Use your phone's Wi-Fi router to connect and access PC storage remotely.
Use your phone's Wi-Fi router to connect and access PC storage remotely.
I understand it's achievable since I've used ShareIt before. However, ShareIt is a one-time transfer. I need the files on my PC hard drives to be reachable from any Android phone or laptop connected via my router, which has a password. I've heard about FTP, which when entered in a particular URL within File Explorer (PC), can access and download data from a phone. Essentially, I want the opposite of what it does. I own a TP-Link router: TL-WR740N 150M Wireless Lite N. I won't be transferring large files—just music and small videos—so bandwidth concerns aren't an issue. Thanks.
It’s not free. You noticed there’s a trial, which usually means it’s paid.
It's available without cost for your intended use. The main restriction is it can be used on two devices simultaneously.
It looks like you're considering alternatives to your current setup. The SAMBA Android app seems to offer IP forwarding from your phone to a PC, but I don't have a personal rating. Would you like more details or comparisons?
Yes, you can share folders in Windows 10 by connecting all your devices to the same network. Then access them using a familiar app like File Explorer on your phone.