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Transfer

A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source (MIT)

Platforms

  • Android
  • F-Droid  IzzyOnDroid repo
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File Sharing, OS & Utilities, Backup & Sync, Development, File Management

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What is Transfer?

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.