BasicSync

BasicSync

A simple app for running Syncthing on Android

Andrew Gunnerson Cloud Storage & File Sync Internet

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Description

BasicSync is a simple app for running Syncthing on Android.

The app is intentionally kept very basic so that the project is easy to maintain and keep updated. BasicSync only controls when Syncthing runs. The actual configuration is done through Syncthing's own web UI.

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
3.6 current
c514ed8ba66c8e19…
2026-07-26 31 MB API 26
3.6
e6ebdc6c0c80b2e2…
2026-07-26 29 MB API 26
3.6
0a63b8e1a1c32382…
2026-07-26 29 MB API 26
3.6
df130889e2357b08…
2026-07-26 28 MB API 26
3.5
791d5db6ed1195c3…
2026-07-19 31 MB API 26
3.5
8a9ab20a93389843…
2026-07-19 29 MB API 26
3.5
ace498fd03ca3966…
2026-07-19 29 MB API 26
3.5
aaaa6c66390269d9…
2026-07-19 28 MB API 26
3.4
af6de06b067a490f…
2026-07-13 31 MB API 26
3.4
bebc3f5533aaa640…
2026-07-13 29 MB API 26

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
  • INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
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  • Full file accessAccess all files on the device.
  • Read storageRead files on the device storage.
  • Write storageCreate and change files on the device storage.
  • Sync settingsRead synchronisation settings.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • Wi-Fi stateRead information about the Wi-Fi connection.
  • Approximate locationDetermine the location via the network.
  • Precise locationDetermine the location via GPS.
  • Location in backgroundDetermine the location while the app is not open.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
  • Exact alarmsTrigger actions at a precise time.
  • CameraTake photos and videos.
  • basicsync.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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