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    How to access samba shares (files & folders) on server?

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        bobalex70
        last edited by bobalex70

        Hi - Just installed UbuntuTouch on a Nexus 5 yesterday. Works great ... except I can't see how to access my server. I read a very old post on The Internet about a 'Go To' option under Network where you could type in the IP address. It appears it's not there anymore.

        I'd like to install UbuntuTouch on my Nexus 9 tablet and I'd be set. All I use it for is to read books, watch movies (from the server), browse around the web and read/send email. Not being able to send/receive files/folders from the server is a real drag.

        Any help? Thanks.

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          Emphrath @bobalex70
          last edited by Emphrath

          @bobalex70 check this thread :
          https://forums.ubports.com/topic/6059/samba-share-access?_=1644054245226

          File explorer, tap the upper left three lines, tap network, type in your psswd, and you should see your samba.

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            bobalex70 @Emphrath
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            @emphrath That Worked Great. Problem solved for file/folder transfers back and forth. But ... I couldn't play any of the videos on the server regardless of their formats (mpg, mts, avi, mp4) using Media Player, Video Player, or UTmedia. Though some of the videos will play if I transfer them to the phone.

            On the Nexus 5 that's no big deal, watching a movie on a 4.9" screen is not um ... optimal. But I won't give my Nexus 7 or 9 the Ubuntu Touch treatment if they can't play movies from the server. Where do you suppose the problem lies?
            Thanks ... Bob,

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              arubislander @bobalex70
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              @bobalex70 the problem lies in that the apps do not understand the CIFS (Samba) protocol.

              For playing media on your devices, you would be better served by installing Jellyfin or Emby or some other light weight media software on a server if available. And installing the Jellyfin client on your device, or the Emby client if Jellyfin doesn't work on your device.

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