How to use PC/NAS as a storage device for Android
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FlatDistance3 · 2023-12-25 13:17

Hello

I'm looking for a way to store my entire Android data in a PC. It
should perform a one way sync of all data (apps, picture, OS etc) from
android to PC or NAS. If I can get a solution for this, I don't need
to worry about my internal android storage running out, please note
that I'm already aware of tool like Syncthing and others, these tools
are only for pictures. But I'm looking for solution that's essentially
using PC as a NAS that stores everything and my android device is only
to view the data from the internet.

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Thanks

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kaipee · 2023-12-25 13:39

FolderSync Pro. This will sync entire folders and all files.

This solves part of your problem (store everything on NAS). The other
part (read data only from NAS) relies entirely upon the apps you use.
Most will only read from local storage.

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arcadianarcadian · 2023-12-25 14:23

What does meaning "everything" for an Android device?

You can easily backup "everything" to Nextcloud with the client. If
you export your documents, application files, ringtones, photos,
backup files, etc to the filesystem, it's easy to configure to tell
Nextcloud, to sync "these things".

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FlatDistance3 · 2023-12-25 20:19

Thanks for mentioning about FolderSync Pro, I guess its better than
Syncthing as it allows different types of files and folders to be
synced rather than just images. Is there any service/video that are in
initial stages that touches on my method on using PC/NAS as storage
for android phones?

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FlatDistance3 · 2023-12-25 20:22

I'm talking about using my own PC/NAS as IaaS to powerup my android
phone, essentially entire phone data would be stored on PC/NAS and I
would use internet to access OS that's stored in PC/NAS

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kmisterk · 2023-12-25 23:18

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