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TN 122 Connecting to Network Folders (From DeNovix Custom Android OS)

DS-Series –  TN 122 Connecting to Network Folders (From DeNovix Custom Android OS)
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The DS-11 Series instruments running Android OS (shipped before March 2021) are capable of exporting data via SMB v1 to a networked folder. FTP connections are also possible on DeNovix instruments running Android OS, however sFTP is not supported. For DeNovix instruments running Linux OS, please see Technical Note 250 for set up instructions. 

SMB Export Setup Summary

Required Server Security Settings:

  • SMB v1 turned on
  • File sharing enabled
  • Read / write permissions set as needed for the user
  • Firewall and network security settings to allow file sharing

The network folder should be configured before inputting information on the device. For PC / Windows users, you may use the section at the end of this technical note for specific instructions.

Required information to input on the device:

  • Server name or IP address
  • Domain
  • Shared folder name (all lowercase, no spaces)
  • Username
  • Password

Or:

  • SMB config.txt file
  • Shared folder name (all lowercase, no spaces)
  • Username
  • Password

Network Folder Setup on the DeNovix Device

Connect your DeNovix instrument and the server or host computer to the same network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Use the Settings app on the DeNovix instrument to control Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections. 

From the Accounts app, select General Account or a different user account. You must select the User when you open a measurement app. “General Account” is the default and used for this example.

Press the dropdown in the right pane to switch from “App Default Settings” to “Manage Network Folders.”

Press the three dot bar and choose “Add.”

Enter the following settings. Choose the SMB radio button. (FTP is also available if desired, the procedure below is specific to SMB). 

  1. Provide a name for the folder. This can be anything the user chooses.
  2. In the “Server Hostname” field, enter the hostname or the IP address (preferred) of the host PC
  3. In the “Username” field, enter the Username of a user with write permissions to the share.
  4. Enter the password used to log in to the server
  5. The Path will be filled in automatically by following these steps
    • Click the “Browse” button
    • Locate the shared folder and tap it
    • Click ok to select the folder
  6. Click OK to save the network folder settings
    • If the connection reports “fail,” carefully review the Windows network, sharing and firewall settings.
  7. Test Exporting
    • From a measurement app overflow menu (3 vertical dots, top right of screen), select “Screen Capture.” Choose “Shared Folder” and select the saved network folder that has been configured.
    • Enter a file name and press OK to save the file. Check the share folder to verify that the sharing was successful.
Android Network Folder Setup
Example of valid set up syntax for SMB network folder export.

If pressing the browse button or testing export fails or reports an error, carefully review the Windows network, sharing and firewall settings. If failures persist, contact DeNovix tech support at techsupport@denovix.com with a picture of the setup screen in the Accounts app. 

Additional Reference: Example Shared Folder Setup Procedure

Below is an example walking through the required steps to set up a shared folder on a PC. 

Network Folder Hosted on a PC Running Windows 11:
  1. Set up a folder on a server or PC. The folder name should be one word with no spaces.
  2. Set the sharing permissions as follows:
    • Turn on SMBv1 sharing by going to the System menu, selecting Optional Features, then selecting More Windows Features. Then scroll down to select the checkbox next to SMBv1.0. This will prompt you to restart your computer. 
    • Go to Properties, in the General tab turn off Read-only, then press Apply. 
    • Go to the Sharing tab in the Properties window, press Share. Set the appropriate user to have Read / Write permission. 
    • Press Advanced Sharing, check “Share this folder” and verify the share name.
    • Press Permissions, then check Allow for all applicable actions for the appropriate user. 
    • Go to the Security tab and verify the appropriate user has the appropriate permissions.
    • Exit the Properties window.
    • If connecting to the network via Wi-Fi, go to Network and Internet Settings, then Wi-Fi, then set the network to Private, which sets your PC to “discoverable.”

13-MAY-2026

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