Have a simple question but getting conflicting answers

[SailingAway]

I have the UN32H5203 with a USB drive attached to it containing video files. The TV itself is connected to my LAN via wired ethernet.

Am I able to access the USB drive from a PC on the network, while the drive is still connected to the TV, so I can add video files? I read that a custom firmware allowing ftp access would allow this but haven't been able to find much info.

[Lordbyte]

My best guess is that you *can* make this happen soon.
The H-series will be rootable in a very short while, and after that
you should be able to do as you describe, even if I wonder why you would want to (?).
Just let the TV browse your network devices and play the content you want directly, without copying anything ..

[sectroyer]

My best guess is that you *can* make this happen soon.
The H-series will be rootable in a very short while, and after that
you should be able to do as you describe, even if I wonder why you would want to (?).

Only if you disable OTN Support ASAP Otherwise forget about EVER being able to do what you want

[SailingAway]

My best guess is that you *can* make this happen soon.
The H-series will be rootable in a very short while, and after that
you should be able to do as you describe, even if I wonder why you would want to (?).
Just let the TV browse your network devices and play the content you want directly, without copying anything ..

Yes, if I stream from a network device to the TV using DLNA, I'll eliminate the need for copying. However, I've found that the FF/RW/resume play functions do not work when streaming using DLNA. However, if the same file is played from a drive attached directly to the TV's USB port, these functions work properly.

[sectroyer]

Yes, if I stream from a network device to the TV using DLNA, I'll eliminate the need for copying. However, I've found that the FF/RW/resume play functions do not work when streaming using DLNA. However, if the same file is played from a drive attached directly to the TV's USB port, these functions work properly.

All of these issues are already solved ( I use it every day) but ONLY if you first disable OTN Support in service menu. The longer you wait the bigger the chance you will NEVER solve your problems

[SailingAway]

Which DLNA server are you using and is it on a Windows machine?

[q8v08]

You can use a UPnP media server instead of DLNA with preset photo, music, video folders as basic alternative to SMB.