone, including the bluetooth tethering IP, as well as the public IP if I'm in a NAT environment! Other apps only tell you your wifi IP and perhaps your mobile network IP, but nothing more.
I also like that you have the option to keep the screen turned on, as well as the scp support (most other ssh apps only have sftp for file transfer).
Finally, the live logging, showing you good and bad password attempts, color coded, as well as the option to vibrate on connection are very cool.
What can I say, I am very impressed, please keep it up! I considered your Ultimate Servers but it's more than I need, and requires too many permissions, so I will keep using your SSH Server app and recommending it to my friends!
One suggestion I have, is maybe you could change the notification icon color when a connection is active, so we can quickly see from the notification bar while the app is in the background, if someone is currently connected.

thanks for a very usefull app
now I can transfer files easily between my pc and my phone (using scp) or have a terminal on my phone with the user interface on the pc (keyboard, screen, mouse, etc ...) (using ssh)
just wanted to say thanks

Remote Commands
Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm having issues with remote commands.
Getting a shell is no issue, but when I use SSH to issue a remote command, putty or the Debian SSH client errors out. Any idea what I can do to fix that?
Everything else works perfect on my Minix Neo X7.
Thanks for the awesome work!

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Feedback and questions are welcome so we can improve the app! If you need help, also just post a reply
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Does it work on X86 Android ? (ZE551ML)
Thanks