topic Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP in Android TV

Cannot browse folders via FTP

josh2019 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:39:49 GMT

hi,

I have a kd- 43xf8796 with ftp server for android tv installed. I can connect from my win 10 client ftp to the tv but cannot expand the remote site I.

no error message just no folders displayed.

I can browse the folders on a fire hd tablet from the same win 10 ftp client.

Any suggestions on how to display the folders on the TV?

Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP

rooobb — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:04:45 GMT

You should contact the app developer or try another app . Sony apps do not support ftp server just dlna.

Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP

khallergard — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:58:34 GMT

You inspired me to try it with ES File Explorer https://youtu.be/BiJRzGeHCaM

I am curious about what you would use the FTP Server for - file transfers?

Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP

kinggo01 — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:53:43 GMT

Does it have to be FTP? The simplest thing seem to be x-plore, just turn on wifi sharing there and use browser.

The ES will also do. And lots of others.

Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP

khallergard — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:17:46 GMT

Yes, that was my question: why Ftp? And why Server?

Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP

kinggo01 — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:30:30 GMT

The question is what's there on the TV that he wants access to. Without root there is not much to see there.

My approach is a bit different, I have home server with different servers on it for different clients. Among them is also an FTP server and I created it under all file mangers that I'm currently messing around. My main reason for that is to sideload something or have access to some KODI add-on or something like that. That way I can also push out some files from TV if I want. And since all that is configured, it is easier for me than using wi-fi sharing under X-plore.

Rif.: Cannot browse folders via FTP

josh2019 — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:32:26 GMT

I was kust lookinging for a way to transfer movies from laptop to tv without using a usb stick. I installed x-plore and this seems to work. thanks.