SambaDroid

2.1.3

Berserker

3.36

1,777 reviews

100,000+
Downloads

Free

share/manage files on your device easily!

This app is currently not available on Google Play.

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Rating on Google Play: 3.36; 1,777 ratings
Installs: 220 thousand
Last updated: February 13, 2017
Ads: Contains ads
Size: 28.2 MB

SambaDroid is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 8 years, until December 2021. It had 220 thousand installs. Users were divided: 3.4 stars from 1,777 ratings.

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Comments on SambaDroid for Android

★★★★★ 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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Store listing

By Berserker, from Google Play

Description by Berserker Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

*** 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

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: Contains ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 6
App size: 28.2 MB
Needs Android: 2.3+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by SambaDroid

9 permissions · 6 libraries

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 2.1.3
Launched: December 2012

Dec 7, 2021Unpublished
Feb 13, 2017UpdateVersion 2.1.3
Jan 10, 2017Installs100,000+ installs
Aug 31, 2015UpdateVersion 2.1.2
Jun 23, 2015Installs50,000+ installs

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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Play install range: 100+ thousand
Launched: December 2012

About the app and developer

About SambaDroid

SambaDroid was a tools app developed by Berserker. It was removed from Google Play Dec 7, 2021.

Install Statistics

SambaDroid had been installed 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. The app 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 since December 2012.

SambaDroid was made and published by Berserker. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Berserker. The app name, icon and description belong to Berserker and are shown as last published on Google Play.

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Frequently asked questions about SambaDroid

Is SambaDroid free?

Yes. SambaDroid was free on Google Play.

Is SambaDroid still available?

No. SambaDroid was removed from Google Play. We last saw it there Dec 7, 2021.

Does SambaDroid contain ads?

Yes. Google Play listed SambaDroid as containing ads.

What Android version does SambaDroid require?

SambaDroid ran on Android 2.3 and higher.

How large is SambaDroid?

SambaDroid is 28.22 MB.

Is SambaDroid suitable for children?

Google Play rates the content of SambaDroid as suitable for everyone.

How many times has SambaDroid been installed?

Google Play listed 100,000+ installs for SambaDroid.

How do people rate SambaDroid?

SambaDroid scored 3.36 out of 5 stars, from 1,777 ratings on Google Play.

Who made SambaDroid?

SambaDroid was developed by Berserker. It was listed in the tools category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to SambaDroid?

People looking at SambaDroid also look at these tools apps: Copy My Data: File Transfer, Warpinator (unofficial), Leap Share WiFi File Transfer, Samba Network Music Player, Flying Carpet File Transfer.

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