[ppoulos]

ppoulos, I downloaded "FTP server" as opposed to "FTPserver". Why does the Google Play store even allow that kind of crap?
It worked fine but the interface was clunky for a set top box. I may try the other one. Do you have yours set up to automatically start upon the box booting? If so, how do you do that?

I actually use FTP Server Pro (by the Olive Tree - I paid the few dollars). The set up is basic and one time only... in my case the only thing to setup is to specify using the Ethernet Port on the Himedia Q5 to communicate (or FTP) through, and to show hidden files. After that the only thing you do is to start and stop FTP Server Pro from the main screen - simple. I left the default login and password since I have a closed network with my MacPro. Then on the MacPro I connect to the Himedia Q5 using the listed IP address, port, the login name and password (listed when you turn on FTP Server Pro). The Mac connects seamlessly and I can copy, transfer, and deleted anything between the Himedia Q5 and my MacPro even copying to and from finder windows without any problems.

The Google Play Store is the "Wild Wild West" of the available app stores, so be prepared to put up with some crap. I have FTP Server Pro showing on the bottom of my Himedia Q5 home screen, but I don't always launch it except when I want to transfer files. Otherwise I just jump into Kodi and watch my TV Shows and Movies.

And it's strange that the "watched" function does not work for you. Provided that I exceed 120 seconds into the Video, it always sets the watch flag for that video, but not the "ongoing" flag.