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There's an FTP server app on the play store. I just use that and copy things over the network. I think it cost .99 cents

Edit: found it! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en

I've been using FTP for years now and it simply works. Fast, no dropouts, no special setups. I use this app but there are others. I use FileZilla on my Win and Linux clients to send files.

I've only ever used this, so I can't speak with experience on anything else: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en_US&gl=US

But I've never had any issues using it. I only turn it on when I'm transferring things and otherwise leave it off. I use MozillaFTP as my Windows/Linux client.

Install this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en_US&gl=US

And then use your favorite FTP client. Easy as pie, reliable and quick. I've been doing it since I got mine years ago.

Been using this setup for years now and it works great. For anyone looking to try it, here's a good app for the Shield:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en_US

I run the PMS on the ShieldTV. I have a Linux box running Sonarr and Radarr with Transmission as the torrent client. I manually move files from the Linux box to the external drive attached to my Shield with Mozilla as an FTP client. I recently installed another PMS on the Linux box and use that to stream to my buddy so his transcoding doesn't bog down my Shield.

I'm sure I could set this up better and improve the automation but I'm still adjusting the setup. But I've been using FTP for years to move files to the Shield. I use this FTP server on the Shield: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en_US

I've been running FTP ServerPro TV (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv) since I first got the Shield over a year ago and it's survived several upgrades with no issues. I don't use SMB and instead use FTP to move my media on to my Shield's attached drives. I'm on the latest FW and still works.

I have been using this since day one and reinstalled it after I did a factory reset prior to Oreo. Still working great, though I only run it when I am actually going to do a transfer.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en_US

I've spent a bit money in play store to have Ftp Server Pro TV... then, when I need to transfer some files I just start the FTP server on the shield and use Filezilla on my laptop to get stuff done.

Not as convenient as a SMB server that reliably works on the shield, but I got tired of having to start it after every reboot, and having to keep plex updated manually.

Since I don't really use plex, I'd only notice something was wrong when I wanted to transfer, then I'd have to do all kinda yoga to get it up and running. Then it's easier to just launch an FTP server while I need it, and FTP seems to get better throughput than SMB (simpler protocol, less overhead).

Edit: I'm sure there are free alternatives to my choise of FTP server, it was simply the first one with full Android TV support and I had some play credit from doing those surveys.

FTP server, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv

Turn it on when you need it , turn it off when you don't

Make sure you go over all settings first.

You just need an ftp client on your pc.

I just got my Shield TV, and after seeing ES File Explorer recommended (and having used it previously on my phone), I spent 30 minutes trying to use it. It's baffling to use with a controller.

Installed ftp server instead: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en

So now I can just manage files from my PC (via either directory opus or filezilla).

I use this application, sorry for my English, I only speak Spanish https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv

Use this link to install the FTP server from the web Play Store on your Shield.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv

you can enable smb v1 easily:
https://winaero.com/blog/enable-smb1-sharig-protocol-windows-10/

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Also tried this FTP:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv

You will need to use a mouse or the nvidia shield app to set the external drive as the ftp target... and the sideload launcher to open it.

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I'm waiting for the smb fix though, as it's my prefered method. Luckily we could also get smb v3 in an update soon.

I use this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theolivetree.ftpserverprotv&hl=en

It is $1 but it has been working well for me so far