Editing Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation by FUTO software (section)

== Android Access with OwlFiles ==

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=== 1. Install OwlFiles ===

# Open Google Play Store
# Search for “OwlFiles”
# Install the app (it’s free!)

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=== 2. Configure OwlFiles for Samba Access ===

# Open OwlFiles
# Tap the “+” button in the bottom right
# Select “Network Storage (SMB)”
# Fill in the connection details:
#* '''Server''': Your server’s IP (e.g., <code>192.168.5.2</code>)
#* '''Share''': <code>zfsarchive</code>
#* '''Username''': <code>louis</code>
#* '''Password''': Your Samba password
#* '''Name''': Whatever you want to call it (e.g., “Home Server”)
# Tap “Test Connection” to verify
# Tap “Save” if test is successful

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=== 3. Using OwlFiles ===

# '''Browse Files:'''
#* Tap your newly created connection
#* Navigate through folders
#* Files will stream rather than download first
# '''Stream Media:'''
#* Tap a video/audio file to stream
#* No need to download completely first
# '''File Operations:'''
#* Long-press files for options
#* Copy, move, delete as needed
#* Upload from phone to server

<blockquote>'''HINT''': Enable “Show hidden files” in settings if you need to see dot files.
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=== File Operation Best Practices: ===

# '''Large Files:'''
#* Use copy instead of move for safety
#* Don’t interrupt transfers
#* Check free space first
# '''Media Streaming:'''
#* Test a small file first
#* Check your connection speed
#* Consider pre-downloading for trips

* Long-press files for options
* Copy, move, delete as needed
* Upload from phone to server

'''HINT''': Enable “Show hidden files” in settings if you need to see dot files.