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==Connecting Moto G to a File Server==
=== This information is current as of Sept 30, 2020, with the example device running Android 10 ===
*Go to Google Play [[File:Google-play-logo11.jpg|100px|]]
 
*Download '''ES File Explorer''' App
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*Open '''ES File Explorer''' App and choose the '''menu icon''' with 3 horisontal lines [[File:Menu_button.png|50px|]]
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*Choose '''Network'''
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*Open the Google Play Store [[File:Google-play-logo11.jpg|100px|]]
*Press '''Scan button''' [[File:Scan_button.png|50px|]]
*Download the '''CX File Explorer''' App
*Wait when device finish to scan and choose your Server
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*Make sure it is '''SMB''' connection
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**Type your '''Name User''' and '''Password''' for user
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**Check the box '''Remember password'''
*Open the '''CX File Explorer''' App and select the '''Network''' Tab
**Press '''OK'''
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*Select the '''+''' icon, then select the '''Remote''' tab and click on '''Local Network'''
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*The application will scan for shares on your local network
*Once your share pops up, select it
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*Type your '''Username''' and '''Password''' for the user on the share, or select the '''Anonymous''' checkbox if accessing the share as a guest (if the share is configured for such)
*Press '''OK''' and if the Username and Password check out, you should be connected to the share!
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Latest revision as of 19:32, 3 November 2020

This information is current as of Sept 30, 2020, with the example device running Android 10

  • Open the Google Play Store
  • Download the CX File Explorer App
  • Open the CX File Explorer App and select the Network Tab
  • Select the + icon, then select the Remote tab and click on Local Network
  • The application will scan for shares on your local network
  • Once your share pops up, select it
  • Type your Username and Password for the user on the share, or select the Anonymous checkbox if accessing the share as a guest (if the share is configured for such)
  • Press OK and if the Username and Password check out, you should be connected to the share!
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