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Ftp Server Analysis

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Ftp Server is a utility app for Android that facilitates file transfers between devices using FTP protocols. This application allows users to access their Android device's storage remotely, making it convenient for transferring files to and from PCs or other Android devices. The app operates in the foreground, ensuring that file transfers can be managed easily while performing other tasks on the device. Users have the flexibility to establish connections via WiFi or mobile networks, making it versatile for various environments.

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The setup process is straightforward, requiring users to download the app and configure necessary permissions. Once set up, users can select their preferred connection method and initiate file transfers seamlessly. The app supports multiple file formats and is designed to enhance productivity by simplifying the file management process on Android devices. Ftp Server is particularly useful for users who regularly move large files or need to access their device’s storage remotely.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.32
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
Requires Android 2.1 and up
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
202
Downloads Last Week
6

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Developer’s Description

Read/write any folder, including sdcard, in your android device with this ftp server.

Read/write any folder, including sdcard, in your android device with this ftp server. You can backup your photos to your PC, copy music and movies to your device, etc.

If you still do not have a ftp client I recommend FileZilla client (you can download it on http://filezilla-project.org/) but you can also use file explorer on windows.

Free version does not allow landscape screen.

Features:

Use any network interface in your device including: WIFI, Ethernet, Mobile network, USB...

Anonymous user (can be disabled).

One Ftp user (can be disabled). Name and password can be changed.

Home directory can be root directory,

Read only mode.

Passive and active modes.

Show hidden files.

Custom home folder.

Option to run server as a foreground service.

Energy save mode.

Languages supported: English, Spanish, Romanian, French, Italian, Hungarian, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Russian and Catalan.

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com.theolivetree.ftpserver.StartFtpServer

com.theolivetree.ftpserver.StopFtpServer

TODO:

Run server as root user (only rooted devices).

TLS/SSL support for secure connections.

How to connect with Ftp server using USB cable:

This can useful when you have USB cable and not network available.

1) On your phone go to Settings->Applications->Development and set option "USB debugging".

2) Connect your phone to your PC using USB cable.

3) Start adb server. On your PC run command "adb start-server".

adb is a program that you can find on android sdk. Usually you will find it on android-sdkplatform-toolsadb.

4) Forward needed ports from your PC to your phone. On your PC run command "adb forward tcp:2221 tcp:2221"

You will need to repeat this step for all ftp server and passive ports configured in your phone. It will be easier if you use a small range of passive ports.

With this, any connection in your pc to 127.0.0.1:2221 will be forwarded to your phone in port 2221.

5) Run Ftp server in your phone, open settings and in "Network interfaces" select "Loopback (127.0.0.1)" or "All"

6) Start ftp server.

7) In your PC connect your ftp client to ftp://127.0.0.1:2221 (port might be different, it depends on your Ftp Server configuration).

Connections in this mode need to be always started by PC so only passive mode is available when using USB connection.

Permissions needed:

INTERNET

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

Network permission to enable server to open network communication with ftp clients.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Enables ftp server write received files from ftp clients on sdcard.

WAKE_LOCK

Keeps phone wake only while server is running. If phone is not wake connections to ftp server can fail.

Libraries used by this program: Apache ftp server v1.0.6. Apache2 License. Android viewflow pakerfeldt (01/Nov/2011). Apache2 License: http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html

Special thanks to: Beatriz Vera, Surjit Panda, Alex Sovu, Balazs David Molnar, Damien Varvenne, Simone Balducci, Juanvi, Chengcheng Hu, Noelia, Noxa Tagakov, Joon Lim, Tomokazu Wakasugi and Paulino Feitio.


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