SSHFSAndroid
It allows you to mount directories from any SSH server to your Android device.
Whenever a remote filesystem is mounted, its files will appear as if they are stored locally on your Android device.Have a media collection that just wont fit on your phone?Mount and stream it with SSHFSAndroid!Sorry for the long, long wait, everyone – SSHFSAndroid now (experimentally) supports Android 5.0+!DISCLAIMER:====================This is an *ALPHA* release.
SSHFSAndroid is a personal side project of mine, not my day job.
As such, I am unable to do $X hours of testing on $Y number of different devices.
As much as I would like to, I cannot guarantee perfection.
Please rate with all of this in mind.
If you encounter issues, please send me an email before rating negatively.
Thanks!
:)PREREQUISITES:====================- busybox (with symlinks)- su (root)- FUSE support (in-kernel or fuse.ko module)Note: The stock kernels in Android versions >= ICS should have in-kernel FUSE by default.
If you are using a custom kernel, you might not!*** PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THIS APP IF YOU HAVE NOT VERIFIED THAT YOUR DEVICE MEETS THE REQUIRED PREREQUISITES.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
IN CAPS.
***FAQ:====================Q: Why cant my media player find the files Ive mounted with SSHFSAndroid?A: Androids media scanner will not scan remote filesystem mounts.
Try using a file-based player that does not rely on Androids media scanner.Q: Can I use public key authentication?
I cant get it to work.A: Public key authentication is supported ("Advanced Options" > "IdentityFile").
However, your key file must not be password-protected and your public key must be copied to your server (typically via ssh-copy-id) beforehand.Q: How do I use option $X in "Advanced Options"?A: Check man pages for ssh and sshfs for documentation.SSH: http://linux.die.net/man/1/sshSSHFS: http://linux.die.net/man/1/sshfsQ: Why doesnt option $X in "Advanced Options" work?A: Sorry, but I (probably) dont know.
SSHFS has a ton of options; too many for me to test.
A lot of options arent even relevant on Android devices.
The advanced options were only included out of posterity and are predominantly untested.Q: My server listens on a port other than 22.
How do I configure that?A: "Advanced Options" > "Port".
Easy!Q: If not /mnt/sdcard, where should I be mounting to?A: Mounting under /system seems to be the most stable.
I suggest something like: /system/sshfs/mount_point_hereVersion 1.3a (2019-05-19)* Android 6.0+ support* Various bug/security fixes
About SSHFSAndroid
- Package name (App ID)
- com.chaos9k.sshfsandroid
- Available on
- Google Play
- Price
- $1.99
- Developer
- 9K Apps
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The safest way to get SSHFSAndroid (com.chaos9k.sshfsandroid) on your Android device is to install it directly from Google Play — you'll always get the latest official version, automatic updates, and no risk of modified or infected APK files from third-party sites.
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What Our Users Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our users have to say about this Android app.
"Not working (missing BusyBox)"
"Does not work."
"Doesn't work, no helpful logs, no support from developer"
"Doesn't work and I can't say why because there are no logs. Purchased long time ago and now I regret about wasting my money."
"needs support for public key authentication. I don't want to be storing my passwords in plain text"
"Both debug flags should be enabled by default, impossible to tell why it's not working otherwise. Got it working on a stock Pixel 3a (Android 9.0), the main issue being private key permissions being too open."
"This app works, but could definitelybe improved. Error output is handled really awkwardly, so it's hard to figure out what you're doing wrong when you first set it up."
"Great app, but I'd like to request key-based authentications, and the ability to make widgets on the home screen."
"CM12.1 i9305 everything works well"
"Used to be very useful but without logs it's very hard to debug errors. Just as expected it doesn't work on Android 6 but I have no idea why (again, no logs). The sshfs binary in the app dir works fine from a terminal as root."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SSHFSAndroid free?
SSHFSAndroid is a paid app — it costs $1.99 on Google Play. You pay once through your Google account and can install it on your Android devices.
How do I install SSHFSAndroid on Android?
Open Google Play on your Android phone or tablet, search for SSHFSAndroid by 9K Apps or tap the Google Play button on this page, then tap Install. The app downloads and installs automatically.
What is com.chaos9k.sshfsandroid?
com.chaos9k.sshfsandroid is the App ID (package name) of SSHFSAndroid on Google Play. Every Android app has a unique package name, and it is the safest way to verify you are installing the official app.
Is SSHFSAndroid safe to download?
Installing SSHFSAndroid from Google Play is the safest option: you get the official version published by 9K Apps, verified by Google Play Protect, with automatic updates. Avoid APK files from unofficial third-party sites.
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SSHFSAndroid for Android — $1.99 on Google Play.
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