SamyGO

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.

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 ..

Lordbyte wrote: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

Lordbyte wrote: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.

SailingAway wrote:
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

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

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