Recursively Download FTP Server Files

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avi8orcode
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Recursively Download FTP Server Files

Post by avi8orcode » 28 Feb 2016 18:26

I need help in downloading the content of a whole FTP server to make a kind of a backup.

When I use "FTP file download", Automagic just downloads the top level files of a chosen directory in somewhat like a bootloop (status bar displays the same files again and again until I manually stop the flow).

How can I achieve to download the complete FTP file structure?

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Martin
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Re: Recursively Download FTP Server Files

Post by Martin » 28 Feb 2016 20:07

Hi,

I'm not sure how well this will perform since the FTP actions were mainly designed to download a few files or a folder but not the entire contents of a server. Especially since it will download the same unmodified files again and again.
The download should work by setting the 'Paths on Server' to /folder/*
Also try to use Menu->Manage->Preferences->Workarounds->FTP List Files Compatibility if the action fail or loop endlessly. Contact me at info@automagic4android.com if this option should not help.

Consider to use an app like Folder Sync to keep a copy on your device and to avoid downloading unmodified files again and again:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... rsync.full

Regards,
Martin

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