A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.
Transfer makes sharing files across your local network incredibly straightforward. Think of it as a temporary USB stick you can access from any computer or device with a web browser — but without the physical stick, powered by a clean and simple UI.
Basically, a better alternative to running uploadserver through Termux.
The Problem It Solves
Imagine you need to transfer a file between your laptop and desktop — but you just want to send the file and move on:
You don’t have a USB stick or cable handy
You don’t want to configure SMB (enable/run Samba, then download a client)
You don’t want to use the cloud — either because it’s slow, unprivate, or you simply don’t have easy access to it
Key Features
Effortless LAN Sharing: Once Transfer is active, it serves files from your chosen shared folder over HTTP. Any device on the same Wi-Fi can connect using a simple web address shown in the app.
Configurable Security:
IP Permissions: By default, new devices attempting to connect trigger an "Allow/Deny" popup on your phone, giving you control over who accesses your files. This can be turned off for trusted networks.
Password Protection: For an added layer, you can secure access with a password (off by default).
Powerful CLI Access (curl-friendly):
Transfer works great with command-line tools. Upload files directly using curl -T yourfile.txt <your-phone-ip>:8000.Also,you can download files usingcurl <phone-ip>:8000/yourfile.txt.
Dual Browse UI: Manage and access your shared files directly within the Transfer app on your Android device, or through the intuitive web interface on any connected computer.
Quick In-App Transfers:
Upload: Easily select files from your phone’s storage to add them to the shared folder.
Paste: Paste text from your phone’s clipboard directly into a new .txt file in the shared folder with a single tap.