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SSHFSAndroid 1.2a

1 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 3.4 - 191 reviews


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SSHFSAndroid, developed and published by 9K Apps, has released its latest version, 1.2a, on 2019-05-20. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.4, based on 191 reviews.

SSHFSAndroid APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.chaos9k.sshfsandroid

Updated: 6 years ago

Developer Name: 9K Apps

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing SSHFSAndroid on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.4
Total 191 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2019-07-23
needs support for public key authentication. I don't want to be storing my passwords in plain text

1 ★, on 2019-09-27
Doesn't work and I can't say why because there are no logs. Purchased long time ago and now I regret about wasting my money.

5 ★, on 2019-07-06
Both debug flags should be enabled by default, impossible to tell why it's not working otherwise. Got it working on a stock Pixel 3a (Android 9.0), the main issue being private key permissions being too open.

1 ★, on 2015-10-12
Does not work on CM 12.1 without having selinux turned off. It's not selinux's fault, the other sshfs app that is available works fine with selinux in enforcing mode. Too bad I figured that out after 2 hours, so I lost my money on this one; it has a VERY short refund period. Yes. I did meet the requirements. Mailed the developer, but no answer yet.

4 ★, on 2016-08-23
Used to be very useful but without logs it's very hard to debug errors. Just as expected it doesn't work on Android 6 but I have no idea why (again, no logs). The sshfs binary in the app dir works fine from a terminal as root.

4 ★, on 2015-08-17
Works now on Android 5.1, the profile creation screen is a bit finicky though, often is make a profile then it wouldn't be there. Some quality of life issues, some thought needs to be put into the ui flow.

Previous Versions

SSHFSAndroid 1.2a
2019-05-20 / 1 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

SSHFSAndroid is SSHFS (SSH FileSystem) for Android devices. It allows you to mount directories from any SSH server to your Android device. Whenever a remote filesystem is mounted, its files will appear as if they are stored locally on your Android device.

Have a media collection that just won't fit on your phone?
Mount and stream it with SSHFSAndroid!

Sorry for the long, long wait, everyone – SSHFSAndroid now (experimentally) supports Android 5.0+!


DISCLAIMER:
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This is an *ALPHA* release. SSHFSAndroid is a personal side project of mine, not my day job. As such, I am unable to do $X hours of testing on $Y number of different devices. As much as I would like to, I cannot guarantee perfection. Please rate with all of this in mind. If you encounter issues, please send me an email before rating negatively. Thanks! :)


PREREQUISITES:
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- busybox (with symlinks)
- su (root)
- FUSE support (in-kernel or fuse.ko module)

Note: The stock kernels in Android versions >= ICS should have in-kernel FUSE by default. If you are using a custom kernel, you might not!

*** PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS APP IF YOU HAVE NOT VERIFIED THAT YOUR DEVICE MEETS THE REQUIRED PREREQUISITES. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. IN CAPS. ***


FAQ:
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Q: Why can't my media player find the files I've mounted with SSHFSAndroid?
A: Android's media scanner will not scan remote filesystem mounts. Try using a file-based player that does not rely on Android's media scanner.

Q: Can I use public key authentication? I can't get it to work.
A: Public key authentication is supported ("Advanced Options" > "IdentityFile"). However, your key file must not be password-protected and your public key must be copied to your server (typically via ssh-copy-id) beforehand.

Q: How do I use option $X in "Advanced Options"?
A: Check man pages for ssh and sshfs for documentation.
SSH: http://linux.die.net/man/1/ssh
SSHFS: http://linux.die.net/man/1/sshfs

Q: Why doesn't option $X in "Advanced Options" work?
A: Sorry, but I (probably) don't know. SSHFS has a ton of options; too many for me to test. A lot of options aren't even relevant on Android devices. The advanced options were only included out of posterity and are predominantly untested.

Q: My server listens on a port other than 22. How do I configure that?
A: "Advanced Options" > "Port". Easy!

Q: If not /mnt/sdcard, where should I be mounting to?
A: Mounting under /system seems to be the most stable. I suggest something like: /system/sshfs/mount_point_here

New features

Version 1.3a (2019-05-19)
* Android 6.0+ support
* Various bug/security fixes