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DS file on Windows Pc

Developed By: Synology Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 3,2/5 - 15.106 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 4.17.1
Size 34.4 MB
Release Date November 24, 23
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (12)]

What's New:
**Fixed Issues**1. Minor bug fixes and overall stability enhancement. [see more]

Description from Developer:
*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running DSM 6.2 on your Synology NAS to get the complete set of features*

DS file is ideal to manage files stored on your NAS,... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download DS file and install on Windows PC. DS file is free Productivity app, developed by Synology Inc.. Latest version of DS file is 4.17.1, was released on 2023-11-24 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of DS file is 3,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 15,106 users, 3,805 users had rated it 5*, 5,381 users had rated it 1*.

How to install DS file on Windows?

Instruction on how to install DS file on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install DS file on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install DS file using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "DS file" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install DS file on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "DS file" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running DSM 6.2 on your Synology NAS to get the complete set of features*

DS file is ideal to manage files stored on your NAS, upload or download between the NAS and the Android device, or do basic editing tasks. And always securely with HTTPS support. Besides file management, DS file is also a useful tool to do anything from browsing pictures, watching videos or checking work documents when you are on the go.

Find all detailed features about the app on our website:
https://www.synology.com/dsm/6.2/software_spec/mobile#DSfile
**Fixed Issues**
1. Minor bug fixes and overall stability enhancement.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to request installing packages.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.