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The video provides a comprehensive tutorial on synchronizing an Android device with a local SMB share like a NAS server, using the 'SMB Sync' app available on the Play Store. The speaker guides viewers through the process of setting up synchronization tasks to transfer photos from an Android device to a network location without relying on cloud services. Key steps include selecting the source folder on the phone (e.g., the camera folder), defining the target folder on the NAS server by entering the server's hostname or IP address, and providing user credentials. The synchronization tasks are configured to run under specific conditions, such as being connected to a particular Wi-Fi network. The video emphasizes the benefits of maintaining file synchronization within a local network, ensuring data privacy and control. Additionally, users can schedule tasks or create multiple synchronization scenarios for different network locations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to synchronize an Android device with a local SMB share, such as a NAS server. This synchronization is used to transfer photos taken with the Android device to a designated network location without using a cloud service. The speaker connects their phone to the NAS server and highlights the use of the free app ‘SMB Sync’, which can be downloaded from the Play Store. The app allows users to create synchronization tasks, name them, and choose synchronization types such as mirror, copy, or move. This enables automatic syncing of files to the network storage, maintaining everything within the local network.
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In this part of the video, the process of copying data from an Android phone to a network location is explained. The source is an Android phone, and the target is a network location. To set up the synchronization, one must select the storage type on the phone (internal storage in this case), choose the specific folder (camera folder), and save this selection. Next, the target folder on the network is defined. This involves entering the server’s hostname or IP address, providing correct account credentials, listing available shares on the server, and choosing the desired directory for synchronization. The demonstrated connection ensures correct user credentials were used, and the setup process includes navigating to the target folder on the NAS server where data will be synchronized.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to create a synchronization task between a phone’s camera folder and a NAS server. Key actions include setting up the condition to synchronize only when connected to a specific Wi-Fi network, selecting the source and target folders, and running the synchronization task. The synchronization process is shown to start successfully with files being copied from the phone to the NAS server. The presenter highlights that this method works locally without using cloud services and mentions the option to schedule tasks or create multiple synchronization tasks for different locations.