FolderSync

Tacit Dynamics

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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

FolderSync seems fantastic. Unfortunately, I've run into a few problems: Doesn't want to connect with Windows SMB shares (tried various options, credentials tested fine, but can't browse to select folders, errors). Other apps like Solid Explorer connect and browse fine. Also getting errors with Google Drive cloud sync (seems like an issue with Google or API). Update: Nevermind, SMB started working after installing competitor, bizarre but I'll take it.

The app works fine overall and manual sync does the job. However, scheduled sync is unreliable and sometimes takes a very long time to time out. The sync progress is also inaccurate — it often starts at 99%, which doesn’t reflect the real progress. Good app, but these issues make it hard to fully rely on it.

Great app! Suggestion, it should have the ability to delete synced pictures in source folder but only after they're X days old and confirmed backed up, so you can keep pictures on your phone for a time, but eventually delete them automatically on the phone as long as they're synced. Sweet Home WiFi sync back in the day had this feature and it was awesome.

What’s new

Drime support