SMB for Android Server

[GiGo 108]

I'm guessing the answer to this is 'only on the Sheild', but I will ask for a definitive answer as I can't seem to find the answer in black and white. 

I have an old phone which I want to setup as an Emby server, but I want to access the media stored on my Windows Network share. 

I can't mount the folder on Android and they're are no tools to do it without rooting. 

I have tried to enter the network path in the library screen but no luck. 

Examples; //192.168.1.67/Emby-Drive1/TV and \\192.168.1.67\Emby-Drive1\TV

Is there a way of accessing the network path with out having to mount it locally? 

Edited April 12, 2022 by GiGo

[clarkss12 304]

Agreed....... That would enable the ability to run the Emby server on any Android OS box.  

[GiGo 108]

Was really hoping to get an official answer. 

All I have seen is that is best to 'mount to local storage' which you cannot do without rooting and some trickery. 

[SonicBeatz 0]

Hey, how do a join a server, Im new to this

[Happy2Play 9780]

26 minutes ago, SonicBeatz said:

Hey, how do a join a server, Im new to this

Emby is NOT a media streaming service. We provide no content. Emby is a Personal Media Server platform. You must have your own server installed and your own media (or Live TV tuner). 

You would need to install your own server or have a friend that would allow you to connect to theirs.

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