Android User Guide

Work with local, network, and cloud files from your Android phone or tablet.

File management

Sort, view, rename, copy, move, and delete files in Owlfiles for Android.

File transfer

Transfer photos and files between your Android device, computers, NAS devices, and cloud storage.

Document editing

Edit plain-text files in Owlfiles or use compatible apps to edit documents stored on a server.

Set up a connection

Connect Owlfiles for Android to a shared folder on your computer automatically or by entering its address.

Manage connections

Reorder, duplicate, edit, and delete saved connections in Owlfiles for Android.

Settings for macOS

Configure macOS file sharing so Owlfiles can connect to folders on your Mac.

Settings for Windows 11

Configure Windows 11 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.

Settings for Windows 10

Configure Windows 10 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.

Settings for Windows 7

Configure Windows 7 folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.

Settings for Windows XP

Configure Windows XP folder sharing and find the details needed to connect from Owlfiles.

Settings for Time Capsule

Enable file sharing on an AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme for access from Owlfiles.

Built-in FTP server

Start the FTP server in Owlfiles to transfer many files between an Android device and a computer.

Nearby Drop

Transfer files between Android and iOS devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Sync files

Create and run sync tasks between an Android device and network or cloud storage.

Back up photos

Back up photos from an Android device to a computer, NAS, or cloud storage.

Sign in with a QR code

Sign in to Owlfiles on another device by scanning a QR code from a device that is already signed in.