FolderSync

Tacit Dynamics

Contains adsIn-app purchases

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 Drive
- HiDrive
- Livedrive Premium
- luckycloud
- MEGA
- MyDrive.ch
- MyKolab
- NetDocuments
- 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)
- Samba1/CIFS/Windows Share
- SMB2
- WebDAV (HTTPS)


Pro/Free version
The free version contains ads. You can upgrade in-app to pro version. The pro version has no limitations. In all other regards the pro and lite versions are identical.


Change log
http://www.tacit.dk/foldersync/changelog


Support
http://www.tacit.dk/support


FAQ
http://www.tacit.dk/foldersync/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

An incredibly useful app that just... Works. As someone who maintains a library of music files, this app makes it syncing updates to my library a one button affair. My biggest gripe is that setting it up for SMB is a bit odd. Rather than having access to all shared folders on a locally shared drive, you must specify each and every individual root folder. Not a huge deal in the grand scheme. Ads are ads. But the functionally is solid for a free app. If you need a syncing app, this works wonders.

Does not work. I have several folders set up to pull from an FTP server, a very simple operation that the software is not doing. Well, sometimes it decides to. For a couple of my synced folders. But the rest, it just pretends they're empty. Even though when browsing the FTP through the app they aren't. Avoid.

Some apps just do the job. No fuss, no muss, just do what they are supposed to do. FolderSync is one of those products with quiet excellence. If I could improve one thing then I would make error/failure notices much more "in your face" (maybe send email or txt) However, this is really an excellent app and the Pro version is very much worth the upgrade and very highly recommended. If you need to competently back up your files, this is for you.

What's new

Show error in sync log when not being able to access folder.