LocalSend is an open source app to share files and messages between nearby devices using the local wifi network.
The communication between devices is entirely end-to-end encrypted via HTTPS.
No Internet required. No tracking*. No ads.
Currently, this app is available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. You can find all download options on the official homepage.
*The operating system may still gather usage data.
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Versions
Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86_64
This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
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have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
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read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
(12L)
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modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
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read image files from shared storage
Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
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read video files from shared storage
Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
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read locations from your media collection
Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
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request install packages
Allows an application to request installation of packages.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
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view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
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read audio files from shared storage
Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
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org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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28 MiB
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86_64
This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
(12L)
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
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read image files from shared storage
Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
-
read video files from shared storage
Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
-
read locations from your media collection
Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
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query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
request install packages
Allows an application to request installation of packages.
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view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
read audio files from shared storage
Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
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org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
28 MiB
PGP Signature
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Build Log
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arm64-v8a
armeabi-v7a
x86_64
This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.
It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
-
have full network access
Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
-
read the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
(12L)
-
modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
-
-
read image files from shared storage
Allows the app to read image files from your shared storage.
-
read video files from shared storage
Allows the app to read video files from your shared storage.
-
read locations from your media collection
Allows the app to read locations from your media collection.
-
query all packages
Allows an app to see all installed packages.
-
request install packages
Allows an application to request installation of packages.
-
view network connections
Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
-
view Wi-Fi connections
Allows the app to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.
-
read audio files from shared storage
Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
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org.localsend.localsend_app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK
27 MiB
PGP Signature
|
Build Log
