Native Samba port enables SMB sharing with Linux/Windows systems
Network file sharing to PC on the same LAN via SMB paths
Root access unlocks full feature set for power users
Tablet-optimized UI and homescreen widget support for quick access
Lacks FTP/server-based transfer options commonly found in competitors
No explicit cloud or photo/video management features listed
Not ranked in top lists, which may affect visibility and discovery
About SambaDroid
SambaDroid was a tools app developed by Berserker. It was removed from Google Play Dec 7, 2021 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
SambaDroid had been downloaded 220 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
SambaDroid was rated 3.36 out of 5 stars, based on 1.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
SambaDroid was free to download. The APK download size was 28.22 MB. The last available version was 2.1.3. The last update was on February 13, 2017.
Technical Requirements
SambaDroid required Android 2.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play December 2012.
Description
*** ROOT REQUIRED ***
SambaDroid is a native port for Android of the popular Samba for Linux. This application allows you to share/manage files on your device easily from any PC of your network: once started just type [Win]+[R] in your computer, write \\SAMBADROID and enjoy!
FAQs: q: Why my transfer speed decrease when I turn off the screen? a: Enable the option 'Lock Wifi'. If your device is running at least Android 2.3.x, you should get full speed transfer even when the screen is off, otherwise enable the option 'Lock screen' too.
q: I got the message "Can not find a valid WiFi interface", how can I solve it? a: On some devices (Galaxy Note 2 in particular) the WiFi interface is not detected from the application, please set the option "Bind interfaces" to wlan0
q: How can I use this app if my device is connected with an ethernet cable? a: Disable the require WiFi option and set as bind interface eth0
Recent changes: 2.1.3 - Removed unused permission
2.1.2 - Fixed the start/stop UI issue
2.1.1 - Preliminary Android 5 support
2.1.0 - Optimized layout for tablets - Fixed a problem with in-app purchase restore - Google Play Services updated - Minor UI changes
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★★★★★
App is NOT working on Android 8.1. App was working (and very well) on my old TV box running Android 5.1. According to the logs in the UI it's receiving a SIGTERM and dying in nmbd.c at line 70. Note that it /is/ working until it dies, I can browse for files from my computer and see them over the link to the server but it typically dies after 10-20 seconds and has to be restarted, then same again. I suspect the problem may be a result of limitations or security measures in the newer android release in which case it may not be fixable but I'm hoping the author can take a look at it at some point. Can I also take this opportunity to thank Google for stripping all the line breaks from my review making it less readable and forcing me to go in and edit again so it looks less ambiguous in places. 5 stars, really helpful. ~mumble~
★★★★★
SEE EDIT Works well. Very flexible options yet simplified. Thanks for this ---------------------- EDIT 2019 Used to be 5 stars but dev seems to have abandoned the project and doesn't work for the last few versions of Android. No longer recommended. Servers Ultimate Pro is what I use now.
★★☆☆☆
Not working, should have a warning that this is a root app...
★★☆☆☆
FYI for everyone on MARSHMALLOW/CM13 : SELinux has to be set to permissive for this app to work, otherwise it does not start. 5 stars if the dev figures out how to start samba server with SELinux set to enforcing, if that can me done at all. Also please add this to your FAQ. Edit: Does not work at all anymore either because of android 7 or 64bit CPU as I just changed my phone.
★★☆☆☆
Doesnt work. Cannot change share folder. Cannot start server with default share. Cannot add another share (cause the app is crippled to death to force buying). Waste of LOTS of space compared to other share apps (27mb vs 2mb for Samba File Sharing for Android?!)
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