libretro / libretro/RetroArch

[REQ] Support for network share on NAS [Samba/NFS/UPNP/FTP]

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Description

I am talking about Android version, but other would be nice too. Would be nice to have access to network folders like it's on RetroPie/Batocera, etc. I have Synology NAS and storing there terabytes of ROMs, however RetroArch on my FireTV stick (Android) I am not able to connect it. Thank you so much for your great work!

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The issue does not identify a file, test, or entry point. Start by locating RetroArch's Android storage and network-access handling, then determine the supported approach for NAS folders and Samba, NFS, UPnP, or FTP; done means network ROM folders can be accessed on Android.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android
Domain
mobile-dev, networking
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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