bug#31691: 25.3; Emacs fails browsing remote files over FTP

[Maxim Cournoyer]

Hello Michael,

Michael Albinus <michael.albinus@gmx.de> writes:

> Maxim Cournoyer <maxim.cournoyer@gmail.com> writes:
>
>> Hi Michael,
>
> Hi Maxim,
>
>> Maybe the problem only happen when attempting to use an FTP server on
>> Android?
>
> Perhaps. I cannot test myself, because I don't run an ftp server on my
> Android device (and I don't intend to do).
>
> Are you bound to the ftp method? There are other possibilities to
> connect to Android via Tramp. First, you could try the "adb" method, it
> uses the Android Debug Bridge. Disadvantage is, that you need an USB
> connection. Read the Tramp manual for details.

Thanks for pointing me to this way. I have a functional adb working, so
minus the hassle of a cable, this is a neat alternative that I'll try
shortly.

> Somebody has also used an sshd daemon on an Android device, accessing it
> via Tramp with "ssh" or friends, The setup is described in the Tramp
> manual, chapter "4.17 Android shell setup hints".

While SSH would be much better than FTP, I couldn't find a way to
install an SSH server on my non-rooted phone :/.

Thanks for the ideas,

Maxim