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Hi guys,
here is a new FTP server which runs on your rooted phone and enables you to remotely access all of your files on your phone for read/write (even /data, /system and / itself). If you like it, you can find it on Google Play.
Current version is: 1.20
Developer's page is here: http://waterdev.com/apps/rftp
Tutorial: http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/05/h...-evo-root-file-system-from-your-computer.html
Video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd1p0SAx9J8
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Root FTP Server is an utility (ftp server) for Android to remotely access the file system with root privilegies over FTP protocol. You can access everything, even your /data /system or even / folder with read-write permissions. There are no restrictions. For that to work, you need a rooted phone. It really wont work without it. You also need to connect your mobile to the network (probably by wifi).
Instructions:
* Connect to your wifi network. Your computer must be able to reach your phone.
* Install the application.
* Press the start button, be patient, the installation will take a while. Once it is done, you will be asked for your user name. (If you have Superuser app, please see below.)
* Press the start button again, the server will start.
* Use any ftp client you like to access your files.
Issues:
* If you have the Superuser application installed, you MUST check "remember" and then click "enable".
* If your phone is not rooted, the server will NOT install.
* There is no password! Your username acts as a password as noone should know it. If you are prompted for a password, just hit enter (no password).
Connecting:
Use any ftp client. Totalcommander, windows explorer or whatever you like. The server runs at port 21. For passive connections, it uses ports 29000-30000. It is fully enabled ftp server with many features on. Url to connect will look like: ftp://[email protected]:21, or just ftp://192.16.1.1 and you will be prompted for you username and password. The username is what you entered in the application, password is empty (no password). If you are using windows explorer, please enter url in this format: ftp://[email protected] to your URL bar (e.g. ftp://[email protected]).
The server actually installes into your device to be available even without your sd-card. It will take about 1MB of space.
If you find any bugs contact me at [email protected]!
Well, what's the difference between yours one and SwiFTP, or even Samba? I'd prefer last one for it's stability, performance and functionality. (nothing personal, man)
Well, one big difference is that in Swiftp (not quite sure about samba) you cannot browse through data folder, you cannot download files there, you cannot write to the system directory etc. With Root FTP, you can. It does not have any of these limitations, it allows you to do anything on the filesystem.
I haveto try this
zeppelinrox said:
I haveto try this
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Thank you, I appreciate any comments.
I updated the application and it now supports USB mode. That means that you can comfortably connect your phone to PC via USB and access the filesystem with root privileges from any file manager you like. For further instructions, visit the homepage.
A great new tutorial came out at www.goodandevo.net! Thanks to Gary.
Bought the full version, coiuldnt get it to work on my 3.1 xoom. Is this a known issue?
ftgg99 said:
Bought the full version, coiuldnt get it to work on my 3.1 xoom. Is this a known issue?
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Hi, no, I have not tested it on devices 3.0+. However, if you could send an email at [email protected] (or just PM me) with a description of your problem, it would be very helpful. In case we cannot solve it, I will happily send you a refund.
video tutorial
A video tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd1p0SAx9J8
Bought this server and it works well but it is preventing my phone's screen from sleeping. No idea why that would be, very strange.
The app was updated. It now runs fine on Jelly Bean, has slightly improved design and some bugs were fixed.
Doesn't there need to be a free XDA version to advertise it here? Or did I miss it somewhere?
jacklebott said:
Doesn't there need to be a free XDA version to advertise it here? Or did I miss it somewhere?
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Sorry, don't understand. What do you mean?
[ANNOUNCEMENT] To Devs, please read
"And remember, no links to payware and no limited beta's."
"You may use XDA for customer feedback of commercial software but no links to app."
Ok, I got it. I removed the link to the market. I guess it was here before such rules were imposed.
Galaxy note3 kitkat 4.4.2
Root FTP server does not work on Galaxy note3 (N9005) running KitKat 4.4.2.
Is there any log file to prove what is the problem pls. ?
As the title states, just curious if there is a way to make wi-fi direct work between phone and PC or vice-versa. I know there are wi-fi file explorers, but for s single file or picture is there anything for that?
Im pretty sure your phone comes with an app pre-installed for this, but i use airdroid
ssnapier said:
As the title states, just curious if there is a way to make wi-fi direct work between phone and PC or vice-versa. I know there are wi-fi file explorers, but for s single file or picture is there anything for that?
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WiFi direct is only for Samsung devices to other select Samsung devices. It doesn't work with my older Samsung TV, but does work with my friend's brand new Samsung TV. AFAIK, it does not work to connect to a PC.
The other on-device options suck out loud (Kies Air, AllShare Play, etc.). They all require additional software to be loaded on the PC and some are dependent on Samsung's server piece to be operational, which goes down like a $5 ***** faced with a stack of hundreds.
If you want to just 'see' the picture or movie on a PC / Laptop / TV, Settings > More Settings > Nearby Devices is tolerable. It's basically DLNA for the phone. ONLY ALLOW the devices on your LAN that you want to share media to. If you choose Allow All and forget to turn it off, it will share it publicly if you connect to WiFi at McDonald's, Starbucks, Library, etc. PCs show up as Windows-Media-Player, and other devices will be SamsungWiselinkPro or SamsungSmarTV, etc.
I'd recommend to use either Airdroid or WiFi File Explorer and save yourself a LOT of headaches to transfer the files to a PC.
wifi file transfer pro
droidstyle said:
wifi file transfer pro
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Yeah I have had Wifi File Explorer Pro for a good two years and love it, I was just wondering if there was a better option. Based on the responses above I think I will just stick with what I've got!
If you want to transfer files, Kies Air is actually one of the best choices. It's definitely underrated, probably because of the complicated install process, but once you get the hang of it, it's a very streamlined process.
Most file manager apps support Windows shares, so you can transfer stuff that way too. I use AirDroid though mostly. Heck, you can get an FTP app on your Droid and FTP into it from Windows if you like, make sure you change your IP address in Wifi advanced settings to the one you want to use all the time, and map a network drive in Windows to your phone.
why not an FTP server?
search for the "ftp server" from developer "the olive tree" first of all it's super secure since you can add username and password to it (from the settings) so it's safe even at public wifi hotspots and second It's got 4+ stars! COMMON! lol and the 3rd and the best part (I know you were waiting for this ) It's free
you can copy to/from your phone to/from your computer! just open the app and click on the red power button when it turns green you're good to go it gives you an address you need to type that in your explorer (my documents or my computer would be perfect) and your phone's content is there just be careful not to delete anything you don't know
use at your own risk LMAO and I'm not paid to promote it
Air droid is good, but theres a monthly limit. For small amounts of data (I think it's 100MB per month) it's perfect.
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Hello
I've been thinking of making my android phone operate like a stand-alone operating system; i.e. which does not require direct input from the user but can receive input through internet.
I've been trying to setup an architecture in which I place an android phone in my home connected to my wifi, it has uTorrent Beta and some file syncing service (like dropbox, google drive, skydrive, etc.) What I'm trying to accomplish is to operate my phone from my laptop sitting at my office, send a torrent file to my phone lying at home, it picks up the file in uTorrent (or any other torrent client), downloads the file, and later uploads to dropbox or other file syncing service, and after uploading it removes the file from phone.
Can something like this be performed on android? it involves two main obstacles... remote controlling the android via internet, and operating two / three separate apps on android. Is there a better way to do this?
-F.A.
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Hello
I've been thinking of making my android phone operate like a stand-alone operating system; i.e. which does not require direct input from the user but can receive input through internet.
I've been trying to setup an architecture in which I place an android phone in my home connected to my wifi, it has uTorrent Beta and some file syncing service (like dropbox, google drive, skydrive, etc.) What I'm trying to accomplish is to operate my phone from my laptop sitting at my office, send a torrent file to my phone lying at home, it picks up the file in uTorrent (or any other torrent client), downloads the file, and later uploads to dropbox or other file syncing service, and after uploading it removes the file from phone.
Can something like this be performed on android? it involves two main obstacles... remote controlling the android via internet, and operating two / three separate apps on android. Is there a better way to do this?
-F.A.
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trying to make a trojan horse?
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trying to make a trojan horse?
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?? no way sir. Wouldnt it be too obvious for any person seeing multiple apps running around on his cell phone?
My office has real bad ass firewalls all around its network. But it allows dropbox or teamviewer etc apps. I used to have a windows computer for this work of mine. I used an Acer Aspire ZG. So whenever I have something to download on torrent I connect to my laptop at home via teamviewer, download the file and then put it up on dropbox again, so i can download it at my office. My work makes me travel a lot to different cities so im not always at my home, thats why i need something like this.
But alas my aspire got burnt in the power spike in my area. I have my old samsung galaxy S android phone as a spare. I see apps like dropbox and utorrent are now available for android. So i thought would a similar server setup be possible on android.
So can you give me any ideas or workarounds?
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Introduction:
LAN drive is an easy SAMBA Server for Android (iOS & WM10) devices.
Access all your phone files - InternalStorage,SDCard,ExternalHDD - in read/write remotely with common softwares :
MAC OS Finder
Windows File Explorer
ES Explorer
VLC
Kodi
Any SMB client capable app
You just have to be on the same network (WiFi) to make it work.
There are 3 default network sharings activated :
'LANdrive' : storage bound with the app (deleted when you clear cache of the app)
'Root' : "/" access
'InternalStorage' :
'SDCard'|'HDD': Any other external storage automatically detected
You can create your custom sharings too (bound to the app or select one with file picker)
The app is free with an InApp purchase for unlocking the bandwidth (0.5 MB/s in trial) and remove ads, otherwise all is functionnal.
We released it first at the end of January 2018 and are looking for feedback and help in making LAN drive the best it can be.
Presentation Video:
Works without ROOT:
Read the tutorial inside the app (works on Windows / MAC / Linux)
Features:
Copy/paste/rename files and folders on your device with MAC OS Finder, Windows File Explorer, Android ES Explorer, etc.
Access the 'external' storage (Photos and Videos included) in your device as a network shared folder.
Access the Root folder and all directories including SD Cards or external HDDs as network shared folders
View your multimedia files with embedded mediaplayer (or external app).
Your device name appears automatically in MAC OS Finder, Windows File Explorer, Android ES Explorer, VLC, Kodi etc.
Manage your device name (NetBios) and Workgroup name.
3 authentication types : Anonymous with popup confirmation, Anonymous and Users with custom rights
Manage users and create your own shared folders with credentials.
View users connected and disconnect them.
Unlimited connections (several users can access your sharings at the same time)
5 languages : English, Spanish, French, German, Italian.
Launched as a service in the background : Access your SMB server while using other apps
Optionally start the app after boot device completed
Protocols SMB1 (CIFS) and SMB2 protocol (enable/disable via settings)
How Does It Work?
LAN drive uses its own SMB1 & SMB2 implementation with an efficient way to announce itself on clients (your phone appears automatically in other software, even in Windows 10 File Explorer).
You can choose 3 ways to authenticate :
Popup confirmation (default)
Anonymous
Create users with custom rights
Even if it requires root access, LAN drive is non intrusive (not installed in app systems), nothing will stay in the system after uninstall it.
Known issues
App startup time could be very slow (could take 10 seconds depending the devices).
It's not something we can improve at the moment (framework loading Xamarin.Forms)
App Size : 26MB. We can't make it better, again Xamarin.Forms have some mandatory DLL to load to work
Use cases:
Some users don't know the powerfull use of SMB server, here some use cases:
Backup files, like you do with an USB key, but without the USB cable, and with security credentials.
Watch your movies/photos on your TV with Kodi (or VLC) streaming directly from your Phone.
Use a Backup utility from MAC or PC to create a scheduled task which backup|synchronize your movies/photos every days.
Developers|Hackers could browse Root "/" and edit/delete/copy/paste any files without using adb shell
Who Are We?
Webrox is a little french company of 2 persons, we build apps since 2011, check the Webrox store page here.
We made LAN drive to have a very easy multiplatform SMB Server.
How To Download:
Google Play Download
XDA:DevDB Information
LAN drive, App for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
poppyto
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.4
Stable Release Date: 2018-05-14
Created 2018-05-15
Last Updated 2018-11-19
Glad to see you here! :good::good:
@poppyto
Thank you for opening a own thread.
You could transfer the old postings from Samba File Server to this new thread.
You're welcome
Here are the previous messages from the original thread
svbarbosa said:
I hope no one will be upset with my post, specially the OP.
But since there is no update for Samba Filesharing since 2014, I feel obligated to share my discovery.
Yesterday I found an alternative app in play store: LAN drive - SAMBA Server.
In preliminary tests it works well and seems faster than Samba Filesharing. But be aware that the free version has a speed limit. To use LAN drive at full speed you have to pay.
The app has been released on January 25, 2018. There are constant updates and the dev seems active and responsive.
I made this discovery because there was no way Samba Filesharing would work in my Moto Z2 Play. Due to the nightmare of using MTP I started searching for alternatives. I found LAN drive and it worked like a charm.
When creating your accounts and shares, my advice is first create all your shares and then add users. If you follow the app suggested sequence you will end up with your custom shares not accessible from your PC.
If you use file synchronization software be aware that LAN drive has a bug. Files written to the phone do not get the time stamp updated to the source file time stamp. I will report this to the dev and hope it gets fixed soon.
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poppyto said:
Hello svbarbosa, I'm the LAN drive developer.
I will fix the issues of users rights and wrong timestamp on monday.
I would like to tell other users LAN drive is a non intrusive app (it doesn't install anything in the system apps and it only work when you started it, security is a big thing these days).
If anybody have a feedback, feel free to test LAN drive and feedback me
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svbarbosa said:
@poppyto, welcome to XDA!
Glad to confirm you are really active and responsive.
I have also seen your answer to my email and will get on it soon. Some family errands to run first.
Take your time to fix the issues. We have been waiting for so long to have samba support that we can sure handle waiting some more time to have your fixes.
And please do start the LAN Drive app thread. I am a long time user of Samba Filesharing and despite it seems to be dead in terms of new development, somehow I feel weird talking about a replacement app here.
I had problems with Samba Filesharing not working in my Moto Z2 Play, it is my first phone where Samba Filesharing would not work. Shares do not appear on my PC.
I did some research and foung a great replacement app. Check it out in my previous post #235.
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Dr.Ghobar said:
Can you make LAN drive compatible with android 2.3 too?
Or
Can you give me another version of it which is compatible with android 2.3?
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poppyto said:
Unfortunately, Xamarin Forms needs at least Android 4.0.3, and I can't make it better :/
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tramp20 said:
I was happy to found your app, but nothing works (I have paid in the meantime):
1. I cannot make a new user
2. I cannot change sharings etc.
3. I cannot change device name and so on.
your app does not accept any input
Until now I am using Samba FileServer or SambaDroid
You could make a own XDA thread here if your app really works.
Sony Z1c stock rom 5.1.1 rooted
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svbarbosa said:
Hello tramp20,
I will open a support thread for LAN drive. I am not the developer, just a user of the app willing to help.
LAN drive is working fine in three of my phones.
In the meantime please let us know your phone model, Android version / rom, kernel if not stock and from which device/PC you are trying to access the phone.
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tramp20 said:
1.
I wrote this two times: Sony Z1c stock rom 5.1.1 rooted
As I cannot change the settings I cannot get a connection to my Win10 PC.
As I wrote too I have no problems with Samba File Server or SambaDroid.
2. On a very old LG P970 (Android 4.x) I can change the settings of this app but I don't see this phone in my network because Lan Server catches a wrong IP address (perhaps mobile and not WLAN).
This app is in my eyes only alpha quality until now.
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svbarbosa said:
My bad. I am having a tough work period and missed the last line in your post.
For now, in your Sony, please uninstall and reinstall from Play Store. This will wipe data for LAN Drive make sure you have the latest update.
Then create one user and one share. It should work.
Turn of mobile data in settings and check if you can see it from your PC.
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tramp20 said:
Hi,
since Lan Drive v1.3 I can configure this app now
But there are problems of course:
1. During deep sleep of my device I have wakelocks the whole time (battery is discharging badly), See attached screenshot.
2. If I de-install the app and make a fresh new installation all shares are visible and I have access (not always). But after a short time or after stopping and restarting this app my device is no longer visible. I tested this on two smartphones several times. That is terrible.
Wishes.
A possibility to save and restore the settings on the (external) sdcard.
2. If I tap on the back key the should NOT stop the smb server.
If the smb server is running the transfer rate is very good compared to the old samba file server
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svbarbosa said:
Well done. You beat me! Could not find the time to start the thread as I offered.
Truth is I'm having an unusually tough period at work.
Fortunately it is almost over and I will be able to help LAN drive development again real soon.
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@poppyto,
please remember my postings:
1. During deep sleep of my devices I have wakelocks the whole time (battery is discharging badly). See screenshot.
2. A possibility to save and restore the settings on the (external) sdcard.
3. If I tap on the back key this should NOT stop the smb server.
Thank you for your work.
tramp20 said:
@poppyto,
please remember my postings:
1. During deep sleep of my devices I have wakelocks the whole time (battery is discharging badly). See screenshot.
2. A possibility to save and restore the settings on the (external) sdcard.
3. If I tap on the back key this should NOT stop the smb server.
Thank you for your work.
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1. It looks "normal" in Service mode because the app continues to advertise so it uses battery.
If you don't need the run as Service feature, you could deactive it in the settings (but the app will not work in background after that, only in foreground)
2. Ok cool, I will add it
3. Yep specially in service mode ok, I'll fix it
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1. It looks "normal" in Service mode because the app continues to advertise so it uses battery.
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No, that is not normal: during 14h 59m your app has during 98.6% of this time wakelocks. The battery drops normally during night from 100 to 95% but with your running discharges to ~70%.
As you can see other apps in my screenshot they have all >0.2 %.
Your app should detect this unused time during night (deep sleep) and when WLAN is off, there is no need to permanent check.
BetterBatteryStats is a perfect app to detect things.
And thank you to solve the other two points.
You will have a lot of work for this app (fine tuning)
tramp20 said:
No, that is not normal: during 14h 59m your app has during 98.6% of this time wakelocks. The battery drops normally during night from 100 to 95% but with your running discharges to ~70%.
As you can see other apps in my screenshot they have all >0.2 %.
Your app should detect this unused time during night (deep sleep) and when WLAN is off, there is no need to permanent check.
BetterBatteryStats is a perfect app to detect things.
And thank you to solve the other two points.
You will have a lot of work for this app (fine tuning)
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Ok, I just sent an update,
So, based on your comment about the battery drain:
I add an auto stop after inactivity time (no connection on the server) you can change it in the settings (default:30min), I hope it will resolve your battery issue let me know !
Here the new changelog for 1.5 (will be available in 15 minutes I guess) :
New feature : Auto Stop server after inactivity time (change the duration in the settings, default : 30mn)
New feature : Backup and restore your settings on an external file
New behavior : Doesn't stop the server when button back on the homepage
poppyto said:
New feature : Auto Stop server after inactivity time (change the duration in the settings, default : 30mn)
New feature : Backup and restore your settings on an external file
New behavior : Doesn't stop the server when button back on the homepage
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Thank you, your app will become better with each update.
To 1. the server stops with no wakelocks now: good
But the server stops always, it should only stop if WLAN is off.
To 2. Backup is fine but if I select a external path (e.g. SDCard1) the app should remember this selected path if I want to restore, so I do not
have to search.
To 3. ok
Thank you.
There could be a bug with access rights to root directory.
With the build-in root share or with a own declared share I can
1. map this share in Windows but cannot access directories or
2. mapping fails with access error 5 in windows.
Mapping and access of sdcard0 and sdcard1 is always ok.
I have this behavior on two smartphones (Sony Z1c Android 5.1.1 stock rom, rooted of course)
With Samba File Server and SambaDroid no problem.
tramp20 said:
Thank you, your app will become better with each update.
To 1. the server stops with no wakelocks now: good
But the server stops always, it should only stop if WLAN is off.
To 2. Backup is fine but if I select a external path (e.g. SDCard1) the app should remember this selected path if I want to restore, so I do not
have to search.
To 3. ok
Thank you.
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1. Ok I will add an option for that too
2. Mmmm why not ok
tramp20 said:
There could be a bug with access rights to root directory.
With the build-in root share or with a own declared share I can
1. map this share in Windows but cannot access directories or
2. mapping fails with access error 5 in windows.
Mapping and access of sdcard0 and sdcard1 is always ok.
I have this behavior on two smartphones (Sony Z1c Android 5.1.1 stock rom, rooted of course)
With Samba File Server and SambaDroid no problem.
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So only "Root" / shows access denied in Windows ?
Maybe there's something wrong with Android < 6.0 (I use 6.0 and more)
Could I contact you directly to solve the case ? (I will need some actions to do)
Stephane
poppyto said:
So only "Root" / shows access denied in Windows ?
Maybe there's something wrong with Android < 6.0 (I use 6.0 and more)
Could I contact you directly to solve the case ? (I will need some actions to do)
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There are sometimes difficulties to access the other shares too on my two identical Z1c.
Today I found 6 active connections to my PC even if none are really mapped (PC was new started, see screenshot).
To the wakelocks: stopping the server is NO solution as the samba server is not started again when WLAN comes back.
Perhaps you can find here on XDA how to handle wacklocks correct.
As you can see in the second screenshot LD permanently sends wakelocks (98.6% of the running time of the server), compare this with the other running apps. I cannot help I am no programmer.
Your app seems to have one permanent wakelock (count:0 time 98,6%), all other apps have some counts and a very little used time. So your app prevents Android to go to deep sleep.
Of course you can connect me direct with perhaps a PM (XDA-profile).
Good luck.
tramp20 said:
There are sometimes difficulties to access the other shares too on my two identical Z1c.
Today I found 6 active connections to my PC even if none are really mapped (PC was new started, see screenshot).
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You may mapped "Z:" drives ? Or a backup utility ? I need more information to investigate if there's a bug.
tramp20 said:
To the wakelocks: stopping the server is NO solution as the samba server is not started again when WLAN comes back.
Perhaps you can find here on XDA how to handle wacklocks correct.
As you can see in the second screenshot LD permanently sends wakelocks (98.6% of the running time of the server), compare this with the other running apps. I cannot help I am no programmer.
Your app seems to have one permanent wakelock (count:0 time 98,6%), all other apps have some counts and a very little used time. So your app prevents Android to go to deep sleep.
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Other apps don't wavelock because they don't need it.
Without wavelock, LAN drive can't work (TCP connections are dropped) when the screen goes off and people want to use it when the scren goes off, the first option to stop the server when there's no more connections since a duration is a good option.
The good way should be to capture the "Deep Sleep" event, but it's impossible with the WaveLock on.
I will think about it this week if I can find a better solution
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You may mapped "Z:" drives ? Or a backup utility ? I need more information to investigate if there's a bug.
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I mapped 3 shares with
net use u: \\Sony-Z2c\sdcard0
net use v: \\Sony-Z2c\sdcard1
net use x: \\Sony-Z2c\root
As the last share does not allow access to me (only with your app) I tried several times to read a directory.
On your app main screen i saw some messages that LD has connected to my PC and displayed every time a new connection. After 6 I stopped the server.
poppyto said:
Other apps don't wavelock because they don't need it.
I will think about it this week if I can find a better solution
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You could try this with the Samba File Server app how wakelocks should look.
And with BetterBatteryStats (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asksven.betterbatterystats) you see the result after some time in summary-partial wakelocks.
I tried this again with samba file server, waited ~20 mins in deep sleep and no single wakelock from this server was seen.
I don't know how this works but in my opinion Android shuts down WLAN when the screen goes off and no charging (that is my setting in Android) and then the samba server has nothing to do and it should stop his own wakelocks to save battery until WLAN starts again.
Sorry I am not a programmer.
tramp20 said:
You could try this with the Samba File Server app how wakelocks should look.
And with BetterBatteryStats (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asksven.betterbatterystats) you see the result after some time in summary-partial wakelocks.
I tried this again with samba file server, waited ~20 mins in deep sleep and no single wakelock from this server was seen.
I don't know how this works but in my opinion Android shuts down WLAN when the screen goes off and no charging (that is my setting in Android) and then the samba server has nothing to do and it should stop his own wakelocks to save battery until WLAN starts again.
Sorry I am not a programmer.
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So to resume the behaviour you would like :
If server smb is started :
if WLAN off : stop wavelock
if WLAN on : start wavelock
Does it sound ok for you ?
tramp20 said:
I mapped 3 shares with
net use u: \\Sony-Z2c\sdcard0
net use v: \\Sony-Z2c\sdcard1
net use x: \\Sony-Z2c\root
As the last share does not allow access to me (only with your app) I tried several times to read a directory.
On your app main screen i saw some messages that LD has connected to my PC and displayed every time a new connection. After 6 I stopped the server.
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Ok there's a bug with Root directories, could you track what's happen with the debug interface and send me the result :
From a computer, while LAN drive is launched go here :
http://[B]your_phone_ip[/B]:13000/debug.html?refresh=auto&refreshtime=1&orderby=desc
Then try to access Root sharefolder, the debug page should show/may something
Then save the page CTRL+S from your browser dans send it to me enclosed here
Thank you
poppyto said:
If server smb is started :
if WLAN off : stop wavelock
if WLAN on : start wavelock
Does it sound ok for you ?
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For the beginning that sounds good
poppyto said:
Ok there's a bug with Root directories, could you track what's happen with the debug interface and send me the result
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output from your debug interface is attached.
My file manager never ends in connecting/reading the root share. And your app has created now >7 connections to my PC.
I hope you can see something in the debug file.
This afternoon I have only ~2 hours time and tomorrow morning I am not at home.
tramp20 said:
output from your debug interface is attached.
My file manager never ends in connecting/reading the root share. And your app has created now >7 connections to my PC.
I hope you can see something in the debug file.
This afternoon I have only ~2 hours time and tomorrow morning I am not at home.
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Thank you, I opened the debug but unfortunately it shows no issue, I'm back at work tuesday, I keep you in touch don't worry
Hello guys,
I have been searching for answers to some of the tech stuff, but couldn't find them.
Here are some of those questions. Hope some of you would have answers to these. Thanks in advance!
ANDROID
1. How to share files between multi-users on Android 11?
Before Android 11, it was possible to save files inside the Android/ obb folder, and these files were visible for all users on the device. In Android 11, this is no longer working as the 'obb' folder appears to be exclusive to each user.
I know this is possible via USB OTG or a cloud service, but is there a solution without these?
2. How to copy/ backup game data for non-rooted devices?
Helium Backup doesn't seem to work. I have played a game for long on my Mediapad, and I would like to copy that game to my phone. Unfortunately, my Mediapad is not rooted and losing all that game progress has become a nightmare. I have written to the app developer to provide some sort of backup using either Google Play Games or social media integration like Facebook/ Twitter, but haven't received any response.
3. How to force apps (esp. file managers & gallery apps) to use in-app media viewer without changing system default.
For example, I may use the stock gallery app as default for viewing media. But if I am using another gallery app or a file manager that is capable of viewing media files using its own media viewer, I would rather want it use it than open the default app. Is there a way to do it?
4. Replace stock file manager (a system app) with another app from Google Play Store or other sources. Is this possible?
I am not asking how to convert a user app into system app. I know that part. I tried replacing the apk file of the stock file manager with a 3rd party apk, even renamed it, but it didn't work.
5. Extract a system app from one device and install it on another device without root. Is this possible?
I have tried it, but apk installation fails. For example, Samsung Gallery app on OnePlus phones.
iOS
1. How to install .ipa (iPhone app) on an iPhone (not jail-broken) without a laptop (iTunes)?
2. Is it possible to have SFTP server for iPhone?
All Operating Systems
1. How to provide LAN only access for non-rooted devices as well as in Windows & iOS?
For rooted devices, we have apps like AFWall+ that can do it. But is there a way to do it for devices without root, as well as for Windows and iOS?
For non-rooted devices, we have apps like Netguard that support 'Allow LAN access' whilst blocking internet access.
Are there any alternatives and solutions for other platforms?
2. How safe is it to enter login credentials in an app to allow it access to network drives?
I use several apps (on various platforms) to connect to my laptop over SMB. This requires me to provide the app with my Windows Login Credentials, which is a Microsoft account. Am I risking my account by providing this info to the app? Is it safe to enter login credentials of cloud services in file manager apps?
Just bumping this thread as it seems to have been lost/ unnoticed.
@Ultramanoid can you answer some of these?
Sridhar Ananthanarayanan said:
@Ultramanoid can you answer some of these?
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Can't help much, sorry. As to Android, some notes :
1. Never have used an OEM / Google's version of Android, or anything other than rooted single-user systems.
2. In addition to the previous answer, I'm not a gamer.
3. I usually don't ever set defaults with some rare exceptions, so I am always given a choice of what I want to use to handle a file. It may vary depending on many things; I may want to edit an SVG file as text, or view it as an image, for instance. There are applications / services that will intercept intents to allow you to do this sort of thing as well, but I can't recommend a specific one, never use them myself.
4. Possible, but will break Android as by now the system requires it as a file picker in many instances without recognizing alternatives and developers of most applications do expect it as well and their services will not work without it. Don't do it. With recent Android storage changes, including the scoped storage debacle, this is not a viable option anymore.
5. Depends, but not likely as a general rule, specially for OEM garbage, which relies on their own proprietary modifications of Android, their libraries, frameworks, et al. You'd have to carry those over to the destination too, which may not even be possible. Use OEM-independent and not Google Services reliant applications. ( Edit : you'll find some of those applications built to install on all devices here on XDA by single developers, "SONY camera for all devices" and that sort of thing, not recommended anyway, not well supported or long-lived experiments. )
Ultramanoid said:
Can't help much, sorry. As to Android, some notes :
1. Never have used an OEM / Google's version of Android, or anything other than rooted single-user systems.
2. In addition to the previous answer, I'm not a gamer.
3. I usually don't ever set defaults with some rare exceptions, so I am always given a choice of what I want to use to handle a file. It may vary depending on many things; I may want to edit an SVG file as text, or view it as an image, for instance. There are applications / services that will intercept intents to allow you to do this sort of thing as well, but I can't recommend a specific one, never use them myself.
4. Possible, but will break Android as by now the system requires it as a file picker in many instances without recognizing alternatives and developers of most applications do expect it as well and their services will not work without it. Don't do it. With recent Android storage changes, including the scoped storage debacle, this is not a viable option anymore.
5. Depends, but not likely as a general rule, specially for OEM garbage, which relies on their own proprietary modifications of Android, their libraries, frameworks, et al. You'd have to carry those over to the destination too, which may not even be possible. Use OEM-independent and not Google Services reliant applications. ( Edit : you'll find some of those applications built to install on all devices here on XDA by single developers, "SONY camera for all devices" and that sort of thing, not recommended anyway, not well supported or long-lived experiments. )
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Thanks very much. But I wish you answered the last 2 questions as well.
If time permits, would you be interested in telling us how you use your phone? I mean which device, which OS and what apps you use. I would like to give that a try (on a spare device) and see if it is possible for me to live without Google.
Sridhar Ananthanarayanan said:
Thanks very much. But I wish you answered the last 2 questions as well.
If time permits, would you be interested in telling us how you use your phone? I mean which device, which OS and what apps you use. I would like to give that a try (on a spare device) and see if it is possible for me to live without Google.
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Didn't answer because it won't be helpful.
As to the 1st, I don't use LAN, and I don't keep data in any device or computer unless in use. External independent encrypted storage to be used wherever, whenever, independent of device, cables if needed.
As to the second, it's a matter of common sense, being informed of vulnerabilities and aware of reputation, and trust. Would you trust Chrome or Mozilla with data if you're online banking ? Seems reasonable -- but be aware of major vulnerabilities that may be going on. Would you trust an application released yesterday by a single developer for the same ? Probably not a good idea.
Finally, I doubt what I use and how I use it would be acceptable for you, or most people. In essence you could : Install latest firmware, wipe device, install latest security patched Lineage build for it, remove vendor / Lineage applications, get full root, remove anything you don't need or use which could have vulnerabilities; frameworks, libraries, binaries, etc ( Bluetooth, SMS, Android system-wide downloader, system-wide WebView, NFC, and on and on .. ), install your own binaries, fonts, hosts file, and applications where appropriate ( /bin /etc et al ), install Termux and all Linux packages required for your use, everything open source whenever possible, and stay away from any Google services / Play / applications with ANY trackers, analytics, data mining or even crash report capabilities; zero tolerance. Internet permission only for a secure web browser -- and terminal if / when needed. Half of what I do or use goes through terminal to be honest. In short, for me an Android device is a full Linux laptop replacement with added perks : Always on and on me, camera, GPS, pedometer, unlimited LTE data, and emergency calls for medics / police. ( Edit : And Japanese EEW alarm of course ! Only notification I use. We learned our lesson well in 2011. )
You can use ApkExport to extract any apk including system apks. I've transferred apks between other devices devices with it.
Never had need of doing that though with a system apk.