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FTPDroid

FTPDroid is an FTP server for Android that will let you to manage files and folders on your device without the USB cable.The benefits of using this application are:
- Transfer files and folders to/from any computer and your device without the need of the USB cable.
- No need anymore to mount/unmount the SD card.
- Easily share files with other devices (Android or anything else, see the FAQs)
- Keep the USB port of your device safe.
Why FTPDroid is the best FTP server for Android? Because it's not YAFS (Yet Another FTP Server) since is a native port to Android of best FTP server around: Pure-FTPd http://www.pureftpd.org

Features:
- Anonymous access
- Configurable users
- Restrict access to specific folders
- Active and passive mode
- Multiple files transfers
- UTF-8 support
- Root support to allow binding on standard FTP port 21 (please note that root is supported but NOT required)
- SSL/TLS support (pro)
- App widget (pro)

FAQs:q: How can I share files with another device?a: Look for an FTP client (every system like Android, iOS and Windows Phone has its own).

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: How can I disable anonymous access?a: Please follow the instructions in the help (open the menu from the main page of the application).

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Reviews (29)

Dar. H. Oct 31, 2021     

Will not start on octocore running android 7.1.1 - says 'not responding' and none of the menus do anything. Ads at the bottom pop up no problem, though. Uninstalling.

Fáb. C. Aug 6, 2019     

I use it on my Android Tv Box Tx2, it works, but for some reason, the menus to Manage Users didn't appear. This way I can't config the app.

Dav. H. Jun 13, 2019     

Simple and easy to use, nothing fancy. It does what you want it to do - it's the fastest and easiest way to get files moved between your phone and PC.

Gam. D. U. Feb 15, 2021     

Doesn't work on my phone at all. Every Time it tries to start a server, I get an invalid argument error.

gin. a. Sep 3, 2020     

Thanks. It worked well

Gon. B. Jan 2, 2017     

Works good on my phone, but I downloaded to use on my Android TV box to get content on it. Unfortunately, in Android TV the GUI does not work. The start and user buttons are completely missing, and also there is no way of opening the menu with the remote control. I also tried a bluetooth mouse, and it's still the same. No way to start the service, and no way to open the menu. If the developer fixes this, then I guess it will be a really good option to use with Android TV

Che. L. Sep 3, 2015     

I just paid for the pro version, but FTPS connection fails with the message: "GnuTLS error -110: The TLS connection was non-properly terminated." I hope the app provides a default (internal) certificate so that the user do not have to make their own to enable FTPS. It requires lots of work.

Dee. S. Aug 12, 2016     

Using over WiFi as very good option to share file of my mobile and from other devices. Anonymous renaming has some problems but that's fine I know where the new folder is created.

Pov. S. Mar 28, 2018     

Probably the most decent FTP app I've ever used on Android. Would give 5 stars if not for one important bug: does not work at all if installed on adopted storage due to hard-coded data directory path.

Mar. Feb 20, 2018     

After trying more or less every single FTP/WiFi file transfer app, I can say that this is, without a doubt, the very best. Great features, even the free version, and it all simply just works (for me). The same cannot be said about many similar apps. Especially the autostarting features are much appreciated, but the custom port, anonymous user, WiFi whitelisting and all such options, in a very clean and simple design, puts this at the very top. The other apps would score a 3/5 at most in comparison.

Dan. M. Jan 25, 2017     

Not compatible with Android 5+. It's a shame really, bought it some time ago because it was the best FTP server available. I wrote to the developer (it's a relative simple recompile to make compatible), no response.

Mic. V. Feb 26, 2017     

Only worked once installed on internal storage. If installed by default on SD storage on Android6 it would fail with can't create folder errors which took ages to fix. *install on internal storage only*. Once up you can upload to external storage etc just fine.

Mic. S. Feb 23, 2017     

Not sure why but it simply doesn't start on my S7 Edge. The log simply shows invalid argument. Very disappointed and glad I tried the free version first before wasting more time and money.

Bha. S. Sep 11, 2017     

Please allow ftp service when hotspot is on. It shows no wifi connected. 5* when issue resolved

Mas. M. Oct 21, 2016     

The only app that supports read and write on external sd card on android marshmallow. Tested on sony xperia z2 device

Vic. N. Feb 28, 2018     

The BEST ftp server for Android. I wanted to transfer files straight from my wifi-enabled Nikon D5 camera to my Pixel XL via the hotspot. This was the only FTP server app that worked.

mic. a. Jan 3, 2016     

Nice app. Huge Thumbs up! It would be nice if you could add an email feature so that when the program starts at bootup, it can send the Address used via email. This can be handy when you need to connect tour tablet which you left at home.

A. G. u. Nov 10, 2016     

Fail to start service, invalid argument. Android 6.0.1 october update. Before the update it worked

Der. S. Jun 5, 2016     

I wanted a lightweight solution to host a file server when WiFi is not available. With this, I can use mobile hotspot to create a network for my friends to connect to, and then use this app to create the fileshare. All without them needing any special app. Just what I needed - thanks!

A. G. u. Sep 16, 2016     

Seems like its no longer there, the app is convenient, unlike many other FTP servers for Android, root access works nicely. Will buy a pro primarily for the WiFi whitelist.

A. G. u. Oct 27, 2016     

At last, an FTP Android server "full root access", which allows to delete files on extSdCard under Android 6/Marshmallow ! I had another good one before, but I could only upload/download from/to my PC, not delete (even the ones I had uploaded myself)

Dou. B. Oct 2, 2017     

Works great on earlier Android versions. Running android 7.1.2 Nougat, it will not autostart. Everything else is functional. Dev please fix this as your app rocks otherwise!

Jir. N. Jun 15, 2016     

You can't ask for more. Free version has AD and one user limit. That is completely fine! It creates local FTP which you can browse with Total Commander for example. This is a must for users with USB-c phones.

Kie. S. May 2, 2016     

This is a good piece of development. The free version allows one user (Pro unlimited) account(s). Enable read/write access by creating an actual user account, with a password (the anon login allows upload, download, no rename, no edit only). This app provides a fast eficient method for managing files on your Android device, without Rooting, from Mac, PC, or Linux, even other Mobile devices!

Chr. P. Feb 28, 2017     

Tried a few and this ticks all the boxes, also fast. However doesn't seem to run on an S7 (rooted or not) - says "Unable to start service (invalid argument)."

Geo. S. Dec 28, 2015     

The most straightforward way to move files between pc and phone.

ome. m. Feb 18, 2018     

genious! after trying out 7'000 other ftp servers, i finally found this nice app. root enabled, many features, good configurability. love it!

Ton. C. Sep 19, 2017     

Good multi user accounts and home. But can't write acces to MicroSDcard

Voy. May 21, 2017     

# Excellent FTP SERVER APP for Nougat Devices Installed on 2 devices. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (kenzo) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S (klimtlte). Both with LineageOS 14.1 (Nougat 7.1.2). Working perfectly on both devices.