Network Browser

Browse network files with Network Browser!

Network Browser - File Manager for Network Shares

"Network Browser" is a simple Android app designed for browsing and streaming files from Windows and Samba network shares. It allows users to connect to shared folders, view images, and play music and videos directly from their network. Supporting various formats and now compatible with Android TV, this app aims to enhance your home media streaming experience. The app is still under development, and user feedback is welcomed to add new features.
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App stats

Version: 3.4.0 (Last updated: 2024-12-13)
Creation date: 2013-11-11
Permissions
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • install shortcuts
  • Google Play license check

Ranking

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App summary

Network Browser is a simple file manager/browser utility for browsing files on your Windows network. It can connect to standard Windows or Samba shares. Use it to browse files on your Samba shares, view pictures, play network music, watch videos that you are on your network, etc.

Presently, Network Browser should be able to connect to most Microsoft Windows or Linux and Mac OSX smb samba network shared folders. You need to know the IP address of the network server you are trying to connect to. You can connect as guest, or supply your username and password.

You can also open files that you find on your network. Tapping on a file will open it in the default editor on your Android system. Currently saving and uploading is not supported, but if there is interest in the project I can certainly work to add these features.

Network Browser now supports music and video streaming over the network! The current release only supports mp3 format for music and m4v and mp4 formats for videos, but I plan on adding support for more media formats in the future. Give it a try and let me know which formats you want me to work on next! Network Browser can now be your ultimate home network media streaming app!

Network Browser now supports Android TV! Stream videos from your network straight onto your Android TV device.

Network Browser is for you guys, so if there is any interest in this project, I will add any features that you want or request. With time and effort this could be a fully functional network file manager and Windows Networking app, but if there is no interest in the project then I will not put the time into it. Just let me know!

Network Browser relies on functionality from the JCIFS library, which can be found here:
https://jcifs.samba.org/

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to set up and reliable for accessing files on home servers
  • Allows file transfer between devices on the same network
  • Works well for streaming media from network shares
  • Has a user-friendly interface for browsing files
Cons
  • Occasional connection issues and saved favorites not working properly
  • Slow performance after recent updates
  • Problems with large file downloads failing
  • Does not save network connection settings upon reopening
Most mentioned
  • Issues with connectivity and saved settings
  • Performance degradation in recent updates
  • User-friendly setup and file browsing experience
User reviews
I can make a folder on my network drive but I can't delete it or any files/folders that are already on it. I would give it another star if it worked, I would also give another star if the app wasn't so expensive to buy. I like to buy my apps to support the Devs and to get rid of adverts but this dev is asking waaay too much for the app, especially when I'm not even able to delete files/folders. Luckily Google has given me £2 off so that makes it a bit more palatable, so I paid the £3.49
by Woody, 2024-12-08

I'm very happy with the way it works however it was a bit unintuitive at the beginning to setup the servers. much better than other apps I've used.
by Dave W, 2024-11-15

I use this app to access files on my computer from my TV. Used to work great until this add was updated, and now it is slower than slow.
by isaac ford, 2024-11-05
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