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Samba Server 2.2

1.2 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 3.5 - 878 reviews


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Samba Server, developed and published by Ice Cold Apps, has released its latest version, 2.2, on 2013-05-02. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.5, based on 878 reviews.

Samba Server APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.1+). 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.icecoldapps.sambaserver

Updated: 12 years ago

Developer Name: Ice Cold Apps

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Samba Server 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

3.5
Total 878 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2014-01-11
I'm running Samba server on a 1st generation Kindle Fire, rooted on Jelly Bean [4.3]. The app runs fine. No problem connecting to the share on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP3, and Windows 7 Home Premium. I have even mapped the share as a drive for ease of use. While my device is rooted, this should only affect what ports you may use and what paths you can share [roots]. This should still work otherwise with those restrictions.

3 ★, on 2013-02-24
Under Mac OS X 10.8 the drive mounts but when I try to copy a file to it the Finder reports error -50. The file gets created, but its empty. Oddly, if I use the Terminal and cp command I can copy the file just fine. It would also be nice, if the app could enable adhoc wifi networking automatically as an option ;-)

5 ★, on 2015-07-05
Brother you are the man! I've tried different, more 'fancier' apps and none could do what your app was capable of. Im running a 1TB external drive off an old android tablet as a makeshift NAS for home streaming/file access to any pc/android device and im running my internal and external tablet drives on the network. I THANK YOU SIR ☺

5 ★, on 2013-11-04
I was doing extensive tests with this. My files were arbitrarily getting corrupted (mostly on large ones, but small ones as well) when uploaded from my linux box with a cifs mount. The android one is HomeSync with ext4 filesystem on sdcard. After spending countless hours, testing with ethernet, wifi, different cables, etc, finally I just added the following to the mount options on my linux box: cache=none,nobrl and then it started working without issues! If you face file corruption, try it.

3 ★, on 2016-07-04
It does what it's supposed to do but could use some work on the interface. It's hard on the battery and the ads are annoying. I mean, if it were a better app then the ads might be worth it but at this point it's not.

2 ★, on 2015-01-01
Real bad in user jnterface and documentation. But once you waste 1 hour trail and error and hair loss, you get it going and voila. Works like charm. Update: ITS A BATTERY HOG, MORE THAN THE SCREEN USE. UPDATE2: Transfer between new samsung s4 and Tap pro max speed 300kbps,also intermittent so very slow for larger video files. ..overall useless....uninstall

Previous Versions

Samba Server 2.2
2013-05-02 / 1.2 MB / Android 2.1+

About this app

A free and complete Samba Server for your Android (SMB, CIFS)! Access your Android with ease, just like an USB stick (thumb drive / flash drive)

No root is needed!

Works on:
- Mac OS X: will show up on the finder automatically if on the same network
- Windows: only works if you have a rooted device since windows does not support non-standard SMB ports. Also, if you use Windows 7 you might need to find out how to enable it since the server only accepts guest logins and Windows 7 automatically uses the currently logged in user.
- Linux: only works if your device is rooted or you can specify the samba server port

Note. If you find a bug or have a problem please contact us by email since we cannot help you if you post it in the reviews.

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In this version you can add one server (Samba Server or Dynamic DNS Updater) and three directories per server. If you want to be able to add unlimited items please buy Samba Server Pro. If you buy the pro version you will support development, will be able to add unlimited items and see no advertisements!
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★★For more servers and features have a look at our app Servers Ultimate★★

And we haven't mentioned all yet; you can even set a dynamic DNS updater! So you can always access your device from everywhere, even if the IP changed!

It also has extensive logging functionality, and you can even set the app to email you the log automatically!

Features summary:
- Free!
- Run a Samba Server – SMB / CIFS Server
- Set multiple directories for the server and each with their own name
- Set the Samaba Server name and icon
- Optionally use root to forward internal ports so it works on Windows and Linux
- Start/Stop a server automatically when connected/disconnected from a specified WIFI network, or on boot
- Verbose log (filter, email, etc)
- Add a Dynamic DNS Updater using the local or public IP of your device

All features:
- Add multiple Samba Servers

- For every Samba Server you can set name, TCP/IP port, session port, name server port, datagram port, multiple directories to share, use root for internal port forwarding, enable logging, only log errors, start the server when connected to a specific WIFI network and disconnect when the WIFI network is lost, or start on boot

- Add multiple dynamic DNS updaters (set a custom URL, or choose from ChangeIP, DNSdynamic, DNSexit, DNSMadeEasy, DNS-O-Matic, DNSPark, DtDNS, DynDNS, easyDNS, eNom, HE.net, Joker, Namecheap, No-IP, ZoneEdit)

- For every dynamic DNS updater set the name, timeout (in minutes), hostname, username, password and whether to update with the local or public IP address, start the Dynamic DNS Updater when connected to a specific WIFI network, update on connectivity change, start on boot

- On the settings page of the app you can set the maximum log items to keep, whether to keep a WIFI lock (prevent WIFI from disconnecting automatically), keep the device alive, keep the device alive full (keep the screen on, battery intensive), set to start the app on boot

- You can search/filter the log, or set it to be automatically sent when the log limit is reached.

For questions, comments or feature requests just contact us!

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App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.