This document provides instructions for using the T-OnTheGo app for Android, which allows users to manage files on their Thecus NAS device from their mobile device. It describes how to download and install the app, connect to a NAS via WebDAV, manage files by uploading, downloading, deleting, copying and moving, and play various media files. The document also covers connecting to Dropbox and instantly uploading photos taken on the mobile device to the NAS.
2. ™™ T-OnTheGo™ (for Android only)
T-OnTheGo™ is a comprehensive cloud management solution for various file spaces with a smooth
UI and excellent performance. This powerful new app allows you to manage files, read documents,
view images, and play videos directly from your Thecus® NAS while you’re on the go. T-OnTheGo™
also allows you to seamlessly manage a WebDAV server on your Thecus® NAS and Android local file
system.
Advance notice about using the T-OnTheGo™:
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Before you use a WebDAV connection, first make sure that your ThecusOS is up-to-date. The
WebDAV service has been enabled by default on your NAS.
In this document, we will cover the following topics regarding T-OnTheGo™:
• T-OnTheGo™ (for Android only)
• How to download / install the T-OnTheGo™ App
• How to change the display language
• How to connect via WebDAV with a Thecus NAS
• How to manage Thecus NAS Files with T-OnTheGo™
ŠŠ Uploading files to the Thecus NAS
ŠŠ Downloading files from the Thecus NASTo delete/copy/move files
ŠŠ Deleting/copying/moving files
ŠŠ Playing video files
ŠŠ Playing music files
ŠŠ Viewing photos
ŠŠ Viewing and editing documents
ŠŠ Opening media files with other apps
• How to connect to your Dropbox
• Instant photo upload
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T-OnTheGo™ (for Android only)
3. ™™ How to download / install the T-OnTheGo™ App
Scan the QR code below
or
Find the T-OnTheGO™ in the Google Play store.
Download and install the App from there.
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How to download / install the T-OnTheGo™ App
4. ™™ How to change the display language
Step 1: Launch T-OnTheGo™ App and tap the 'Language' icon
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Step 2: From the Language pop-up menu, choose your desired language.
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5. ™™ How to connect via WebDAV with a Thecus NAS
Step 1: Launch T-OnTheGo™ App and tap the 'Add' icon
to open the 'Select Service' menu.
Step 2: Choose 'WebDAV' and then enter information in the following fields:
Name: Provide a name in order to set up of the connection. E.g. MyWebDAV
URL: Enter the IP address (or DDNS) with port number (e.g. 9800) of your Thecus NAS.
E.g. http://192.168.5.203:9800 or http://demo.thecuslink.com:9800.
*Note: The URL must contain the "http://" (or "https://").
User Name: Your Thecus NAS username
Password: Your Thecus NAS password
Step 3: Tap 'OK' to save the settings.
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6. Step 4: Choose your WebDAV server. You will then be shown your Thecus NAS's shared folders.
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7. ™™ How to manage Thecus NAS Files with T-OnTheGo™
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Uploading files to the Thecus NAS
Step 1: Launch T-OnTheGo™ App and choose your WebDAV server.
Step 2: Browse to a destination folder on Thecus NAS. Tap 'Upload' icon
and choose the
location of the file you want to upload.
Step2: After you have selected the files in the multi-selection mode, you can then tap
then tap
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start uploading the files to your Thecus NAS.
How to manage Thecus NAS Files with T-OnTheGo™
and
8. You can check the progress by tapping the 'File Progress' icon
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Downloading files from the Thecus NAS
ŠŠ Downloading a single file
Step 1: Long press the file and choose 'Download'.
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near the bottom right corner.
9. Step 2: Browse to a destination folder on your device. Tap the 'Confirm' icon
to start
downloading.
Step 3: You can check the progress by tapping the 'File Progress' icon
at the bottom
right corner.
ŠŠ Downloading multiple files
Step 1: Tap the 'Edit Mode' icon
tap the 'Download' icon
and then select files you want to download. After that
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Step 2: Browse to the destination folder on your device. Tap the 'Confirm' icon
to start
downloading.
Step 3: You can check the download’s progress by tapping the 'File Progress' icon
near the bottom right corner.
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To delete/copy/move files
Step 1: Tap 'Edit Mode' icon
Step 2: You can delete
and then tap files you want to edit.
, copy
or move
bottom.
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files by tapping the buttons at
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To play a video file
Step 1: Tap the video file you want to play.
*Note: Supported video formats: H.264, MPEG-4, RM, RMVB, MKV, AVI, TS, MTS, FLV, ISO,
WMV, DIVX, VOB, OGG, M4V, MP4, MPG, MOV, MPV, 3GP
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To play music files
Step 1: Tap the music file you want to play.
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To view photos
Step 1: Tap the photo.
Step 2: Swipe to the left (right) to view the next (or previous) photo.
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Viewing and editing a document
Step 1: Tap the document file.
Step 2: Choose a document viewer app1.
*Note: Supports various document types including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as
well as PDF, RTF, HTML, and plain text.
1 You can download various document viewer apps from Google play.
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To open a media file from other apps
Step 1: Long press the file and choose 'Open as'.
Step 2: Choose your desired player.
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13. ™™ How to connect to your Dropbox
Step 1: Launch T-OnTheGo™ and tap the 'Add' icon
Step 2: Choose 'Dropbox' and tap 'Allow' button.
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to open the 'Select Service' menu.
14. Step 3: Choose your Dropbox server. Your Dropbox folders will then be displayed.
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15. ™™ Instant photo upload
Step 1: Browse to a destination folder on Thecus NAS. Tap the 'Upload' icon
'Camera'.
Step 2: Choose a camera app to take a photo and tap the 'USE' to start uploading.
Step 3: You can see the photo has been uploaded to Thecus NAS.
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Instant photo upload
and choose the