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share files from my PC to Xperia L4

  • 16-03-2021 03:40PM
    #1
    rhc2s4lj5p0xu9
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    I am trying to connect and share files from my PC to Xperia L4 using Samba. I got

    https://f-droid.org/en/package/com.google.android.sambadocumentsprovider/ but cannot find the share path

    I think is something like smb://workgroup/computer name/users/username/shared folder/file
    Should they be they / or \ or a mixture. Or shoud workgroup be the network. my tablet can do this but has abrowse facility
    I also tried ghost commander with a plug in samba which cannot connect but give the smb://workgroup but nothing further.


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  • #2
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    Put solid explorer (or other file manager) on your phone and it should be able to connect to Windows with user&password.

    Some file-managers are easier than others to setup.

    Your link is a 404?


    How To Access SMB Serv­er on Sol­id Explorer

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  • #3
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    corkie wrote: »
    Put solid explorer (or other file manager) on your phone and it should be able to connect to Windows with user&password.

    Some file-managers are easier than others to setup.

    Your link is a 404?
    link should show now?
    https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.google.android.sambadocumentsprovider/


  • #4
    corkie
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    ^^^ Updated my post and shared a link on how to setup for solid.

    Other file-managers probably can achieve the same, just google for instructions.


    Your app is very basic and probably hard to setup.
    This app extends the built in File Manager to support connecting to SMB file shares. You can download and upload your files from your device once the connection has been set up. The app doesn't support browsing your local network for shares yet, so you will have to type the full URI (e.g. smb://server/data).

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
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  • #5
    corkie
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    Warning


    Also your particular app (com.google.android.sambadocumentsprovider) was removed from Playstore due to infecting windows with WannaCrypt and NotPetya.


    https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/7nzqcw/i_want_to_try_that_official_google_android_samba/

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #6
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    corkie wrote: »
    Warning


    Also your particular app (com.google.android.sambadocumentsprovider) was removed from Playstore due to infecting windows with WannaCrypt and NotPetya.


    https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/7nzqcw/i_want_to_try_that_official_google_android_samba/
    due to being vulnerable i think? https://www.theregister.com/AMP/2017/07/07/google_ships_wannacrypt_for_android_disguised_as_samba_app/


    that is a different version as far as i know but i got rid of it in case


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  • #7
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    corkie wrote: »
    ^^^ Updated my post and shared a link on how to setup for solid.

    Other file-managers probably can achieve the same, just google for instructions.


    Your app is very basic and probably hard to setup.
    thanks but i prefer non google open source apps


  • #8
    corkie
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    Laurel Full Royalty wrote: »
    thanks but i prefer non google open source apps

    You could have mentioned that in OP.

    You could try

    https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files

    Haven't used it so don't how easy/hard connecting to Samba is with it?

    Got it from this list
    https://www.slant.co/topics/9397/~open-source-and-ad-free-file-managers-with-root-explorer-for-android

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #9
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    corkie wrote: »
    You could have mentioned that in OP.

    You could try

    https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files

    Haven't used it so don't how easy/hard connecting to Samba is with it?

    Got it from this list
    https://www.slant.co/topics/9397/~open-source-and-ad-free-file-managers-with-root-explorer-for-android
    Sorry:o:eek: i assumed mentioning fdroid would flag i wanted open source. I just saw material files so going to check it out. Thanks


  • #10
    corkie
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    Laurel Full Royalty wrote: »
    Sorry:o:eek: i assumed mentioning fdroid would flag i wanted open source. I just saw material files so going to check it out. Thanks

    Just tried it and it is even easier than solid to setup.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #11
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    corkie wrote: »
    Just tried it and it is even easier than solid to setup.
    where is the smb?


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  • #12
    corkie
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    1. HamBurger menu top left
    2. + Add Storage
    3. SMB Server

    And once you have setup windows correctly you should see your PC listed?

    You can leave domain blank


    Check solid instructions for setting up file sharing on PC.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #13
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    corkie wrote: »
    1. HamBurger menu top left
    2. + Add Storage
    3. SMB Server

    And once you have setup windows correctly you should see you PC listed?

    You can leave domain blank


    Check solid instructions for setting up file sharing on PC.
    i see the hamburger
    + Add external Storage? there is no add storage only Add external Storage?
    whn i tap add external storage it says no items.blank screen with the word modified top right


  • #14
    corkie
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    Have you latest version of app? v1.2.0 (22)

    https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles/releases/tag/v1.2.0

    F-Droid is only giving 1.1.4 download from github or play for latest.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #15
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    corkie wrote: »
    Have you latest version of app? v1.2.0 (22)

    https://github.com/zhanghai/MaterialFiles/releases/tag/v1.2.0

    F-Droid is only giving 1.1.4 download from github or play for latest.
    OK i have it but cannot connect. I used anonymous instead of password it will only be me. See screenshot


  • #16
    corkie
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    Laurel Full Royalty wrote: »
    OK i have it but cannot connect. I used anonymous instead of password it will only be me. See screenshot

    Windows security probably won't allow you on without password.

    As I said see the 'Solid' guide for windows settings.

    access-smb-solid-explorer-13_4d470f76dc99e18ad75087b1b8410ea9.webp

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #17
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    corkie wrote: »
    Windows security probably won't allow you on without password.

    As I said see the 'Solid' guide for windows settings.

    access-smb-solid-explorer-13_4d470f76dc99e18ad75087b1b8410ea9.webp
    Thanks sorry i missed where you said see the solid guide


  • #18
    corkie
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    ^^^ So did you manage to get it working?

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
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  • #19
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    corkie wrote: »
    ^^^ So did you manage to get it working?
    No same error..

    Edit got it working Didn't need password. Thanks for the help


  • #20
    corkie
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    Laurel Full Royalty wrote: »
    No same error..

    Edit got it working Didn't need password. Thanks for the help

    Glad you got it working.

    If you have no password to login into PC, then you don't need it for the app?

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



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