If you are not using ES Explorer and want the same solution, then there are several other dedicated FTP Server apps (no longer available) you can try. This eliminates the need to launch ES Explore each and every time you want to turn on Remote Manager. Quick tip: By navigating to Remote Manager settings and tapping on the option “Create Shortcut,” ES Explorer will create a quick shortcut icon on your home screen which can be used to quickly launch the FTP server.
When you are done woking with files and folders on your Android device, turn off the Remote Manager. If you log in frequently, select the option “Save Password.”Īs soon as you click on the Log On button, you will be logged in and can access all your files and folders directly from Windows File Explorer over WiFi. Just enter the password and click on the “Log On” button. Some file explorers such as ES File Explorer and Solid Explorer come with a built-in FTP. Since this is the first time, Windows will ask for your FTP password. As mentioned above, you need to have an FTP app on your Android. Since we mapped the network share, it will appear in the Windows File Explorer under Network Locations. Just click on the “Finish” button to complete the procedure. Once you are done, this is what it looks like in the Remote Manager settings screen. If you want to access both internal and external storage, then select “/.” In my case, I’m selecting my external SD card as my root directory. Make sure that the port number is between 1025 – 65534.Īlso, if you want to change the root directory, tap on the option “Set root directory” and select your default root directory. If you want to you can also change the “Current Port” so that it is easy to remember when adding it to other systems. To do that, tap on the option “Set Manage Account,” enter the username and password and touch the “OK” button to continue. I would recommend you add a username and password so that other users on LAN cannot access it without authorization. As you can see from the below image, ES Explorer already set the default port and the current user to “Anonymous.” However, while it runs it prevents standby to avoid long uploads and downloads to abort.
Runs without root privileges and is not started when device boots: Control yourself when the server runs.
Allows to exchange files with other machines over WiFi. The above action will open the Remote Manager settings window. A simple FTP and SFTP (SSH file transfer) server. Just tap on the Settings icon to continue. Once the Remote Manager window has been opened, we need to configure it. Launch it, swipe from the left side of the screen and then select the option “Remote Manager” from the main menu.
To start off, install ES File Explorer if you haven’t already. With this King For Root Explorer File manager & FTP Server - you can organize your internal storage and SD card.
King For Root Explorer - File manager & FTP Server - is the best App for Android devices not rooted. To access Android files and folders on Windows PC over WiFi, we are going to use the popular file manager ES File Explorer. The King For Root Browser & FTP Server is App File Manager and phone perfect for organizing your internal storage and SD card contents, simple, with a smooth intuitive interface.