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Android to NAS Sync Over SMB Lacks Reliable Troubleshooting Tools

Self-hosters attempting to sync Android devices with NAS systems via SMB encounter cryptic errors and no visibility into why syncs fail. Existing tools like FolderSync handle many protocols but provide poor error messages that make debugging impossible. There is clear demand for a focused, debuggable SMB sync tool with human-readable status reporting.

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