How to mount smb share with Nexus 6 on android 5.1.1 ?
to be able to stream from different applications
I do it with ES File Explorer.
andy o said:
I do it with ES File Explorer.
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They won't work for what he wants. That would only be available in ES, not for example, power amp.
However, he could launch media files from the explorer itself.but its a bit of a pain
engis said:
How to mount smb share with Nexus 6 on android 5.1.1 ?
to be able to stream from different applications
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You would be best mounting using CIFS but I think you'll need a custom kernel to support it
danarama said:
They won't work for what he wants. That would only be available in ES, not for example, power amp.
However, he could launch media files from the explorer itself.but its a bit of a pain
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That's what I do. You do need an explorer anyway to search for the files. Look up the file, tap it, select the app that will open it. I don't see how that's a pain, it's the same as in any other computer, basically. Alternatively, the player app itself has to support it, like Dice Player but I don't use that as much cause the sorting options suck.
andy o said:
That's what I do. You do need an explorer anyway to search for the files. Look up the file, tap it, select the app that will open it. I don't see how that's a pain, it's the same as in any other computer, basically. Alternatively, the player app itself has to support it, like Dice Player but I don't use that as much cause the sorting options suck.
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Well, if you use poweramp for example, you can mount your NAS as a CIFS share to a local folder on your SDCard, then you can use the app's built in media library / browser to play the music, which is much easier for those who use that sort of thing. Its certainly fewer steps, however, it has it's own downfalls too.
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ok so i have used remote desktops apps and everything but im looking for an app that just shows different drives on your home pc and able to open them up and play on your pc...
so it would kinda look like astro file manager but you can look though you pc
the closes that i have got was Gmote but they open it in there own player..
i wanna open and play it thought vlc
would be better to use wifi but bluetooth is ok 2
anyone come across a app like this???
Estrongs file explorer for both WiFi and BT.
Use search before using "new post", it helps.
Is there a way to open the files such as a .avi file and make it play on the computer from the mobile.. I Tired with that app but didnt work
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Websharing
JCopernicus said:
Websharing
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websharing is just a way transfer files via wifi... its pretty good but not what i was looking for
ok ill give you a scenario...
im kicking back in my bed and i just finished watching a movie on my computer... now from my phone i wanna be able to browse the files on my computer and play another movie...
browse like you browse in astro
thanks heaps
By far the slickest way of controlling media on your pc or xbox1 or Linux box...
Install XBMC
Get XBMC remote from Google Code
It's superb.
Is there a way to open the files such as a .avi file and make it play on the computer from the mobile.. I Tired with that app but didnt work
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Premotedroid is like gmote, I think it could fit your needs.
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GOT IT!!!!!!
leonnib4 said:
Premotedroid is like gmote, I think it could fit your needs.
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OMG YOU ARE THE BEST THANKS SO MUCH 100% what im looking for
DLNA will only allow me to stream video/music, and what if I want to transfer all types of files?...
Thanks in advance.
Astro file manager + SMB extension (which is free)
You can find both in the market.
With the SMB extension you can access fileshares on your windows pc.
Hi,
You can use also ESFile Explorer to do that
i use ftp... look into andro ftp works great
Fatherboard said:
DLNA will only allow me to stream video/music, and what if I want to transfer all types of files?...
Thanks in advance.
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use this "Android Manager via WiFi"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765081
it's easy and intuitive to use, nothing to mess around
works waaaaaaay better than KIES
Thanks a lot, guys! great stuff!
Hi, One reason i like using Windows Mobile phones is that it can access my folders shared on my network, and as such, I can access pictures and my video files or divx videos to play remotely.
Is there a way on my streak to do the same thing? Now that I have my dock. I would love a way to access my movies and so and play them remotely. Anyone have a idea on how android devices could do this? Thanks.
try this
http://androidforums.com/android-media/83497-streaming-video-over-home-
network.html
Mysticales said:
Hi, One reason i like using Windows Mobile phones is that it can access my folders shared on my network, and as such, I can access pictures and my video files or divx videos to play remotely.
Is there a way on my streak to do the same thing? Now that I have my dock. I would love a way to access my movies and so and play them remotely. Anyone have a idea on how android devices could do this? Thanks.
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try VLC stream and Convert Pro
thatruth132 said:
try this
http://androidforums.com/android-media/83497-streaming-video-over-home-
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Thanks. The app in question to use now is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756158 The CIFS Manager. This should hopefully do the trick. =D Cause who wants to pay for a "server app" on your PC.. when youd think it can just read it Natively. Thats why I have a windows ppc. Tho the app I got there works.. but it sucks cause none of the menu UI comes up right... tho still managed it.
lou0611 I dont wanna stream from a server or convert the files, I could do that but I rather just open my network folders, pick my file and play
Has anyone found out if there is a File Manager? One which can access network shares on a wlan? Or one available as an app?
If no, sticking with Android...
There is no local File Manager. Apps that can access remote Network Shares are already available on WP7.5. Given that WP8 allows Apps to launch other Apps that support certain file types you could use one of those Apps (when they are updated to WP8) to grab a Video from your NAS-Box and launch it in the built in Video Player.
StevieBallz said:
... you could use one of those Apps (when they are updated to WP8) to grab a Video from your NAS-Box and launch it in the built in Video Player.
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Great, thanks for the info. Could not find it googling. And you guessed what I'd like local and/or network share access for: playing media at home from the NAS. Will need to check out Windows Phone 8 at a store, maybe upgrade the phone hardware soon.
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Great, thanks for the info. Could not find it googling. And you guessed what I'd like local and/or network share access for: playing media at home from the NAS. Will need to check out Windows Phone 8 at a store, maybe upgrade the phone hardware soon.
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Most NAS boxes currently support UPnP or DLNA servers. This can be played through various software. Before jumping in I'd still wait to see if the required Apps are updated to allow for a seemless transition because at release the Apps are almost certain to not have been updated (given that the SDK was just released yesterday). So the possibility is there but at the moment the Software isn't really.
Might be worth checking wether your Media Files are currently stored in a format supported by the phone, given that similar to iOS WP is pretty picky when it comes to file formats.
Hey can anyone recommend good software for managing media? I particularly want to transfer photos easily. I have a program for music, but I'm open to recommendations. I know that Samsung has Kies and Sony has Media Go, both are useful. Does Motorola have any official media software?
SharpnShiny said:
Hey can anyone recommend good software for managing media? I particularly want to transfer photos easily. I have a program for music, but I'm open to recommendations. I know that Samsung has Kies and Sony has Media Go, both are useful. Does Motorola have any official media software?
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Try AirDroid. The transfer is over wifi and you can transfer almost everything. Besides it is a file manager, ftp server, system manager...
Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really looking for PC/laptop software, I find it really easy to manage media from there. I see Songbird will only connect in Mass Storage Mode and Songbird is OK for music but not pictures. I'll find something eventually!
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Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really looking for PC/laptop software, I find it really easy to manage media from there. I see Songbird will only connect in Mass Storage Mode and Songbird is OK for music but not pictures. I'll find something eventually!
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Is Motorola Motocast acceptable http://www.mymotocast.com/download
Hi, that software looks PERFECT. I tried it with the RAZR i and it won't set up at all. I have everything installed but cannot manage media let alone sync anything. Is this software compatible with the RAZR i?
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Is this software compatible with the RAZR i?
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Well according to the download on Play it says not.
You mentioned Medio Go so presumably you also use it? You can copy your photos etc in to Media Go and simply select your folder/s from there and select “Add to” Your phone will then show up as “Unnamed device” with the sub-options of moving them to internal or external memory, or you can simply transfer them directly from your pictures folder. No offence intended but I don’t see the problem.
This is my first Motorola (and also Android) phone, but they sure don’t seem too concerned about providing PC media management.
How about google Picasa?
No worries, I get it; if you have use for something, you understand, if you don't need something, you won't understand. A few of my other devices (Apple and Sony) allow for quick and automatic movement of media from A to B or vice versa just by connecting the devices, I'm looking for the same now. I've been using the 10 camera shot per second feature and the photos are really stacking up. Drag and drop is a bit too 1990s for me. I've uninstalled Media Go now, I thought it didn't even recognise non-Sony devices? I'll give it a go then, if you say it appears.
True about Motorola and PC management, everywhere related to my phone it directs me to Motocast. I emailed them and they said the RAZR i is not compatible. Nevermind, I'll find something.
All I’m saying is that you can transfer files/folders via Media Go using “Add to” on right-clicking in Windows.
Whether this is the functionality you’re actually looking for I’m not sure but it works for me. I’ve used it to transfer a couple of albums and a number of tracks over (although my Walkman is my main portable music source), and after reading your thread I thought I’d see how it works with photos and no problems.
Just tried it out with iTunes but there doesn’t seem to be an obvious way of doing the same: there may be,but I can’t be bothered to find out!
Thanks buddy, I appreciate your help.
For music, if you do like iTunes, I have a recommendation. There is an app called iSyncr which allows you to copy any lists in your iTunes directly to your phone. If you use their Rocket Player to use the music, it will update your playcounts etc. Music at least, I've got covered! :good: