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
- Drime Drive
- Dropbox
- Filen
- Google Drive
- HiDrive
- kDrive
- Kolab Now
- Koofr
- Livedrive Premium
- luckycloud
- MEGA
- MinIO
- MyDrive.ch
- NetDocuments
- OneDrive
- OneDrive for Business
- OwnCloud
- pCloud
- Proton Drive
- 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

Doesn't handle Android's inactive app archive so I came back and found it hasn't been backing up for a month. No notifications, no warnings, app looks normal and showing green "success" except if you look closely at the last "successful" sync it's a month ago. Strange V1 and V2 split with different screens depending on when you created the folder pair. Slow transfer, concerned with other reviews that it's not checking sync has suceeded and developer won't reply to explain.

Very useful, with about 11 folder pairs. I have encountered a problem with certain files, specifically photos. I am about 86 years old and the 1970 limit on android file transfers is only 56 years ago. That means that pictures of me taken before age 30 can't be backed up with foldersync. The only option I see is to manually copy the files. Fortunately these old files are pretty static and will not require frequent backups.

Excellent investment. If you're trying to connect to a windows machine be sure to turn on Network Discoverability and set your network to Private. Also they've kind of hidden features like syncing to new date-stamped directories that are only accessible *after* you've set up the folder pair.

What’s new

Bugfixes and improvements.