FolderSync Pro

Tacit Dynamics

About this app

FolderSync enables simple sync to cloud based storage to and from local folders on the device SD cards. It support a wide range of different cloud providers and file protocols, and support for more platforms are added continuously. Root file access supported on rooted devices.


Effortlessly sync your files. Backup your music, pictures and other important files from the phone to your cloud storage or the other way around. It has never been easier. Automation support using Tasker and similar programs enables fine grained control of your syncs.


FolderSync contains a full file manager, that enables you to manage your files locally and in the cloud. Copy, move and delete your files in your cloud/remote accounts. Support for creation/deletion of buckets in Amazon S3. Upload and download files from the phone. It's all supported.


Supported cloud providers
- Amazon S3 Simple Storage Service
- Box
- CloudMe
- Dropbox
- Google Cloud Storage
- Google Drive
- HiDrive
- Kolab Now
- Koofr
- Livedrive Premium
- luckycloud
- MEGA
- MinIO
- MyDrive.ch
- NetDocuments
- NextCloud
- OneDrive
- OneDrive for Business
- OwnCloud
- pCloud
- Storegate
- SugarSync
- WEB.DE
- Yandex Disk


Supported protocols
- FTP
- FTPS (SSL/TLS implicit)
- FTPES (SSL/TLS explicit)
- SFTP (SSH File Transfer)
- SMB1/Samba/CIFS/Windows Share
- SMB2
- SMB3
- WebDAV (HTTPS)


Change log
https://foldersync.io/changelog


Support
https://foldersync.io/support


FAQ
https://foldersync.io/docs/faq


Permissions

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Optional permission that can be granted if Foldersync should detect SSID name on Android 9 or newer.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Needed to determine current network state
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
Needed to access info about the current WiFi state (SSID etc.)
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE/CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
These two are needed to be allowed to turn WiFi on and off
CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Needed to autodiscover WebDAV, SMB, FTP and SFTP servers using Bonjour/UPNP protocol
INTERNET
Needed to access the internet connection to send and retrieve files
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Needed to read and write files from and to SD card
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Needed to automatically start after reboot of device, so scheduled syncs will still run

WAKE_LOCK
Needed to keep the device running during a sync, so it doesn't enter sleep mode

Ratings and reviews

Sometimes it fails to recognise you're connected to the specified WiFi network and won't sync until you reconnect. But a well-designed, powerful app. Update: on my new phone it cannot access folders under android/data, meaning it cannot access the data of most apps to perform the sync. Yes, there is a workaround, but it's a worrying step in the wrong direction.

Uploading to Amazon Cloud Drive stopped working around 2 weeks ago. I don't want to run the risk of losing my files if I lose my phone, and I don't want to change my cloud storage provider. So, my only option is to ditch FolderSync for something else. A shame, because I liked the product. Contacted support and submitted logs, without any reply from the team. This seems to be ran by a single person, bear that in mind if you decide to buy it and rely on it.

(Update May 2019) - due to the relatively recent deprecation of SMB1 on all Windows file systems, foldersync no longer syncs with my Windows 2008r2 file server. Have contacted the developer 3 times about this, but have not had any reply. I am clearly not the only person having this issue. Until the app is updated to include smb2 or smb3 support, it's basically completely useless to me. Reinstalling smb1 on the server, incidentally, is not an option -- it's way too insecure and not worth the risk. Happy to restore the 5 stars once smb2/3 is included. So far this app has done everything I have asked of it and more. No bugs, quirks, or strangeness to battle through or tolerate (as is so often the case with Android apps I am finding out to my detriment having recently switched from an iPhone to a Samsung). A great app definitely worth the money..

What’s new

Bugfixes