Seagate NAS OS obsolete issue

[JanGLi]

Dear Users,

I have a seagate personal cloud model = STCR4000301.

I had this device for 5-6 years but never used it. I tried to connect it recently and found out that seagate NAS OS is obsolete.

I found the seagate media app apk file on the internet and tried to connect my personal cloud with it but no luck.

I can access the web page over the local network but can't upload data on it.

 

The only way I can upload data is through network drive.

 

How can I use this device as a proper NAS? Can I still use the NAS OS and its apps if I found their APKs ?

Can I somehow wipe the obsolete seagate NAS OS and use some freeware or something else?

Kindly guide.

regards

 

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

Either just use it was a network drive via SMB or replace it. It seems like it has gone EOL so no more seagate support, and seems like there is no easy way to get a different OS on it. It might be possible to change the firmware on it, but its likely not x86, and likely not a easy process.

 

 

 

 

[Thomas53]

After doing some extremely quick research, apparently you can install Debian Linux, but I recommend further study first.

[JanGLi]

Thanks electronics wizardy.

If i stick with EOL NAS OS. Will it be possible for me to use SMB apps to access my personal cloud over the internet? 

I tried some apps but can't get them started. Didn't put that much effort into it.

But if this is possible I can try that around.

Regards

[JanGLi]

thanks Thomas53. Will look into it.

 

Regards

[Electronics Wizardy]

14 hours ago, JanGLi said:

Thanks electronics wizardy.

If i stick with EOL NAS OS. Will it be possible for me to use SMB apps to access my personal cloud over the internet? 

I tried some apps but can't get them started. Didn't put that much effort into it.

But if this is possible I can try that around.

Regards

You really don't want to exposre smb over the internetl, esp on a eol device. A VPN should work thoughl